Recount Shifts Lead in G R Mitchell Versus Spencer Race
Ballot recount in the recent election shows Spencer widening his lead over Hon. G R Mitchell as disputed and rejected ballots are resolved. The process, ongoing in several polling sub-divisions, includes adjustments at No 15 Minda No 19 No 22 No 28 No 27 No 31 No 38 No 42 and No 46 with Spencer gaining and Mitchell losing in multiple instances. The court session resumes this afternoon to finish the recount and determine the final result. The contest is represented by J J Mahaffy and A A McGillivray for Spencer while C R Mitchell’s interests are handled by W. ee Calgary and A H Clarke Calgary.
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G.R. Mitchell
Nelson Spencer
Mitchell
Spencer
Thompson
Grahurn
Newbure
Rosebeg
Winnifred
Woolchester
Walsh
Irvine
Court House
Montreal St
Ben
Elm ‘St
C. R. Mitchell
Eee
Olty
Serious Charge Against Operator
Raymond Laughton faced a magistrate on a charge of being under the influence while on duty as a telegraph operator for the C P R dated May 16. Witnesses including L A Dobbin and police officials testified, but the magistrate adjourned for additional workers to testify, set for Monday morning.
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Raymond Laughton
Kealy
L. A. Dobbin
Dobbin
Ware al
Farm sale near Rosetown treats 10,240 acres at 45 dollars
The Weltzen farm near Rosetown Saskatchewan comprising 10,240 acres sold at forty five dollars per acre to a British syndicate.
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Weltzen
Rosetown
Sask
Bpelish
Edmonton Census Numbers Reveal City Population
Edmonton civic census figures released today show a population of 87,243, up from 58,612 last year. The report outlines May 1 figures and highlights a significant growth trend for the city.
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Edmonton
New Suffragette Hat Costs Forty Three Cents
The Votes for Women parade in New York on May 3 featured a new suffragette hat costing 43 cents, three cents more than the inaugural hat in Washington. Miss Ada Lavaila models the accessory worn by a large female contingent.
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New York
Washington
Ada Lavaila
Labor interests oppose Page as ambassador to Britain
London groups protest the nomination of Walter H. Page of Doubleday Page & Company as U S ambassador to Great Britain. A letter from the Allied Trade Council of Greater New York, signed by Charles J. Conway, accuses Page of opposing organized labor and cites strikes and boycotts involving bookbinders and typographical workers. The letter urges widespread publication and a formal protest to the government.
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London
Walter H. Page
United States
Great Britain
W. Coffey
London Trade Council
Allied ‘Trade Council of Greater
New York
Charles J. Conway
National Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Doubleday Page & Company
International Typographical Union
Local No. 6
United Kingdom
Question of U S Liability for Stolen Lumber Claim
The arbitral tribunal heard whether the United States as innocent receiver is responsible for stolen property. Canada demands about 600, the value of 68 600 feet of lumber used in Eagle City Alaska barracks, alleging Howard Mountain cut it from Canadian land without permit or payment and left the country.
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Washington
United States
International
Eagle City
Alaska
Canada
Howard Mountain
Japanese Advised to Remain Calm in California Bill Deadlock
Los Angeles May 17 Officials of the United Japanese Association of Southern California publish an appeal urging Japanese residents and American possessions in the Pacific to stay calm while diplomatic negotiations on the California alien land bill proceed. The message warns that wartime passions among their people could hinder a peaceful settlement with the U S government.
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Los Angeles
United Japanese Association of Southern
Police Report: McCaulay Charged With Theft
A Chicago area officer named McCaulay, associated with Regina, faces theft charges. The brief notes the accusation and next steps in the case.
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McCaulay
Regina
Unprecedented Halifax Riots Over Strikebreakers Parade
Halifax May 17. Rioting erupts as street car strikebreakers arrive, with cars blocked, stones and eggs hurled, battles with police, and several injuries. A crowd of about four thousand gathers, arms, a revolver seized, and the mayor appeals for order as labor unrest spreads.
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Halifax
Someaven
Buckingham Street
Granville Street
Charles Harrop
Merchants Bank
George Hart
Cuban aviator Rosillo takes flight for Havana prize
Key West report states Cuban aviator Doming o Rosillo left the Florida East Coast Railway terminal at 6 85 this morning in an aeroplane aiming to fly to Havana for a $1 000 prize. A later message says he was over Havana at 7 30 and arrived safely in Havana at 7 30.
