Fires Rage Across Belfast Amid Bombings and Looted Firms
Night of fires hits Belfast with about a dozen outbreaks up to midnight. The Model School on Paris Road was attacked by bombs, Falls Road area libraries burned, and Protestant firm premises torched. Reports also note sectarian killings and police tensions as discussions in London focus on the Anglo Irish treaty and the new Irish constitution.
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Belfast
Paris Road
Falls Head
Ulster Association
Winston Spencer Churchil
Catholic Protection Committee
Deblin
Michael Collins
London
Dail Eireann
Arthur Griffith
Dall
Eamonn de Valera
Sinn
Ultimatum To Germany Delays Billion Dollar Loan
International bankers in session here defer a billion dollar loan to Germany until Berlin fully accepts the reparations commission’s May 31 conditions and halts currency inflation. Karl Bergmann telephoned Berlin with the decision. In reparations circles, accepting the conditions could unlock a loan exceeding one billion dollars, bankers say.
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Paris
Germany
Reparations Commission
Karl Bergmann
Berlin
Germany obtains means to pay May reparations
The Ekstrabladet reports that German representatives and English bankers have arranged funds to cover the May reparations installment. A Danish intermediary reportedly conducted the negotiations.
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Copenhagen
Ekstrabladet
Germany
Frost damages fruit crops on Vancouver Island and gulf islands
Government report estimates 30 to 50 percent damage to early bloom on Vancouver Island and the gulf islands with some cases showing heavier losses.
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Victoria
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands
Lloyd George Warns on Russia Policy After Genoa Conference
London. Lloyd George presented to the House a Genoa conference report on Russia. He said three options existed: force, leave Russia to its fate, or the Pitt policy. He warned that disarmed Germany alone cannot stop Russian rearmament, urging foresight to avert future danger. He emphasized Europe-wide responsibility and warned against complacency about Russia.
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London
Lloyd George
Russia
Mr. Liond George
Genoa
House
Pitt
Peece
Burgos
Germany
Inefficient Sea Power Secton and Dominion Cooperation
An editorial argues Britain and dominions must tighten cooperation to avert a decline in naval power. It warns that cuts in European waters threaten imperial prestige and the Washington Agreement, urging joint action to preserve maritime strength for Australia Canada and South Africa.
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Telegraph
Sarai
Britain
Dominions
Australia
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
New Zealand
South Africa
Great Britain
Faith in Canada shown at London Empire Day Luncheon
The Canadian Club of Great Britain hosted the Duke of Devonshire and many Canadians in London on Empire Days. Guests included Ambassador Harvey, Sir Hamar Greenwood, Hon. FE Shortt, and Col. L Amery. The Duke praised Canada's progress and character during his remarks.
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London
Great Britain
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Harvey
United States
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
FE. Shortt
Col
L. €. Amery
Board of Admiralty
George Brown
P. C. Larkin
Geneva
England
Serious Position of British Aviation
Major W. T. Blake of the RAF and Captain Norman MacMillan, who inherited Sir Ross Smith’s world flight plan, were hosted at a London luncheon by the Daily News with Lord Montagu presiding. A private financier backs the expedition. Montagu warned that France would have 226 air squadrons by year end 1922 versus Britain’s 12.
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London
W. T. Blake
Royal Air Force
Norman MacMillan
Ross Smith
The
Daily News
Lord Montagu
Beaulieu
Great Britain
Many Soldiers Have Abandoned Farms
Ottawa reports 2352 soldier farm abandonments with public investment totals of 9.89 million dollars. Lands and buildings valued at 1.65 million. returns of 1.85 million. Stock and equipment valued at 0.54 million with 0.38 million recovered from sales.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
House of Commons
Justice invalidates Kitchener daylight saving bylaw
Justice Latchford quashes the bylaw after ruling Section 250 of the Municipal Act limits powers to health safety morality and welfare. He states daylight saving falls outside these categories and cannot be justified as a municipal regulation. A Toronto merchant petitioned leading to the decision.
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Toronto
Latchford
Kitchener
Ont
Death of Cairo-Wilfred Cave Key Police Official in Ambush
Cairo Wilfred Cave, an Assistant Commandant of Police, was shot dead returning from a bicycle trip. Six bullets of different kinds were found in his body, indicating multiple attackers. No arrests have been made. Cave had served in Viscount Milner's bodyguard unit.
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Cairo
Wilfred Cave
Cave
Viscount Milner
German War Material Destroyed by March First
Official figures show Germany had destroyed 5,855,006 rifles and carbines 164,000 machine guns 25 700 60 loaded shells and mines 14,800,000 grenades 13,383 airplanes and 24,945 airplane engines by March 1.
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Berlin
Germany
Saskatchewan Musical Festival Crowned by Massed Choral Finale
Saskatchewan festival drew 3500 at the Regina stadium for final Class A bands and massed choral performances led by Francis Stevenson. Saskatoon’s Orpheus Choral Society won the coveted shield with 174 points, Moose Jaw 170, Regina 163, and Prince Albert 160. Tertius Noble praised the festival chorus as magnificent material.
