Chang Tso Lin Fights Wu Drive with Heavy Loss
Pekin May 3 The Fengtien army under Gen Chang Tso Lin withstood Wu Pei Fu’s attack on Chang Sin Tien and halted Wu’s advance toward Pekin though at heavy cost. Chang claims Wu killed in action a claim not yet confirmed as foreign legations investigate. British and US doctors volunteered to treat wounded outside Pekin.
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Pekin
Fingtien
Chang Tso Lin
Chang Sin Tien
Wu Pei Fu
Shang Sin Tien
United States
Fenktay
War Memorial to Be Unveiled on Empire Day
Preparations are underway for the Citizen's War Memorial unveiling in Riverside Park on May 24 Empire Day. The foundation nears completion and a solemn ceremony will honor fallen heroes with invited dignitaries and a public opportunity to lay flowers at the statue base.
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Riverside Park
Conte Foundation
Bell
M.D
Pearkes
Greenfield
Pepute
Flanders
Attempt to Wreck Train Near Lacan Crossing
An attempt to wreck the London Huron and Bruce train was made near Lacan crossing when 40 pounds of iron lay on the track. Sectionmen found the obstacle and noted the afternoon passenger train would have been derailed. Timber and other material have appeared nearby before. railway officials investigate.
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Lacan Crossing
London
Financiers Arrange for Supply of German Pork
Hanover Germany May 3 English capital will fund fodder for hog districts in Hanover and Holstein in exchange for dressed pork shipments to England. Previously Holland and Denmark supplied most of England’s pork.
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Hanover
Germany
England
Holstein
Holland
Denmark
Gas case heard in Lethbridge hearing on old-rate supply
The city of Teth bridge brought a case against the gas company seeking continued supply at existing rates. The hearing began this afternoon in Lethbridge.
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Lethbridge
Tethbridge
Meteor seen over Atlanta and Athens described as large bright light
Superstitious residents, especially among the negro population, prayed after a brilliant meteor lit the night sky. Observers noted an intense glow for several minutes. Scientists at the University of Georgia in Athens observed the spectacle during its brief appearance.
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Atlanta
Athens
University of Georgia
Viola Duncan Charged in Death of Nephew Hollis Boyd
Viola Duncan, 19, a divorcee of Chicago, was arrested after her 2½ year old nephew Hollis Boyd died in her apartment. Investigators say three gas jets were on when his body was found. A note to R C Dubay hinted at a suicide motive amid a quarrel.
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Chicago
Viola Black Duncan
Yveater Day
Hollis Boyd
Miss Duncan
R. C. Dubay
Atlanta
Dubay
Miss
Gas from Medicine Hat well yields limited gasoline per gas volume
A report from Spokane dated May 3 to F S Ratliff via Joe B Baker of Producers Oil and Gas Company estimates gasoline output from the Medicine Hat Development well. After three tests by Prof J P Brennan of Gonzaga College, Brennan puts the possible yield at three to four and a half gallons of gasoline per thousand cubic feet of gas.
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Prof. Brennan
F. S. Ratliff
Joe B. Baker
Producers’ Oil and Gas Company
Spokane
Weil
Medicine Hat Development Company
Baker
Medicine Hat
Brennan
Mr. Brennan
Prof
J. P. Brennan
Gonzaga College
Medicine Hat Plant to Rebuild After Fire
E D McCartney president of the Medicine Hat Pump and Brass Manufacturing Co says rebuilding is feasible after last week’s fire. He plans a 60 by 250 foot modern plant laid out in processing units with iron arriving at the rear and finished goods stored at the opposite end. Output disposal plans aim to preserve jobs with immediate employment for 100 mechanics rising to 250 in three years.
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Medicine Hat
E. D. McCartney
Medicine Hat Pump and Brass Manufacturing Co
McCartney
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
British Premier Says He Would Not Approve Oil Deal
David Lloyd George denied knowledge of a reported oil contract between Russian Soviet representatives and Shell interests and stated he would not approve if the reports were true. Louis Harthou, head of the French delegation, arrived in Paris to confer with Premier Poincare and attend the cabinet meeting.
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Lloyd George
Fienna
David Lloyd George
Shell
Paris
Louis Harthou
Cenoa
Foreign Office
Poincare
Meeting of ex CM R members plans wreath for war memorial
A gathering of ex members of the 8rd C.M.R. is set for Friday evening at the Ui. W. V. A. club rooms to devise plans for placing a wreath on the war memorial honoring fallen members of the unit.
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C.M.R
Toronto Suicides Mark Harrowing May Period
In the past four days three Toronto residents have died by carbolic acid poisoning. The latest victim is Daniel McGregor, 40, described as long out of work. Authorities have yet to release further details.
