Proposals on Pacific Cable Face Colonial Gatekeepers
In London discussions unfold over the Pacific cable project with Canada and other colonies. Lord Aberdeen and the Earl of Selborne push for a satisfactory imperial settlement while outlining proposed cost sharing and governance. Separately, labor talks with the Stet railway s employees committee fail to progress, as directors reject union representation and arbitration plans emerge with proposed dual arbitration panels. In Chicago, a $30 million window glass trust liquidation consolidates control across seven decades plants, with the American Window Glass Company set to begin operations by May 29. Lord Bereaford publishes a new book, Free Break-Up of Cains.
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Stland
Earl of
Selbore
Evan
Canada
Avetraiarin
United Kingdom
Lord Tweedmeuth
Earl of Aberdeen
Stet Railways Employees Committee
Smallman
Trades
Toni
Chicago
Anderson
Ind
The
American Window Glass Company
London
Toronto Telegram
Colonial Club
Hotel Cecil
Pew
Whitenail Court
Dia‘nce
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Joseph Chamberlain
Telegraphic Briefs From Tanna May Sixteen
Telegramic items report a premier of the Ottoman empire facing strikes, a London railway dispute, and delays in wartime shipping. Reports note Cranes, Indian troops marching, and a grand reception in Paris as sailors soldiers and mari neers gather amid ongoing steel conflicts. Domestic and foreign political tensions rise with economic disruptions affecting travel and postal routes.
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Tanna
Omoeron A Promier
Ottme
Ae Vanea
Omotoyeea
Atrike Ted
Marc
Wut
Marioer
Sterl Valle
Hussla
Home Kong
Kownerw
Neleos
B. O
General Strike Shrugs Crew as Docks Tie Up Ports
Buffalo reports a sweeping dock strike where contractors refuse to discharge workers and all dock laborers including grain shovellers, freight handlers, and timekeepers quit. The port shuts down as shipping and commerce are effectively halted. In Hong Kong, British troops move to Kowloon Hinterland amid renewed Chinese resistance and pending operations with gunboats and patrols.
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Buffalo
Graellers
Khan
Hong Kong
New Territory
Kow Loot
Hon Kong Regiment
Second Clase
Swift
Hinterland
Infantes
Kow Loon
Tai-Po-Fa
Deep Bay
Kow-Loon
Yang Kong
Hong
Kong
Eight hour law victory in British Columbia mines
The Nelson based mine managers met in secret to fix a wage of three dollars per day for eight hours. They warned of mine closures if miners refused. Vancouver Island's eight hour law is hailed as a lasting victory with steady wage adjustments possible. A Canadian elected Toledo politics notes announce F J Angust of Toronto as vice president of the International Union of Bicycle Workers.
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Nelson
B.C
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
Toledo
Ohio
International Union of Bicycle Workers
F. J. Angust
Toronto
Port Anour
Nay
Board of Trade
J. O'Cannor
JG. King
H. A. McKibtan
Ponheur
Saw Bill Lake
Bonheur
Peace Congress Opens in The Hague With Expectant Townspeople
Baron DeStaal and Russian delegates arrive for the International Disarmament congress in The Hague. The city prepares lavishly for guests, with hotels filled at high prices and six week quarters arranged for delegates. About 120 voters will participate, and Count Munster is expected to call delegates to order. A large journalist presence is anticipated, though secrecy limits access.
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The
Hague
Baron DeStaal
Hans Tentosch
Count Munster
M.D. Beaufort
Baron de Staal
Rossan
Holland
Saulay
Standard Bank Robbed in Bowmanville Ontario Heist
A daring gang of seven or eight robbed the Standard Bank in Bowmanville early Saturday morning, seizing night watchman Henry Metcalfe and using three explosions to breach a brick building. About $11,000 of bank funds, $110 from Canada Life, and various private valuables were taken before the thieves fled at dawn.
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Bowmanville
Ont
Standard Bank
Henry Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Canada Life Insurance Company
Port Burwell Fire Destroys Most Of Village
Tisonburg Ontario May 14 A large fire swept Port Burwell destroying the post office two hotels telephone and telegraph offices several general stores and more. Estimated loss about 50000 with 25000 insured.
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Tisonburg
Ont
Bosivex
Port Burwell
Telephone
Great North West
Reverend W. E. Brown Dead at St. Pauls Church
Regina May 14 A groom was cast over the town by the death yesterday morning of the Rev. W. E. Brown rector of St. Pauls church. The reverend gentleman was taken ill ten days ago and though unable to conduct services last Sunday he was not thought in danger. Three days ago pneumonia set in and recovery seemed impossible.
