All Red Imperial News Service Discussed by Delegates
Delegates at the Imperial Press Conference weigh an all red cable news service to unify Empire reporting. They note Canada’s strong but uneven coverage and propose a single great British Commonwealth news organization with links to Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and India for comprehensive Empire news.
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Imperial Press Conference
Great Britain
Associated Press
Canadian Press Limited
Fis
Atlantic
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Dominions
Empire
Free Press
Independence for Egypt bold British move amid imperial caution
In granting Egypt virtual independence Britain shows bold strategic thinking amid regional upheavals. The piece notes Egypt’s move affects Middle East military balance, compares to Ireland India and the Boer experience, and suggests Egypt may become a guardian of British interests.
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Egypt
Great Britain
Turkey
Mesopotamia
Middle East
Ireland
India
Africa
Archbishop appeals for unity and reform across faiths
The Lambeth Conference appeal urges Christians and allies to rally spiritual forces for a reordering of life. It calls Christians to unite with justice, brotherhood, and purity in state, industry, and family, warning against perverted patriotism and stressing service guided by spiritual ideals.
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Canterbury
Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
Church Family
World Wheat Harvest Timetable Across Regions
The article outlines historical global wheat harvesting patterns before World War I. It notes 85 percent harvested in July, 25 percent in August, and smaller shares in other months. Harvest starts December in New Zealand Australia North America and South Africa, with India rising in March and April.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
Australia
United States
World
Scotland
Russia
Siberia
Canada
Canada Faces Rising Fire Losses Through 1920
The report shows January May fire losses of 11 557 944 in 1920 and 10 026 419 in 1919, with a projected total near 28 million if trend continues. It condemns waste and argues the fire toll is a hidden tax funded by Canadians, urging revenue and policy changes.
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Canada
Sir Henry Drayton
Sunday Attacks League of Nations in Blaspheming Tone
The article cites Billy Sunday railing at the League of Nations and muttlingly criticizes statesmen including the U S President. It notes his past war rhetoric and alleged passport denial, remarks his fans may dislike, and mocks his temper while praising Canadian restraint.
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League OF Nations
Billy
Earth
United States
Sunday
Canada
Department of State
Generous Men and the Duty to Provide for Family
The piece cites a Chicago mayor’s widow claiming he left merely 15 cents after death and argues many do not fund their families through life insurance. It cites figures on presidents, estates, and insurance usage to claim every man should insure to provide ongoing income for dependents rather than rely on living generosity.
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Chicago
United States
Philadelphia
George Washington
Does Your Paycheck Prevaricate
A magazine writer argues that while overall dollars are higher than in 1914 and people handle more money, true prosperity is measured by purchasing power. He warns against reckless spending and urges regaining proportion to gauge the pay check against life’s essential costs. Ottawa Journal.
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Ottawa Journal
National Health Insurance Act Enters Force in Great Britain
Under the new act 15,500,000 workers gain coverage from July 5. Sickness benefit rises to 15s for men and 12s for women. Disablement benefit begins after 25 weeks of sickness benefit if still unfit. Maternity benefit increases to 2 pounds from 30 shillings.
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Great Britain
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