City of Halifax faces action over appointing health officer
June 20 Halifax Nova Scotia solicitor C J Jurchell for Dr Edgar Douglass files action against the city over its failure to appoint him City Medical Health Officer after he took a McGill public health course. Also cited are disputes over a second-hand safe sale of $500 and lack of space for city offices.
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Halifax
C. J. Jurchell
K. C
Edgar Douglass
Douglas
McGill University
McGill
Bruce Almon
W. N. Silver
Silver Flagon For Sir C Kingsmil At Ottawa Ceremony
Ottawa notes the retirement of Admiral Sir Charles Kingsmill from the Canadian Naval Service. Officers and civil servants present a silver flagon and tray engraved for his tenure, honoring his leadership during wartime and the expansion of Canadian naval careers aboard Imperial ships.
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Ottawa
Canadian Naval Service
Adiral
Charles BE. Kingsmill
S Majesty's
Canadian Navy
al College
Ontario wool surplus grows as demand fades
The Ontario Sheep Breeders Association faces a severe disposals challenge as Ontario’s wool crop appears large this year. Over 300,000 pounds are stored in Winter Fair buildings in Guelph with thousands more arriving daily, while Canadian mills show little operation and no demand.
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Guelph
Ont
Ontario
Canada
Trade pact between Canada and West Indies takes effect
Ottawa June 17 The Canada West Indies trade agreement provided by statute during the recent Parliament session enters into force on June 18 by proclamation published in this week’s Official Gazette.
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Ottawa
Canada
West Indies
Sir Louis Davies And Family Coming to Moncton
Sir Louis Davies acting Governor General and his family are expected to pass through Moncton on Tuesday while traveling to Charlottetown. The brief notice notes the anticipated stop and itinerary.
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Sir Louis Davies
Moncton, N.B
Charlottetown
Anglo Japanese Alliance Renewal debated on eve of conference
London reports discuss renewing the Anglo Japanese Alliance as a Dominion issue. The British press hints at caution while Austen Chamberlain’s Commons speech shows regard for Japanese sentiment. Opinions split on renewal with varied weight across the empire.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
The Electric Ice Chest in Domestic Refrigeration
A display at an electrical show demonstrated home refrigeration using electric refrigerating apparatus for houses and businesses. The article notes rapid growth of commercial electrical refrigeration since 1919 with 37 ice plants in one city and highlights silent, automatic operation of mechanical refrigerators replacing ice blocks and frequent attention.
Portable steel ring to be used in Dempsey Carpentier bout
A portable steel ring for the Dempsey Carpentier fight in Jersey City on July 2 has received official acceptance. Construction will start soon on a 16 by 16 feet ring with four 2-foot extensions, three padded tones, oak flooring, felt padding, and canvas covering. Each boxer corner will feature a backless legless stool attached to the post hinged to drop below floor level between rounds. Swinging steps will let seconds enter and exit.
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New York
Jersey City
British Blood in the War Reveals Empire Sacrifices
An official British report summarized for Parliament shows about nine million servicemen participated in WW II era armed conflict. It notes one in ten were killed, one in four wounded, and one in three became a casualty, underscoring the heavy toll on the empire's finest manhood.
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Londor
House of Commons
One Man Car System Starts in Saskatoon
Saskatoon officials announced the complete street car system began operating under the one man car plan today. The change affects all routes in the city, with conductors replaced by single operators managing doors and fares.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Veterans World peace plan eyed at Ottawa convention
A proposal to link all veteran organizations worldwide to press for universal disarmament will be discussed at the Dominion Command Great War Veterans Association convention in Port Arthur starting July 4. Advocates say veterans must prevent future wars and seek lasting peace. The likely resolution would endorse universal disarmament and united action among ex service groups.
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Ottawa
Dominion Command
Great War Veterans’ Association
Port Arthur
Ontario
United
McEachen Graduates as Canada Opens Optometry Field
On Wednesday June 16 387 graduates received degrees from the Royal College of Science Toronto marking Canada’s first optometry convocation. Among them is James Alfred McWachen of Charlottetown P E I. The ceremony featured remarks by Deane College and President Walter J Harvey highlighting Canada’s growing professional status and the availability of Canadian made optometric goods.
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Canada
Royal College of Science
Toronto
Forrester’s Hall
James Alfred McWachen
Charottetown
P. EB
United States
Deane College
H. Leach
Walter J. Harvey
M. E. D .Oph
College of Optometry
W. . Fannon
Percy Hermant
England
Europe
Market Situation in England Canning Crabs
Report outlines an investigation into England's market for canned crabs. Mentions native Alaskan crab, specifically the fully grown Alaskan crab, with reference to supply and pricing dynamics.
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England
Alaskan
Canadian Salmon Of High Quality Debunked In London
London reporters say aspersions about twenty five thousand cases of salmon given by the British Columbia Government to Britain during the war have been fully disproved after investigation. A London trader and a London Chamber of Commerce leader had claimed much of the gift was chum or tainted and unsalable, stirring Canadian anger and a protest from the British Columbia Packers Association. A ship named Turcoman carries over six hundred head of live Canadian cattle bound for Liverpool.
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London
British Columbia
Great Britain
London Diam
London Chamber of Commerce
Canada
British Columbia Packers’ Association
Liverpool
P. B. Light
Dominion Ijp
Engand
S.'eq Ag
F. ©. Wade
Light
Kachemak Bay
Cook Inlet
War Office
Informa
London Channing
Ministry of Food
Winnipeg Tribune
Grenumbia
Britain
Rapid Fire Wizard Nolan Surprises UW Test Crowd
Michael Tohn Nolan, known as the Intelligence test wizard and a Canadian war veteran, scores 252 in a rapid fire thinking test at the University of Washington where he studies. He pursued higher education after returning home from overseas with the Canadian army and is noted for his remarkable score and scholarship drive.
