Rumor of Chamberlain Resignation Shakes British Cabinet
London reports circulate that Austen Chamberlain may resign as Foreign Secretary over disagreements with colleagues on France policy. The Daily Chronicle claims he favors a Franco-leaning stance, risking British and European interests, while Reuters contradicts the resignation rumor.
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Daily Chronicle
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France
Chamberlain
Germany
Reuters News Agency
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Canadian Government ship fleet offered for sale by Sir William Petersen
Ottawa May 16 Sir William Petersen cables Minister Low offering to buy the entire Canadian Government merchant marine at an agreed valuation by a joint board of experts. He would pay one fourth cash, the rest via sinking fund, with options to sell unsuitable ships and to use vessels for Atlantic trade under a projected subsidy. Twenty one government freighters remain available.
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Ottawa
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Ma. Low
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Rio Janiero
Mavecow
Wilson and Reid
London
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Compa
Tammlin's
Gundon
Norway
Canada
Mins
Mary Jalen
Shuith
Maa
Vancouver
Pris
Sue
Lord Kitchener Death Not Attributed to Sub or Torpedo
Sir George Arthur, Lord Kitchener's private secretary, denies Ludendorff's claim that Kitchener died from a German mine or torpedo. He says the fall of Russia and the planned visit to Russia were betrayed by Russia to Germany, and Germany prepared accordingly. Arthur asserts secrecy and betrayal explain the failed Russian recovery with Kitchener's aid.
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Ludendorf
Y. We. Mermains
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
George Arthur
Ludendornf
Lord Kitcchener
Russia
Germany
Flying Ebony Wins Kentucky Derby In Louisville
In Louisville Kentucky Derby day Flying Ebony finished first Captain Hal placed second and Son of John third with a time of 2 07 2 5.
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Flying Ebony
Lolisville
Ebony
Ifirst
Hal
John
Quebec Judge Cyrtis Pelletier Dies After Long Illness
Hon. Judge Cyrtis Pelletier, a well known retired judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, died at his home this morning at the age of 81 after a lingering illness. He was one of the last of the MacDonalds Langevins Carons Tartes era political figures who have passed on.
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Cyrtis Pelletier
Superior Court of
A. Ungering Ilness
MacDonalds
Langevins
Carons
Tartes
Convicts Jump From Train While Bound for Prince Albert
Two convicts, dark Norrig and Jack Nahanoffi, escaped from a prison train between Duck Lake and MacDowe on their way to Prince Albert penitentiary. They had been sentenced to 1 and 12 years for jewel theft in Radisson and were previously jailed for breaking and entering at Newman Brothers store in Puachiny, with prior sentences in Winnipeg and Wynyard.
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Urmdita
Dark Norrig
Jack Nahanoffi
Prince Albert
Duck Lake
MacDowe
North Battleford
Justce Brown
T. Weedun
Radisson
Las
Alderman Sues Controller After City Hall Fight
Alderman Sam McBride files a writ for 1000 pounds damages for assault against Controller Donald McGregor. The case stems from a fight at Toronto City Hall on Monday.
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Toronto
Country Court
Sam McBride
Donald
McGregor
Contracts for cucumber growing from Reynolds Moore Co.
Completed contracts for cucumber growing from Reynolds, Moore & Co. Winnipeg have been received at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Growers are asked to call and obtain their copies.
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Reynolds, Moore & Co
Winnipeg
Chamber of Commerce
Storms wreak havoc across western and middle states
Severe weather raked the middle and far west with heavy rains hail and winds. Oklahoma towns including Norman suffered flooding and property damage while wildfires threatened trees and livestock in multiple states. Houses collapsed in Norman and the city faced a lengthy blackout lasting over three hours.
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Oklahoma
Normay
University of Oklahoma
Bimmiing
Wisconsin
Arizona
Minnesota
Minot
Lloyds
Wyoming
Clen Rock
Norman
Lord's Day Alliance Presses Sunday Work Ban in B C
Saanich council received and filed an ultimatum from Dr. C H Ilmestig Calgary secretary of the Lords Day Alliance. He warned that unless the municipality acts to halt farmers Orientals and others from working on Sundays the matter would be turned over to provincial police.
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Victoria
C.h.ilmestig
Calgary
Lords Dday Alliance
Saanich Council
Saanich
Muskrats Prove A Rare Delicacy On The Bill Of Fare
Muskrat meat, praised by Dr. W. W. McCormick president of the Addy Washington Commercial Club as the most delicious meal in the world, appears on Northwest hotel and restaurant menus in Seattle. He notes several Seattle establishments will trial the dish, while Addy residents have eaten muskrat for years.
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Seattle
W. W. McCormick
Addy, Washington
Wheat futures rise on May delivery aided by general buying
In Winnipeg on May 16 Harry Price notes renewed demand for wheat futures, with May at 851 4, July and October up modestly. Liverpool closes 11 8 pence lower on large US shipments, world grain totals near 10 009 000 bushels. Duncan W Fraser elected president of the Canadian Club of New York, a Pictou County native.
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Winnipeg
Harry Price
Priddy
Liverpool
Duncan W. Fraser
The
Canadian Club of
New York
Pictou County, N. S
Roundup to Gather Stray Horses in Excelsior District
Excelsior Municipal District residents plan a Friday roundup led by Henry Mitchell to corral stray and stud horses. Officials will concentrate at Dunmore with residents dispersing from their districts. Unlawfully running horses may be held three days at Dunmore. non residents’ stock is impounded at Burton ranch under the Domestic Animals Act.
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Excelsior
Henry Mitchell
Cowan
I Cole
Dunmore
Dunmors
Samme
Ntire
Tugeas Burton
Burton Ranch
End of Seeding Nears in Northern Alberta
Edmonton May 16 Wheat seeding is practically finished in central and northern Alberta by week’s end, says a Journal crop report based on 100 districts. Moisture is abundant, seed beds are good, and germination is well advanced. Prospects for 1925 are bright with increased acreage possibly reaching 85 percent in some districts.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Wheat inspections rise at Winnipeg in May report
Winnipeg wheat inspections yesterday counted 117 cars against 495 last year. Contract grains reached 72 cars and course grains 69, compared with 172 the prior year.
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Winnipeg
Five Medals for First Paids at Lethbridge Festival
The provincial festival at Lethbridge awarded five gold medals among competitors, including Charles E. Bell of Medicine Hat who won the gold in Class 16 Brass Orchestral Instruments. EK Morgan Williams won gold for solo composition. Williams is organist and director at Westminster Church.
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Lethbridge
Charles E. Bell
Dr Bell
Lakey’s
Morgan Williams
Williams
Preset
Westminster Ehurelt Ehoin
Gold Medal Solo Won By Harry Cole Of Medicine Hat
In the tenth solo, Harry Cole of Medicine Hat captured the Gold Medal with 93 for first place and 90 for second, total 183, ahead of Sam Bedding ton of Edmonton who scored 91 and seven dollars for a total of 178. Cole’s performance was praised for refined tone and rhythm.
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Harry Cole
Medicine Hat
Sam Beddington
Edmonton
Snowy Weather Halts Forest Fires in Thunder Bay District
Heavy snow fell for six hours across the Thunder Bay district aiding fire suppression. Four large fires had been burning for days but reports indicate they are under control this evening.
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Fort Willam
Ont
Thunder Bay
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