Consolidation plan links major Canadian steamship groups
Directors of Canadian Steamship Lines Limited and associated firms received a proposal from backers of a £3000000 steel coal and shipping empire to form the British Empire Steel Corporation. The plan envisions a large consolidation with an initial share structure and preferred and common stock divisions. Meetings will be held soon as the involved companies review the terms and publish details. The new entity would also include Halifax Shipyard Company Davis Shielding Company of Levis Whele Ships Ltd and Maritime Nail Company of St John among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Steamship Lines, Limited
No- Scotiaea and Coal Company
Sbes Seer Cecipbrattok
Pecwpire Steel Corporation
Forima
W. Grant-Morden
Halifax Shipyace ‘Company
Davis
Shieilding
Company of Levis
Wee Aarts Shipbuilding Comp
Maritime Nail Company
Railway Disaster Near Delhi Kills and Burns Passengers
A train wreck on the Oudhi and Rohilkhand railway east of Delhi on a Saturday caused heavy loss of life with 150 killed or burned. Most of the casualties were women and children, gas stores ignited, and medical aid was inadequate. A few British passengers escaped unharmed amid terror and chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
Bombay
Oudhi
Rohilkhand
Calgary Editor Honored Order of Leopold
J H Woods editor and director of the CalgaryCad was named Chevalier of the Order of Leopold by the Belgian government for wartime service as a public poet and war relief organizer. Ottawa auditors report a burglar raid on Gatineau Point bank offices where safes resisted entry and loot was minimal. Bond transfer books for the Victory Loan 1915-25 close April 30 to May 31. transfers after April 30 wait until June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Leopold
Calgary
J. H. Woods
Bang Ig
Cad
I Leopold
byj.Kiarbea
Bethlan
Sedalon
Jarier
C. Gary
RY Teres
Sean Ig Bint
Adare v
Asda
Allen
I Belgian Sa Relief Committee
Raed
Ae Department
Ngfer
SGT Aviary
Foreclosure Standoff Over Vancouver Property Ruling
German holders of a Vancouver property may redeem to avoid foreclosure after a Supreme Court ruling by Justice MacDougall. Before the war Countess Mira Dorchoff and Countess His Aidthhott of Berlin bought an apartment for 90000 dollars, paying 36000 cash and assuming a mortgage. The remaining unpaid balance totals about 2700 and foreclosure was sought. delay defense was sought but the judge ruled against granting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Vancouver
Supreme Court
Fibre MacDofgldi
Mira Dorchoff
His’ Aidthhott
Audi - County
Grant l
Dwellers In Tents In Winnipeg City Urged Leniency
Mayor Gray expresses sympathy for residents seeking to live in tents and shacks during summer to escape housing shortages. He warns the city to be lenient about tent and shack placements along river banks and urges not to force full civic compliance amid accommodation scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Gray Senedity
Scottish union calls for liquor prohibition resolution
Dumfermline, Scotland. The Scottish Trades Union Congress has passed a resolution in favor of liquor prohibition, signaling a push for sweeping controls on alcohol within the labor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumfermline
Scotland
Scottish Trade Union Congress
British ambassador urges Union of nations to curb European conflict
Sir Auckland Geddes told an Atlantic City audience that Britain’s allies must be prepared to limit state power to prevent Asia Minor and Africa from turmoil. He warned dissension among Britain, France, and Italy could threaten peace and urged proactive steps to secure safer, stable world order.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Auckland Geddes
U. S
Britain
France
Italy
San’ Reio
Cat
Europe
British Commission of Nations
Railway Charter Refused in Gaspe Peninsula Plan
Dr J D Reid led opposition as the Gaspe Line charter from Pabos to Edmunston was rejected 31 to 29. Protesters warned government subsidies would not rescue an independent road and urged provincial responsibility for railCharters to develop natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Gaspe
D ‘Chonge
Pabos and
Edmunston
Gaspe Peninsula
J. D. Reid
San Remo speech outlines German demobilization terms
In San Remo M Milferard outlined Allied demands for Germany, calling for Ruhr reductions to 10 000 troops by June and withdrawal by July with a 10 000 police force replacing soldiers. He warned it would be a crime to doubt France desires fresh German territory and noted Turkey talks would await Turkish plenipotentiaries in Paris on May 10. The appeal to Wilson sought Armenia frontier collaboration. The speaker pledged renewed Franco‑British Latin unity, though chamber reaction was subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Remo
Frankfurt
Dariig Teat
Ruhr
M. Millerand
France
Turkey
Paris
L.cap
Constantinople
Wilson
Armenia
M 'Milferard
Brance
Cost of Victory Loan payouts by province
A reported total of 1 110 402 37 was paid to canvassers and brokers handling the Victory Loan. Quebec led with 352 952 17, 22 percent of subscriptions, followed by Ontario 538 670 15 percent and Nova Scotia 57 575 20 percent. Saskatchewan 38 900 18 percent. New Brunswick 27 500 17 percent. Manitoba 54 200 13 percent. Alberta 19 150 11 percent. British Columbia 22 455 6 percent. Prince Edward Island incurred no brokerage costs.
