London Fire Ravages Varnish Plant And Adjacent Hubs
A massive London blaze erupted last night starting at a varnish factory near Old Kent Road and feeding on oil stores and a waste paper depot. The inferno lit south London, hindering fire crews by narrow streets while a nearby garage housing about 150 motor buses faced threat. Residents evacuated, some seeking shelter in buses as firefighters saved homes. Several firefighters suffered heat exhaustion.
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London
Tussaud Wx
Old Kent Road
Fire destroys Mont Laurier at Birkenhead docks
Liverpool April 154 Early this afternoon the third class furnishings of the Canadian Pacific Mont Laurier were destroyed by a fire started at seven o clock. The blaze spread below the flocks and an estimated damage nears 250000 dollars. One fireman was overcome by gas fumes. The steamer had just completed repairs at a Birkenhead dock opposite Liverpool and was to resume trans Atlantic sailing this weekend. London April 15 An Exchange Telegraph despatch from Liverpool says the forepart of the steamer is reported destroyed with more brigades sent out.
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Liverpool
Mont Laurier
Birkenhead
Mersey
London
Immigration policy criticism debated in Ottawa House
In Ottawa James Murdock minister of labor faced opposition remarks on government immigration policy. He cited a Calgary case of a 64 year old Briton who arrived with one dollar and poor prospects, worked briefly on farms, then sought deportation as his hardship and misfortune grew. The minister hinted deportation as a possible remedy under consideration.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
James Murdock
William Irvine
Labor
Haat
Calgary
Canada
Conder Alta
Land Settlement Board
Oui
Hig
Daughters of the Empire discuss branch drive in city
Representatives from churches and social groups met at City Hall to consider joining a League of Nations effort and raising funds. Mrs Greene outlined aims with Sir George Peters and Dr Boyd, noting a Medicis Flat branch in Canada may join. Attendees paused to discuss details before deciding to defer endorsement.
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League of Naijong Society of Canada
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Greene
Geo. Peters
Society
A. Fassella
League of Nations
Canada
Boyd
Hig
Thia
Daughters of the Empire
AINLE ACCEPTS Paris invitation to form cabinet
Paris reports ex-Premier Paul Paintere accepted President Domergue's invitation to form a new cabinet after four o clock this afternoon. The Socialist Party also decided to permit its members to serve under the Painleve ministry.
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Paul ‘Prenleve
France
Herriott
Paris
Pril
Paul Paintere
Domergue
Socialist Party Today
Hts
Palnleve
Little Boy Said to Have Fallen Into River at Armory Park
Reported near two o'clock this afternoon a child was seen in the swift swollen river near Armory Park. Police and park workers searched waist deep with grappling hooks but found no body and planned a home check for missing children.
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Lttle Clarle McGuire
Armory Park
Fleming
Brinkhurst
Col Mer
Taylor
Fisher
Litte McQuire
Duckle Harris
Pearl Church
Bunnie
Feehief
Montreal Street
Three in One Show by Kiwanis at Empress Theatre
Kiwanis members stage a two night event on April 24 and 25 at the Empress Theatre. Tickets grant admission to the full evening of entertainment featuring local musicians and varied acts promising real fun.
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Kiwanians
Empress Theatre
Kiwanis
Jocal
Former deputy corrupt figure jailed for misdemeanors
Chas Matthews, former deputy, serving a fourth term at Portsmouth penitentiary for misdemeanors. During prison interrogation by a legislative committee he described a cigar box in the Provincial Treasurer McGarry's office containing thousands of dollars.
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Chas. Matthews
Ontario
Portsmouth
McGarry
Attempt on King Boris of Bulgaria Sparks Shootout in Sofia
In Sofia on April 15 16 a plot to kill King Boris failed as Communist assailants opened fire on his automobile. Two attendants were killed and the chauffeur wounded while one slain assailant Georghleff was shot dead by pursuing troops. General Gheorghieff a former army leader was also assassinated in the same night after aiding the 1923 overthrow.
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Sofia
Borig
Bulgaria
Gehergi Gheorghleff
Stamboulisky
Sofa
Iltcheff
Gheorghleff
Gheorgrleff
Stanboulisky
Regine gunman Aaron Peters battles police near Redberry Lake
Aaron Peters fought a two hour gun battle with a provincial police posse outside Jus shack near Redberry Lake north of the C N line between Saskatoon and Battleford. He was wounded five times but survived and was rushed to Battleford hospital.
