Titanic disaster insurances tally heavy losses in press
New York May 3 reports from life and accident insurers show total life policy losses of 1 881 111 with Northwestern Mutual leading at 500 000 and Travelers at 100 000. Accident policies total 1 583 000 led by Travelers 1 000 000 and notable big policies held by Emil Brandeis John B Thayer and Charles M Hays.
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New York
Insurance
Northwestern Mutual Life
Mutual Life
Faxquitable Tile
Pennsylvania Mutuals
Travelers
Pacific Mutual
Dominion Life of
Waterloo
Ont
CW. A. P. Dispatch
Herbert ¥. Chaffee
North Dakota
John PD. Thayer
Charles M. Hays
Aetua Life
Emil Brandeis
Omaha
Neb
John B. Thayer
Frank M. Warren
Reciprocity Feeling in Canada Stronger Than Ever
London dispatch reports W. Al London saying reciprocity support in Canada is rising, noting Laurier gov missteps and wheat crop potential in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. He argues tariff removal would boost prices and reduce farmer politics ahead of the Dominion election.
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AL London
Seph Martin
Vtoday
Canada
Laurier
Western
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Minneapolis
Sweeping Victory for Italian Army
Rome reports another sweeping Italian victory over Turkish forces. The governor-general claims Lebda, about 64 miles east by south of Tripoli, was occupied after a sharp engagement in which 300 enemy troops fell. Italian losses are listed as 9 killed and 40 wounded.
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Rome
War Office
Reizold
Lebda
Port of Tripoli
Immigrants Protest at Grand Trunk Pacific Labor Conditions
Immigrants in Ottawa complain to Minister of Labour Croth ers about West Coast treatment by Grand Trunk Pacific. They say boilermakers and machinists were brought to Canada and forced to live within restricted areas, faced police contact, and quit to seek new jobs in Winnipeg. They allege false promises of permanent employment and share contractor circulars asserting no labor trouble.
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ALP
Ottawa
Ont
May Ollen
Crothers
lMnelishimen
Winnipeg
Grand Trounk Pacific
Strife over alleged recruitment fraud prompts inquiry
A board formed a report but the company rejects it, denying a strike while workers insist one exists. Englishmen and Seotal men were brought to Canad to fill posts. Mr. Crothers orders an investigation into the men’s allegations. A new Merchants Shopping Act clause sets summary fines or short prison terms for false immigrant inducements.
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Canad
Crothers
Hongland
Mississippi floods wreck and threaten levee at Torras
The Mississippi River floodwaters sweep through about a thousand foot breaks in the Torras levee. Officials fear hundreds of thousands in losses to the district as sugar cane, cotton, rice, corn, and livestock suffer heavy damage.
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New Rodds
Mississippi River
Torras
Stanley Knight McMyn Killed in Farm Engine Shafting
Vancouver BC May 9 McMyn, father’s farm near Coquitlam, was instantly killed when caught in the shafting of a gasoline engine while at work yesterday. The tragedy was reported by the Daily Dispatch.
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CW. A. P. Dispatch
Vancouver
B. C
Stanley Knight McMyn
Coquitlam
McLellan Seeks Ward 1 Alderman Seat with Citywide Vision
A letter from candidate 5S E McLellan to Ward 1 electors states thanks to requisition signers and promises full attention to city affairs after Assiniboia Music Company transfer on June 1. He argues for development through prudent city planning, independent judgment, and voter support, noting he may not canvass personally but desires votes.
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Assiniboia Music Company
Coupon for May 1912 Daily News photo gravure
Coupon 13 offers a photo gravure reproduction of Th ouard Bisson's La Cigale or Howard Hardy's The Last Change. Present coupon with 10 cents and other weekly coupons at The Daily News office after Friday. Not mailable.
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Daily News
Thouard Bisson
Howard Hardy
Daily Daily News
Government considers extending navigation season to ship more grain
Ottawa May 3 The interior minister works on a plan to extend the lakes head navigation closing from December 1 to January 1. Montreal and Toronto visits with navigation firms insurance men and business interests aim to prevent a repeat grain blockade and allow 15 000 000 to 20 000 000 more bushels to be shipped. Ice breakers at Fort William and Port Arthur would be added with lighthouse arrangements.
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Ottawa
Mr. Rovers
Montreal
Toronto
Fort William
Port Arthur
Judge Mabee Faces Critical Operation After Paralysis
Telegraph reports from Toronto describe Judge Mabee's rapidly worsening condition due to bowel paralysis from a gangrenous appendix. Doctors performed a second operation as his state remained serious though not hopeless, with updates noting alternating moments of concern and guarded improvement.
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Toronto
Mabee
Agric Minister Plans Summer Trips
Ottawa May 3 Hon Geo J Foster uncertain about summer plans awaiting Imperial Trade Commission meeting date. Despatches say the commission is summoned to meet in London June 15. Foster hopes to visit Australia for closer trade talks but cannot set plans until the meeting schedule is known. Mail negotiations with Australia progress slowly.
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Ottawa
Geo. J. Foster
Imperial Trade Commission
London
Foster
Australia
Mississippi teachers converge on Gulfport convention
An army of Mississippi school teachers invaded Gulfport for the State teachers association annual convention. The three day session includes discussions of all phases of school work and addresses by widely known educators.
