Old Fort Ellis and Sioux at Fort Carlton 1875
Recalled adventures at Fort Ellis on the Assiniboine with Chief Factor Archie McDonald. Three hundred Sioux arrive after crossing from the American boundary, demanding provisions and work for pay in flour and pemican. A violent incident with a white trader leads to a furious Sioux war cry as guards and plainsmen strive to control the outbreak.
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Old Fort Ellis
Plaine
Fort Carlton
Fort Ellis
Fort Elis
Assinboina
Archie McDonald
Martine
Sherif Inkster
Thich
James Bay
Hudson's Bay
Mackenzie River
New Caledonia
Great West
McKay
Minnesota
McDonald
Plains
Swan River District
Sies
Clark
Canada Land and Irrigation plans record irrigation project
From London offices Calgary reports that final financial arrangements are in place for the largest construction programme in years. The $7,000,000 project will build distribution systems serving thousands of acres via main ditches under the Canada Land and Irrigation Company in Medicine Hat.
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Calgary
London
Canada Land and Irrigation Company
Medicine Hat
Fuel problem in Canada urged coal storage boost
Arthur V. White of the Commission of Conservation of Canada spoke at the University of British Columbia urging increased coal storage in summer to ease national and international fuel issues. In Dublin, detachments of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, collected by the military, likely will not carry arms after recent disarmament by colonial authorities.
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Canada
Vancouver
University of British Columbia
Arthur V. White
Commission of Conservation of Canada
Dublin
AM Ta
Ammunition in Ireland Tied to Sinn Feiners Revealed
Report from Dublin discloses an underground jump where ammunition boxes bearing a POW stamp were found. The boxes allegedly came from Irish American sympathizers who arranged wireless links between gun runners on Ireland’s west coast and the United States.
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Sinn
Cameron of the Royal Mounted first Ralph Connor film
Calgary announces the first motion picture based on Ralph Connor novels titled Cameron of the Royal Mounted sold to First National Company of New York. An initial payment of 125000 dollars was reported.
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Ralph Connor
Calgary
Cameron
The
Royal Mounted
First National Company of
New York
Canada Ratifies Protocol on ICJ Statutes
Canada has signed the protocol ratifying the statutes of the International Court of Justice. The move increases the number of adherent states to twenty eight.
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Canada
Protoco
Geneva
International Court of Justice
White Resigns MP Seat Over Arbitration Board Work
Montreal diplomat Sir Thomas White stated that the Grand Trunk Arbitration Board's work justified his resignation as member of parliament for Leeds. The remark underscores a dispute over responsibilities and the political implications of the board's findings.
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White
Montreal
Sir Thomas White
Grand Trunk Arbitration Board
Leeds
Looks for Higher Freight Rates and Cuts in Services
Dominion Railway Commissioner F. B. Carvell told the Kiwanis Club that Canada must cut services and wages to lower freight rates. He cited excessive railway expansion and costly Sunday trains, noting wages under McAdoo and Chicago awards strain finances. He warned rates may rise further if current practices continue.
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Vancouver
F. B. Ciivell
Dominion Railay Comission
Kiwanis Club
Chicago
Canadian National Railways
Mr. Carvell
Debate Over Transcontinental Rail Diverting Grain From Quebec
The Senate debated the Transcontinental Railway and grain diversion to U S ports. Approval for immediate inquiry into diversion was voiced while noting a 1904 1910 contract with Quebec remained unfulfilled. Proponents argued the railway shortened Winnipeg Quebec mileage and time, urging greater use and less focus on deepening the St Lawrence channel.
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Otawa
Senate
United States
Quebec
Lorne Webster
Transcontinental
Winnipeg
J.P. B. Casgrain
Winipeg
St. Lawrence Channel
Veterans Urge Full Army Pay For Jobless Soldiers
J F Marsh of the Grand Army of United Veterans told the Special re establishment committee that unemployed ex servicemen in Canada need full army pay and allowances only while not offered work appropriate to their condition. He said men are starving and do not seek doles but government aid to subsist.
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Uttawa
J. F. Marsh
Grand Army of United Veterans
Marsh
New Raquee Vontrol Act Set for May First Start
Attorney General Le DeB Farris announces the new Raquee Vontrol Act will come into force on about May 1. Details remain sparse, but officials emphasize regulatory structure and oversight to ensure orderly implementation.
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Grevorma
le Deb. Farris
Peace plea from church leaders over Ireland protest in Lords
Nine bishops and heads of principal nonconformist churches in Great Britain urge the Prime Minister and Irish Secretary to pursue peace in Ireland. The letter warns current policy risks misunderstanding and hostile criticism from even friends of nations. Signatories include leaders from Scottish United Free Church and Congregational and Baptist unions, along with Wesleyan Methodist and Presbyterian bodies.
