Irish tensions escalate amid calls for civil conflict and military bolstering
London reports hint at a government move toward an early general election over Irish policy as attacks sweep fifty Irish barracks. General MacCready’s plan seeks closer police military cooperation and new military posts in troubled districts.
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London
Ireland
Dublin
Neville MacCready
Iassitrees
Trysh
Whichytas
South Africa
Levy on wartime wealth debated by parliamentary committee
London May 14. A parliamentary committee decides that a special levy on wealth accumulated in Great Britain during the war is administratively practicable. It declines to express an opinion on whether to impose it and leaves the decision to the government and Parliament.
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London
Great Britain
Robbers Take Nine Thousand At Spokane Station
In Spokane on May 1 two armed men robbed a Great Northern station agent of nine thousand dollars in a single currency package. The attack left the agent unconscious, as described by A Peterson of the American Railway Express Co.
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Spokane
American Railway Forpress Co
Great Northern
Il, A. Peterson
Platinum output in New South Wales over five years
New South Wales miners produced about 2000 ounces of platinum in the last five years. The figure reflects sustained activity in the state’s platinum sector amid ongoing exploration and development efforts.
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New South Wales
Attempt to Kill Grand Vizier in Constantinople
A police officer fired on Daimmad Ferid at his residence, wounding only his armed attendant. The Grand Vizier was unharmed and the assailant was arrested in the incident reported by the Exchange Telegraph.
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London
Daimmad Ferid
Constantinople
Euxchange Telegraph Company
Dinand Ferid
Prairie Weather Summary from Early 20th Century Report
Weather past twenty four hours shows moderately warm conditions across the three prairie provinces. Forecast for Alberta indicates moderately warm conditions today and Saturday with a turning to showers in the period. Cities mentioned include Regina and Winnipeg with indications of warm trend and possible precipitation.
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Vancouver
Idmogtton
Fair
Medicine
Tal
Far
Regina
Victoria
Calgary
Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Brandon
Jones
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Will Standardize Fruit Containers In Canada
Ottawa reports the agricultural committee of the commons approved standardizing berry containers. Raspberries and strawberries from Ontario and British Columbia are too luscious to fit more than two fifths of a quart per box, so starting June 1, fruit will be sold in four fifths of quart, one pint, and two fifths of quart boxes with Minister Tolmie empowered to issue new regulations as needed.
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Ottawa
Associated Press
Agricultural Committee of Commons
Ontario
British Columbia
S. TF. Tolmie
Masked Robbers Hold Up Two Women in San Francisco Hotel
In downtown San Francisco, masked robbers entered a fashionable hotel and robbed two women guests of jewels worth 10000 dollars. The women were threatened with death to silence their cries. They were identified as Mrs. Harry Harrington of Los Andes and Mrs. C T M Roberts wife of a British mining expert en route to London.
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San Francisco
Cal
Harry Harrington
Los Andes
C. T. M. Roberts
London
Supreme Court actions conclude with several divorce and civil judgments
The court session under Mr Justice Simmons ended with multiple rulings. Wright vs Catherine M Wright granted nulling the marriage with final decree after three months. Elma A Hoffman vs WO P Troffman decree granted. David Hollinger vs James Braden awarded for specific performance of sale agreement. Y Babington vs Dauntless Manufacturing Co. awarded 675 dollars to the plaintiff for services in selling shares.
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Supreme Court
Justice Simmons
Mr. Wright
Catherine M. Wright
Elma A Hoffman
Troffman
Catefuty
David Hollinger
James Braden
Y. Babington
Dauntless Manufacturing Co
Plantiff
Queen Alexandra Stricken by Influenza At Buckingham Palace
London May 14 Queen Alexandra is prostrated with influenza sweeping her household She has rested in bed for several days though officials say her condition is not serious Yet there is concern due to her advanced age and frail health
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Queen Alexandra Jeas
London
Queen Alexandra
Naked eye nebula in Andromeda observed from Lick Observatory
A universe scale image shows a single bright nebula visible without aid from earth. Located in Andromeda its estimated velocity reaches about 430 kilometres per second in space trillions of miles away. The photograph was taken at Lick Observatory in California.
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Space
Earth
Andromeda
Lick Observatory
California
Fruit Preserving Plant Forced to Close in Canada
Hamilton Ontario May 14 Waestaffs Limited large fruit preserving plant forced to close due to sugar shortage. First time in its history the factory shut for lack of sugar. Dealers predict sugar will rise next week and impact prices.
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Wagstaffis Ltd
Hamilton
Ont
Waestaffs, Limited
Canada
French government declines to intervene in railroad strike
Paris May 14. The cabinet decided the government would not intervene with railroad companies to null dismissals and punishments tied to the strike. Premier Millerand left for England after the meeting.
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Paris
Millerand
England
Dominion Labor Party to Pause Sunday Forum During Summer
The Dominion Labor Party and the Forum Committee announce a summer hiatus for regular Sunday afternoon meetings. The talks will resume in fall and winter, with occasional sessions when a noted speaker visits. Gratitude is extended to speakers, the press, and helpers for past success.
