Manchurian General Chang Tso Lin Fleeing Toward Dairen
Reports say the defeated Manchurian general Chang Tso Lin has fled to Dairen. His troops reportedly dug three trenches near the Luanchowon Mukden railway south of the Great Wall while Wu Pei Fu’s forces continue pursuit. Twenty eight trains with five hundred men each have moved east from Tien Tsin.
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Tien Tsin
Chang
Wang Huan Tun
Mikden
A Tien Tsin
Chang Tso Lin
Dairen
Luanchowon- Mukden
Great Wall
Wu Pei Fu
Peitang
Eia
Taku
Mukden
Latai
Shanhaikuan
Can Pac Vessels Claim North Pacific Supremacy
Vancouver May 9 A report claims Can Pacific Steamship services still hold North Pacific supremacy as the Tyree of Trussia arrives and Empress of Russia sails in ahead of rivals. Notables aboard include Baroness De Guiffier FE Lowder J Pawley Mrs BE Stair and L C Yu. Foreign factories in Japan face high taxes and worker resistance influencing closures.
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Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Steamship Services
Tyree of
Baroness de Guiffier
Belgium
FE. G. Lowder
Shanghai
J. Pawley
Toronto
BE. D. Stair
Detroit
L. C. Yu
Ottawa
Col. Dopping Helpenstall
Calcutta
Uskd
Japan
H. C. Fenewick
London
Russia
England
Mr.Fenewick
Mr. Fenwick
Fenwick
Steamer Stranded Near Cape Race Reported
An unidentified steamer was stranded on Renews Rocks twenty miles north of Cape Race. She struck during the night and fishermen went to aid her at daybreak near St Johns Newfoundland on May 10.
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St. Johns, Nld
Renews Rocks
Cape Race
Weather Report: West Canada Cool With Rain Prevailing
The past 24 hours brought warmth to Manitoba and cool conditions in Saskatchewan and Alberta with rain across the west. Forecast calls for mostly fair and cool weather today and Thursday.
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Vancouver
Edmenton
Lethbridge
Clear
Moore Jaw
Nelson
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa Militia Drill Vote Passes After Unparalleled Scene
Ottawa May 10 The militia drill appropriation faced a long house battle and passed without division. Original 1.4 million cut by 400 thousand amid opposition from Liberals and Progressive backers. Power urged larger cuts while Lapointe and Meighen backed the government, and a sub amendment limited the reduction to 400 thousand.
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Ottawa
Progressives
C. G. Power
Quebec
Power
Ernest Lapointe
Arthur Meighen
Medicine Hat Petroleum to Drill Near City
Medicine Hat Petroleum Company plans to drill about ten miles from the city. A 20 horse power rig with a 3,000 foot capacity will be used, with O. J. Anderson of Bluffton leading operations. 7,000 acres are leased by local citizens forming a co operative venture independent of promotion stock.
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Med. Hat Petroleum Co
Medicine Hat
Petroleum Company Limited
Second St
Bullshead
Imé
Messrs
G. M. Johnson
W. McKenzie
W. D. Blair
J. Woods
Pincher Creek
Medicine Hat Petroleum Company
Mother Thinks Baby Dead After Throwing From Moving Train
Adjourned coroner's inquest in Lindsay Ontario found Beatrice Nicholls caused the death of her two week old baby by throwing it from a moving train. The mother said she believed the baby was dead when she discarded it as it was stiff. Police continue to investigate. Acreage in many Re fina districts may drop due to ongoing showery weather, prompting concern from provincial departments.
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Lindsay
Ont
P.R
Beatrice Nicholls
Husband Wife Fight to Death in Front of Children
In Sarnia Ontario an Elkton couple, Joseph Robert, 33, and his wife, 29, battled with a butcher knife and ax on their farm. Both were mortally wounded and died, while their three young children sobbed nearby as investigators and a coroner’s jury began to piece together the tragedy. Edward, age four, was among the witnesses.
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Sarnia
Ont
Joseph Jobert
Elkton
Port Huron
Mich
Edward
Promise to halt Hudson Bay railway deterioration
A delegation of western members and others assured the prime minister and cabinet that the Hudson Bay railway would not be allowed to deteriorate further. They pressed for action to preserve the line and protect regional interests amid ongoing neglect concerns.