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Key West
Florida
Domingo Rosillo
Florida East Coast Railroad
Havana
Rosillo
Dentists Burglarized in Portage Avenue Offices
Winnipeg reports ten dental offices in the Enderton Block on Portage avenue were burglarized early today with thieves taking gold and platinum valued at 10000 dollars. The article also notes a separate sentence about R. McIntyre of Pease Saskatchewan receiving a three year term for argon.
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Winnipeg
Enderton
Portage Avenue
Edson riot as police clash with mob over chief arrest
May 17 Edson Alberta reports a tense mob scene after Chief Wilson and his brother faced assault and arrest amid accusations of police brutality. A warrant was issued for them as streets were cleared and injuries reported, with potential indignation meeting planned against Mayor Lawrence.
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Edson
Alta
Wilson
Frank Etter
Etter
Raven
Chief Wilson
Hia
Lawrence
Mrs Harry K Thaw and Her Baby Pom Pow
Mrs Harry K Thaw and her baby Pom Pow are pictured in a family moment. The scene highlights socialite circle life and a late 19th or early 20th century public figure with her child accompanying in a formal setting.
Photo shows Mrs. Thaw and baby Pom Pom in separation dispute
In a Matteawan statement Harry K. Thaw denies paternity of the child in the only known photo of Mrs. Thaw's baby Pom Pom. He claims separation from his wife for five years and says he is not interested in Mrs. Thaw and her child.
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Harry
Harry K. Thaw
Unionists Win Newmarket Byelection Victory
J C D Denis-Bender, Unionist, won the Newmarket division seat over Liberal George Nichols by 861 votes amid a history of fluctuating majorities. Denis-Bender, born 1882, trained as a cable-laying worker, later became director of the Eastern and South African Telegraph Companies. He is noted as an all ground athlete and inherits Conservative tradition from his prominent cable-expert family.
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London
Newmarket
H. Rose
J. C. D. Denis-Bender
George Nichols
Cambridgeshire
Eton
Denison-Render
Canadian Cadets Enjoy Time in London Visit
Canadian cadets visiting London report a glorious time and won a shooting match against the post office cadets. Lord Roberts to entertain them at Ascot with hospitality. Meanwhile Windsor letter carriers strike over a preferred black mail carrier candidate.
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London
Post Office
Lord Roberts
Ascot
Rail plan links Moose Jaw to Alberta line
Montreal May 17 The Grand Trunk Pacific railway seeks federal aid to build a Moose Jaw to Tofield Calgary link connecting with the Tofield Calgary branch as an alternative route to Edmonton and Calgary Morley Donaldson vice president announced in New York May 16 The New York New Haven and Hartford Main Road cut its dividend to per cent annually via a quarterly decrease.
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Montreal
Grand ‘Trunk Pacific Railway
A Inc
Moose Jaw
Tofield
Calgary
Edmonton
Morley Donaldson
New York
New York, New Haven and
Hartford
Mayor of Cincinnati Requests State Troops Amid Strike Turmoil
Cincinnati mayor Hunt asked Governor Cox and Adjutant General Wood for military aid as street car strikes spiraled. Cox declined troops saying the situation wasn’t yet serious. Cars were wrecked across the city. attackers used missiles from a building and police avoided riding in cars.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Hunt
Cox
Wood
Columbus
Traction Company
Masonville
Trac
Thpany
Avondale
Germans Win Big Contracts for East India Docks Gates
London reports two large contracts awarded to German firms for lock gates and a swing gate at the East India docks. A British firm bid 371 pounds while a continental bidder proposed 0.34, signaling rapid acceleration in tendering.
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London
Germany
East India Docks
Hon Jas Steadman Died in Fredericton at 90
The Hon Jas Steadman of Fredericton died aged 90. A retired county and former postmaster, he played a role in Confederation era events in New Brunswick.
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Fredericton
Steadman
New Brunswick
Nart
Confederation
Americans contemplate Pacific naval coal shipments
London reports a likely plan by American authorities to charter steamers within ten days to stockpile coal for Pacific warships. The move signals possible rapid naval mobilization and raises questions about timing and logistics.
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London
England
Navy Department
Pacific
QuAppelle Hotel Office Opens in Regina
A QuAppelle hotel in Regina is noted as opened recently with details about purchase price and operations. The article mentions an active office in Regina and a June date related to the opening.
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Regina
Qu’Appelle
Real
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FBR
Spenger
Carpenter
International News Service
John Mason
Victoria General
R. McIntyre
Pease, Sask
Argon
WINW
Windsor
Ont
Alberta
GOV
Jas. Steadman
Ccomling
Aaring
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