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Dominion Labor Party
Forum
Forum Committee
Collection Aztec and Inca Relics Viewed in Pennsylvania Museum
Philadelphia May 10 Gold ornaments idols crowns armor and relics of Aztec Inca and other American peoples are displayed in a 300 piece collection at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. The artifacts came from a noble French family and were shipped to Spain by Pizarro and Cortesz forces and melted for coinage. The find in Colombia uncovered a princess burial with crowns breast plates girdles armbands and abundant jewels.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Paris
Spain
Pizzaro
Cortez
Colompia
Ariel
Grain market notes with mixed oats barley rye quotes
Grain markets report oats oats May futures 1 to 4 cents 178 4, July 107 1 2 108 1 2, October SH. Barley May 160 1 2 170 1 2 July 167 1 2 168 1 2. Rye May closed 240. Cash oats and barley bids listed with CW and track prices. flax and rye also noted with station and track figures.
Prince of Wales narrowly escapes death in New Zealand motoring
The Prince of Wales faced a near fatal moment on a treacherous Buller Gorge road near Grey Mouth New Zealand when a rear wheel dangled over a ravine and earth slipped. He remained calm and the car recovered without incident. In Australia Sydney labor council votes not to participate in his forthcoming New South Wales welcome.
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London
Prince of Wales
Grey Mouth
New Zealand
Buller Gorge
Central News
Labor
Sydney
N.S. W
Labor Council
New South Wales
Woman Battering Police Officer Head With Rock in Falls View
In Niagara Falls Ontario May 14 an officer from the Provincial Police arrested a driver after a zigzagging auto. A woman battered the officer with a stone and stabbed him in the head with a hatpin. Passersby and civilians aided the officer who was badly injured. The four suspects, all Russians, were drunk and to be charged before the Magistrate.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Falls View
Population of Vancouver Surpasses Two Hundred Thousand
Vancouver observers report greater Vancouver population rising by over 20 000 to exceed 200 000 including city and suburbs. Last year 178 000. The Henderson Directory Company released figures. Also notes potential gold discoveries in the Belgian Congo.
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Henderson
Vancouver
Greater Vancouver
Henderson Directory Company
Carranza forces pressed by rebels in Puebla front
Vera Cruz May 14. Rebel attacks on Carranza at San Matias in Puebla have had some success. Two trains still in Carranza hands are reported captured. A detachment is trying to break north, as rebel reinforcements push toward the three mile front amid ongoing fighting.
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Carranza
Vera Cruz
San Matcos
Puebla
Carranza Eaa
Stres Gle
Staged brilliant pageant in Calgary yesterday
Calgary May 1 Incomparably the finest historical spectacle seen in Calgary was the Hudsons Bay Company pageant yesterday. It traced 250 years of western Canadian progress with period costumes floats and veterans. The crowd cheered massed colors and veterans while women volunteers in the city watched the event.
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Calgary
Hudson's Bay Company
Quebec
Canada
Hudson's Bayompany
Dominion
Cboserv
Train Robber Shot by Chicago Police After Bank Heist
A rifle squad of Church police cornered and shot a train robber in Chicago after he robbed an Illinois Central mail car containing about 500000 dollars. The train stalled at 68rd Street station around one o'clock, late by three hours, and the robber fled. two policemen nearby were involved as the robber shot one officer in the head.
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Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
68Rd Street
Polish Army Forms Women Officers Battalion for Warsaw Duty
A six month service battalion formed by the Polish army will operate in Warsaw and surrounding areas. This unit, distinct from frontline women units, will include women officers and perform patrol duties at barracks and other sites, freeing male soldiers for more demanding tasks.
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Warsaw
Eastern support grows for Western colonization plan
Delegates from the Western Canada Colonization Association report strong eastward backing and aim to raise one and a half million dollars. Eastern business leaders show sympathy and readiness to aid colonization of 20,000,000 acres, as Lieut.-Col. Nelson Spencer notes population growth as a solution to national issues.
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Toronto
Western Canada Colonization Association
Nelson Spencer
M.P
Medicine Hat
Three Bids Hit Auction of City Lands in Council Chamber
Only three bids were made at the morning auction of lands the city holds. Three parcels sold at reserve price equal to taxes and costs, totaling 5820 dollars.
Quake Reported in Region of Udine
An earthquake today shook the plateau in the Udine region. Citizens camped in several towns and the military evacuated the Osoppo front. No victims reported at the time of dispatch.
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Udine
Rome
London
Vfxchange
City Market Prices Reported for Beef Vveal and Produce
Prices today show beef at 18 1-2 cents per pound and up, veal 19 cents and up, mutton 8 cents and up, pork 82 1-2 cents and up. Dressed chicken 50 cents per pound. Butter, 1 pound at 0 cents. Ewes 50 cents per dozen. Carrots 9 cents per pound. Parsnips 5 cents per pound. Potatoes 1 dollar sixty per bushel.
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ITIL
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Prince
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Belgian Congo
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Lion
Martin
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