Evidence Jury Clears Uncertain Shot Cause in Knight Case
The jury found George Clarence Knight died from a bullet wound fired from a .22 rifle between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. May 12 at 929 Second St. They could not determine if the wound was self defense, accidental, or otherwise. Coroner Dr. Boyd presided. testimony described Knight returning home after a night shift and dying in the pantry with doctors later moving him to hospital.
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Second St
George Clarence
Dr. Boyd
W. Cousins
W.V. Bannan
H. Matthews
G. A. Caldwell
7. V. Ready
W. F. Foster
H. & Whiffin
R. T. Young
A. A. H. Reilly
Excelsior. Life Insurance Co
G. Knight
Low Rates For Alberta Coal To Continue Into 1930
Edmonton May 15 Coal from Alberta mines will move to Ontario at a special freight rate for the same period in 1930 as this year. Canada Railway Board sets January 15 to July 15 as the coal movement season for next year, continuing the present arrangement for one more year. Alberta coal operators can plan immediate trade expansion with eastern markets.
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Tedmonton
Alberta
Ontario
Canada Railway Board
Bhoth
Postal Employees to Get Pay Readjustment in West
Ottawa May 15 A bill to readjust salaries of Western Canada postal workers dismissed in 1919 and later rehired passed first readings after changes by Postmaster General Peter Vennot. A board with a department official and Civil Service Commission rep would review each claim under the act.
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Ottawa
Canada
House of Commons
Peter Vennot
Civil Service Commission
Increased Duty on Hides and Stockers Into U S
Washington May 15 The agricultural members of the House press for tariff changes to aid farmers. They secured promises of con cessions including a duty on hides and higher rates on stocker cattle. Changes on tapioca and sage also promised. The livestock change to curb Canadian stocker imports not yet decided.
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Washington
House
Ways and
Canada
MacDonald Opens Scottish Labor Tour With Peace Message
Ramsay MacDonald, in Hawick and Selkirk, launched a Scottish Labor campaign stressing peace and unemployment relief. He urged a proactive peace policy and Geneva leadership, addressing local workers and women, appealing for fair treatment and a strong peace stance, even as he laments for the bereaved.
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Labor Party
Geneva
United States
Explosion Wrecks Cleveland Clinic Hospital
A massive explosion and fire at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland injures and kills many. Police fear up to ninety one may be dead, with patients and staff among the victims. Firemen battle flames as ambulances rush survivors to area hospitals. The 1924 building on Euclid Avenue and East 95th Street is led by Dr. George Crile.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Chemical Laboratory
Morohes
Puclid Avenue
95Rd St
George H. Crile
Dr. Crile
Goitre
Cattle Tariff Debate Panel Appointed in Washington
Representatives from sixteen cattle states selected a seven member committee to meet with the house Ways and Means Committee. They will work out an adjustment of the proposed tariff on five cattle and seek a tariff on hides.
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Washington
House
Ways and, Means
Parliament Activity In Ottawa May 15
In Ottawa today the Senate sits and the House of Commons handles government orders and railway legislation. Yesterday the Pacific cable sale bill passed a third reading. Bills on CN rail securities 18 million dollars and Western Canada postal staff salaries were first read. The Niagara Falls Memorial Bridge Company bill also reached third reading. Multiple divorce bills saw third readings and seventeen first readings, while a 50 million dollar Montreal terminal CN project got second reading. The joint CN R and CPR Northern Alberta Railways bill was debated in committee of the Whole. The Senate adjourned after considering divorce measures.
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Ottawa
Senate
House of Commons
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Winnipeg
Niagara Falls Memorial Bridge Company
Montreal
C.N.R
C.P.R
Alberta
Tries to Rescue Cat on Pole and Is Electrocuted
Charles Lafrentz, formerly of Bienfait Saskatchewan, working near Portal North Dakota, climbed a high pole to save a cat stuck on a high tension line. The cat seized the wire and electricity killed both instantly. Lafrentz was the son of N Lafrentz and a member of the Bienfait baseball team. remains to Bienfait.
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North Portal
Sask
Charles Laffertz
Bientait
Lee Dillage
N.D
Portal
Lafrentz
N. Lafrentz
Bienfalt
King and Queen Leave Craigneil for Windsor Castle
After a thirteen and a half week stay at Craigneil House the King and Queen depart for Windsor Castle to continue recovery after a long illness. They travel with health improvements noted by royal aides and arrive later at their Windsor residence.
