Crerar Resigns Leader Role In Progressive Party
Hon T A Crerar quits as leader of the Progressive Party after sending a resignation letter read in caucus. He cites unsettled questions and a lack of clear agreement on party direction, stressing adherence to principles and continued cooperation with the King Government on public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Crerar
Progressive Party
Hon. T. A
King
Crerar
Ada Gatier
T. W. Caldwell
Caiiatile
France Says It May Act Alone Over Reparations
Paris Premier Poincare told the Senate France will act alone on reparations if Brussels fails to satisfy Paris. He noted a general settlement hinges on inter Allied debts and stressed France is not imperialistic. He cited possible British support and urged mutual friendship with Great Britain.
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France
Paris
Poincare
Senate
Germany
Brussels
Alfies
Lord Curzon
M. Poincare
Great Britain
Oil refinery likely to emerge near Athabasca River
G J Hammond of Hydro-Carbon Products Corp says under favorable mining, rail and freight conditions an Edmonton refinery with an Athabasca extraction plant near McMurray is a near certainty. He notes the Canadian patented process proves Athabasca tar sands crude can be commercially treated to extract oil and byproducts on a large scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
Athabasca River
McMurray
G. J. Hammond
Hydro-Carbon Products Corporation
San Francisco
Canada
Athabasca
Republicans Lock House Majority As Leavitt Wins Seat
In the 68th Congress the Republicans clinched control of the House with R Scott Leavitt winning Montana's 2nd district, giving 218 votes. Washington watched a nip and tuck race as veteran leaders faced a strong Democratic return and many GOP incumbents lost seats.
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New York
House of Representatives
R. Scott Leavitt
Montana
Washington
United States
Cattle Co Operative Pooling Considered by Growers
Western Canadian cattle may be pooled for sorting and grading car lots under a co operative system discussed by United Grain Growers Limited. The plan to be reviewed at Calgary on November 23 aims to shift profits from speculators to producers and will also be discussed at prairie farmers conventions in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
United Grain Growers, Limited
Calgary
Western Canada
United States
United Grain Growers
Farmers’ Organizations of
the Three Prairie Provinces
Seized British Ship Released Near New Jersey Coast
The British sloop Buena of Yarmouth Nova Scotia seized September 14 nine miles off the New Jersey coast with liquor cargo was released by U S customs authorities under Treasury Department guidance. The rule holds ships outside the three mile limit unless proven to communicate with shore by small boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Schodmer Buena
Yarmouth
N.S
New Jersey
United States Customs
Treasury Department
Lne
Britain Warns Turks Over Turkish Nationalists and Peace
Lord Curzon denounces Turkish demands as unacceptable and warns the Kemalists of imminent disaster if they oppose Allied military power. He calls for harmonized action among principal powers and says Turkish nationalism risks humiliation and disgrace. The speech frames Britain as firm against Turkish aims in the Near East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinop
Great Britain
Near East
Lord Curzon
Turkey
Kish
Saskatchewan Liquor Export Houses Closed by Order
Ottawa reports an order-in-council to close liquor export houses operating in Saskatchewan. The amendment to the Canada Temperance Act allows the federal government to cancel licenses if the provincial government requests it. Saskatchewan has formally requested action and the implementary order is being issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Safe Child Constipation Relief
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to cleanse the liver and bowels of sick children. It promises a rapid, thorough effect within hours and warns buyers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with printed age directions to avoid imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Government to Complete Port Grey University Buildings
Premier John Oliver announces immediate start on provincial university buildings near Vancouver. Construction began years ago and will be finished soon with government funding advancing $1,006,000 as the initial outlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Port Grey
Vancouver
British Columbia
John Oliver
Mild Winter Forecast From North Bay Trappers
North Bay residents and visiting trappers predict an unusually mild winter. Beavers delay building winter homes while chipmunks and squirrels gather very small food stores for the months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bay
Ont
Northern Woods
New Oil Discovery Reported in Alberta at Coutts Area
Calgary sources say McLean-Mitchell well near Coutts at 2360 feet shows oil in shale with small amounts from boiler section. Foreman George Muir notes potential in next 100 to 150 feet and a geologist predicts production. Local excitement rises over possible Sunburst field replication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
McLean-Mitchell
Coutts
Coutts Sweetgrass Oils, Limited
George Muir
C. R. Mitchell
M.L.A
South District
Lethbridge
Alberta
Sunburst Vevin
Mr. Mitchell
Finance Conference Would Be Beneficial
