Harvest Labor Debate Triggers Canada Wide Discussion
A heated debate in Parliament over British harvesters brought to Canada last year raises concerns about employment and city versus rural needs. Labour Minister Murdoch defends the move while critics demand coordination among government, rail and municipal bodies to prevent winter hardship. The measure allocating $15 for an international conference passes.
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Omea
May
Canada
Charen
Toronto
Faris
James Murdock
Church
John Wilber
Quay Pelle
Internationalator Conference
Survivors of Orinoco Rescued on Montreal Island
Sixteen survivors of the steamer Orinoco, sunk after a 60 mile gale on Lake Superior, are rescued aboard the tug Gargantuan and reach Montreal Island. Among them is stewardess Mrs. George L. Pool of Bay City Michigan. Two bodies recovered. The crew, including Captain Anthonry L. Lawrence and Chief Engineer Joseph Wiurz, are noted in wireless dispatches.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Pointe Aux Mines
Gargantan
George L. Pool
Bay City
Anthonry L. Lawrence
Cleveland
Joseph Wiurz
Lake Superior
Montreal Island
Williams
Gouin and Mitchell resignation rumors shake Canadian politics
Ottawa reports discuss the possible resignations of Walter Mitchell and Sir Lomer Gouin as alliances shift within Quebec politics. The Liberal government signals support for the 1919 platform and readiness to push free policy limits if needed to defend the Liberating principle.
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Ottawa
Walter Mitchell
Afr
Mitchell
Leaner Gould
Mitchells
Lomer Gouin
Bnnget
Montreal
Lemer Cowl
Pel
Gout
Mitchel
Marler
Otheui
Quebec
Meighan
Gouin
Oprlne
Liberal Party
Radks Dinoo
Tragic Farming Accident Near Conquest Claims Life
Arnold Steller aged 20 was killed on a Saskatchewan farm when a drill wheel dropped into a gopher hole as he fed livestock north of Conquest. Investigators say his arm got caught pulling the horses to a stop, suffocating him under the wheel.
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Saskatoun
Conquest
Arnold Steller
May Snow Storm Delays Planting in District
Brandon notes moisture from a May snow storm on May 21, the first May snow since 1910. The storm delays seeding of coarse grains but benefits rain seeded gardens and lawns, with weather predicting spring growth to rebound once conditions improve.
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Brandon
Jarvis Firm Flows Out of Business After 32 Years
Toronto May 200 The Jarvis firm Jarvis & Company ends after about 32 years as JL. Good and Co. purchases its securities and records. The new firm disclaims ties to the old one though former Jarvis staff join. Ameling Jarvis and his son face conspiracy charges over sale of succession duty free bonds in Ontario.
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Toronto
Armelias d Jarvis & Company
JL. Good and Co
Jarvis
Ameling Jarvis
Ontario
Baffling OCR Item Passes Second Reading in Weagee
An unclear OCR snippet indicates a document or bill named in a nonstandard locale has passed its second reading. The text is garbled, but mentions terms like second reading, Weagee, and dates or names that are unreadable.
Active Volcano Near Colorado Line Reported in New Mexico
Automobiles traveling near the Colorado line report flanes and smoke belching from a crater near Ratoon Pass in New Mexico. authorities have not officially confirmed the eruption but warn travelers to proceed with caution.
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New Mexico
Walsenburo
Colo
Colorado Line
Ratoon Pass
Parley and Budget Talks Preview in Parliament
In Ottawa today, the Commons debates a preliminary Apesolution ahead of the Superannuation Bill and reviews budget resolutions in Committee. The Senate meets at 3 PM. Yesterday MPs approved most branch line bills on third reading while Senator Davis proposes repealing the GB preferential duty on sports goods until reciprocal Canadian tariffs are offered. Senator Bradenr criticizes RCMP spending. Senator Bennett calls for a committee on Merchant Marine and railways.
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Canada
Bradenrs
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Bennett
Merchant Marine
Canadian National Railways
Yankee fliers detained at Yetorofu Island report
May 21 dispatches indicate U S Army aviators stranded around Yetorofu Island due to stormy weather. Official Japanese navy dispatch says the fliers remain held near Hitokapu and Yetorofu, with northern Japan weather making a safe landing uncertain.