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London
Canterbury
House of Lords
Ireland
Great Britain
Scottish United Free Church
Congregational and
Baptist Unions of Scotland
Wesleyan, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches
Society of Fri
Trouble Over Catholic Unions In House Debate
In Ottawa Ernest Lapointe accused Minister of Labor G D Robertson of unfair treatment of delegates from Catholic National Unions during a Commons debate on labor. Lapointe said representation for the National Union at the building trades conference was refused and delegates were told their unions were dangerous and could cause racial strife.
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Quebec East
Ottawa
G. D. Robertson
House of Commons
Ernest Lapointe
Ber
Quebec
Tapointe
National Uions
Internationals
National Union
Turkish Atrocities in Asia Minor Stir British Protest
British circles anticipate a formal protest over alleged Turkish cruelties in Asia Minor against Greek and Armenian Christians. Reports say terrorism persists in Caesarea with many Greek and Armenian Christians killed. Greeks and Turks exchange charges and counter charges during hostilities.
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London
Asia Minor
Caesarea
Calgary Teachers Strike Ends With Board Offer
Calgary teachers decide not to strike after a lengthy talk and accept school board offers totaling 40000 in advances under protest. Earlier they had agreed to a 50 50 compromise that would have raised totals to 87000 across the group.
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Calgary
Recovering Speech Recovers Long-Lost Voice of Soldier
Minneapolis Paul Robertson of Brooklyn, a former soldier who lost his speech after shelling and gas exposure in France 31 months ago, has suddenly regained his ability to speak here recently.
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Minneapolis
Paul Robertson
Brooklyn
France
Time For Railwaymen In Moncton Shops Reduced Hours
Moncton New Brunswick reports CN shops cut weekly working time to three days amid measures affecting railway labor. Details indicate a shortened schedule for Moncton 2 works as part of broader cost saving.
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Moncton
N.B
Canadian National
Britain Faces Grave Industrial Crisis Over Grain Co op
Chicago farmers in convention unanimously accepted the report for a national grain marketing cooperative after debates over compulsory pooling failed. London reports a breakdown in wage talks between miners and coal owners, with government ready to mobilize armed forces as strikes loom and nationalization debates resume.
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Chicago
Carls
Oklahoma
Convent
London
Great Britain
Lloyd ‘Ge
House of Commons
J. R. Clynes
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Miners Federation
Lloyd George
Huns In A New Role Bertin
The government has arrived at a decision on reparations for French devastated areas. Officials and industry experts say the plan is fully worked out and will rebuild using needed materials and labor. An official stated the government will demonstrate sincerity and do what is in our ability toward rebuilding the district. Details of the scheme will be announced shortly.
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Bertin
France Reparations Claims Debate Sparks World Concern
Rene Viviani speaking in New York asserts France has reduced its reparations demands and seeks a fair economic balance for global peace. He argues Germany bears heavy taxation and that delays favor extension of terms. Emperor Charles and Empress Zita arrived in Lucerne, Switzerland, with Charles appearing exhausted after travel.
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Rene Viviani
United States
York
France
Germany
Emperor Charles
Switzerland
London
Lucerne
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zita
Buchs
Charles
Hungarian Ministry Quits After Royalist Split
Budapest reports the resignation of Count Paul Telekey’s ministry following a crisis sparked by ex-Emperor Charles attempting to regain the throne. The decision cites the resulting deep split between Royalist and Republican factions in government.
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Budapest
Hungary
Paul Telekey
Charles
Resigns From House Ottawa Sir Thomas White Steps Down
Sir Thomas White resigns his seat in the House of Commons causing a political vacancy in Ottawa. The move comes as Parliament contends with ongoing debates and local constituents await a likely by election.
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House
Ottawa
Thos. White
House of Commons
U S Rights to Participate in Peace Settlements Stated
Secretary Hughes declares the United States, though not ratified Versailles, retains rights in peace settlements. Notes to Britain France Italy and Japan reaffirm no loss of rights and challenge League authority over mandates. Japan note emphasizes Yap mandate and U S nonparty status limits Council powers.
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Washington
Unites States
Hughes
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Yap
United States
League of Nations
Iugacs
Ito
Council of the
Annet
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Irelan d
Annesge
Railway Commission
U.S
Hume Cronyn
Archbishop of Canterbury
Britain
Ie‘al
Huns
Viviani
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