Mediation Talks Continue as Mexicans Seek Peace Terms
The South American mediators resume sessions at the Argentine legation to press for a U S delegate and clarify Carranza's function. They seek to suspend war, avoid unauthorized action by troops, and cautiously advance toward a middle ground in the Mexico dispute. Continued on page 4.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
United States
Carranza
Huerta
Mexico City
Buxtons Common Law Wife Is Dead
Winnipeg reports Mrs. John H. Buxton, common-law wife of the Hagel Westlake star witness, died at Victoria hospital Saturday night after months of strain.
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Winnipeg
John H. Buxton
Star Witness
Hagel-Westlake
Victoria Hospital
Bishop Crucified by Zapata Troops Reported
Refugees from the Mexican west coast bring a tale of atrocity as San Francisco reports that Catholic Bishop of Chalapa was crucified after refusing to surrender church funds. The account says rebels under General Zapata nailed him to a cross and left him to die.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mexico
Sydney
Chalapa
Zapata
Francis Joseph Suffering Recurrence Of Coughing
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph is troubled again by fits of coughing. An official bulletin notes the second half of his rest was disturbed but his general condition remains satisfactory.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Unknown vessel ablaze far offshore near Sable Island
A wireless message from the steamer Seydlitz reports an unknown steamer on fire 105 miles south of Sable Island. The vessel, enveloped in smoke, could not be named. rescue ships Chem Chem Franconia Olympic and Brandenburg responded to the calls for help.
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Halifax
Seydlitz
Sable Island
Sachem
Franconia
Olympic
Brandenburg
Ufe
Knights of Columbus open new Medicine Hat lodge with mass
Knights from prairie provinces and border states gathered in Medicine Hat for the installation of a new council. Bishop McNally celebrated mass and preached a firm message on vows, authority, and opposing disorder led by socialist agitation. The event drew at least 350 Knights and accompanying ladies.
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Prairie Provinces
Lethbridge
Calgary
Knights of Columbus
Medicine Hat Council
Canadian West
McNally
Alberta
Splendid Fall of Snow and Rain Across Wide Region
Snow and rain fell in a broad district from Swift Current to the international boundary, aiding farmers and ranchers by moistening ground for grain and renewing range grass after a dry spell. The weather improves prospects for cattle and horses as moisture feeds growth.
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Swift Current
Prussia
Calgary
Lethbridge
Arsonists Burn Cave Hill Tennis Club Grandstand
The arson squad of militant suffragettes resumed activity in Ulster by burning the new grandstand of the Cave Hill Tennis Club in Belfast.
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Belfast
Ireland
Ulster
Cave Hill
Becker 1d Fale Second Trial Starts in New York
New York May 4 The second Becker trial begins with DA Whitman set to call seventy witnesses. The State centers on Jack Roze and is bolstered by Bridgie Webber and Harry Vallon. Sam Schepps testimony is discredited by a prior appellate ruling. Becker may testify as defense plans remain silent. Jury selection expected to take several days, trial may last three weeks.
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New York
Charles Becker
Leutenant
Herman Rosenthal
Charles H. Whitman
Jack Roze
Rosenthal
Martin T. Manton
Becker
Manton
Duke of Argyle dies after brief illness at Cowes
London May 4 The Duke of Argyle ninth duke of Argyle and former governor general of Canada died after a brief illness of double pneumonia at East Cowes Saturday evening He was born August 6 1845 son of the eighth duke and married Princess Louise in 1871 He served in the Scottish Rifles and the 105th Rifle Volunteers entered Parliament in 1868 and later became governor general of Canada His appointment was hailed in the Dominion and the Times praised the success of his tenure.
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Canada
East Cowes
London
Duke of Argyle
Fast Cowes
Queen Victoria
Louise
Marquis of
John Douglas Sutherland Campbell
Stafford House
George
Hfe
Jarne
Eton
University of St. Andrews
Trinity College
Cambridge
London Scottish Rifle Volunteers
105Th Rifle Volunteers
West Indies
Dominion
Toronto
Niagara
Kingston
Ottawa
House of Commons
Argyleshire
John Young
Lord Dufferin
Marquis of Lorne
Lord Beaconsfield
Rideau Hall
London Times
Wilson selects Olney and Warburg for federal reserve board
President Wilson nominates Richard Olney former secretary of state under Cleveland to govern the federal reserve board and Paul Warburg of New York to join the board. Olney brings long federal service and Warburg carries Wall Street banking experience as part of the Federal Reserve leadership selection.
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Washington
Wilson
Richard Olney
Cleveland Administration
Federal Reserve Board
Paul Warburg
New York
Flat City Fire Nearly Wipes Out Alaska Town
Fire in Flat City, Iditarod district, almost destroyed the town. Twenty buildings were destroyed including the Arctic Brotherhood clubhouse. Wireless advice received reports the damage occurred yesterday in Fairbanks area.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Iditarod District
Arctic Brotherhood Club
Chicago School Trustees in Gaol
Chicago board of education members including its president were sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for contempt of court for refusing to obey Judge Foell’s order reinstating four members. The case centers on the dispute over the retention of Ella Flagg Young as superintendent and the reinstated members who voted against her.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Foeh
Ella Flagg Young
Young
Morrison
Foell
Why It Costs to Eat Porridge 1914 Quaker Oats Surpluses
The Quaker Oats Company reports for 1914 a gross surplus of 2,278,000 and a net surplus of 761,528. Since 1910 annual dividends have been 10 percent and in 1912 shareholders got a 50 percent bonus in shares. They own an export mill at Peterboro Ontario.
