Western rates debate in Canadian House on railway discrimination
In a Winnipeg style debate Speaker Wm Martin notes Western provinces’ stance on unjust railway rates. He cites 1912 Railway Commission findings against discrimination and laments inaction by government appointees and railways, calling for removal of unjust rates to ease Western suffering. George R Webb introduces new rival talking motion picture method, copying talking pictures with 100 wired elites. Webb’s Baltimore ten years work lands him an office in New York. venture to be a close corporation with four shareholders.
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Aften
Railway
Colonael
Canada
West
George R. Webb
Thomas A. Holison
Mr. Webb
Baltimore
West 34Th Street
New York
Secretary Bryan's California Mission Reported
Sacramento reports May event as Secretary Bryan's mission to California remains exile awaiting Assembly action. Details unclear but notes an evening meeting and possible administrative discussions.
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Sacramento
Cal
Bryan
California
Lenego
Medicine Hat Labor Pay Roll Notes
A fragment from a Medicine Hat labor report mentions payroll details for local workers. The snippet references the city’s workforce and payroll matters without full context or dates.
Hospital Care Tries to Save Man Who Fell From Rope
A report describes an incident in Toronto where William G. Anthony, a 43 year old, attempted to descend by rope at a hospital or care facility and died after falling. The details indicate a failed escape or accident during the descent leading to fatal injuries.
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Toronto
Maye B.desring
William
G. Anthony
Suffragettes Burn Freight Sheds in Bradford Night Fire
In Bradford on May 3 a large Midland railroad yard shed complex burned, destroying loaded freight and dry goods with an estimated loss of 500000. Arson suspected with simultaneous blazes, believed to be part of militant suffragette actions, while nearby yards and an Aberdeen school also faced fires with substantial damage and recovered literature.
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Bradford
England
Midland Railroad
Harlier
Aberdeen
Scotland
Intercolonial Board Dissolved and Management Placed
Ottawa May 3. It is learned that the board of management of the Intercolonial Railroad is to be dissolved forthwith. The management will be placed in the hands of one commissioner. The appointee will be formerly a superintendent.
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Ottawa
Intercolonial
Byatam
Canadian Pacific Railway Faces Brotherhood Struggle
Winnipeg May 3. The Canadian Pacific Railway finds itself torn between two engineer factions over promotions. One group seeks change while the other insists on the status quo. wages are not involved. The dispute pits unions against each other with no direct CP involvement, harming the entire railway system. A conciliation board led by Adam Shortt is to investigate.
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Winnipeg, Main
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Conciliation Board
Adam Shortt
Non -Service Commission
Well
North Hill to Get Permanent Road Upgrade
City engineering crews begin topographical surveys on the north hill near the river to locate and construct a permanent road. The project aims to replace the winding route with a straighter, safer drive and ease future car access in the area.
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Wpre
Wade
Spencer
Eet
Duchess Improving
London reports aBulletin states there is a slight improvement in her condition. No further details are provided on her health or treatment.
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London
Austria to Act Against Montenegro Next Tuesday
London May 3 The Vienna correspondent of the Times says a well informed source reports the Austrian ministerial council has decided to begin military action against Montenegro on Tuesday. The correspondent cannot verify the statement.
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London
Vienna
the Times
Montenegro
President of Hayti Died and Line of Succession Debated
Port au Prince Hayti May 3 General Tancrede Auguste died after a brief illness. The national assembly met to choose a new leader with four candidates named Judge Luxembourg Canvin Mich ael Oroste M Beaufosse Laroche and General Bellard. General Pertevin ordered troops on alert to prevent disorder.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Tancrede Auguste
National Assembly
Luxembourg Canvin
Michael Oroste
M. Beaufosse Laroche
Bellard
Pertevin
Tancrede Augustes
Cincinnatus Leconte
Princess Indira cancels Baroda royal wedding
Bombay reports a sensational break in the planned marriage of Princess Indira, daughter of the Baroda ruler, to Prince Jitendragon of Cooch Behar. The wedding in Calcutta next Monday was called off and the princess sailed for England amid speculation over caste issues.
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Bombay
India
Indira
Geakwar
Baroda
Jitendragon
Caate
Paris May War News Report Missing and Strikes Mentioned
A fragmented dispatch notes Airman Ame a Bellini killed at Versailles and mentions Calgary miners and Welsh strike action. The garbled text references military casualty and concurrent labor unrest abroad.
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Paris
Améa
Bellini
Versailles
Areddroms
Bryan Goes West as Secretary of State Diplomat
William Jennings Bryan, secretary of state, departed for California on April 24 to advocate the Allen Land Bill before the state legislature. Japan claims the measure undermines the treaty, which Bryan seeks to quiet as an affront.
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William Jennings Bryan
California
Cadet Canoe Trip Fears In Kingston Harbour
In Kingston on May 3, cadets A L Smilth of Toronto and R J Loggie of Hamilton, both attending Royal Academy College, left the college wharf for a canoe excursion. An hour later they were spotted on the island shore. the search found an empty canoe but they had not yet reached shore.
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Kingston
Ont
A. L. Smilth
Toronto
R. J. Loggie
Hamilton
Royal Academy College
College
Seares
Santer
Hope Tin
Leading Jabs in Industrial Controversy Report
Unclear OCR fragment references political figures and industry tensions. Mentions Pollo May and Tuffeht Boyeda with vague notes about a former president and an industrial context. No coherent events or outcomes clear from the readable text.
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Pollo
Noted Shot and Well Known in England
The obituary notes a prominent English figure, daughter of the Marquis of Abergavenny, recognized for public life and social standing. The report highlights her lineage and noted reputation within aristocratic circles.
Countess of Cottenham Dies After Questioned Gun Wound
Henley England May 3 The Countess of Cottenham wife of the fourth Earl was found dead in a wood near Elvenden Priory Oxfordshire with a revolver shot through the heart authorities unsure if murder accident or suicide. Her maiden name was Lady Rose Nevill daughter of the Marquis of Abergavenny born 1864. The inquest heard the coroner's testimony and that the weapon was discovered with the Earl.
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Ark of Cottenham
Pharetigan
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N.Y
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Medicine Hat
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N. Y
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