International Typographical Union Rejects Sympathetic Strike
The International Typographical Union disapproves of the Winnipes union’s sympathetic strike. David Campbell, mediator, plans talks with Winnipeg authorities as a strike paralyzes city transit. Streetcars are idle, autos aid workers, and a mass meeting of strikers is set for the afternoon. Senator Robertson arrives to aid government mediation.
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Winnipes Union
Winnipeg Telegram
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Indianapolis
International Union
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Strke
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Executive Council
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Robertson
Ottawa
Range to Supply Coal Ties With Swiss and German Rifts
May 2. The German government threatens to withdraw its offer of coal to Switzerland amid tensions over Germany’s economic stance and Swiss relations with France and its allies. Officials say only if compensation is guaranteed can Switzerland accept the original coal offer. The dispute captures German and Swiss positions as they negotiate amid broader wartime considerations.
Post Office Staff Gain Move to City Office Status
Ottawa May 21 The supplementary estimates show a 510000 vote to establish city offices in many western towns including Oasis Port Arthur Port William Portage la Prairie Prince Albert Strathcona Lethbridge Medicine Hat Nanaimo and Prince Rupert. The move would convert the local office to a city office with semi staff rules and civil servant status for clerks, boosting annual pay and giving the postmaster broader powers.
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Ottawa
City Oasis
Port Arthur
Port William
Portage la Prairie
Prince Albert
Strathcona
Lethbridice
Medicine Hat
Nanaimo
Prince Rupert
English Rule in South Africa Controversy at Pretoria Meeting
In Pretoria on May 2, debate over a written English rule dominated the South Africa party conference. General Botha dismissed the possibility of peace talks on establishing a republic, while the Civil Service Act gained swift passage with limited debate. The Senate approved third reading of the government measure, excluding certain emergency provisions and civil service reforms.
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Maine
Farmers Convention Proclaimed Success in Road and Telephony Talks
Farmers, Board of Trade, City Council and Auto Club met to align rural needs with government plans. Acting Premier Mitchell warned against local spending on road work and said telephone improvements would wait for normal conditions. Cabinet ministers pledged ongoing support despite lack of a local representative.
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Empress Theatre
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McLean
Morning Farmers Plan Meetings Lead Board Discussion
Proceedings show President Tweed of the board of trade presiding over a gathering with Hon. M Mitchell and others as farmers discuss pacemaking, medical needs, and urban patronage. Speakers emphasize community support and possible policy actions to improve district conditions.
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Dion
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Crown
Resolutions from Farmers' convention seek road repairs and crossing improvements
Several resolutions presented to the minister of public works by farmers from Winnifred urge funding for iron road upkeep and a safer crossing between Proshye and Istikom. The group asks for an investigation before spending on a new crossing to benefit local farmers. Continued on Page 3.
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Afternoon cabinet speeches rally farmers and city needs
At an afternoon meeting Mayor Brown presided as ministers urged action on roads telephones and utility projects. Acting premier Mitchell described Premier Stewart’s absence while urging cooperation with farmers to aid district prosperity. The mayor outlined rail and coal mine developments and a Red Cross appeal drew strong support from attendees.
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Ene
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Bohemia Declares Martial Law Amid Looting and Burns
A May 22 despatch reports Bohemia under martial law after popular excesses. Prince Furstenberg estates were looted and buildings burned as outbreaks erupted in Pilsen Nachod and other towns. The report notes broader frontline artillery and trench actions near Arras and Bethune with prisoners and machine guns taken.
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Atrocities in German Camps Reported by The Times
May 22 report cites authenticated brutality against British prisoners in Germany. Accounts describe shootings, forced labor, beatings, and executions at Minden Merazberg Schneidsmucal and other camps leading to deaths and severe injuries amid the war.
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Follows Her Husband's Footsteps in Irish Rising Tale
May 22 in Thaddin reports Mrs. Whretanas 1 Chark, executed for roles in the 1906 Irish uprising. She was one of signatories of the proclamation forming an Irish Republic and died by court martial execution alongside the Dublin state keeper Laday Thomas Clark.
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Thaddin
Whretanas 1 Chark
Thomas Clark
Dublin
Ife
Ino Day
MTG
Grain prices in Winnipeg market report May 22
Winnipeg market notes grain prices for oats barley and flax with May and July quotes. Oats, barley and flax values shown for various qualities and delivery months, including No 2 CW oats and feed oats, plus new crop flax references.
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Winnipeg
Orion Tribe Dandy Game Shifts In Late Turnaround
A lively contet at Comes Dage featured strong pitching and a tense battle. The game opened with tight defense and a key shift late as Orion Tribe rallied, leaving analysts split on the best performer and noting the crowd’s reaction.
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Orion Tribe
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