Distribution of Imperial OWL Limited shares to Canadian and South American employees
Distribution of shares valued at about 10 million dollars by Imperial OWL Limited to employees across Canada and South America began in Berlin with 5,000 shares worth roughly 1.05 million dollars handed to workers at the city hall. Further distributions at other centers will follow. Berlin May 12: Von Hindenburg inaugurated as Germany's president amid limited Communist protest. He pledged to uphold the constitution, pursue peaceful recognition abroad, and serve the German people, with the oath ending “So Help Me God.”
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Surniu
Ouly
Imporial Owl Limited
Canada
South America
Ment Trust
Alghé Gt A
Berlin
Marshal von Hindenburg
Germany
Paul Locke
von Hindenburg
Commonwealth
Paul von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Ikven
Luther
Heerstrassé
Tim
Amino
Oil Indications Reported at Drazan No 1 Well
Word from Many Island Lake reports indications of oil at the Drazan No 1 well. Oil rose to the water surface in the well with traces seen in the slush. Mr Drazan visited the site this morning but did not confirm the strike to city friends. Gas flow described as stronger with no oil traces yet.
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Drazan
Premier of New Zealand William Massey Dies
William Ferguson Massey premier of New Zealand since 1912 died on Sunday. Born March 26 1856 at Limavady County Derry he studied in Londonderry schools and moved to New Zealand in 1870 with Nonconformist settlers. He served as MP for Waitemata from 1894 and Franklin from 1896 rising to minister of agriculture industries and commerce before becoming premier in 1912.
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New Zealand
Limavady
Firearms Incident Leaves Family Homeless in Kendall
Francis Stoker is jailed in Bowmanville on firearms charges after a domestic quarrel in Kendall. He allegedly fired more than sixty shots at the Lawson home, forcing neighbors to stay away and driving J Lawson and his wife to shield their children. The Lawson house burned later with unknown origin.
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Port Hope
Ont
Kendall
Francis Stoker
Bowmanville
J. Lawson
Stoker
Lawson
Hero of Verdun General Mangin Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of General Charles Mangin, famed French hero of Verdun. He led the October 1916 assault that helped recapture Fort Douaumont and boosted Allied morale during World War I.
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Paris
Charles Mangin
Verdun
Mangin
Fort Deuntont
Vancouver Rescinds Early Closing By Law
Vancouver city council last night rescinded the early closing by law after a largely signed petition by storekeepers. Groceries may now be purchased at any hour of the day or night in Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Milner Condition Worsens Amid Sleeping Sickness Alert
London reports Viscount Milner former War Secretary suffers mild sleeping sickness. Physicians' bulletin issued May 12 indicates condition causes grave anxiety and prompts concern among officials.
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London
Viscount Milner
Mauchag
Prohibitionists Claim Breakup of Rum Row Trade
New York reports say whiskey ships appeared at Glace Bay and offered wares at cut rates. Prohibition officials declare a complete victory as Rum Row landings are said to be abandoned. Coast Guard in California reports five fast vessels with British and Belgian flags off San Diego ready to run liquor to shore.
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New York
Glace Bay
Nas
Prohibition
North Atlantic
Commerce Department
San Diego
Calif
United States
Pacific
Cal
Coast Guald Force
Tve
California
Unemployed Candidates Set for City Election Field
Ottawa May 12 unemployed representatives will run in the next municipal elections. The unemployed association met last night and pledged support and cooperation from a large faction for two candidates a German and a controller respectively.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railways stock reform under study
Ottawa May 12 Examination of the financial structure and property of more than one hundred companies forming the Canadian National Railway system is under way and will be completed this year Sir Henry Thornton told the committee of the House of Commons on National Railways and Shipping. He said data will be sufficient this year to make unified recommendations. The pension system for CN employees is being determined and legislation to implement it would be sought next year.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railway System
Henry Thornton Tol
House of Commune
National Railways
Fitantia Meystontahd
Sir Henry
Germany's Submarine Allegedly Supplying Rif Front
A Tangier dispatch to Havag Agency reports a German submarine landed explosives telephonic material and foodstuffs on the Rif coast. Abd el Krim leads the Rifian resistance as French Morocco faces incursions. German agents in Rif signs are said to be present in the area.