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Michael Tohn Nolan
United States
University of Washington
Nolan
Man Cut In Two Yetis Able to Walk
New York June 20 The Society of American Magicians held its annual dinner at the Hotel McAlpin attended by 500 magicians and celebrities including Houdini Thurston and Wonder A man was cut in halves between two chairs and later walked off the stage with no blood shed The feat was performed with the audience left to wonder whether mirrors hypnotism or luck accounted for the illusion The banquet featured no speeches only magical acts and comic vocalizations the revelers wrapping up with songs and laughter over unlimited carbonated water.
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New York
Society of American Magicians
McAlpin
United States
Houdini
Thurston
Visatelli
Cheng
Uli
Auto bandits seize half a million francs in Paris raid
A mob of five automobile bandits raided a Boulevard St Martin jewelry store in Paris, escaping with gold, silver, and precious stones valued at 500,000 francs after smashing windows. A guard fired but failed to stop them as they sped away amid renewed gunfire. The incident follows broader routine government spending protests in London and multiple past appointments.
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Paris
Boulevard St. Martin
Christopher Addison
Chamberlain
Hadiers
Develpoen
Parson threatens to halt Dempsey Carpentier bout
Washington dispatch reports Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, head of the International Reform Bureau, plans a spiritual knockout to stop the July 2 fight. He will not act until within 10 days of the bout and cites his past fights against Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, and Johnson as precedent for his campaign.
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St. Paul
Crafts
Merriam
Frisco
Jefferes-Johnson
Reno
Johnson-Willard
Wilms
Havana
Litzsimmons
Jeffries
Johnson
Man Lay Dead Two Months In N Y Tenement
In New York a tenant named John J. Moore lay dead for two months in a small Henry Street room. A dog kept vigil by the bed, howling nightly until repairers found Moore and the dog had left the scene. Moore, a pardoned criminal, died of natural causes per Dr. Alvarez. Pardon papers showing he was released from Sing Sing on February 10, 1920 were found on Moore.
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Sdmonton
New York
Henry Street
Land
John J. Moore
Moore
Jdog
Jong
Alvarez
Volunteer Hospital
Alfred T. Smith
Sing Sing
Safeguards for Royal Visitors in Belfast
In Belfast on Wednesday for the Ulster Parliament opening, King George and Queen Mary’s safety is prioritized. General Bainbridge announces a permit system banning roof access on any building within Belfast or surrounding area during the royal presence.
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Belfast
King George and
Mary
Bainbridge
Ulster
End of Death Dance Cited in Union College Address
World awaits end of the mad dance of death that has overtaken Russia. John W. Davis, former US ambassador to Great Britain, addresses Union College graduates about Americanism and Bolshevik creed. Maude Adams receives honorary Doctor of Laws, first woman with such a degree from Union College. Davis condemns jingolism and aristocracy, calls for equal rights with limits on plutocracy.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Russia
John WW. Davis
United States
Great Britain
J Union College
Davis
Maude Adams
Union College
Mr. Davis
Is the Earth Really Being Made Over
Eminent French scientist Prof Guillau me Bigourdan asserts the earth undergoes a long seismic evolution after Arctic and northern Asia tremors. He notes volcanic disturbances may spawn new Pacific islands or submerge others over hundreds of years, with energy zones from the Mediterranean to eastern Asia and the American Pacific coast likely to feel effects, though not matching the 2000 year seismic severity.
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Arctic
Asia
Guillau
Me Bigourdan
Committee On
Longitudes
Prof
Bigourdan
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Pacific Coast
American
Famous Last Words in Old St John Item
A column titled Famous Last Words presents fragmented quotations from past issues. The snippets include misfired firearms dangerous boasts and perilous experiments with ropes trains and fireworks, suggesting cautionary humor about risky mistakes and stunts.
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St. John Standard
Woman Sentenced to Life in Detroit Murder Case
DETROIT June 20 Elizabeth Lewen aged 5 but the report states a five year old girl was convicted of first degree murder by a Recorder's Court jury for the death last May of six year old Max Ernest. She received a life sentence in Detroit House of Correction.
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Detroit
Eliziabeth Lewen
Recorder's Court
Max Ernest
House of Correction
Waiting Reply From Greece
Paris June 20 Great Britain France and Italy again appeal to Greece to postpone her offensive and accept mediation to forestall war in Asia Minor. Briand and Lord Curzon concluded a two day conference with a note sent to King Constantine seeking an immediate reply on Greece's willingness to let Allies settle the Turkish question.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
Italy
Greece
Asia Minor
Briand
Lord Curzon
Constantine
Dempsey Pounds Memphis Negro in Two Rounds
Atlantic City boxing report confirms Battling Ghee, a 165 pound Memphis Negro, was knocked down three times in two rounds by champion Jack Dempsey. Dempsey dominated with sharp left hooks and right hands, ending the bout with Ghee unable to recover. Ghee praised Dempsey's power and recalled past rivals Norfolk and Williams.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Battling Ghee
Memphis
Tenn
Jack Dempsey
Ghee
Dempsey
Jack Renault
Anud Dempsey
Norfolk
Caterpillars and Colors in French Experiments
Experiments in France show that yellow and green colors in silk spun by certain caterpillars come from coloring matter in their food, carried through the blood. Impregnating leaves with artificial colors induced caterpillars to produce silk in orange yellow and rose hues, with spectroscopic evidence of colored elements in the caterpillar blood.
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France
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