Exchange Rate Crisis Shapes UK Morning Papers
British newspapers debate the renewed exchange rate turmoil, calling it chaos and a grave crisis that could halt international trade or push nations to barter. Some favor an international conference bankers urged, while others doubt its efficacy. The Daily Mail cites three remedies for Britain: stop printing paper money, cut waste, and raise production. The Post rebukes hints of US blame in the crisis.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Post
United States
Undeveloped Wealth In Manitoba
Manitoba legislators heard John Morrison of Ruperts Land describe untapped northern resources in timber minerals water power and fish plus agricultural potential. He urged a pulp mill to process pulpwood as a key step, while S M Hayden backed the debate noting public support for curbing inter provincial traffic in strong drink.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
John Morrison
Ruperts Land
Morrison
S. M. Hayden
Pension transfers affect thousands of British pensioners
Nearly 9,000 pensioners and dependents in Ottawa are now under the Canadian pension commissioners for payment of pensions while those still receiving Imperial pensions must address the British office. The Canadian board has full control of expenditures and staff, with funds forwarded by the British government.
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Ottawa
Canadian Board of Pension Commissioners
Imperial Pensions
Italian Strike Near Settlement Reported
An agreement on principal points between the Italian cabinet and railway strike leaders is reported by Central News from Rome. The dispatch says the strikers are expected to resume work immediately.
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London
Rome
Lumber Embargo Debate Split by Western Lumbermen
A committee of the Western Retail Lumbermen's Association is to study a possible limited embargo on lumber due to a current shortage. Delegates' opinions on the proposal are divided as to its advisability.
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Winnipeg
Western Retail Lumbermen’s Association
Increased Work May Save Germany
Berlin reports the minister of agriculture Hers Braun stating in the Prussian diet that worse times are coming and that Germany's only hope is increased work. He warned the country would soon be unable to buy abroad and would depend entirely on home production.
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Berlin
Hers Braun
Germany
The Whereabouts of Premier Borden
Ottawa reports that Sir Robert Borden is en route to England with Admiral Jellicoe or to the destination the admiral is pursuing. The Prime Minister reportedly chose to remain with the ship when Jellicoe’s planned South Africa visit was cancelled.
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Ottawa
Sir Robert Borden
England
Admiral Jellicoe
First Sea Lord
South Africa
Lord Jellicoe
Says Flu Danger is Over in Ottawa
Dr. H. C. Church of Ottawa declares there will be no recurrence of the flu epidemic in this generation. He says Chicago and New York have not had the flu and that current cases are gripe, with the same symptoms and death rate as before.
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Ottawa
H. C. Church
Chicago
New York
Hughes Predicts Pacific War in Speech
Australian Prime Minister W A Hughes told a Melbourne audience the next war would likely begin in the Pacific. He urged readiness with a sizable army and warned Australia faces surrounding nations likely to endure beyond the country.
Must Practice Economy Warns at Dominion Bank Meeting
Sir Edmund Walker, president of the Dominion Bank of Canada, told the annual meeting that economy must be practiced but warnings have had no effect. He warned extravagance will continue until conditions improve and hard times arrive. He noted a prosperous past year for banks but stressed anxiety about the future and warned money may be withdrawn from England. He said exchange conditions prevent British investment until they improve.
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Toronto
Sir Edmund Walker
Dominion Bank of Canada
Edmund
Sir Edmund
Canada
England
Scotland
Sir Edmond
Great Britain
Gompers Denounces Bolshevism in Federationist
Samuel Gompers, writing in the Federationist, condemns Bolshevism entirely and argues Americans have sufficient authentic information to judge the Russian system. He critiques pro Bolshevik propaganda and counters arguments to wait for more facts before forming opinions.
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Washington
Federationist
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
the Nation
the Dial
The
New Republic
Russia
Mr. Gompers
Labor Refuses to Join Nationalists in Ireland
Belfast report of the parliamentary delegation investigating conditions in Ireland declines alliance with the Nationalist party. It notes the Nationalists urged Irish supporters in Britain to back Labor candidates, signaling belief that only Labor will deliver justice for Ireland. Delegation includes Arthur Henderson Willem Adamson J R Clynes W T Wilson J A Parkinson and W R Smith.
