Peace terms keep larger German ships unsettled
Paris reports naval terms in the German peace treaty leave disposition of large warships undecided to be settled later by the Allies. British authorities say Bolshevik exchanges are under negotiation for British prisoners and mission members. In Rome, hints of Italian reconciliation with Paris surface amid Adriatic dispute, with President Wilson potentially guiding a dignity preserving compromise.
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Chamberlain unveils imperial preference and wealth taxation plan
London May 2 The government announces a budget by Austen Chamberlain with higher inheritance taxes and the 40 percent excess profits tax kept at half, while imperial preference for imports from Dominions begins, signaling a shift toward protective tariffs. Beer output rises 50 percent and 25 percent in January, lifting total barrels to about 20 million yearly, seen by some as pro fiters welcome.
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House of Commons
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Annary
Canada Clears Export Impasse on Wheat Shipments
Ottawa reports a resolution of the blockage in exporting Canadian wheat and grain through U S ports to northern neutrals. The government says U S authorities will grant permits on a case basis for immediate shipments, though no advance sailing assurances are offered.
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New York Round Up Targets Reds in May Day Conspiracy
In New York on May 2 Feders and police prepared a roundup of suspected Reds tied to a motion-wide May Day conspiracy. Prominent men reportedly received bombs or bombs via the mail, with twenty-five machines known to have been dispatched.
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New York
Feders
Tax withdrawn on Canadian Pacific dividend tax in Britain
In the House of Commons Chancellor Chamberlain announced the two shillings per pound tax on CPR stock dividends not loaned to the British treasury would be withdrawn from May 4 after the income tax resolution is approved. CPR brakeman Earl TM Brown died from a motor car crash in Saskatoon. Bavarian government troops reportedly captured Munich from the Communists.
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Reuter
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Chamberlain
Saskatoon
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University Bridge
Paris
Munich
Heald to Speak on Tree Planting at City Hall
Heald will address the Horticultural Society at city hall tonight on tree planting and improving gardens. An expert will discuss best methods for growing flowers and vegetables and the value of citizen cooperation in the city tree planting programme.
Anarchists Blow Up Brownsville Building May Day Plot
An explosion believed to be a May Day anarchist plot wrecked the Brownsville municipal building in Pennsylvania on May 2. Burgess H Storey’s office was affected and firefighters rescued a score of prisoners trapped in the basement as the three story brick structure collapsed. Police and DOJ agents attributed the blast to anarchists.
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Burgess H. Storey
Department of Justice
Fire Destroyed Prospect Park Home in Sudden Blaze
A dwelling in Prospect Park near the Ogilvie Plant mills burned to the ground Thursday afternoon about three o clock. Mrs Paker first noticed the fire, and firemen could not reach upstairs due to heat and wind. Furniture and family relics were saved from the lower floor but upstairs contents were destroyed. cause unknown. Insurers had recently covered the building and contents.
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Polivee
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Cooper Hanged in North Bay Murder Case
North Bay Ontario May 2 Charles Cooper aged 6 was hanged in North Bay jail for the murder of Theodore Taylor a 64 year old recluse of Tomstown found beaten to death on May 26 last Two youths Lyman Morris and Joseph Fuller serve ten and fourteen years respectively in Wingston penitentiary for their part in the plot to rob the man
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Theodore Taylor
Tomstown
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Wingston
Federal House May Adjourn Till Autumn Amid Bill Shelving Talk
Ottawa May 2 There is talk of the present session closing and meeting again in autumn. The plan would shelve significant legislation including possibly the Federal Franchise Act and would not please the opposition.
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Ito
Market Prices List for Butter Eggs Beef Pork Veal Vegetables
Prices at the market today list butter 60 cents per pound eggs 40 cents a dozen beef 1.62 per pound pork 25 cents a pound veal 18 cents a pound and up onions two pounds for 2 cents potatoes 1.25 per bushel and other produce including peas carrots cabbage parsnips 4 pounds for 9 cents and onions 2 pounds for 2 cents.
Former Emperor Charles I rents Prangins Lake Geneva house
In Geneva on May 2, former Emperor Charles I of Austria Hungary has rented a residence once belonging to Prince Jerome Napoleon. The house sits by Lake Geneva at Prangins near Lyon and will be occupied for eight months.
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City Ministers Back YMCLA Canvass Drive
At a YALCLA meeting in the Lonard of Trade room ministers resolve to urge city clergymen to recruit volunteers to canvass for the YMCLA drive. T. R. Oshorne to split the city into districts with a plan to be shown at St John’s basement meeting next Monday.
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Federal troops mobilized near city for May Day rioting
Federal authorities moved to suppress disorder from Socialist May Day demonstrations in Cleveland as two machine gun companies were mobilized outside the city. Plans were discussed to report all foreign born participants aiding the rioting elements amid red flag displays.
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Onis
Carlyle Named Livestock Commissioner in Province
Edmonton announces S. G. Carlyle will serve as livestock commissioner for the province succeeding W. T. Stévdity. Stévdity to represent the department of agriculture in the northern provinces with HQ at Grande Prairie.
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W. Tistévdity
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Grande Pravirie
Trugend Met Workers Strike Vote In Winnipeg
Winnipeg May 2. After a street railway workers meeting the men voted to remain at work pending an arbitration board decision. Earlier today about 1000 metal workers quit work following a building trades strike set yesterday. both sides await arbitration outcomes.
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Arbitration Board
Lioness in Woodbury Circus Side Show Kills Keeper
Woodbury New Jersey May 2 A lioness in a circus side show killed her keeper yesterday afternoon before a small crowd. The animal escaped into adjacent woods as men and boys armed with guns pikes and stones chased it. It was killed with a fusillade of over 100 shots twelve taking effect.
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Liverstoce permits import of cattle sheep swine from UK
Ottawa May. The issue of permits for importing cattle sheep and swine from the United Kingdom has resumed with a restriction that animals must not come from or pass through Yorkshire due to a foot and mouth disease outbreak there.
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United Kingdom
Yorkshire
Immigrant literacy clause in Canada debate stalls amendment
Ottawa May L committee approves immigration bill as proposed. The sub clause requiring literacy is struck down after a straight party vote 74 to, with Fielding siding with the government. Proponents warn against discrimination while opponents urge tests to prevent entry of illiterates.
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United States
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Nicholson
Ontario
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D. Y. Melkenaie
Montreal Trades and Labor Council Opposes One Big Union
Montreal May 2 delegates from the Trades and Labor Council voted against the One Big Union plan with only four dissenters, signaling strong opposition among local workers. The decision came after a lengthy debate on union strategy and consolidation.
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Trades and Labor Council
Mauretania Sails Home With 5000 Canadian Troops
Halifax reports the Cunard liner Mauretania will sail from England for Halifax tomorrow carrying about five thousand returning Canadian troops. The ship had been delayed by a dockyard strike and will also transport siege batteries.
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England
Malifax
Alberta Proclamation Declares Artor Day by Lieutenant Governor
By proclamation of His Honor the Lieutenant Governor Friday May 1 is proclaimed Artor Day in Alberta, marking a ceremonial observance with official recognition and activities across the province.
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