Russia's Reply Hailed as Basis for Wider Talks at Genoa
The Allied delegates react with disappointment to Russia's reply while considering it as a potential base for future negotiations. France Belgium and Britain express concerns and may seek expert scrutiny on the financial issues before proceeding. Conference fate remains uncertain with some predicting extension or collapse.
Alleged Soviet German Military Pact Text Emerges
Paris reports L Eclaire Pris publishes a purported treaty claiming the Russian Soviet army and German general staff signed in Berlin on April 2. It outlines arms aid for 186 infantry regiments, 26 divisions, air power, chemical warfare training, and joint plants in Russia plus ports and rail upgrades with secrecy vows. Signatories include Novitzkis Stefanas and other generals.
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Black Sea
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Alexandrovsk
Nikolaievsk
Baltic Sea
Novitzkis Stefanas
von Zecht
Behncke
Lieut. Scharf
Petter
Vancouver Grain Shipments Through the Port Rise This Season
Vancouver records show Western Canada wheat shipped through the port to British and foreign markets this season reaching 45 068 bush els, compared with 649 000 bushels in 1920 21. From Oct 1 1921 to April this year shipments to Japan total 2 458 079 bushels, to the United Kingdom 3 189 527 bushels, and to the United States 6 566 bushels according to the Vancouver Merchants Exchange.
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Western
Canada
Krupps Entitled to Royalties Under New Treaty
The American Government faces paying up to 5 million dollars in royalties to Krupps on patents derived from American engineers' discoveries under a revived German patent treaty. Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian, stated.
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Washington
Germany
Thomas W. Miller
Peace Negotiations Fail in Dublin Assembly
The peace committee of Dail Éireann announced it failed to establish a basis for resettlement amid ongoing efforts to unite Ireland's factions.
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Dail Éireann
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King George Honors Nurse Edith Cavell Heroism
King George and Queen Mary, during a state visit to Belgium, paid tribute to Edith Cavell. The monarch laid a wreath at the execution site, praising Cavell as a symbol of courage and devotion comparable to Joan of Arc.
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Great Britain
Mary
Albert
Elizabeth
Belgium
George
Miss Cavell
Joan of Arc
Wills Accompany Better Bull Train Tour to Moose Jaw
Edward Evans manager of the Southern Saskatchewan Stockyards is to accompany the better bull train at the request of Minister of Agriculture H C M Hamilton. The tour starts in Moose Jaw on May 29 across the province.
Local commerce supports community prosperity at home
Shoppers urged to buy from home merchants to boost the local economy and strengthen community prosperity where they live. The message emphasizes direct taps into neighborhood business for shared growth and stability.
Lord Northcliffe Attacks Cattle Embargo On Canada
Lord Northcliffe denounces the embargo on Canadian store cattle as a slur on Canada. Speaking at a Sapphe Press Union luncheon he questioned Britain’s focus on Canadian affairs and defended Canadian contributions in war while criticizing the embargo’s impact on prairie provinces. He endorsed Canadian admiration by figures like Lord Beaverbrook and urged greater attention to Canadian matters.
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Empire Press Union
Loni Northclife
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Montreal
Alberta’s Resource Recovery Plan With Executive Council Review
Edmonter Alberta's campaign for recovery and control of its natural resources will be continued with proposals to the Executive Council. The province may seek a term on a different basis from Saskatchewan or Manitoba due to differing conditions. Whether Parliament will pass a settlement this session is uncertain, and prospects are not as bright as desired.
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Baltic Entente Formed by Four Nations in Warsaw
The Baltic Entente brings Poland Estonia Latvia and Finland together in a Warsaw convention to settle disputes amicably. Key issues go to a League of Nations court. states must share texts of treaties and the pact lasts five years with automatic renewal unless six months notice is given. Lithuania may join later.
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Regina Coat of Arms Presented to Liner Regina
Mayor James Grassick of Regina presented the White Star liner Regina with a replica of the city coat of arms at a luncheon aboard the new passenger liner. Nearly three hundred agents and friends of the company were entertained. P G Ward and C A Cook attended along with other officials to thank for naming the vessel Regina.
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James Grassick
Regina
Enter
Violent Storm Sweeps Eastern Manitoba Damages Farm
A cyclone near Ginot about 30 miles east of Winnipeg wrecked farm barns and houses, toppled Winnipeg Electric and hydro towers, left the city without power for two hours, cut telegraph lines, isolating Winnipeg from Eastern Canada. Several injuries reported with no confirmed fatalities.
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Belgium Seeks Reparation Peace Work and Security
King Albert hosted King George and Queen Mary in Brussels praising Belgium as it endures war damage and economic hardship. He urged that reparations, peace, work and security are essential guiding goals in alliance with the Allies. King George pledged Belgium’s difficulties can be surmounted with Belgian leadership and national resilience, with British sympathy enduring.
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Belgium
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Lloyd George telegram to Congregational Union on Europe peace
Premier Lloyd George replies to the Congregational Union of England and Wales thanking them for sympathy and support in seeking peace in Europe. He notes humanitarian forces closing ranks in the crusade against brute force and says Genoa has sounded the tocsin of peace. We shall not rest until we have won.
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Vancouver lawyer named BC Supreme Court judge
The department of Justice announced David A. MacDonald K C of Vancouver will serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of British Columbia. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Justice Clement.
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Retail food costs rise in 15 cities April report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released statistics showing an upward trend in food prices across 15 cities from March 15 to April 15. Increases ran up to three per cent while four cities reported decreases. Fall River showed a two per cent decline.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Institute adopts English as second official bulletin language
The international institute of agriculture decides English will be the second official language for its bulletin. Reuter's Rome correspondent reports that crop reports will be distributed by telegraph to member countries of the institute.
