Dispute Over CPR Through-Rates and Reconditioning Work
The file details a quarrel over division of through-rates on lumber between Mr. Smith and Mr. Coleman. Coleman contends the CPR did not promise to restore the line with $2.5 million, noting limited inspections and continuing issues. The government seeks work, cites alleged revenue losses and fuel savings, while Coleman disputes discrimination claims and refuses further discussion.
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Smith
Coleman
C.P.R
Mr. Coleman
B. J. Prest
Edmonton
Cartwright Kennedy report on ED and BC Ry findings
Alberta government tabled a Cartwright Kennedy report noting the E D and B C rail line lacks reasonable operating efficiency. Defects include 337 426 cross ties needing replacement and poor line surface from low joints rotten ties and ballast shortage. Coleman reply defended CPR.
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Cartwright-Kennedy
B.C. Ry
D. C. Coleman
John Callaghan
Coleman
C.P.R
Kennedy
Central Canada Line
Crow's Nest Pass
Edson
Edmonton 1920 Signings Mark Five-Year Railways Pact
Mr Coleman spoke in Edmonton on July 2 1920 after signing a five year agreement. He said the E D B C will be able to state plans by July 1925 and that what was once a bare name or joke has become a faithful railway under their management.
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Coleman
Edmonton
Redcliff
Roth
Radio burglar shoots fourth officer in Queens chase
In New York on April 6 citizen volunteers and over 100 armed policemen searched Queens for the elusive radio burglar who has shot four police in two months. He targets costly radio sets, has stolen about 1750 sets, and none of the injuries were fatal though one officer remained in critical condition.
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New York
Queens
Stoeen
Backache Released by Dodd's Kidney Pills After 22 Years
A Nova Scotia reader recalls a severe back injury from a runaway horse and a heavy cart wheel. After trying doctors and plasters, two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved the pain, a benefit he claims has lasted 22 years. Weather forecast notes Vancouver clear and Winnipeg clear with fair conditions.
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Dodd
Kenlock
N.S
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton
Fair
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Regina
Winnipeg
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