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Belfast
Ireland
Nationalist Party
Great Britain
Labor Party
Arthur Henderson
Willem Adamson
J. R. Clynes
W. T. Wilson
J. A. Parkinson
W.R. Smith
Brazil Considers Indemnity for Captured German Ships
Rio Janeiro reports President Pessoa asserting Brazil should indemnify Germany up to 25 million dollars as a matter of honor and due to the peace treaty signature, regarding 45 German ships seized during the war and some leased to France.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
France
Pessoa
Germany
Passports Refused for MacDonald and Bux ton Delegation
The government refused passports for James Ramsay MacDonald and Charles Roden Buxton to travel to Russia as part of a delegation appointed by the International Socialist Congress at Berne. The decision followed consultations with Premier Lloyd George and the premiers Nitti of Italy and Millerand of France.
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London
James Ramsay MacDonald
Charles Roden Buxton
Russia
International Socialist Congress
Berne
Lloyd George
Nitti
Italy
Millerand
France
Great Changes Seen In Great Britain And New York
Major Richard Lloyd George, son of the British prime minister, touring the United States on business, cites Britain’s postwar reconstruction as fueling smaller landowning farms and a thrifty peasant class. He notes pro Russian trade sentiment rising, Labour party gains, and continued coalition government in Britain.
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New York
Great Britain
Richard Lloyd George
United States
Canada
Adriatic
England
Britain
France
Belgium
Lloyd George
Soviet
Russia
Labor Party
Strong Catholic Leaders Denounce Irish Education Bill
Cardinals archbishops and bishops condemn the Maymouth Irish education bill at their assembly calling it the most demoralizing scheme since the act of union. They vow to resist any move abolishing local boards while self rule remains unsettled. The hierarchy would direct Catholic parents on schooling if the measure proceeded.
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Maymouth
Ireland
Spengers
Western Union Plans Direct Cable to Holland
The Western Union Telegraph Company plans construction of a direct transatlantic cable between America and Holland, as reported by Handelsblad.
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Amsterdam
Western Union Telegraph Company
America
Holland
The
Handelsblad
Immigration Surge in Canada 1919 Overall Rise
Ottawa reports 117,633 immigrants to Canada in 1919, up 67,393 from 1918. British Isles and U S backers led arrivals with 57,221 and 52,064 respectively. Alberta and Ontario drew most American settlers. Rejections rose 132 percent at border points. deportations increased on ocean ports and at border stations.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
British Isles
United States
Alberta
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Manitoba
British Columbia
Maritime Provinces
Yukon Territory
Yukon
Ocean
Northwest Russian Army Disbanding Reported by Moscow Wireless
A Moscow wireless report states an order has been issued for disbanding the northwest Russian army. A Kharkov message claims the first Astrakhan Cossack regiment has surrendered to the Bolsheviks. Authorities deny evacuation of Moscow and the plague outbreak as well as Reds revolt rumors.
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London
Moscow
Kharkov
England aviation firms eye transatlantic weekly air service
Four of the largest English aviation firms negotiate a combine aimed at creating a weekly transatlantic air service. They plan to buy all airships not needed by the military and test short spring trips to Scandinavia and Holland before attempting a 60 hour service to New York.
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London
England
Scandinavia
Holland
New York
Red Star Line Resumes Antwerp New York Service
The Red Star line will resume its Antwerp to New York service after February 25 with the steamers Kroonland Finland Lapland and Sealand. The Kroonland and Finland are being rebuilt in New York shipyards and the Sealand in England after wartime service as transports.
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New York
Red Star Line
Antwerp
Dunvegan Line Not Wanted By C P R
Calgary The Canadian Pacific Railway will not purchase the Edmonton Dunvegan railway according to CPR President E W Beatty who cited high capitalization and other factors as reasons for non interest A Grande Prairie delegation urged foreclosure and sale to CPR Beatty avoided comment on the North Bay wreck pending a likely second inquiry
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Calgary
Canadian Pacific Railway
Edmonton
Dunvegan
McArthur
E. W. Beatty
C.P.R
Pacific Coast
Grande Prairie
Beatty
North Bay
Peace With Soviet Russia Urged by Labor Leaders
A manifesto signed by 14 prominent Labor leaders including John Robert Clynes James Henry Thomas and William Bruce calls for complete immediate peace with Soviet Russia. They say they oppose the current war but reject the Soviet system while warning war would harm ordinary Russian people, especially women and children.
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London
Russia
John Robert Clynes
James Henry Thomas
National Union of Railwaymen
William Bruce
Birthday Gifts Pile Up for Former Emperor William
The Amerongen telegraph office staff were increased to handle telegrams for former Emperor William on his birthday. Two large cases of flowers and gifts were delivered to Bentinck Castle where he lives. The Queen's commissioner for Utrecht district visited Amerongen and called at the castle. The celebration inside was quiet.
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Amerongen
William of
Germany
Bentinck Castle
Utrecht
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