Empire Talks Of Closer Ties As Canada Seeks Union
In Canada a speech at the National Liberal Club argues for Empire unity and a conference of representatives from Britain and Overseas Dominions to pursue closer economic ties. Sir George Perley urges action to make the Empire self-contained, stressing non fiscal steps and broader cooperation. A separate Victoria note reports BC Shipbuilding Bill introduces a 2 million dollar loan program with 55 percent loan coverage, six percent rate, white labor clauses, a ten year subsidy and BC built ships servicing BC ports.
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Lord Crewe
Sir George Perley
Canada
Sir George
National Liberal Club
George Perley
Australia
Empire
Canadian House
Britain
Dominions
Germany
Commission
British Columbia
Irish republicans shot after court martial four signatories executed
Four signatories to Ireland’s proclaimed republic were tried by court martial and executed. Patrick Pearse James Connolly Thomas Clarke and Thomas MacDonagh were shot after a verdict of guilty. Three others received three year sentences as Premier Asquith vowed Casement’s trial would proceed swiftly. The rebellion’s leaders reportedly faced intensified crackdowns and some rebels began turning kings evidence.
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London
Ireland
Patrick P. Pearse
James Connolly
Irish Republican Forces
Thomas J. Clark
Thomas McDonagh
Trish
Horticultural Society Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the city hall last evening the Horticultural Society elected officers for the year. President M. M. Stephens Vice President Mrs Dawson Secretary Treasurer R H Shockley and Executive Committee members Mrs McIntosh Mrs Arnold D Mc Hunter Canon Rix and W T Kirkpatrick were named. Provincial Horticulturist Mr Neale attended and pledged support. Stephens thanked members for re-election and urged continued soil care and another flower show.
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Horticultural Society
M. M. Stephens
Dawson
R. H. Shockley
McIntosh
Arnold
D. Mc. Hunter
Canon Rix
W. T. Kirkpatrick
Messrs. Tomlinson and
Hewitt
Neale
Port leads coast in fish trade as over 300000 pounds sold
The port sold over three hundred thousand pounds of fish locally with halibut prices falling though current rates are more than double last year. The Cold Storage bought the majority, with the San Juan Company purchasing nearly fifty thousand pounds. Catches from Tuesday and Wednesday were shipped by boats arriving Sunday through Monday.
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San Juan
Vancouver election frauds witness list grows from Seattle
Fresh witnesses from Seattle testified in Victoria about a Liberal fraud plot in Vancouver during the February by election. The men described paid gangs shipped by boat and train to vote multiple times, with payments of up to ten dollars plus expenses, aimed at defeating Tisdall and aiding Macdonald.
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Seattle
Vancouver
Tisdall
Victoria
M. A. Macdonald
J. J. Kelly
Larry Madden
Peter Stewart
W. H. Waller
J. L. Reedick
Jack White
Monty White
Terminal City
Macdonald
Tindall
Ireland Secretary resigns amid Ireland disturbances
Augustine Birrell, Secretary for Ireland, resigns his cabinet portfolio amid criticism over the disturbances in Ireland. The resignation was announced in London during May to August, reflecting ongoing political fallout from unrest.
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Ireland
London
Augustine Birrell
Salmon Arrivals Rise as Markets Take Spring Run
About 10,000 pounds of spring salmon were landed by local boats yesterday as the season shows increasing arrivals. Prices paid ranged from 9 to 9 1/2 cents per pound.
Air Raid Casualties and Bombing on English Scottish Coasts
London reports thirty six dead from last nights air raid on the east coast of England and southeast Scotland. Zeppelins dropped over a hundred bombs in the attack.
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England
London
Scotland
Opposition Leader Backs Workmen's Compensation Bill
Victoria May 0 Opposition Leader H C Brewster spoke in the House on the Workmen's Compensation Bill declaring it largely good and capable of remedying deplorable labor conditions. He accused Premier Bowser of stealing the bill from the Liberals' platform.
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Victoria
H. C. Brewster
Bowser
German Crowds Demand Peace in Berlin May Day Turmoil
London May 8 serious trouble in Berlin and elsewhere in Germany reported. On May Day crowds mostly women gathered shouting for peace. Police dispersed the crowds and many persons were arrested.
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Berlin
Germany
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