Crowned heads gather for wedding in Berlin
King George and Queen Mary arrived in Berlin for the royal wedding of Princess Victoria Louise to Prince Ernest August of Cumberland. Emperors of Germany Russia and Britain converge as balloons fly British colors along the royal train route. News coverage notes the event could foster German British friendship amid European tensions.
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Berlin
Victoria Louise
Prince Ernest August of Cumberland
King George
Queen Mary
George
Mary
Ernest August of Cumberland
Rathenow
Russia
Germany
Fred Stork
Prince Rupert
Baird
Butler
Church of Wingland
Sergt. Brown
Government Wharf
P. McMordi
Great
Britain
German Empire
Great Britain
Militant Suffragettes Tied to London Fires
London reports two fires today blamed on militant suffragettes. Authorities survey causes as public concern grows and security is tightened. No injuries reported, investigations continue into suspects and motives.
Visited Scene of Granby Accident Describes Dam Destruction
William Marchant inspector of customs visiting Granby described the dam destruction caused by the bursting of the dam two miles from the waterfront. The dam rose about 100 feet, blasting filled canyon walls with rock heavy debris, and the flood carried away a man’s body and killed a Japanese woman living on a bay float who attempted to reach land. The coroner, Dr Large, found no inquest necessary.
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William Marchant
Granby
Large
Empire Day Parade Planned for Hyde Park
London on May 22 will see about one hundred thousand school children celebrate Empire Day with a giant oven demonstration in Hyde Park. The event emphasizes unity and imperial heritage with a nationwide observance.
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London
Hyde Park
C P R Announces Vancouver Summer Train Schedule
The Canadian Pacific Railway reveals a new summer timetable from June 1 with four through trains daily to and from Vancouver. Departures include Train 4 to Toronto at 8:30 am, Train 14 to St Paul at 1:45 pm, Train 62 the new service at 3:00 pm, and Train 2 Imperial Limited to Montreal at 10:00 pm. Arrivals list Imperial Limited at 8:35 am, Train 13 from St Paul at 9:25 am, Train 61 the new train at 1:00 pm, and Train 3 Toronto Express at 10:25 pm.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
C.P.R
Toronto
St. Paul
Imperial Limited
Montreal
St Paul
Toronto Express
New Train to Serve Vancouver to Moosejaw Traffic
The new train will include standard equipment and sleeper observation cars. It will run east only to Winnipeg to handle fast-growing traffic between this province and the Prairie Provinces and will serve most local traffic between Vancouver and Moosejaw, aiding the Soo Line by taxing the St. Paul train and improving its run time.
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Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Vancouver
Moosejaw
St. Paul
J E Merryfield Passenger Return on Prince George
J E Merryfield was among passengers returning aboard the Prince George yesterday, part of a voyage that brought travelers back to port.
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J. E
Merryfield
Prince George
Vancouver chosen for Pacific Coast advertising men convention
Sacramento May 22 reports Vancouver British Columbia has been selected to host the Pacific Coast advertising men convention next year. The decision sets the stage for industry leaders to gather in British Columbia, with organizers planning sessions and talks on regional advertising trends.
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Sacramento
Cal
Vancouver
B.C
Reading Room to Open Near City Hall
A public reading room opposite City Hall is expected to be ready Monday with papers and periodicals kept there for inspection by the general public. Born in the city on May 21, a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Halsey.
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Charles Halsey
Masonic District Deputy Visits Local Lodges In Rupert Banquet
The district deputy W. H. Ditmars from Vancouver attended the A F and A M lodges last night. After lodge ceremonies the group moved to the Prince Rupert Inn for a first class banquet with many members and visiting brethren in attendance.
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W. H. Ditmars
Vancouver
Prince Rupert Inn
Liberals Hold City Meeting With Delegation Named
The Liberals met in Knights of Pythias Hall where Duncan Ross and other speakers addressed the gathering. Delegates to the Revelstoke convention were named: Neil McGillivray, W. Peck, D. M. Moore, and H. F. Mc Rae. Duncan Ross represents Hazelton and the delegation leaves this morning for the south.
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Knights of Pythias
Duncan Ross
Revelstoke
Neil McGillivray
W. Peck
D. M. Moore
H. F. McRae
Hazelton
South
Emperor of Japan ill with lung inflammation
Tokio May 22 The Emperor of Japan is seriously ill with inflammation of the lungs. His condition is described as serious and fragile by official reports from the palace and medical attendants.
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Tokio
Em * Peror
Japan
Trampled to Death in Vancouver Street Incident
A man believed to be John Witty, 60, was killed when a runaway horse ran him down on a downtown Vancouver street. C. P. Hickman of the Fisheries Department at Victoria was in the North on department business.
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Vancouver
John Witty
C. P. Hickman
Fisheries Department
Victoria
Chief Inspector of Customs Visits Prince Rupert
H A Busby Ottawa chief inspector of customs arrived in Prince Rupert to inspect the local office and plan equipment for imminent expansion. He expects the port to become a major Pacific Coast hub and will assess changes with support from MP H Clements to ready for railway era growth.
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E. Busby
Ottawa
Prince Rupert
H. A. Busby
Dominion
Busby
Pacific Coast
H. §. Clements
Clements
Suffragettes Bankrupt in Militant War Chest Cut
London May 21 The Standard reports militant suffragettes are virtually bankrupt with only about 4000 pounds in their war chest. C S Munroe returned yesterday from a visit to Port Simpson.
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London
Standard
C. S. Munroe
Port Simpson
Rumor of Pacific Naval Station at Prince Rupert
A London despatch reports Vancouver as a future Pacific naval base, with flags for re fitting and a chain of imperial stations. It argues Prince Rupert, with a protected dock and Grand Trunk Pacific access, is likelier to host a Pacific naval base within ten years, possibly rivaling Victoria and Vancouver.
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Vancouver
London
Canada
Pacific
Imperial
Sydney
Hongkong
Queenstown
Malta
Gibraltar
British Admiralty
Pacific Coast
Victoria
Esquimalt
Naval Base
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk Pacific
Dominion
Empire
British Isles
Far East
United States
Admiralty
Wagon Road to Dease Lake Planned from Telegraph Creek
Charles Cullin sails for Telegraph Creek to begin building a 75 mile wagon road to the Dease Lake mining area for the provincial government. His brother Frank joins to assist part of the summer as capital and machinery have already moved in. work will start this year but full completion is unlikely.
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Telegraph Creek
Dease Lake
Princess May
Charles Cullin
Frank E. Cullin
Grand Trunk Pacific
Dease Laks
Outing on May 24 for Baptist Brotherhood excursion
The Baptist Brotherhood plans an outing on May 24 with launches from Government Slip to Bishop's Bar, Metlakatla at 12:30, 2:30 and 3:20. Tickets cost one dollar for men, twenty five cents for boys, and ladies with baskets can join free. A pleasant holiday activity on the sandy beach.
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The
Baptist Brotherhood
Bishop's Bar
Metlakatla
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W. Marchant
C.P.R. Schedule
Liberal Association
Emperor OF Japan III
Customs
Pacific Naval Station
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