Grain Handlers Strikes Pressing for Wage Scale Change
A grain handlers strike, linked to Lehigh Valley and Central docks, presses for wage gains and a wage scale overhaul. About 2,900 workers pledged not to work for any contractor, with prewar rates cited and talks urged toward settlement within a week. The grain shovelers’ strike lingers, but signs point to early agreement as the Lake Griners association presses terms.
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Tose Ran
Lehigh Valley
Yantuen
Lake Griners
Freight Rates and Local Developments Report Branson May 12
Delegation from Brandon reports to the board of trade in Winnipeg urging fair freight rates. Officials promise a formal decision within ten days. Northern Police head plans opening a new Brandon branch, while Brandon Lawn Tennis Club notes vandalism by Redtuins during rounds. Methodist church construction advances, with brickwork half complete. Presbyterian ministers discuss expansion.
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Brandon
Board of Trade
Branson
Winnipeg
Heaiden
Offais
Prmadent Mellon
Northern Police
Brandon Lawn
Hen. A . Henry
Press Excursion Expands West for Canadian Press Trip
May 1 Toronto reports the Canadian Press association plans a longer western tour than ever, with about three weeks of travel starting mid May. Some may stay in Winnipeg while the majority join the extended excursion. Local delays and arrangements noted.
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Toronto
Canadian Press Association
Winaheg
Telegraphic Briefs Contain Scarey Typo and Fragmented Claims
Fragmented telegraphic briefs discuss typhus fears and prosperity, with scattered references to Dermtatin, Laurier, and trade relations. The notes mention Dominion authorities, retirement rumors, and a lack of faith in professors, all conveyed in a garbled Washington scene.
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Dermtatin
Tanacre
Laurier
Sen
Guy Bie Gaugnter
Contedaente Veterane
S._ enseramest commission
Washington
Eneg
Willing Wau Hore
Doaihobor and Grain Docks Amid Global Ties
Buffalo N Y May 12 The situation on the docks yesterday shows no improvement Between 19 000 000 and 20 000 000 brakels of grain are held up at Duluth due to the grain shovelers trouble Export grain delayed for shipment would move southward under normal conditions Not more than 1 000 000 bushels have left Duluth Western shippers route grain by rail to New York and Boston Three hundred fifty grain laden cars headed for the Atlantic seaboard went eastward this morning London May 16 Tom Nickalls father of Guy and Vivian Nickalls died at Pattison Court Redhill aged 72 He traveled with his father to Chicago in 1528 where the elder Nickalls bought land He returned to England in 1845 and became a stock jobber nicknamed King of the American railroad market He was a lifelong sportsman and for twenty one years master of the Sarrey stag hounds.
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Buffalo N.Y
Duluth
New York
Boston
Atlantic Seaboard
Longon
Tom Nickalls
Guy
Vivian Nickalls
Pattison Court
Red Bill
Mr. Nickalls
Chicago
England
Nickalls
Grain Moving Delays Hit Toronto Port and Shippers
Grain shipments stall at Toronto as Reynolds returns from Buffalo empty, delaying cargo flows and hurting grain shippers. Capal boatmen feel the impact of the backlog while losses mount for the port’s trade.
Ontario Wheat Crop Bulletin Warns Poor Fall and Spring Growth
The government crop bulletin reports winter and spring adverse conditions have left fall wheat through Ontario largely a failure. Frost and lack of snow hindered moisture, pools froze, and many fields were plowed up. Estimates show 40 percent of wheat around Brantford lost, with meadows varying from 60 to 75 percent of average yields.
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Toronto
C. C. James
London
Cobourg
F. W. Hodgson
Farmers’ Institute
Hamilton
Brantford
Eid
Hodgson
Peterboro
Montreal
Esasou
Algota
The Strikers Win In Buffalo And Winnipeg
Reported May 11 1900s era dispatches describe grain shovellers in Buffalo winning a victory after Mabany spoke to 1500 workers. Winnipeg carpenters reach wage talks but lockout persists with union demands and employer resistance, amid broader industry tensions. A Scottish iron trade dispute and a Ontario farm fire are noted, plus a banquet at London and a cable survey near British Columbia.