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Regina
W. E. Brown
S T. Paul's Church
Winnipeg
N. P
Morris
Brown Will Face Trial After Ottawa Murder Hearing
Ottawa May 14 The cabinet discussed the case of M. Brown known as Pegleg Brown of London Ontario the murderer who shot and killed Police constable Eweby of that city. The law will take its course and Brown will be re tried on Wednesday next.
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Leg Brown
Ottawa
M. Brown
Pegleg” Brown
London
Eweby
Brown
Jamaican trade and Boer war notes in global context
Fragmented report mentions Jamaica, Caled states, Gallia, and the Wasinene river, with references to Australian cricket and Boer negotiations. It notes a smelter project, New York incidents, and a schooner Nelson foundering with captain and crew drowned. Also references Toronto tribute, Lord Sculsenry, and imperial policy positions in Britain and the Transvaal.
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Iankard
Hingeluan
New York
Bowmanville
Eatuabhen
Treland
Hamilton
Oat
Nelson
Lake Amd Alna
Toronto
Wlivary
Five Thousand Dollar Reward In Ontario Bank Robberies
Ontario banks face a rash of robberies lifting public fear as Napanee Dresden Bowmanville and nearly a dozen others fall prey. The Standard Bank offers a five thousand dollar reward and authorities suspect large scale conspiracy with Pare and Holden linked to the cases. In Buffalo talks end a grain shovellers strike with a three to four day return to work and concessions on unloading methods. A deadly Honda tornado near Eagle Pass leaves at least 22 dead and many wounded while Col Almer Leavy prepares for a four month training stint in London England under Sir Redvers Ballar.
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Toronto
Ontario
Dominion Bank
Napanee
Bank of Commerce
Dresden
Standard Bank
Bowmanville
Pare
Holden
Buffalo
Bishop Quigley
Grain Shovellers
Lake Carriers Association
W. J. Conners
Houston
Texas
Eagle Pass
Honda
Almer Leavy
Ottawa
Co. Ayhner
Canwia
London
Enz
Redvers Baller
Aldershor
Slmer
Bricklayers Win Grain Shoveller Strike Victory
Toronto May 14 bricklayers end strike as masters concede 87 1 2 cents. Strife since May 1 prompts resumption of work. hundreds of shovelers and freight handlers strike in sympathy, expected back next week. Belgium Liège May 14 unions accept 5 percent wage increase amid general coal strike.
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Toronto
Monda
Buffalo
Bishop Quigley
Hundrest Val
Liege
Belgium
Miniou pAril Lith
Fragmented wartime notes from a distant front report
A garbled OCR style dispatch describes Allied and American actions in Europe and North America, mentioning Dare and Howes Fue, Klondike, a trench, and a new storachine in Virginia. It references leaders Catherine and Esast, the Us army, and fears about railway disruption, floods, and clergy issues.
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Tor Dare
Howes
Deretontey
Bev
Esast
Army
Towa Eaty
Elouler
Creas
Dreaten
Advan
Lenn
Expioelo Mitca
Tereone Wien
Vethar
Gacainery
Kkeeding
Ie Syleuabny
Dresden Robbery Details Show Advanced Burglary Methods
Toronto reports detail a highly planned Dresden bank heist described by Chief Inspector Murray. Thieves used an air pump to deprive the safe of air, then detonating powder and fulminate of mercury, blowing the door while plugging all crevices to prevent fire, completing the job in under thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hupert
Toronto
John W. Murray
Ontario
Texas Tornado Strikes Hondo Mining Town Heavy Losses
A tornado hit Hondo in Sabinas Valley Mexico on a Wednesday killing Lawrence McKinney and injuring ten men. A boarding house station and mine buildings were demolished while a string of freight cars was blown across the prairie. Disturbing details awaited the relief party, with Hondo located 75 miles southwest of Eagle Pass.
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Eagle Pons
Texas
Hondo
Sabinas Valley
Mexico
Lawrence McKinney
Johnson
Dickey
The
International
Thescene
Eagle Pace
O.plantington
Mexican Coal and Coke Industries
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Window Glass Trust
Lord Bereaford
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Peace Congress
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Alina Lise
Autralian Cricket Team
Wae
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Ens
Representa
Lord Sculsenry
Howard Vincent
Colonia
Titus Wise
Uw Gore
Hue
Co.oatal
Kitathcoan
Nmi
Aberdeen
Ee Erin
Eabie
Dominion
Judge Street
Col. Prior
M. P
Victoria
E. L. Col
Crow's Nest
Col Prior
Sifton
Dauphin
Oeeders
Rosalia Coomoot
Matthew Schachinger
Old Grist ‘Mill
Schachinger
Virden
John Stewart
Here
H. R. Frankland
W. F. Maclean
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