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Tangier
Havag Agency
Riff
Abd-El-Krim
Morocco
Rural Credit Resolution Passes Commons Committee
Ottawa May 12 The Banking and Commerce Committee of the House of Commons passed a resolution urging the Government to bring down legislation at the present session to establish an adequate rural credit system by a large majority.
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Ottawa
Banking and Commerce Committee
House of Commons
O‘day
Western MPs to visit Maritime Provinces in May trip
A large party of Western members of Parliament will visit Maritime Provinces between May 2 and May 9. Robert Forke, Progressive, expects to accompany the party on this pre gửi.
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Ottawa
Parliaement Swill
Maritime
Robert Forke
Ian
The
Grain Growers Win Mabey Case in Supreme Court
Ottawa May 12 The United Grain Growers Limited won a case against Mabey of Wainwright Alberta in the Supreme Court of Canada. The Grain Growers sought repayment of money borrowed against two oat cars consigned by Mabey. Mabey admitted liability for the loan but counter-claimed for the oats value. The provincial appeal court had reversed the trial judgment. the Supreme Court restores the trial judge's verdict in favor of the Grain Growers.
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Supreme Court
Ottawa
United Grain Growers Limited
Mabey
Wainwright
Alberta
Supreme Court of
Bubh
Beer on railway sparks Ontario sales question
Ottawa May 12 Sir Henry Thornton was asked this morning in Parliament about Nantlanal Railways selling beer in Ontario. He replied we will sell anything that makes money and is within the law.
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Ottawa
Sir Henry Thornton
Nantlanal Railways
Ontario
Sir Henry
Incident May Herald A Second Coming Of St. Patrick
Dublin reports a small harmless snake discovered in the city and on exhibition at the National Museum. The creature, under two feet long, is said to be the first snakes to breed in Ireland despite legends of St Patrick banishing them.
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St. Patrick
Dublin
Ireland
National Museum
French Government Cigarettes Highly Explosive
Paris May report says government cigarettes are highly explosive after a series of minor explosions injured about a dozen people. Police are mystified about who is loading the tobacco as striking workers turn to foreign brands or roll their own cigarettes.
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Paris
Smcke
Stuikers
Eight Men Will Be Executed In Sofia Saturday
Sofia May 12 reports the eight men sentenced for participation in a recent bomb explosion will likely be executed by the end of the week after the appeal court set a three day period to complete the record. The sentences were accepted quietly by the public as Svinca's war memorial tower with 28 carillon bells will be dedicated on June 1.
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Sofia
Sincva's
Canada Grain Act amendments read in House of Commons
Ottawa May 12 The Government's Bill to amend the Canada Grain Act received first reading in the House of Commons. Minister T A Low said the bill revamps the act with Royal Grain Inquiry recommendations. It declares all elevators should serve Canada's general interest and sets new grades for western wheat varieties.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
T. A. Low
Trade and Commerce
Royal Grain Inquiry
Commission
Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Bilt
Grain Survey Board
Canada Grain Board
Arthur Meighen
Meighen
Minister of Trade and Commerce
Henry Drayton
York West
Sir Henry
Robert Worke
Ernest Lapointe
Gordon
Grain Board
Unsteady Wheat Market Amid Mixed Signals In May Trading
The Winnipeg wheat market showed nervous, unsettled trading with prices closing near the day’s high after a late rally. July futures rose about 3 to 4 as October gained 8 to 18 points while cash wheat stayed weak. demand from Europe and local buyers varied amid light volume and mixed outside news.
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Winnipeg
Seaboard
Europe
British Auto Duties Aim to Curb Car Dump Amid Shipments
London reports that high imports of U S and other cars flood Great Britain as McKenna duties threaten. The Baldwin government plans a 33 percent tax on foreign cars, effective June 1, with July 1 target for the tax date. Officials warn of a two to three year supply window before duties bite and prices rise.
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London
United States
Great’ Britain
Defence for Ord Campbell Movement Reported in Montana
A movement to raise funds for a fence promotes support in Great Falls Montana. The campaign named Kevin Sunburst fields and other backers are reported as backing the effort.
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Great Falla
Mont
Gorden
Kevin-Sunburst
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