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Gulfport
Miss
Mississippi
Indiana Drummers Gather for State Convention in Muncie
Traveling salesmen from across Indiana and many wives and daughters attend the annual State convention of the Travelers Protective Association in Muncie Ind. activities this day include a full entertainment program for the visitors and their families.
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Muncie
Ind
Min
Travelers Protective Association
Bank of Commerce Closed in Winebago Readied for Audit
Winebago May 3 The Bank of Commerce was closed by Kelsey Chase State Superintendent of Banks who is examining the books to determine whether there is a shortage. He acted yesterday and the town awaits findings on possible deficits or remedies.
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CW. A. P. Dispatet
Winebago
Bank — of Commerce
Kelsey Chase
Moon
Chicago Newspapers Struck as Pressmen Walk Out
Chicago May 3. Differences between the Pressmen's union and major papers interfered with afternoon editions yesterday and morning papers today. By early afternoon, hopes rose for a quick settlement. Wagon men and news boys sided with the pressmen, leaving street stands stocked with papers.
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Chicago, Ills
Chicago
Free Street
Market Report From Winnipeg Minneapolis and Chicago Grain
May wheat and oats prices are reported across Winnipeg Minneapolis and Chicago with opening and closing figures for May July and September contracts. Cash prices for wheat oats and barley are listed alongside futures moves and regional price differentials.
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Winnipeg
Minneapolis
Chicago
Italian battleship Rempurto sinks near Quara coast
A Tunis despatch reports the Italian battleship Rempurto driven onto rocks by a storm and sunk off the coast near Quara, Constantinople.
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Constantinople
Tunis
Rempurto
Quara
Bay candidate for Medicine Hat council vacancy
A. P. Bay announces his candidacy to fill Alderman Howson's seat in Medicine Hat. He pledges to prioritize the city over corporations, support progress and improvements, and to seek votes and influence from citizens. Also note a Star Theatre programme tonight.
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Ladiss
Howson
A. P. Bay
Irish Home Rule First Step Toward Scottish Autonomy
London May 3. The second reading debate on the home rule bill featured unanimous backing from the Scottish leader signaling similar support for Scotland. Ronald Munroe Ferguson of Leithburghs Cable backed the bill as a step toward parliamentary revolution and self government for Scotland, with other supporters echoing the stance. Daniel D. Shepan of Cork argued the policy favors conciliation but imposes limits on Irish financial independence, urging full Irish Parliament powers over revenue and expenditures.
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Ronald Ferguson
Cork
London
Scotland
Balfour
Edward Grey
Ronald C. Munroe Ferguson
Munroe Ferguson
Leithburghs
Cable
Daniel D. Shepan
Ireland
Miners Rejected Agreement Shifts to Next Steps
New York May 3 Representatives of the United Miners of America met to decide their course after rejecting the sub committee agreement with coal operators. State Senator William Green, acting as chairman, expects settlement without a strike. The meeting weighed whether the miners convention should approve the rejection and what concessions might be sought in a new conference.
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New York
United Miners of America
William Green
Ohio
White
Alaska Semi-Centennial Exposition breaks ground in Fairbanks
Mayor Driscoll turned the first sod for the Alaska Semi-Centennial exposition to be held in 1917 in Fairbanks. The grounds lie off Cowles street where work begins to clear and plant trees. President Taft will seek federal funding, and the Tanana and Chena rivers report early open water, marking record-early openings.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Driscoll
Cowles Street
Taft
Tanana
Little Delta
Chena
Titanic Inquiry Opens in Landen With Wreck Details
Attorney General Sir Rufus Isaacs outlined government understanding of the Titanic disaster during a lengthy hearing before Lord Mersey and the wreck commission. Spectators attended as survivors and seamen union delegates joined officials in examining warnings, lifeboats, and capacity figures.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Landen
aAttorney
Sir Rufus Isaacs
Commisson
Senate
Washington
Lapland
New York
Tord Mersey
Lewis
Seamen’s Union
Imperial Mercantile Guild
Southampton
Cunard
Carpia
White Star
Stecemr
Baltic
Titanic
Lord Mersey
Rufus
Maple Creek Man Alleged Suicide After Poison Purchase
Eddie O Hara of Maple Creek is alleged to have committed death by own action on a Wednesday in that town. He had been in Medicine War on Tuesday and traveled on No 26. It is stated he bought strychnine at a dry goods store and took a fatal dose. No cause for the act is given.
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Eddie O'Hare
Maplie Creek
Canadian prairie storm crosses into American Midwest
A large storm moving through the Canadian prairie west extended into the U S Midwest over 36 hours. Rain and sleet hit much of the Dakotas Wisconsin and neighboring states with wires down in places cutting Winnipeg’s communication with the Twin Cities for hours.
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CW. A. PL. Dispatch
Winnipeg
Man
Middle West
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Twin Cities
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Accident and Life Co
Insurance Press
Travellers Co
Westminster Gazette
Bryce
United States
H. Page Croft
Christchurch
W. A. P. Cable
Grand Trunk Pac
G.T.P
Medicine Hat
Lellan
Ola
Cw, A. PB. Dispatch
Maybee
Serias
Railway Commission
AGRIC
Cw, A. P. Dispatch
Ole
Indiana
Pressmen’s Union
Newsboys
Nor
C.W
Star Theatre
CW. A
CW. A. P. Disputcd
Driscol
Golden North
Rufus Issacs
Maple Creek
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