Parliament Likely to Adjourn for July Reciproc ity Debate
Ottawa May 15 Parliament is likely to adjourn for the week end and return in July to renew reciprocity debate. Liberals in Oxford county at Tilsonburg praised the agreement saying it will bring prosperity to farmers manufacturers and consumers. Hon Fielding notes strong endorsement from agricultural and labor groups. Also a note about real estate ads: 10 lots in block 17 Herald offered at $200 each.
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Ottawa
Sir Wilfrid
Oxford County
Tilsonburg
Schell
Muller
Herald
Pettet & Hilliard
Premier Scott Hails Cooperative Elevators and Reciprocity
Premier Scott of Saskatchewan, en route to England for the coronation, discusses the west farm shift to cooperative elevators and broad support for reciprocity. He calls Oliver charges unfounded, expects investigation to clear the minister, and notes ongoing West political unity.
New Trick Wins Land Office Line Move
A clever ruse unseats police rules as two youths swap positions with an elder man to enter the land office first. Chief Meiklejohn watched as the line and control shifted with military precision at opening.
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Meiklejohn
Key
Lion Attacks Keeper at Coney Island Show
A young lion in a New York Coney Island troupe mauled its keeper Victor Revier after a performance attended by 250 invited guests. Helpers used quick measures to stop further harm and return the animal to its cage.
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New York
Coney Island
Victor Revier
A Tribute to Heroes memory premiere note
A brief memorial notice from London dated may 165 honors heroes with a commemorative premiere event. The item records a solemn tribute to memory of notable figures as part of a public observance. The fragment underscores historic remembrance in a period press style.
Council to Meet Tonight in Calgary on Industry Concessions
A Calgary city council regular session occurs this evening with few routine items. The focus is on by laws granting concessions for new industries and fixing the date for council action. Auto fire fighting devices are expected to generate the most discussion, following Chief Smart's recent briefing.
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Smart
Calgary Fire Department
AITKEN DENIES THE CHARGES
W Max Aitken M P of Nova Scotia refutes claim by Tariff Commission secretary G A Hewings that reciprocity would harm the empire. He cites Hewings leaders Balfour and Taft Laurier and Asquith as denying the assertion. The British Western Daily News warns Canada policy may weaken imperial ties and push toward a Canadian republic.
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Loden
W. Max Aitken
M.P
Nova Scotian
G. A. Hewings
Tariff Commission
Aitken
Canada
Hewings
Hewing
Balfour
Taft
Laurier
Asquith
News
Fugitive Officer Smith Deserter Sought By Mounted Police
Constable E. H. Smith, deserter from the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, is a fugitive from justice. Mounted police search the country for him after he deserted at Lethbridge a week ago and allegedly passed bad drafts drawn against himself to obtain money from banks. Several drafts worth 12 to 20 dollars have appeared, tied to his former police connections and recent postings along the Crows Nest line.
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E. H. Smith
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Smith
Lethbridge
Saskatchewan
Crows Nest
Beattie Case Seen As Sensational In Preliminary Hearing
The Beattie case widens with cross examination of the complainant by P J Nolan revealing questions about a friend Rettschlag and alleged motives of prosecutors. Von Wilucki testifies denying European warrants against Rettschlag while noting missing estate accounts and a forged signature. Charles England testifies on charges from Beattie concerning the uncle's accounts. Beattie is committed for trial. bail set at 6000 dollars.
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George Beattie
Herman von Wiluck
P. J. Nolan
Calgary
J. Rettschlag
Beattie
Germany
Charles England
Carlstadt
Forest fires spread across Seaboard mountains near Cumberland
Reports from Northeastern Virginia and parts of Maryland state that forest fires are expanding through the mountains west and south of Cumberland for about two hundred miles. Local authorities warn of growing intensity as flames threaten timberland and remote communities along the border region.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Virginia
Maryland
Cumberland
Asquith Promises Talks on Naval Defence at Imperial Conference
In London today Premier Asquith told Col. Yate that all naval defence matters pertaining to the Eastern dependencies fall under self governing Dominions and would be discussed at the imperial conference.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Col. Yate
Storekeeper Released Amid Penitentiary Irregularities
Montreal reports from May 15 indicate a penitentiary inspector from Ottawa named Dawson found irregularities at the St. Vincent DePaul penitentiary. The storekeeper there has been released from duty as a result of the investigation.
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Montreal
Dawson
Ottawa
St. Vincent DePaul Penitentiary
Gallician Railworker In Critical Condition After Runover
J Garlan a Gallician railway employee was run over by a work train west of here Saturday afternoon. He arrived at General Hospital with both legs amputated left arm fractured and head and body bruised. He is hovering between life and death.
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J. Garlanborn
General Hospital
Here
Federals Advance Toward Juarez in Mexican Conflict
A courier from Ahu reports General Rabago with about 1500 federals from Chihuahua garrison near Lagun fifty miles north of Chihuahua marching to engage the insurrectos and recapture Juarez. He is said to be well supplied with field guns and rapid fire weapons.
