Huerta Calls for Resignation to Seek Peace in Mexico
The report notes Huerta offers resignation if needed to push a peaceful settlement in Mexico. A by election is prepared on Mr Martin's behalf with Liberal support confident of defeating Martin and Unionist J. W. Hopkins. Martin had 3891 votes, Hopkins 3038, and suffragette votes also cast.
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Huerta
Mexico
Martin
J. W. Topkins
Hopkins
G.A. Fitzpatrick
St. “Pancras
Algo
Mexican mediation delegates seek Huerta resignation in peace talks
Washington reports that General Huerta authorized Mexican mediation delegates to resign if needed to settle peace, signaling a broader interim administration issue before a constitutional president. Delegates are not Huertistas, favoring orderly government in Mexico City and nationwide, with future leadership to be determined away from military strongmen.
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U.S
Washington
Huerta
Mexico City
Mexico
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Federal District
Forest fires rage in northern Minnesota
Dunuth May 18 Serious forest fires are raging two miles south of Carlton Minnesota. The fire started yesterday and despite efforts of Iron Range fire departments is spreading. Railroad trains are held up as ties burn and unless rain comes within a few hours the flashes may reach the big timber. No rain has fallen for a week and the underbrush is very dry.
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Dunuth
Minn
Carlton
Sudden Death Report From West of Town
Very abrupt report of the death of Susan, wife of Moses Brown, who died suddenly at noon yesterday at their home about seven miles west of the town. No further details given.
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Moses Brown
Susan
Moses, Brown
Ipswich bye election features Liberal fight with Reformers
London May 18 Ipswich bye election battle centers on Liberal candidate Masterman facing Unionist J C Gainson amid new rebel candidate Scurr hopes. Two seats in the borough, now Liberal since 1900, follow earlier voting patterns with emphasis on Home Rule and the National Insurance Act.
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London
Suffolk
Ipswich
C. Silvester Horne
Toronto
Charles Dickens
Eatonswill
Pickwick
Scurr
Labor
Masterman
Bethnal Green
Mansterman
J. C. Gainson
Wimbledon
Ulster
D. F. Goddard
Horner
St. Pancras
Joseph Martin
Martin
Richard Leopold Reiss
Lloyd-George’s Land Enquiry Committee
Liberal Committee
Liberal
Oil Fever Grips Medicine Hat as Stocks Surge
Oil frenzy sweeps Medicine Hat with six brokerages active and crowds at the doors. Black Diamond stock jumps from 1.50 4.00 to 6.00 8.00 as Niblock Tull and Power Cities Realty push sales. Frank H Gheen Jr Oil and Gas adds its first issue for gas water rights in Seven Persons. A local boy, Theo Cuyler, profited about 75 000 on Calgary Petroleum Products stock now valued near 76 000.
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Medicine Hat
W. Keith Bell & Sons
Black Diamond
Niblock & Tull
Power Cities Realty Company
Herron-Elder
Frank H. Gheen
Theo. Cuyler
Calgary Petroleum Products Co
Dingman Co
Redcliff Securities Company
Five Drowned When Launch Upset on Mississippi
Minneapolis May 17 Mrs Otto Justman and two children of John C Buchholz were drowned when a launch capsized in the Mississippi River today. Several thrilling rescues were effected by the men and women of the party.
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Minneapolis
Otto Justman
John C. Buchholz
Important Change in Mortgage Law in Calgary
In Calgary on May 18 in the Supreme Court, Mr Justice Walsh heard a motion by Goo dall for a policy to keep mortgage liability after foreclosure. If granted, a foreclosing mortgagee could recover any shortfall from the original mortgagor. The judge reserved judgment and will refer the matter to the appellate court meeting in Calgary next week.
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Calgary
Justice Walsh
Supreme Court
Goodall
FINE HOT WEATHER HITS CANADA WEST WITH HEAT WAVE
Winnipeg reports 82 degree heat with high humidity while parks fill and the river teems with small craft. Emerson near the border hits a record one degree higher as rain and showers move through the region improving wheat seeding conditions.
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Winnipeg
Mercury
Emerson
Saskatchewan
Expected Joy Is Turned To Sorrow
Parksville Ontario May 18 A fatal accident near French Creek on Saturday killed John Lindsay 30 a teamster who fell from his wagon and was run over by it His wife and child had started from Alberta to join him but now will attend a funeral instead
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Parksville
13. C
French Creek
John Lindsay
Lindsay
Alberta
Coal Miners in Ohio Declare General Strike
Columbus Ohio May 18 letters from District No 6 United Mine Workers of America announce a general strike of all coal miners in Ohio. Miners officials began paying three dollars per week strike benefits to each member. Mines have been closed since April 1 by operator orders.