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Dognor
England
Craigneil House
Windsor Caste
Two Million Dollars Involved In This Disputed Will
Winnipeg May 15 The honest to forth intentions of Alexander Macdonald regarding a will leaving 2 000 000 estate to John A Forlong son in law Grace Forlong daughter and Duncan Macdonald son now dead are to be investigated before Justice L C Stubbs The will filed for probate was abandoned after the decision that it should be proved in solemn form With the will dated June 22 1928 two months before Mr Macdonalds death it is said the entire estate will go to Mrs Forlong their-at-law and a next of kin The inquiry regarding the circumstances surrounding the will proceeds today
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Winnipeg
Alexander Macdonald
John A. Forlong
Grace Forlong
Duncan Macdonald
L. C. Stubbs
Mr. Macdonald
Senator Watson III Grim Condition Reported
Senator Robert Watson III of Brandon Manitoba worsened this morning his condition is described as grave by hospital staff this update comes after reports of a long illness authorities said.
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Brandon
Man
Robert Watson
Grain inspections in Winnipeg May report
Winnipeg grain inspection data shows 200 cars of wheat inspected this period versus 300 last year. Contract grades cover 200 cars.
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Winnipeg
Graf Zeppelin Set to Fly to United States on Thursday
In Friederichshafen Germany on May 15 the Graf Zeppelin was slated to depart for the United States at six o'clock Thursday morning, rain or shine. Commander Hugo Eckener announced the eighteen passengers were ready at the Kurgarten Hotel, with a Lakehurst arrival expected by Saturday night after a 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hour flight if weather holds.
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Friederichshafen
Germany
United States
E.S.T
Hugo Eckener
Kurgarten Hotel
Lakehurst
Evidence Taken in Manslaughter Case R Thomas
Preliminary hearing into the manslaughter charge against D Morrison in the death of J W Thomas concluded at the police court. Capt Parker remanded Morrison for trial with A MacGregor prosecuting for the Crown and C Ss Blanchard for the defense. City Engineer Ritchie presented a plan of the Nourth St and Second Ave intersection. Sergt J McQueen described the damaged car at the scene and the marks measured.
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D. Morrison
J. W. Thomas
Capt. W. Parker
A. MacGregor
C. Ss. Blanchard
Ritchie
Nourth St
Second Ave
N.W
Sergt. J. McQueen
Red Trail Meet at Coaldale Postponed
Heavy rain and snow east of Lethbridge render the Red Trail conference at Coaldale postponed. Officials expect to hold the meeting within the next week or ten days and urge a large attendance from all interested towns.
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Red Trail
Lethbridge
Coaldale
Credit for Tariff Changes Sparks Ottawa Political Row
Ottawa Conservative Hon. R J Manion credits the party with steering tariff policy away from harm to Canada while criticizing Mr King’s hush policy toward Washington. Vancouver Centre Conservative H H Stevens cites $352 million in Canadian Railway National financing and urges careful review of the Montreal terminal plan before passage.
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Ottawa
United States
R. J. Manion
Fort William
Ottawa Conservative Association
Mackenzie King
Behal
Hoover
Borah
Unite States
Mr. King
Washington
Canada
Canadian National Railway
H. H. Stevens
Vancouver Centre
House of Commons
C. A. Dunning
Premier Gardiner Nominated As Liberal Candidate
Regina May 15 Premier J G Gardiner announced his Liberal candidacy in North Qu Appelle and noted at least twenty former government opponents now support Liberal candidates. He warned this shift could match opposition levels by election day.
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Regina
J. G. Gardiner
North Qu'Appelle
Prince of Wales Rescues Foreman at Coast Exhibit
At Newcastle on May 14 the Prince of Wales saved Guinness, foreman at a can making machine, from entanglement in a fast moving belt. Guinness slipped on a seven foot ladder and toppled into the machinery as the Prince, gripping and then losing his hold, regained and dragged him clear.
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Newcastle
Eng
Prince of Wales
Guinness
Guinnes
Palace of Industries
Ulster Candidates Woo Woman Vote in Intense Campaign
Belfast reporting with May 14 coverage shows Ulster candidates courting women voters in a vigorous horsey campaign. Unionist leaders and Viscountess Craigavon rally mothers and daughters while clergy split over temperance issues and political platforms.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Dixon
Craigavon
Wilster
Constitutional Party
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