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Regina
Aaron Peters
Jus Shack
Redberry Lake
C. N. BR
Saskatoon
Battleford
Peters
Battleford Ee
Accidental Wounding Report From London Hotel Room
A Reuters dispatch from Rome cites Sicily reports that Lady Marion Keith Cameron was accidentally wounded today while replacing a BPA bolt in its cage in her hotel room. She is described as the third daughter of the Earl of Huntingdon.
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London
Reuter
Rome
Sicily
Marion Keith Cameron
BPA Volvet
Marian Iathe
Warl
Huntingdon
Classified ad noting salesmen advertising in That
A concise classified item mentions local salesmen using advertising in That to reach customers. The fragment highlights promotional activity and the role of ads in boosting sales.
Big Land Settlement Scheme For Edmonton Region
London reports the British Dominion Land Settlement Corporation plans to issue 750 000 seven percent bonds. The first operation buys over 250 000 acres near Edmonton into 160 acre holdings, from Canada Land Company, once Canada Pacific Railway property. Immigrants from the British Isles will receive financial aid repaid in small yearly installments. Directors include Sir Newton Moore and Sir Arthur Griffiths Boscawen.
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London
British Dominion Land Settlement. Corporation
Duke of Sutherland
Edmonton
Canada Land Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
M. A. Brown
Medicine Hat
The
Canada Colonization Association
British Isles
Newton Moore
Arthur Griffiths Boscawen
Robert Lynn
Edward Manderville
Will Show Canadian Cattle In Scotland
Winnipeg reports a Canadian cattle dealer plans a Scotland exhibit to demonstrate Western farmers’ ability to finish steers. H P Kennedy, president of the Livestock Producers Company, announced a shipment of 960 cattle, including sixteen prize winners from Brandon Saskatoon Regina Calgary and Winnipeg, will cross the Atlantic aboard the ship Sullen.
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Winnipeg
Calgary
Livestock Producers’ Companys
Scotland
H. P. Kennedy
Brandon
Saskatoon
Regina
Fire destroys Holy Trinity Church in Harlem
Fire swept Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church at Lenox Avenue and 132nd Street in New York this morning, engulfing the building within an hour and causing an estimated damage of about half a million dollars.
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New York
Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Lennox Avenue
132Nd Street
Death of noted artist John Sargent in Chelsea
London April 15 John Sargent the noted artist died suddenly at his Chelsea home after a stroke at 3 o clock. He passed away a few hours later in the morning.
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London
John Sargent
Chelsea
Alberta Coal Commission Says Ontario May Get Western Fuel
Howard Stutchbury Trade Commissioner for Alberta noted that with federal and National Railways support a western coal shipment to Ontario would be arranged this summer. A $50,000 fund would cover any operating-cost gap if $7.00 freight is higher in practice, and Ontario municipalities have shown demand for Alberta coal.
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National Railways
Howard Stutchbury
Toronto
Alberta
Ontario
National
Statehbury
Canadian National Railways Net Profit Declines Despite Fixed Charge Rise
Ottawa reports CN RY shows total revenue drop and a larger deficit while net fixed charges improve, but overall deficit widens by 3.19 million from 1923. The final report notes a net profit of 17.24 million, down 3,186.39 dollars from the prior year due to adverse general business conditions.
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Ottawa
Canaddat National Railways
Nazi Railways
Alleged Victim of Former KKK Head Passes After Poisoning
Miss Madge Oberholtzer, 28, named as the alleged victim in an attack by former Klan leader Stephen S. Stephenson, died after being in critical condition for days. She reportedly ingested poison in Hammond, Indiana, following the alleged assault, as told to her parents. The case centers on Stephenson, once a grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Madge Q Oberholtzer
Stephenson
Klu Klux Klan
Mies Oberholtaer
Hammond
Girl Frightens Burglars At Store In New Brunswick
In St John New Brunswick Méthel Ross a 14 year old girl frightened two burglars from the Henry Sharpe store where she worked. She alerted the thieves and pursued them across the street reclaiming the loot before they fled. Police investigate the daylight burglary and hold.
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St. John
Méthel Ross
Henry Sharpe
Miss Ross
Wheat Prices Slip as Demand Weakens on Market Close
Winnipeg reports a volatile session with export demand weak and sentiment unsettled. May delivery settled at 1.57 1.8, July 1.54 1-8, October 1.82 1-4, volumes light as prices slid toward the close. Seaboard noted little business while Canadian oats showed modest gains.
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Winnipeg
Seaboard
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