Alarm over US Meat Trust Aims at British Smithfield Market
A London committee report warns that US packers led by Arthur Morris Swift Hammond Beef Co. may form a beef trust to control Smithfield Market and British imports. It cites evidence of shared methods and price fixing while noting no conclusive proof of formal US-UK collusion.
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United States
Smithfield
London
Unitedtates
United Kingdom
Arthur & Co
Morris & Co
Swift &C
Hammond Beef Co
National Packing Company
Chicago
England
Argentina
Director system to revolutionize naval gunnery
Trials led by Rear-Admiral Sir Percy Scott claim a new director will abolish gun laying by crews in barbettes and place full control in a single fire control station. Electrical instruments atop fore masts connect to motors elevating barbette guns for synchronized or individual fire. Experiments by HMS Good Hope, Argyll and Arro warrants were successful but held secret. details unavailable.
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London
Percy Scott
Good Hope
Argyll and
Arrowant
Scott
Germany Weighs Retaliation Against American Trade
German manufacturers urge government action to shield industry from America's “pin pricks” in commerce. A textile leader calls for new laws to block American imports by mimicking U S appraisal and invoicing rules. German press also supports tariff action.
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Berlin
America
Germany
6 000 Words an Hour Proposal Henniker Heaton
At the Imperial Colonial Club in London Mr. Henniker Heaton outlined an invention to cable 6 000 words an hour to every part of the Empire at a cost of two cents per word. He stated the system’s details and costs, suggesting rapid global communication.
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London
Imperial Colonial Club
Henniker Heaton
Empire
Vancouver Electric Railway to Spend 2.5 Million
London directors authorize BC Electric to invest two and a half million dollars along the coast in the coming year. Vancouver extensions include Shaughnessy Heights Point Grey and Hastings.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia Electric Railway
London Board of Directors
Shaughnessy Heights
Point Grey
Hastings
Wright Brothers Return to United States as Royal Welcomed Pioneers
The Wright brothers and their sister Katherine arrive home to a celebratory reception in the United States. Reporters press for details on the aeroplane field while Wilbur and Orville hint at future demonstrations and potential uses beyond passenger service. European powers show interest, with military experts speculating on altitude safety and rifle-fire defense.
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New York
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Katherine
Slaps
Atonprengessin Coeehin
Cme Gmnssarning
Wright Brothers
Europe
May Change Route Delays Grand Trunk Pacific Extension
Vancouver reports delaying the 100 mile east section build toward Kitselas canyon due to a possible shift to the Copper River route. Chief Engineer Van Arsdal orders immediate resurvey to compare the Copper River line, which would save about 80 miles but requires major tunnels and a costly long tunnel at Pine Pass.
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Vancouver
B. C
Grand Trunk Pacific
Kitselas Canyon
Hazelton
van Arsdal
Copper River
Pine Pass
Telkwa
Skeena
World’s Largest Ships Near Completion at Belfast Yard
Two massive liners for the White Star Line are under construction at Harland and Wolff in Belfast. They are likely named Olympic and Titanic and will run Southampton to New York with four funnels and a single masts? The project costs are estimated around £4,000,000 with maiden voyages early in 1912. Passenger capacity about 2,540 and crew near 1,000. Tonnage around 45,000, exceeding Lusitania. Funnels are so large two double-deck tram cars could pass through.
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Belfast
Messrs. Harland and Wolff
White Star Company
Olympic
Southampton
New York
Lusitania
Disturbances in Adana Cause Heavy Casualties
A telegram from the Vali of Adana reports 1,294 Muslims killed and 533 wounded and 1,455 Armenians slain with 382 wounded across the Vilayet. The figure is challenged as a misrepresentation to justify widespread Christian arrests. W W Peet of the American mission funds about $20,000 from US and UK to six centers.
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Constantinople
Vali
Adana
Vilayet
W.W. Peet
American Mission Board
United States
Great Britain
Tartsus
Alexandretta
Latakia
Raghdie
Kassab
Canada to Represent at Imperial Defence Conference
In Ottawa the senate asked if Canada had received an invitation to London for the imperial defence conference. With Sir Frederick Borden and Hon. L. P. Brodeur arranging to consult authorities, it was likely they would be named to represent Canada. Sir Richard Cartwright said Canada would accept an invitation. The two ministers were likely to represent Canada at the conference.
