Canadian Rail Unions Inch Toward General West Strike
Winnipeg reports local Locomotive Engineers and Firemen discuss a general strike west of Chicago set for July 15 on 95 railways affecting US and Canada. About 3 000 western Canada workers may walk out as wage and condition disputes persist. unions claim millions in funds and vow a finish fight if no working agreement by July 12.
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Lemieux
Chicago
United States
Canada
Western Canada
Canadian Lines
Winnipeg Nendwarters
Federal inquiry into the Majestic sinking near St Louis
A federal inquiry began into the Majestic excursion steamer sinking in the Mississippi near St Louis. One life was lost when the ship struck the river foundation for the new intake tower of the municipal waterworks. The disaster occurred after 900 girls and women were ashore at Alton, Illinois.
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Majestic
St Louis
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Alton
Third Trial For Murder in Newark Police Case
Salva tore Laponio was placed on trial for the third time in Newark on murder charges against policeman John J. McGovern dating to 1912. Convicted at the first trial, the verdict was overturned by a higher court, and the second trial ended in a nineteen hour jury deadlock.
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Newark
N. J
Salvatore Laponio
John J. McGovern
Laponio
Battle of Fountenay in Four Reels at Dreamland Tonight
A local entertainment feature previews a four reel Battle of Fountenay screening at Dreamland tonight. The event invites residents to cheer for their flag as the program unfolds.
Unidentified Empress of Ireland Victims Buried in Quebec
Forty seven unidentified bodies of people who perished May 29 in the Empress of Ireland disaster were buried today by order of the coroner in Quebec. Services were conducted by Protestant and Catholic clergy.
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Quebec
Hillcrest mine disaster buries 150 in common grave
In Hillcrest Alberta 150 victims were buried in a 200 foot common grave in the presence of up to two thousand relatives. Total bodies recovered reach 180 with 30 to be buried today and 16 still unaccounted for. Messages of sympathy from royal and federal officials accompany the ceremony.
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Hillcrest
I. KR. H
Alta
John Stirling
Alberta
Ottawa
R. W. Brock
Winnipeg Grain Quotations and Prices Across Markets
Grain markets report Winnipeg quotations for July wheat and flax with various futures prices and cash prices for spring wheat oats and barley. Minneaplis and Chicago prices for July wheat and other months are listed, showing regional price differences.
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Winnipeg
N.W.C
C. W
Associated Clubs for Honest Advertising Meet in Toronto
Delegates arrive for the Associated Clubs for Honest Advertising meeting in Toronto. The committee announces the event and confirms the official naming of the American Institute of Advertising practice as part of the proceedings.
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Toronto
Trades and Labor Council to Seek Wage Plan Repeal
After a lengthy meeting the Trades and Labor Council formed a committee to visit the city council in a few days and request repeal of the new wage plan. Delegates criticized the reserve fund clause and its option to retain funds until mid payment, especially when employment ends.
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Trades and Labor Council
First Officer Jones to Testify at Mersey Inquiry
First Officer L. C. Jones of the Empress of Ireland will give evidence at the inquiry before Lord Mersey. He is among officers scheduled to appear and explain the ship’s operation and events surrounding the disaster.
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Empress of
Ireland
Lord Mersey
Diver Dies Working on Empress of Ireland Hull
Iver Crossburn of New York fell from the Empress of Ireland hull while diving on June 22. He closed the air valve of Klault, was found on the bottom, and died after being brought to the surface.
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Quebec
Iver Crossburn
New York
Klault
Hitt Fireworks to Stage First Canadian Tour in Medicine Hat
The Hitt Fireworks Company of Seattle plans its first Canadian show across the Rockies on Dominion Day in Medicine Hat. Fred G. Hitt arrived to supervise arrangements and promises the best programme yet with a dancing skeleton feature and a dramatic bombardment of Alexandria.
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Seattle
Canadian Rockies
Fred G. Hitt
Hitt
Medicine Hat
Bar None
Fit
Alexandria
the Hat Co
Victoria
Vancouver
B. C
Rockies
Canada
Twelve Drowned When Launch Upset at Syracuse
An Oswego river launch accident yesterday night killed twelve of twenty aboard as canvass curtains were closed trapping passengers. Coroner Moore leads the investigation into the licensed capacity of ten and the weather during the event.
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Syracuse
Oswego River
Moore
Ita
Early Closing By Law Set For City Council Action
The by law would take effect after the first council meeting following June 28 if no objections are filed by that date. Tomorrow is the final day for petitions against the weekly Wednesday half holiday. It has provincial approval and will pass at the first council meeting after June 23 if unopposed.