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Assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture
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Rome
Manchurian General Flees to Dairen After Retreat
Reported defeated general Chang Tso Lin fled to Dairen while observers say his troops occupy three trench lines near Luan Chow along the Mukden Railway south of the Great Wall. They will fight only if Wu Pei Pu’s forces press hard.
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Hughes denies plan to split West Australia into three states
Premier William Hughes of Australia says a Reuters Melbourne report misrepresented him as favoring dividing Western Australia into three states. He asserts there will be time to discuss subdivision once population increases.
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Wheat harvest in New South Wales reaches forty two million bushels
Reuters report from Sydney quotes the New South Wales Government statistician stating the harvest total is 42 650 000 bushels with an average yield of 14 3 bushels per acre across the state.
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Reuter
Sydney
New South Wales
British Columbia maps sent to U S ambassador
Premier Oliver and Major Gaitken prepared maps of British Columbia for Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador to the United States. Geddes, visiting Victoria with Lady Geddes, requested the latest geographical data of the coast province for embassy use.
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Yohr Oliver
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Washington
United States
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Vic
Toria
Geddes
Canada
Pacific
Jamaica Ships Largest Sugar Cargo to Canada on Montezuma
Kingston Jamaica reports the Canadian Pacific steamer Montezuma sailed for Montreal with 6 600 tons of sugar the island’s largest export shipment. Canada has bought over 75 percent of Jamaica sugar crop. a Canada Jamaica tariff preference has boosted trade with Jamaica coffee cocoa grapefruit spices hides skins vege table oils and raw sugar rising notably. The Jamaica Legislature recently ratified a measure granting a Canadian product preference mostly at five percent.
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Kingston
Canadian Pacific
Montezuma
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British West Indies
Vancouver Urges Federal Support for Local Drydock
Vancouver business leaders at a special Board of Trade meeting unanimously called for a drydock here. President R Kerr Houlgate wired Ottawa requesting continuation of the subsidy, and Prime Minister Mackenzie King will be informed. The board plans a mass meeting with lower mainland municipalities and groups to boost the project.
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Board of Trade
Ottawa
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Financial Crisis in Canton Amoy
Despatches report a financial crisis in Canton the seat of the Southern Government with banks closed and business paralyzed. Government bank notes have fallen about 50 percent in value due to agitation over the Southern Government's planned campaign against the north and ensuing political issues.
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Lash to persistent criminals urged by spring assizes report
A grand jury at the spring assizes backs the recommendation for automatic lash penalties for repeat offenders after completing their official duties.
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Gronto
Government Pursues Commercial Pact with Spain
Lord Winterton told the House of Commons negotiations were in progress for a commercial treaty with Spain. The statement confirms Government efforts to secure a formal trade agreement with the Iberian nation.
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Lord Winterton
House of Commons
Spain
Drastic Naval Cut Proposed By Present Government
Heavy rains flood the Assiniboine River sweeping away dykes and crops. Four thousand acres under water near Poplar Point. A fleet of flat boats ferries residents while farms relocate cattle and valuables to high ground. Ottawa outlines a plan to lay up five ships and maintain a small coastal force for training and protection with a reserve. Opposition questions readiness in crisis. The policy will be debated further.
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Victoria voters resist Lord's Day Act enforcement
Victoria ratepayers vote against rigid enforcement of the Lord's Day Act as proposed by the police commission. A plebiscite was ordered after storekeepers and citizens refused to observe the commission's order. Leaders of the Lord's Day Alliance dispute legality and the outcome remains in doubt. The tally reportedly runs about seven to one against the act.
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Victoria Police Commission
Rochester
Toronto
Better Grade of Cattle in Ontario Herds
Returns from the Assessors' Department of Ontario townships show a reduction of more than 50 percent in the number of grades and scrubs at the head of dairy herds during the last year. The campaign to rid these undesirables, once met with doubt, is now enthusiastically supported nationwide.
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Ontario
McGill Honors Pershing with Doctor of Laws Degree
General John J. Pershing, commander in chief of U.S. forces in World War I, was awarded the Doctor of Laws by McGill University in Montreal. After the ceremony he attended a luncheon with the Canadian Club at the Windsor Hotel.
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John Joseph Pershing
France
McGill University
Manchuria Governor Declares Independence Amid Retreat
Chang Tso-Lin, governor of Manchuria, issues a declaration of independence as his forces retreat after defeat by General Wu Pei Fu's army. Wu Pei Fu's forces drive back the Manchurian leadership in the conflict.
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Great Britain proposes eastern Europe truce pending inquiry
Great Britain asks for a truce in eastern Europe based on de facto frontiers until a commission of inquiry is appointed to determine the final borders. The announcement indicates the plan seeks stability while investigations proceed.
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Genoa
Great Britain
Europe
King George Visits Vimy Ridge and Notre Dame de Lorette
King George visits the Vimy Ridge and Notre Dame de Lorette battlefields with Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Haig. Sen Weygand briefs on Canadian siege actions and later British assaults. Baron Byng replies that the royal message is deeply appreciated by Canada and himself.
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France
King George
Marshal Foch
Earl Haig
Vimy Ridge
Notre Dame de Lorette
Sen. Weygand
Ottawa
Baron Byng of
Vimy
Canada
Baron Byng
Court Open to World as Nations Can Sue
The court of international justice is opened to all nations after the League of Nations council ruled that Russia Germany Turkey Hungary and Mexico may bring cases. Nations must accept court decisions and refrain from declaring war over the disputes in question.
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Britain Hopes For Ireland Peace Amid House Clash
In the House of Commons Austen Chamberlain defended the government after three British officers were kidnapped in Ireland. He urged keeping faith with the provisional government and resisting a return to civil war, as the adjournment motion failed 25 to 64.
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