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Carpenters
Winnipeg
Carenters
Carpenters’ Union
Various World News Snippets From May Reports
A mixed set of brief items notes arbitration talk in Venezuela, coal shipments to Montana, a Vancouver murder case, a New York Stock Exchange sale, a royal drawing room in London, church discipline defeat in Britain, the Loyal schooner voyage, Australian sculler Jake Gaudaur boxing match, Ontario fall wheat prospects, iron manufacturers seeking consolidation, the Nawunas commission arrival, Ottawa government opinions on inland policies, and the Guthrie heir tax seizure amid broad political commentary.
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Thureday
Dewitt Millisz Co
Atontreat
Ben Baeigeed
Tae Tees
Nest Pass
Montana
Perrier
Vancouver
New York Stock Exchange
Hamburg
Autwery
Loston
Chrias Mary Carver
Uf Cou
Loyal
Jes
Wras
Jake Gaudaur
Ontario
Nawunas Commission
Apim
Ottawa
Pritain
O'Matles
Montreal
May 11 Banking Committee Hears La Banque du Peuple Plan
The committee on banking and commerce considers a bill to settle La Banque du Peuple affairs after its failure. Directors face personal liability while creditors seek equitable distribution. The plan offers 45 cents on the dollar for creditors and a discharge of further personal responsibility for directors, totaling 75 cents per dollar. A large majority of creditors supports the arrangement.
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Committee On Banking and Commerce
la Banque du Peuple
Quebec
Ttis
Serious Accident and St Regis Warrants Noted in Cornwall
Montgomery a commercial traveller was crushed when his team and wagon toppled on Wawakesa hill. He sustained multiple injuries and is hospitalized in Wawanesa. Also from Cornwall, Thomas Brossert seeks leaders for St Regis surrender. A local Indian, Frank Hall, was refused firearms without an order. London papers report at dinner the Newspaper Society’s critique of Americanism and the pending centenary review with no official invitation to American volunteers.
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Montgomery
Arius Brandon
Thomas Montgomery
Wawaesa
Wawakesa Hill
Mr. Montgomery
Dre
Vanstone
Hammon
Wawanesa
Stolart, Sons & Co
Winnipe
Cornwall
Thomas Brossert
Beaubarnei
Ottawa
St Regis
St. Regis
Beaubarnois
Frank Hall
Syzath
London
Newspaper Society
Harry Furniss
The
War of Ice
Prince of Wales
Hyde Park
Grain and Stock Broker J D O Brien Winnipeg Ad
DRAWER 1287 J D O BRIEN 148 PRINCESS ST WINNIPEG GRAIN AND STOCK BROKER PRIVATE WIRE CONNECTION WITH ALL MARKETS GRAIN BOUGHT AND CARRIED ON MANS IN CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
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J.D. O'Brien
Princess St, Winnipeg
Grai
Mans
Markets Quiet as Grain Shipments Blocked by Buffalo Strike
Manitoba markets show varied prices for grain at Fort William with weak shipping due to Buffalo grain handlers strike. American markets slide to late-March lows. outlook for spring seeding uncertain in Red River valley and Northwest. Wheat expected to hold value, world prospects fair, futures mixed as prices drift.
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Manitoba
Fort William
Buffalo
Northwest
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Russia
J. D. O'Brien
Winnipeg Markets Run Through Diverse Trade Prices
Ontario to New York notes show wheat markets in Fort William with No.1 hard at 72 to 72 1-20, No.2 hard and spring varied, barley scarce, oats quoted but not sold. flour prices steady, freight with open navigation may lower prices eastward. Live stock scarce, hogs and veal weak. cheese production delayed. hides and wool prices listed. hay and straw values given. vegetables and dressed meats priced. local obituary notes a Melbourne case, and Spanish rapid fire gun vehicle order touches military tech.
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Ford
Bbc
Bramh
Algoma
Coun
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