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Toronto
Daniel McGregor
Quarrel Over Culvert Ends in Farmhouse Killing
In Benito Manitoba a dispute over a culvert led to the death of Alex Rezancoff on Sunday night at his farm three miles west of Benito. George Vialkin and his son-in-law Mike Sopot are detained by Saskatchewan police pending an inquest. Rezancoff's body was found beside the road in a ditch.
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Benito
Man
Alex
Rezancoff
George Vialkin
Mike Sopot
Saskatchewan Police
Rezancosf
War veteran Gordon Hill dies in accidental rifle discharge
Edmonton reports Gordon Hill a war veteran living at Buttenburg twelve miles northwest of Fort Saskatchewan died after a rifle discharged in the hands of a neighbor’s son. Hill born in Scotland served overseas, wounded in head by shrapnel, and was a corporal at discharge. He had just lost his home to a fire a week earlier.
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Edmonton
Gordon
Hill
Buttenburg
Fort Saskatchewan
Ile
Scotland
Bathurst N B Elects J Bamnett Blackey Mayor
J Bamnett Blackey formerly of M F AL was chosen as mayor of Bathurst New Brunswick in a local election. The result positions Blackey to lead the town government amid regional affairs and civic duties.
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J. Bamnett Blackey
M. F
Bathurst
N.B
Golf club plans for municipal sinks urged
Citizens are asked to sign up with Mr Murphy at the Green Lantern to indicate interest in forming a golf club for the municipal sinks. Organizers seek verified membership numbers, aiming for about a hundred, to present a definite proposal to the city council.
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Muntcipal Sinks
Murphy
Green Lantern
iNs
Woman of Many Crimes Suspected in Insurance Murders
Cleveland Ohio May 2 A woman married five times is held in jail as County Prosecutor Edward C Stanton says she is suspected of murdering multiple husbands to collect life insurance. Three deaths occurred in Pittsburgh and two in Cleveland with varying payouts. A post mortem will probe possible poisoning.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Edward C Stanton
Io Stanton
Stanton
Pittsburgh
Flammon
Police Constable Holloway Dead After Auto Crash
Telph Ont May 4. Police report Holloway died from injuries after being struck by an automobile. Jack Cartfedge, driver of the car returning from a dance, is being held charged with manslaughter.
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Telph
Holloway
Jack Cartfedge
Free State Troops Attempt to Recapture Ormond Castle
Kilkenny May 3. Heavy fighting as Free State troops press to retake Ormond Castle held by irregulars on the Nore river fortress. Storming parties advance under Dail Eireann direction with armored cars amid snipers fire and artillery assumptions.
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Kilkenny
Ireland
Free Staff
Ormond Castle
Nore
Cen. Prov
Dail Eireann
Imperia
Parliament Street
Tipperary
Dail
Dublin
Post Office
Powell couple found dead in Newton home
In Newton Massachusetts on Essex Road last night William J Powell manager of the Ro G Dun Co offices in Boston and his wife Jeena were found dead in their residence. Police are investigating the apparent tragedy as a double death at the family home.
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Newton
Mass
William J). Powell
Ro G. Dun & Co
Boston
Jeena
Essex Road
Posties Protest Over Suspension of Living Allowance
In Toronto on May, postal workers held a large mass meeting denouncing the federal suspension of the coat of living bonus for postal employees. The rally expressed strong opposition to the decision and urged government reconsideration.
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Toronto
Train Locomotive Blows Up Killing Three Men
In Mearsdale Pennsylvania on May 2 a Baltimore and Ohio fast freight wreck occurred at Fairhove after a locomotive exploded killing three train workers. Local crews responded to the blast and investigations began into the cause of the fatal incident.
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Mearsdale
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Fairhove
Montreal Harbor Front Like An Armed Camp After Clash
Reports from hospitals say two policemen were seriously wounded in last night's clash between striking longshoremen and guards on the harbor front. This morning the harbor front appeared an armed camp with heavy police guard at all sheds.
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Belfast
Royal Irish. Constabulary
Dellegh
South Derry
Kerr
County Derry
Ulster Special Constabulary
Coal Island
Fast Tyrone
Montreal
Bill to Amend the Cold Storage Act Debated in Senate
Ottawa May 3 A bill to amend the cold storage act introduced by Senator Bradbury was discussed in the senate yesterday to curb distribution of unfit food and hoarding to raise prices. Bradbury planned to continue the explanation today. William H. Eliott 59 Toronto chief inspector of public schools died Sunday.
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Ottawa
Bradbury
Senate
House
William H. Eliott
Toronto
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