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Juarez, Mex
Ahumade
Juarez
Chihuahua
Rabago
Lagun
Fire at Barker tailor shop in High River destroys contents
Fire at eight this morning gutted the Barker tailoring shop owned by L. M. Roberts. Barker barely escaped from his sleeping premises. The blaze damaged Halladey law office and ceased spread to nearby buildings with help from the fire brigade. Barker had no insurance. other property is insured.
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High River
Alto
W. A. Barker
Barker
L. M. Roberts
M.P.P
A. A. Halladey
Fire at Steelton chemical plant destroys retort facility
A fire at the Standard Chemical Co. retort plant in Steelton, reported from Toronto via the Soo, destroyed the entire facility on Saturday night leaving more than 500 workers unemployed.
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Chemical Plant
Toronto
The
Soo
Standard Chermical Co
Steelton
Diaz Delays Decision as Plaza Crisis Looms
Mexico City on May 15 reports President Diaz and his committee delaying a policy decision by 24 hours while hoping the Madero Orizzo dispute unsettles the Plaza forces and avoids a government crisis.
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Mexico City
Madero
Orizzo
Plaza
Diaz
Bought a Block by John Quail and McKinnon
John Quail and F B McKinnon bought block 16 in Cousins and Sigssons subdivision from Lethbridge parties. Purchase price not stated.
Why They Wear Diamonds
Fragmentary lines show a newspaper item musing on diamonds and appearances with incomplete dialogue about men and smiles. The readable text hints at a reflective or satirical piece but lacks clear events, names, or locations to summarize further.
Property List Mentions Pettet and Hilliard Partners
A fragment mentions your property with Pettet and Hilliard. The readable text points to a note about property handling or ownership involving those names. No dates or locations are provided in the legible portion.
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Pettet’ & Hilliard
The Campbells Are Coming Parade Feature At Medicine Hat
A garbled notice previews a Medicine Hat parade feature titled The Campbells Are Coming. It mentions car shops, trackage, and local vendors Pettet and Hillierd with a price of 265.00 in the blocks listed, reflecting a chaotic but itemized community notice.
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Campbells
Medicine “ Hat
Stranger in Harris Home Nabs Gold Watch Theft
Mrs. A. G. Harris confronted a polite stranger on Toronto Street who fled after she found her gold watch missing from a dresser. She cannot describe the thief, the police have been alerted, and no further details are available.
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A. G. Harris
Toronto Street
Second
Third Avenues
Parker family records peak on prairie run
Reginald Parker’s son Toung Parker set a fast driving record after leaving his Red Deer ranch. Emulating his father’s NWMP record rides, he arrived in the city 12 hours after starting, despite Reginald Parker succumbing to mumps days earlier. He was reported improving this afternoon.
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Reginald Parker
Red Deer
Captain Parker
Northwest Mounted Police
Roads Tak
Parker
Realty Deal Pending Rumor Solo Corner At Fourth And Toronto
Real estate talk centers on a possible sale of the Fourth Avenue and Toronto Street corner for 45000 dollars A C Hawthorne owner declines comment Rumor claims W Cousins bought the property Union Bank may have acquired 25 feet of frontage on Toronto Street W J McLean Alberta Hotel manager repurchases his former residence for 5000 dollars
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Fourth Avenue
Toronto Street
A. C. Hawthorne
W. Cousins
Union Bank
W. J. McLean
Alberta
Lawrence Sexton
Explosion Destroys Flat. 22 Families Homeless in Chicago
An explosion at 771 Bunker Street wrecked a three story building in Chicago and left 22 families homeless. Windows shattered for blocks. neighborhood terror stricken. Officials suspect labor difficulties as a root cause.
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Chicago
Bunker Street
Wardrobe with Heavy Insurance for London Trip
Washington May 16 Mrs John Hayes Hammond sails for England with her husband the special ambassador to the coronation She will carry the most heavily insured wardrobe ever taken from this country Mrs Trammond last week obtained insurance on gowns and jewels aggregating an amount said to run into six figures
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Washington
D. C
John Hayes Hammond
England
Tracks Express Derailment Near Midway Junction
A through passenger train No. 265 from New York to Chicago on the Baltimorean Railway derailed near Midway Junction around midnight. No further details on injuries or causes are provided in the fragment.
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Pittsburg
New ‘York
Chicago
Baltimorean
Edmonton to get a premier $150,000 continental theatre
Edmonton plans a modern theatre by Messrs Sherman and Lougheed. New York architects design an elaborate house possibly with a revolving stage like the New Theatre. Other western cities will follow, aiming to bring top attractions and put Medicine Hat on the theatre map.
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Edmonton
Messrs. Sherman and
Lougheed
New York
New Theatre
Messrs. Lougheed and
Ottawa House Debates to Clear Government Business
Ottawa May 15 The House faced a slow session as efforts to clear the most important government business stalled. A member asked for a formal statement on the proposal and the government replied, noting plans to adjourn on Friday morning.
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Ottawa
Ont
Liament
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Oliver
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Carmania
Brown
Turgeon
Haultain
Saskatoon
Lion
E.H. Smith
Royal North- West Mounted Police
Seaboard States
Gallician
Joe Bush
Tal In
Venderie
Pettet
Hillard
Harris Home
Toung Parker
Prairie
Fifth Avenue
FDO
Medicine Hat
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