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Ottawa
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Prince Edward Island
Canada's Assets Surpass Previous Year in 1919 Returns
A House of Commons table shows Canada ended 1919 with total assets of 1,087,537,461.27 and interest earnings of 15,732,775.29, a 146 percent rate. This interest was more than double 1918 when assets reached 1,102,104,692.33 and interest totaled 7,421,001.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
First Dominion Thrift Conference Held in Calgary
The first Dominion thrift conference will occur in Calgary on June 3 4 and 5 and invites every women's organization across the country as well as federal and provincial governments to send delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Dominion Thrift
Trade treaty termination alert shocks Canada France
In the house, notice was given of the intention to terminate the trade treaty between France and Canada. The agreement would cease to have effect on June 19. Mr. Rinfret said customs officers estimate duties by nominal foreign values, not current exchange rates, and the government plans no change to this practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Fermand Hinseed
St. Jase
France
Canada
Rinfret
Japanese Massacred in Siberia Report Sparks Outcry
An official Japanese foreign office statement says hundreds of Japanese residents in Nikolaevsk district eastern Siberia including the consul were killed. The State Department released the claim noting communication was cut and a serious upheaval occurred. Japanese relief attempts failed due to ice while an expedition to Alexandrovski reached the area April 22 finding residents safe aboard the Mikasa and Mishima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nikolaevsk
Siberia
Japanese Foreign Office
State Department
Alexandrovski
Mikasa
Mishima
Lord Mayor of Dublin Released From Prison Returns Home
Sinn Fein member and Dublin lord mayor Tom T. Kelly, freed from Wormwood Scrubs due to ill health, has returned to Dublin. Reports say he cannot take office. internment remains in place and he faces arrest if he tries to return to Ireland. He was jailed since May 25, 1916, over Irish revolt charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormwood Scrubs
Dublin
Tom T. Kelly
Sinn Fein
England
London
Kelly
Ireland
Winnipeg demands 25 percent wage rise at fair wage board
Building trades workers pressed for a 25 percent wage increase at a public meeting of the provincial fair wage board. Delegates claimed living costs had risen 13.3 percent since 1914 and urged a $1.50 hourly rate, warning of migration to the States if demands were not met. James Winning cited delays in board negotiations as a fundamental strike cause and urged keeping findings private until builders’ schedules are shared with workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
A. Cameron
Carpenter’s Union
States
James “Winning
Trades and ‘Labor Council
Builders’ Exchange
Protest Against Canadian Cattle Import Fears Quarantine Use
A deputation urged the agriculture minister to reconsider the allowance of importing a hundred Friesian cattle from Canada, fearing further imports would follow. Officials cited exceptional reasons and strict quarantine, promising no relaxation of store cattle restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
German policy shifts and May Day unrest in 1919 reports
The article discusses European diplomacy and German pacification aims under the peace treaty, noting Bonn's position on occupation and reconstruction. It also details U.S. actions against radical May Day demonstrations linked to the Communist Labor Party, with federal agents monitoring alleged plots to disrupt industry and seek Soviet alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tare
Department of Justice
Palmer
Comunist ‘Labor Party
Russia
Aitomey-General
United States
Palinger
Fiume Besieged as Trieste Blockade Tightens
Reports say Fiume is blockaded with all communications cut, civilians unable to leave, military guards patrolling approaches, and roadways sealed. Insurgent leader Gabriele D Annunzio drives counter actions from the besieged zone amid tightening controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
Fiume
Ans
Csence Pui Gabriele D’annunzio
Berlin Sends Gift to Field Marshal Von Hindenburg
A cryptic note mentions a transfer of 321,842 marks from Berlin to Field Marshal Von Hindenburg, claimed to aid the East Prussian population amid unrest in Brazil and São Paulo. The fragmentary text offers few verifiable details and leaves the purpose and recipients unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
San Paulo
Brazil
Marshal von Hindenburg
Strikers Appeal to King Over Winnipeg Labor Row
Labor leaders presented a petition to King George and copies were sent to Canada’s minister of justice and the governor general. They deny overthrowing government and claim unions acted without intent to commit injustice against labor and men convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
George
Wvitinipeg
King George
Canada
Pilot group says they were not told of open pilot age in BC waters
Vicota reports that pilots claim they have not been informed of the government decision to declare an open pilot age in British Columbia waters. They state they are prepared to carry on with their circe and will make their tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicota
Ey Bae
Goy Nment
British Columbia
Sakter
Circe
Women pledge to boycott potatoes for one month
A fragment from Stratford reports a meeting in the hall where three dozen women resolved not to buy any potatoes for one month to be sold at three dollars a bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Jglly
Irish independence debate touches Philippine self determination
In the House of Commons the United States Irish resolution prompt-ed questions as Ronald MacNeill pressed if Washington activists seek. Bonar Law said no information. Sir Edward Carson urged leaving other issues alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
House of Commons
Ronald MacNeil
Canterbury
Kent
Washington
Phillipine’s Commission For Independence
Senate
Phillipine
Sadrew
Bonar Law
Edward Carson
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Chevalier
la Banque Nationale
Gatineau Point
Bam
St Iit
Lars
Thrift Conference
Winnipeg Building Trades
U.S
Germany
Georg Bernhard
Belgium
Fae
Entente
Lorraine
Luxembourg
Aulirs
Allgemeine Zeitung
Eac
Vhaeth
Koester
Hage
Tad Ree
Wittnipeg
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