Prof. C. R. Fay of the University of Toronto urged a united Empire through studying the financial problems across the British Dominions. He proposed a round table of bankers to educate themselves on the diverse difficulties faced by Eastern Canada’s farmers, Canadian manufacturers, and Bristol merchants, with ongoing collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Dominions
C. R. Fay
University of Toronto
Toronto Bankers’ Educational Association
Fay
Great Britain
Canada
Coal Miners May Strike in Edmonton District
About 1 100 miners in the Edmonton field may strike unless the United Mine Workers of America win district recognition from operators. William Sherman, president of UMWA District 18, says a strike could become the most serious labor trouble the mining industry has faced in District 18 since last fall’s big miners strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Edmonton
United Mine Workers of America
William Sherman
U.M.W.A
District 18
Washington Election Returns Shape 68th Assembly Lineup
Unofficial returns from Tuesday elections show party lineups forming in the sixty-eighth assembly with major candidates and factions taking clear positions. Results indicate shifting balances in key districts and outline potential coalition dynamics as counts are tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal wireless stations planned across Arctic Circle
Federal plans to build a chain of wireless stations extending into the Arctic Circle are nearing completion. The Dominion Government will operate the network to keep officials connected, with sites at Fort Smith Resolution Norman and McPherson on the Mackenzie and a sixth at Dawson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Arctic Circle
Fort Smith
Resolution
Norman
McPherson
Mackenzie
Dawson City
Canadian Pact Talks With France And Britain Traders
Canadian Finance Minister W S Fielding and Ernest Lapointe met with France’s M Diot to settle commercial questions of mutual interest. They were received cordially by the French minister and expect satisfactory arrangements from the conferences, with a meeting of British traders to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
W. S Fielding
Canada
Ernest Lapointe
M. Diot
France
Fielding
Maumer
Near East Tension Deepens as Allies Demand Turkish Recession
News from London via telegraph and naval wireless reports Britain fearing grave developments in the Near East. Allied commissioners press Rafet Pasha over Ali Kemal Bey’s execution while awaiting a Turkish reply to Mudros and Mundania conventions. General Harington’s dispatches warn of ominous prospects.
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London
Constantinople
Foreign and
Angola
Rafet Pasha
Ali Kemal Bey
Sabah
Harington
Near East
Delightful Danderine Hair Tonic Ad Claims
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as the world’s largest selling hair saver. It promises thicker, stronger hair and cures dandruff with one bottle. If any hair falls or dandruff remains, the buyer can request a refund.
Fire destroys eleven autos at Deatst's Garage Gravelbourg
Fire at Deatst's Garage Gravelbourg causes total loss valued at $25,000. Eleven cars and all repair stock oils and tools are ruined with one car removed from the rear before flames forced workers to flee. Origin of fire unknown as gasoline explosions render firefighting perilous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravelbourg
Deatst
Advises New Plan For Examinations
Mrs. Louise McKinney, first woman Alberta legislator, urged trying a new examinations plan to prevent cramming and foster true learning. The article also reports Premier Bonar Law at the Lord Mayor’s banquet in London stressing imperial unity and the Dominions’ role in postwar peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship
Louise McKinney
Alberta
MckKinney
London
Guildhall
Bonar Law
Urges Sun Cure For Tuberculosis
Paris reports urged broader use of helio therapy and sun baths in tuberculosis treatment by Dr. Amand Delille. He cited tubercular and purulent pneumonia cases cured at southern France sanatoria. Dr. Maurice Benoit praised sun cure as beneficial for cancer, noting tropical regions show less cancer than colder areas with less sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Academy of Medicine
Amand Delille
France
Maurice Benoit
Tropics
Local merchants urged to compare goods before paying
Readers are advised to visit nearby merchants and request goods to compare prices before sending money to mail order houses. The guidance emphasizes supporting local traders and realizing the benefits of firsthand shopping.
Conference Held At Ottawa On Immigration Question
Ottawa conference on immigration led by Hon Charles Stewart discussed boosting settlement. Ministers and transport leaders from Britain and the continent shared views on overseas recruitment and citizenship eligibility. A standing committee to coordinate publicity efforts and frequent future conferences were proposed to improve cooperation and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Charles Stewart
Transportation Interests
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Storman
Kellner
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Werner
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Creter
Mr. Crerar
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T &Cinders
Prait W. N. U. Its
Close Liquor Export Houses
B.C. University
Arctic
Dodds
Apie Bai Ieue
A. H. Liversidge
the Free Press
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Europe
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Dominion
George McL. Brown
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Isles
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Scott & Howne
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