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Canada
Ottawa
Senate
Lougheed
London
Frederick Borden
L. P. Brodeur
Richard Cartwright
New Sultan Stirs headlines Amid Constantinople Disorder
The piece reports a powerful new sultan asserting prerogatives, urging adherence to a revised constitution, and facing street protests as brigandage and political unrest spread around Constantinople amid unsettled governance.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Nears Opening Day
The Seattle Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will be ready by June 1 with only a few buildings unfinished, expected to be completed by May 15. The Canadian building is highlighted as imposing, and exhibits are being installed for the opening. The Exposition occupies 285 acres on the University of Washington campus with emphasis on special-interest displays.
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Seattle
USA
University of Washington
No More Land Grants in Ottawa Debate
In Ottawa during the evening session Frank Oliver urged limiting land grants as prejudice grows. He favored making the South African veterans grant the last. G H Bradbury of Selkirk urged aiding Red River settlers, recalling prior grants to half breeds in the U S. Staples supported the pioneer cause.
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Ottawa
Hudson’s
Dominion
W. D. Staples
Wireless lighting at Omaha show lights 4000 lamps
The Omaha electrical show opened with wireless telegraphy lighting. A government wireless station at Fort Gimatia powered the illumination for four hours from about five miles away. Dr Frederick Millner of the Union Pacific railroad devised the lighting system.
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Omaha
Neb
Fort Gimatia
Frederick Millner
Union Pacific Railroad
Chinese Consul General to Canada sails for Ottawa
Kung Hisa Chao arrives with wife and secretary aboard the Empress of Ireland, setting a historic first for China in Canada. Unclear if headquarters will be Ottawa or on the Pacific coast, with potential consular appointments in British Columbia.
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Ottawa
Kung Hisa Chao
Cr Ces
Canada
Doverpuvoi
King
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Black Highlanders Rise in Toronto Colored Citizens Petition
A group of Black Torontonians requests Lieut. Jas Kennedy to organize a company, opting for the Highland uniform and seeking attachment to a Toronto unit. Kennedy will present the claim to the proper authorities.
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Toronto
Jas. J. Kennedy
Lieut. Kennedy
British Force Ambushed Near Zangeru In Nigeria
Lieutenant D A Vanrenen assistant district administrator and four Englishmen with thirty five native police were ambushed fifty miles northeast of Zangeru in northern Nigeria. The lieutenant and twelve policemen were killed. A British force has been dispatched to punish the natives.
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Lago
British West Africa
D. A. Vanrenen
Nigeria
Zangeru
Wireless for Port Arthur Station to open in two months
Port Arthur Ontario reports Clark Wireless and Telephone Company has accepted city aid and will establish a new station within two months. Work on a new sixty thousand dollar collegiate institute will start shortly.
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Wireless
Port Arthur
Crop Stats Show Delayed Growth and Strong Livestock Health
Vegetation is later than usual with fodder supplies ample and livestock in good condition. Seeding ends of April report wide sowing, high cattle and sheep percentages, winter wheat gaining in Alberta districts, and overall strong farm outputs across Saskatchewan and western provinces.
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Dylphin
Matdenaki
Selkirk
Souris
Saskatchewan
Haynes
Macleod
Calgary
Cardston
Alberta
Red
Per
Strath
Alberta Inquiry Delayed on Western Grain Demands
Ottawa officials say no final decision yet on government ownership of terminal elevators or new inspection division for Alberta. Ministers will review the western grain deputation's asks as session ends, with steps on inspection regulations likely, but Vancouver elevator take over and enabling legislation to await next session.
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Alberta
Ottawa
Vancouver
Kinrade Case Letter Urges Full Inquiry
Foreman of Kinrade jury R B Snera warns Attorney General Fay to push a thorough examination of the Kinrade case. He suggests the medical report on the principal witness could change perceptions of danger and presses for a serious investigation beyond the jury verdict.
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Kinrade
Toronto
Fay
R. B.snera
Counterfeit Ring Nabbed in Ontario Camp
Two Montreal men posing as prospectors Adelard Dion and Thomas Gascon were arrested at Day Lake near Leatchford after attempting to pass a counterfeit 50 cent piece in a McGregor store. Police seized moulds dies blowpipes crucibles and full counterfeiter equipment from their tent camp. The pair struggled with Constables Jerry and Fred Lefebvre but were captured. only a small batch of false coins was found and a crucible stood over a burning campfire during the seizure.
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Canada
Leatchford
Jerry
Fred Lefebvre
Honest Fire Claim Correction Noted by Galt Firm
In Gore district records the Galt Gore district company notes AH Lofft Co of St Marys reported a fire loss of 6250 but after stock taking the firm proved actual loss 3750. They returned 2500 overpaid and the letter and resolution honor their conduct.
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Galt
Ont
Gore Distrit Company
AH. Lofft & Co
St. Mary’s
Lofft
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