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Regina
Rachmaninoff
Fracis Stevenson
Orpheus Choral Society of
Saskatoon
Orpheus Society
Choral Society
Moose Jaw Choral Society
W. H. Maxwell
Regina Choral Society
F. Laubach
Prince Albert Choral Society
J. E. Morrier
T. Tertius Noble
Drayton Attacks Budget as Unfulfilled Liberal Pledges
During the budget debate Sir Henry Drayton moved an amendment citing the 1919 Liberal tariff platform and the 1912 Liberal handbook. He argued the Finance Minister's proposals fail to implement pledges and accuse the government of disregarding political honor after attaining office.
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Ottawa
Sir Henry Drayton
Drayton
New Tax on Cheques Delayed Until July First
The stock exchange officially states the new tax on cheques and stock transfers will not take effect until July 1.
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Montreal
The
Stock Exchange
Waterway Negotiations Sought for St Lawrence Great Lakes
Washington indicates the U S wants to open talks with Canada on a St Lawrence Great Lakes waterway project. The move comes after a report that Secretary Hughes asked by Britain’s ambassador to Ottawa prompted Ottawa to resist premature discussion.
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Tribune
Harding
Middle West
Washington
Mackenzie King
State Department
Drainage Work Progress in Alberta Schemes Near Completion
L C Charlesworth irrigation and drainage commissioner reports Holden drainage system nearly finished with 13 000 acres already cultivated. Daysland drainage scheme involving 16 000 acres is under construction with summer work and potential completion this year.
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Edmonton
L. C. Charlesworth
Fatal Canoe Accident on Winnipeg River
Three forestry service members were in a canoe on the Winnipeg River above Manitou Rapids when it overturned. Fred French, a first year forestry student at the University of Toronto, and Albert Bale of Winnipeg were drowned. N M Kensit, another student, reached shore after a brave rescue attempt and held French briefly before both were swept over the rapids.
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Winnipeg
Forestry Service
Winnipeg River
Manitou Rapids
Fred French
Forestry School
University of Toronto
Albert Bale
N. M. Kensit
French
Bale
Radio licenses to be issued by post office in larger cities
Ottawa announces that after June 1 radio receiving licenses will be issued by the post office department in larger cities as well as by the naval service radio branch. The change does not move all licenses to the postal service and the annual fee remains one dollar.
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Ottawa
Post Office Department
Naval Service Department
Postal Department
Lloyd George Sees Genoa Path to European Peace
Prime Minister Lloyd George, replying to the Welsh National Parliamentary party, said Britain’s effort to solve Europe’s urgent problems through cooperation and peace is only beginning. He cited the Genoa conference as pointing the way and expressed confidence the goal would be reached.
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Europe
London
Lloyd George
Welsh National Parliamentary Party
Great Britain
Genoa
Lloyd George Proclaims Policy Of Co operation With French Democracy
Lloyd George delivers a dramatic speech in the House of Commons declaring a policy of cooperation with French democracy after a heated debate. He defends his Genoa dealings, rebukes critics, and insists on aligning with France to settle reparations and uphold the Versailles treaty amid partisan tensions. The resolution passes overwhelmingly 235 to 26.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
Genoa
Rupert Gwynne
Gwynne
H. H. Asquith
John Robert Clynes
Robert Cecil
Great Britain
France
Russia
End of Occupation in Upper Silesia Expected in July
Allied commission reports the occupation likely to end by late July with about 14 000 troops still in the district. Of these 11 000 are French, 1 500 British, and the rest Italian. Germans and Poles have agreed on adjustments, allowing withdrawal within 60 days.
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Paris
Upper Silesia
Allied Commission
Council of Ambassadors
English Meat Traders Call for Embargo Removal
The National Federation of Meat Traders urges lifting the embargo due to livestock shortages and high English meat prices. They advocate re introducing Canadian cattle as the remedy. The Daily Express suggests ministers may prefer home killed meat over frozen varieties.
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London
National Federation of Meat Traders
The
Daily Express
Arthur Griffith- Boscawen
Local Merchants Urge Support for Home Industry
The notice encourages residents to patronize local businesses and shop in town to strengthen the community economy and keep money circulating locally.
Ten Die In Explosion At Blumau Ammunition Plant
Ten people are reported killed and at least sixty injured after a factory fire at Blumau near Vienna triggered a dynamite detonation. The blast destroyed or damaged all town housing as the blaze spread through the ammunition works. The text notes the United States remains the world's largest consumer of crude cocoa.
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Vienna
Blumau
United States
Important Tax Changes In Budget Speech Announced
Ottawa reports the first budget of the current administration by Finance Minister W S Fielding. He outlines both tariff reductions and sweeping tax increases aimed at balancing the year 1922 23 revenue of 332 629 000 against expenditures of 166 983 359. The plan includes higher sales tax bank and insurance taxes tobacco and beverage levies and duties on automobiles confections and various imports with selective British preference boosts and repeals of prior acts.
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Ottawa
W. S. Fielding
Mr. Fielding
Fielding
United States
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Quebec
J. L. Perron
L’association de la Parole Liberate
M. Perron
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