Central Tea Rooms opens in Redcliff by Gledhills from Moose Jaw
Redcliff notes say Mr. and Mrs. Gledhill take over the Dairy Lunch site on Third Street and rename it Central Tea Rooms promising civility and tasty cooking. Also mentioned are a Glass Works stock of 576,000 bottles placed outside the factory, Dr. Koehler arriving from Minneapolis for a new company role, Mrs. Broadfoot’s recovery, and rumors of a quarantine lift in Bowell with local chatter about Medicine Hat cricket arrangements.
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Redcliff
G. Gledhill
Moose Jaw
Sask
Good Old Yorkshire
Eng
Dairy Lunch
Third Street
Gledhtl
Koehler
Mineapolis
Ofl
David Broadfoot
Bowell
Joe Delinks
Ad dington Liberals nominate A W Martin retires for Sanderson
Local Liberal party member A W Martin was nominated but withdrew in favor of J B Sanderson of Colebrook running as an Independent Conservative under the banner Abolish the Bar. Sanderson replaces Martin as the candidate.
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Addington
J. 2B. Sanderson
Colebrook
Wireless Operators Must Obtain Government Licenses
Ottawa reports the government orders all wireless operators to take out licenses and receive a distinct call. The measure aims to curb the nuisance caused by amateur operators.
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Ottawa
Foremost Youth Found Dead After Gunshot Wound
John Woolf a 16 year old Foremost homesteader's son was found in a coulee three miles from his home with an old double barrel gun at his feet and his front body torn by a cartridge wound. He had been missing since Thursday.
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Foremost
John Woolf
Morgan Bransby Williams Dies in London Rail Pioneer
London mourns Morgan Bransby Williams a leading figure in early British railway construction He also planned and built numerous Italian railways and thousands of miles of Russian lines His death is reported from London on June 22.
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London
Morgan Bransby Williams
Steamship Storfyrsat Nicholas Ashore Near Allinge
Allinge Denmark June 22 A Russian steamship Storfyrsat Nicholas bound from Riga to Rotterdam with immigrants ran aground near here. Assistance has been sent in response to her signals and is under way to aid the vessel and passengers.
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Allinge
Denmark
Riga
Rotterdam
Fire destroys west end factory in St Louis
Fire at the Luytes Chemical Co. plant in St Louis causes partial destruction of nearby flats. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. A master Photo Play of the Battle of Fontenay in four reels screens at Dreamland tonight.
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St. Louis
West End
Luytes Chemical Co
Fountenay
Committees Weigh Pointer Irregularities With City Treasurer
Finance and fire panels met in the mayor's office to discuss alleged irregularities in Treasurer Pointer's use of the city repair shop. Alderman Penland raised the issue at the last council meeting. Report expected at tonight's adjourned session along with several local improvement bylaws and a possible stockyards discussion.
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Pointer
Ald. Penland
Ontario Nomination Day Sets Stage for Provincial Vote
Toronto June 22 nomination day marks formal selection of candidates by conventions across Ontario ridings. The event generates unusual attention compared with prior provincial elections as delegates negotiate and prepare for the next provincial ballot.
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Toronto
Ontario
Ireland to vote on home rule option for each county
London readers report government plans to let every Irish county choose to opt out of Home Rule until two general elections pass. Lloyd-George aims to present a county option bill in the Lords while Carson decries the move as a sham. The Daily Chronicle notes few in Ireland want exclusion and predicts Lords may veto unless option is widened.
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London
House of Lords
Lin Uister
David Lloyd- George
Denmark Hill
Times Today
John Reymond
Liberal
Lloyd-George
Ulster
Edward Carson
Lancashire
Daily Chronicle
House’ of Lords
the Chronicle
Ireland
Death of Clara Costin McComb at 36
Clara Ethel Costin McComb died at home 862 A Fifth St at age 36. She is survived by her husband James A McComb and their small children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Clara Ethel Costin
James ‘A. McComb
Fifth St
Mexican rebels seek pacification talks at Niagara Falls
The United States invites Carranza and Huerta leaders to formal talks at Niagara Falls to ease Mexican bloodshed. Indications show three new Constitutionalists will join mediators, with plans to decide a provisional presidency jointly, while negotiations continue as northern Mexico develops.
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Carranza
Huerta
United States
Niagara Falls
Ont
General Huerta
Mexico
Washington
Farnan Iglesias’ Calderon
Carranzante
Westminster Presbyterian Church Dedication Noted as Public Worship
The article records Westminster Presbyterian Church dedication to public worship, noting a new church edifice added to the already creditable structure. It emphasizes the church's expanded facilities and continued role in the community.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Duke
Minnegolis
Wilson
Sir John Gibson
Mittee
Ee American Institute of Adver
C. Jones
A. M. Mackinnon
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Regina
Westminster Church
A.W. Martin
Wireless
WILK
Coulee
Council
Merican
Lloyd George
McComb
Calderon
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