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Columbus
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Shipments Move for Lillian Nordica Body
The body of the late Lillian Nordica was shipped today on the steamer Vancloon from Batavia to Singapore, where it will be taken to the United States.
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Batavia
Java
Lillian Nordica
Vancloon
Singapore
United States
Conductor McCombs Saves Swift Current From Fire
Conductor McCombs earns credit for saving Swift Current from a basement elevator fire. He spotted flames near the tracks, alerted the engine, and directed hoses until firefighters arrived. The elevator burned out but adjacent buildings were saved. Movie listing and Chinese murder case follow.
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McCombs
Survivors From Columbian Rescue After Thirteen Days Afloat
Halifax reports four men rescued from the burning steamer Columbian after thirteen days at sea. Chief Officer Robert Teiere and sailors Oscar Kendal Peter Belanger and Foreman Michael Ludwigson survived in a lifeboat drifting 110 miles north of the abandon ship point. Several crewmates died from exposure and hunger during the ordeal.
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Seneca
Halifax
N. S
United States
Columbian
Robert Teiere
Oscar Kendal
Peter Belanger
Michael Ludwigson
Charles J. Johnston
Geo. Hull
Peter Triel
Hull
R. J. Margetts
George ‘Hull
Hans Anderson
G. Antonio
Ernest Rickmere
Fritz Jacob
Gustafson
C. C. Christiansen
Seaman
Aikins Denies Charge as Cochrane Returns to House
In Ottawa J A M Atkins M P Brandon emphatically denies J Carrick's claim that Atkins fled during C N Railway plans. The house applauded Frank Cochrane on his dramatic return after a Europe trip. Premier Oliver read Edmonton welfare letters on unemployment work and a resolution was adopted. Ascension Day caused a Wednesday adjournment with Victoria Day noted.
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Frank Cochrane
Borden
Edmonton
Ottawa
J. A. M. Atkins
Brandon
J. J. Carrick
Thunder Bay
Rainy River
Canadian Northern Railway
Europe
Frank B. Carvell
Carleton
N.B
G. D. Reid
Pit
Frank Oliver
Welfare League
Paovididt
Sajouene
Victoria
Northern Railway
Admiral Sir Charles Carter Drury Dies at 67 in Canada
Admiral Sir Charles Carter Drury born Rothesay New Brunswick August 27 1846 died here today at 67. He entered the Royal Navy in 1869 and rose to second Sea Lord of the Admiralty from 1903 to 1908. He married Frances Ellen Whitehead in 1886 and Amy Gertrude Middleton in 1907. He held many commands and honors including foreign orders from Greece Spain and Turkey and served as flag captain in North America West Indies and the channel squadron.
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Charles Carter Drury
Rothesay
New Brunswick
The
Admiralty
Sir Charles Carter Drury
G.C.B
G.C.V.C
K.C.B, Kcs
F. R.G.S
N. B
Lebaron Drury
Eliza
James Poyntz
Frances Ellen’ Whitehead
Amy Gertrude Middleton
Collegiate School
Fredericton
N.B
Royal Navy
Queen Victoria
Inspector General of
North America
West Indies
H. M. S. Boallerophon
Ordnance Committee
H. M. 8S
Royal Sovereign
H. M. S. Hood
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
East Indies
the Admiralty
the Nore
Foreign Office
Crete
Charles
Legion D'Honneur
Order of Merit
Naval
Spain
Royal Regiment of the Redeemer
Greece
Turkey
Imperial Leopold Order
Red Eagle
Germany
Three Shot in Pistol Duel on Main Street in Tronwood
In Tronwood Michigan on May 16 three people were shot during a pistol duel between Sam Porter described as a negro and a police officer blocking a street confrontation on the principal thoroughfare.
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Tronwood, Mich
Sam Porter
Quon Koy Hero Of Auto Accident
Quon Koy, a popular Chinaman, was hailed as hero after a near collision at the ball park Saturday afternoon. In a rush after the game his car veered to yield to an ambulance wagon and nearly collided with an oncoming vehicle, his quick presence of mind averting a serious crash.
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Quon Koy
Ball Park
Quon Kby
Sinisdribe
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M'Conad
Fortune
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EAL
Welland
Mackenzie & Mann
Aiken
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