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Yankee
Yetorofu
Tokio
Associated Press
Inito
United States Army
Flerg
Woble Islands
Japanese Navy Department
Aviaers
Hitoka
Hawaiian Observatory Director Warns of Kilauea Volcano Violence
The director of the Hawaiian Observatory predicts more violent activity at Kilauea. He cites long standing forecasts and warns that attention to danger signals is crucial as eruptions threaten lava flows and losses. Navigation in the Yukon may reopen by early June with parcel service resuming.
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Hawaiian Observatory
Kilauea
San Francisco
Masai
Niare
Hawaiian Islands
Hite
Toa
Jagger
Pywaii
Lev. Jagger
Hawaiian Observators
The
Yukon
Electrification Favored For CP Rly Through Rockies
Vancouver May 21 E W Beatty president of the Canadian Pacific Railway says electrification of the line through the Rocky Mountains, not double tracking, would increase capacity. He notes that electrification plans depend on engineers reports and power source studies, with decisions after preliminary inquiries.
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Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rocky Mountains
E. W. Beatty
Spokane
Wash
Canada
Home Bank Commission Adjourns in Canada
Ottawa May 21 The Home Bank depositors claim for government reimbursement rests with Royal Commissioner H A McKeown. An interim report will determine if losses are paid and lawmakers may act this session. The inquiry expands to cover from charter date to failure, after the interim report.
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Ottawa
Home Bank
Government of
Canada
Royal
H. A. McKeown
Arguement
MacDonald to Meet Poincare's Successor in Talks
Premier Ramsay MacDonald plans a meeting with the successor to French premier Poincare during the Whitsuntide recess to discuss the Dawes plan. Reports that Mussolini would join are dismissed as unlikely before the Allied conference amid tensions over reparations.
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MacDonald
Poincare
London
Ramsay MacDonald
France
Dawes
Rome
Mussalini
Thaly
Mussel Name Change and Soviet Address Update
Postal notice from Moscow states the country's official name is Union des Republiques Soviétiques Sozialistische and that this address, within Russia, should be used on correspondence. The change affects mail routing and official salutations.
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Moscow
Lunion Des Republiques Sovietietes Such.istes
U.irs.s
Tustems
Russia
Miles of effort to aid sick man in Alaska voyage
In May 1897 three travelers covered 1897 miles to reach a sick man in Fairbanks Alaska. A dog team steamer train and airplane were used as the route shifted from Tacoma to McGrath to Pairbanks and Fairbanks with Dr Romig coordinating urgent transport and surgery being declined due to a blocked route from snowslides.
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Seward
Alaska
Tacoma
McGrath
Pingon Pairbanks Hospital
Perth
Joseph Serman
Romig
Hummel
Hansael
Fairbanks
Bean Belson
Federal Air
Pairbanks
Anchorage
McGrash
Danks
Mccgrach
General Meeting of C of C Set for Friday at Cecil Hotel
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting at the Cecil Hotel on Friday starting at 12 15 PM. Membership groups of ten will be coordinated by captains who will call members to inform them of the gathering.
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C. of C
Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Hotel
Prigay
O'Clork
Tis Group
RS. Bond
Idle workers at Essen reach grim milestone in crisis
In Kiasen Germany on May 21 reports say 600000 miners are idled and about 400000 metal workers also out of work as plant closures bite. City administrations often provide essentials to families of the unemployed amid the social strain.
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Kiasen
Germany
Brown Crosses Border With Escort From Spokane
Sergt Lillis of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police escorted BR I Brown of Spokane to the border after a crossing from Montana on a month's permit. Brown did not return to the United States and was later found in Medicine Hat. The Department of Customs ordered him sent back and Sergt Lillis was instructed to accompany him across the line.
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BR. I Brown
Spokane
Sergt. Lillis
Eye
Brown
Montana
Uhe
Medicine Hat
Department of Customs
Sergt. Allis
Seattle doctors report rare living heart operation
At a Seattle hospital a heart operation proceeded with a hollow needle into the pericardial sac to drain 20 ounces of clear fluid from pericarditis with effusion in a young man. Dr. W C Speidel performed the procedure. Dr. Harris G Haskell diagnosed the case and noted its rarity. The patient was to return to work soon.
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Seattle
H. Wiggins
W. CL. Speidel
Stag
Harris G. Haskell
Speidel
Ir. Uaskell
British Aviator Arrives at Akyab Burma Today
British aviator Stuart McLaren arrived at Akyab Burma today, flying from Calcutta. The dispatch originates from Shanghai dated May 21, reporting his progress in the world flight.
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Akyab
Shanghai
Stuart McLaren
Burma
Calcutta
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