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Quaker Oats Company
Peterboro
Ont
Dublin division Unionist candidate named in Glamorgan race
London reports Peter David Thom as a lawyer licensed in London and Leeds has been adopted as the Unionist candidate for Glamorgan division. He is well known to many Canadians and figures in the ongoing electoral developments.
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London
Peter David Thomas
Leeds
However
Glamorgan
Message From The Dead On The Noble S S Noble Note Found
A bottle found on Park Point by a boy contained a note from one of the crew of the ill fated Benjamin Noble. The note read Doomed tonight God S O S Goodbye everybody. The vessel and nineteen men were lost early last week.
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Benjamin Noble
Park Point
Takes Thaws Cell in Mattewan Takes Thaws Cell in Mattewan
Michael C. Mahoney, who on April 17 shot at Mayor Mitchell and wounded Corporation Counsel Frank J L Polk, was sentenced to Mattewan Asylum for the criminal insane.
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New York
Michael C. Mahoney
Mitchell
Frank J L. Polk
Mattewan Asylum
Man Fatally Struck Near Redcliff Yard Inquest Planned
A man’s body was found in the Redcliff yard between eight and nine p.m. Saturday after a train pusher returned toward the Hat. Authorities suspect trespassing or attempted ride as cause, with an inquest set for four p.m. today and identification believed near completion by authorities.
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Redcliff
Redcliff Yard
Wall
Reynolds
Washford
Lieve
Canadian Club Meeting Announced for Wednesday Evening
A meeting of the Canadian Club is announced for Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in the council chamber City Hall. All members should be present. Also note a show of Quo Vadis at the Monarch today urging attendance.
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Council Chamber
Gramp Mitchell and Company Fail on Philadelphia Exchange
Philadelphia bankers Gramp Mitchell and Company failed with liabilities over 3 million dollars as announced on the Philadelphia stock exchange. Kleine presents the eight reel masterpiece Quo Vadis at the Monarch today.
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Philadelphia
Gramp, Mitchell and Company
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Kleine
the Monarch Today
Fire destroys Valparaiso commercial district
A blazing fire in Valparaiso Chile destroyed several buildings in the commercial district early today. Officials say more than fifty lives were lost as flames ravaged flimsy structures, hindering firefighting efforts and calm reported area.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Ward Three Seeks Replacement for Alderman McLean
Ward No 8 residents discuss a successor as Alderman McLean resigns to move to Redcliff. Jr W S Martin of International Supply Co says he would accept the nomination if J N Spencer or A J Matthews do not run, and pledges support if either declines.
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Ward No. 8
Ald. McLean
Redcliff
W. S. Martin
International Supply Go
Martin
J. N. Spencer
A. J. Matthews
Wll
Markets Report A Bullish Crop Outlook Across Winnipeg and U.S. Grains
May oats and flax rose with oats up 5 to 8, July oats up 1 4 to 8 8, July flax at 140. Winnipeg markets opened mixed on Arbor Day with prices around 92 for May and 93 3 8 for July. Wheat stocks at the head of the lakes fell 2,000,000 bushels from last week but remained 4,000,000 higher than a year ago. worldwide shipments were down 20,000,000 bushels from last year. U.S. markets showed gains in Minneapolis and Chicago with May wheat near 89, July around 89 7-8, and Sept near 86.
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Winnipeg
William Gibson Dies at Beamaville Senator and Bank Leader
Hamilton Ont May 4 William Gibson senator and capitalist died at his Beamaville home aged 65 He served as president of the Bank of Hamilton and of the Hamilton Jockey Club and held interests in numerous financial institutions across Canada and the United States
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Hamilton
Ont
William Gibson
Beamaville
Jockey Club
Gibson
WAB
F ‘Nan Cal
Canada
United States
Be Raised By New Taxes Proposed In Budget Speech
London May 4 David Lloyd George chancellor of the exchequer introduced his sixth budget in the House of Commons with a deficit estimate of 26,650,000 for 1914-15 and a national revenue of 1,003,275,000 against expenditures of 1,029,925,000. He said new taxation was inevitable and proposed readjusting imperial and local taxation with relief for health education and road construction. The plan includes a national valuation system, new local grants, and a division of the income tax with rates on earned incomes above 5,000. The total to raise is about 49,000,000. (Continued on Page 5.)
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London
David Liloyd- George
House of Commons
Nationa
Gas expert makes recommendations for Calgary gas system
H B Pearson Calgary Heat and Light Co. manager reports to the mayor praising well and regulator station workmanship but pointing to weak points in the distributing system. He recommends uniform service piping material, cheaper mains pipe, thorough testing, and possible reconstruction to handle city growth for lasting efficiency.
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H. B. Pearson
Calgary
Calgary Heat and Light Co
Pearson
West
Gas Department
New Radiator Factory Under Construction in Ogilvie Area
Foundations for an 80 by 290 foot main building are complete while bricklayers raise walls. A second structure 40 by 100 feet with nine-foot reinforced brick and hollow tile walls will be erected near Medicine Hat Pump and Brass Mfg. Co. The project, opposite the Ogilvie site, costs about 15000 for the building and 50000 when equipped, with Uullaby overseeing the work.
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Medicine Hat Pump
Brass Mfg. Co
Ogilvie i
Uullaby
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