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Hudson’s Bay
Community Oil Wells Ltd Shareholders Meet May 17
A meeting of Community Oil Wells Ltd shareholders is set for Wednesday evening at the city hall council chamber. Directors will present a recommendation on a drilling contract.
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Community Oil Well
Community Oil Wells Ltd
Council Chamber
Gordon Campbell Interested in Oil Lands Development
Mr. Gordon Campbell of Kevin Montana who brought in the Kevin oil well spent yesterday and last evening in the city. He conferred with city council members on development work for lands the city holds natural gas and petroleum rights to. Negotiations will continue after he returns to Kevin. He was joined by Messrs J D Watson and A P Day of Knight and Watson, Alberta ranching firm.
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Gordon Campbell
Kevin
Montana
Campbell
J. D. Watson
A. P. Day
Knight and Watson
Alberta
Lambton Lifeboat Rescued After Three Weeks Missing
A lifeboat named Lambton, last seen three weeks ago, was recovered by the tug Reliance of the Spanish River Paper Co. about 20 miles southeast of Michipicoten Island. No bodies were found aboard.
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Michipicoten Island
Sault St. Marie
Ont
Lambton
Reliance
Spanish River Paper Co
Russian reply delayed after last minute alterations in Genoa
Genoa dated report says the Russian answer to the allied memorandum was prepared for delivery but not handed to the Allies. After talks between Russia's Tehitch erin and Italy's Schanzer, it was decided the reply needed changes before presentation. Adverts in The News promote quick sales through classified ads.
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Genoa
Tehitcherin
Russia
Schanzer
Italy
Fire consumes Arcade Building in downtown Victoria
Fire broke out in the Arcade Building at 4 30 this morning in the heart of Victoria's business district. By 8 o'clock one third of the block had been gutted as flames raged through the structure.
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Victoria
Ottawa committee to tackle Crows Nest Pass agreement
Ottawa May 10. Parliament discusses reviving the Crows Nest Pass agreement after suspension lapses. The transportation costs committee met yesterday, elected Hon. A. K. Maclean as chairman, and representatives from varied opinions foresee active meetings ahead.
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A. K. Maclean
Ottawa
Piarliament
Committee On
Crows Nest Pass
Agricultural Society Directors Meet Saturday Afternoon
Directors of the Agricultural Society will hold a meeting at 3 PM this Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce offices to discuss society affairs and upcoming events.
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Agricultural Society
the Agricultural Society
Chamber of Commerce
Rail fares for conventions now in effect year round
J. E. Proctor, district passenger agent at the Canadian Pacific Railway, says arrangements for reduced railway fares for conventions have been altered so they may be in effect at any time during the year. Previously they were not authorized during the period June 25 to September 30.
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J. E. Proctor
Canadian Pacific Railway
Peace talks fail to find basis for Irish unity
Dublin reports the peace committee of Dail Eireann failed to reach a settlement basis as factions in Ireland search for a unified ground. In Belfast gunmen abducted two young men after mass at Killeter, County Tyrone, taking them away in a car. Try the News Want Ad columns.
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Dublin
The
Dall Eireann
Ireland
Belfast
Killeter
County Tyronne
James Bennif Guilty Plea for Perjury in Grain Case
In Lethbridge on May 10 James Bennif pleads guilty to perjury and denies wilful wrongdoing. He acknowledges statements about the grain order and sale, with Mr Drysdale questioned by the judge who expresses disbelief. Prosecution led by Dr Conybeare K.C. for the crown. defence by Mr H Brown.
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Dr. Conybeare
K.C
Mr. H Brown
Defenée
Farm laborer A. Cox dies by own act at Prince Albert
The farm laborer A. Cox killed himself at Prince Albert, with private troubles cited as the probable motive. Details remain sparse and officials have not released further information.
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A. Cox
Prince Albert
Assiniboine Rising Flood Rebounds in Brandon
The Assiniboine River, after a week of flood and two days of decline, is reported to be rising in the Brandon district. Since six o clock last night, the water level has risen nearly two inches as authorities monitor the situation.
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Brandon
Assiniboine
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Iowa
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Foremost Solicitor
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