Changed Attitude Of France Toward Russia Noted At Genoa
Delegates from several countries at the economic conference in Genoa remark on France toward Russia. France’s stance appears cordial, sparking interpretation that Paris seeks a more active international role. London reports also discuss Lloyd George plans while warning of shifts in peacemaking and coalitions.
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Russia
Genoa
Geoos
Kowa
Lester Warthou
Deiers
Georne
Toicherin
Taveian
Villa Pageio
London
David Lloyd George
Objection to Wheat Board Montreal Declared
General AE Labelle of St Fleur Milling Company spoke at the Chamber of Commerce in Montreal opposing government wheat boards. He urged the chamber to adopt a resolution protesting meddling with wheat and to forward an official statement to the government. He said an efficient instrument already existed to remove agreements and to organize disarmament.
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Montreal
Pour
Canada
General AE Labelie
St . Fleur Miling Company Limited
Chamte of Commerce
Tos
Pension Claim Granted to Moncton Widow
A Moncton woman, Machael Mle Quinn, has obtained four windfalls from the United States Government. The pension to which she was entitled due to her husband’s service in the American Civil War had accumulated for thirty years, and she has now established her claim.
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Moncton
Machael Mle Quinn
United States
Toronto to open Canada’s first children’s library
A building on George Street near College Street will host Canada’s first public library dedicated solely to children. The facility will feature a reference department for young readers and a special collection for juvenile literature.
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Toronto
Iisetty
Canada
George Street
College Street
Truce Declared Along Fermanagh Border Between Factions
A truce was announced between Ulster special constables and Free State troops near the Fermanagh border. Sir Basil Brooke and a Free State commander met at Blacklion to agree on withdrawal of forces to avoid clashes. An attack on a farmer’s son at Isterkelt, Armagh, left him gravely wounded after abduction and firing.
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Fermanagh
Belfast
Ulster Special Constables
Free State
Ulster
South Ireland
Basil Brooke
Fermanagh Specials
Blacklion
Bor
Wireless phonograph broadcast from High River reaches Hawaii
A Canadian Government wireless station report states a phonograph program from Calgary C suse played on March 31 was heard for about 30 minutes at Wailuku on Maru Island near Honolulu, roughly 2800 miles from High River Alberta. Word confirming the reception came to WW Grand, wireless chief at High River.
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High River
Wailuku
Maru Island
Honolulu
Alberta
WW. Grand
Britain Leads In Postwar Ship Construction Orders
Lloyds tally shows Britain ahead with orders in hand totaling 2,235,998 tons, a postwar surge. The United States yard orders stand at 136,266 tons, down about 10 percent from 1914, while other nations exceed prewar totals. British dominion build remains 63,650 tons under construction from January 1, 1922.
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New York
Great Britain
United States
Lloyds 11
United Kingdom
Britain
British Dominion
Lloyds
Curzon Note Pleases United States on Army Occupation Costs
Secretary Hughes received a Curzon note from London stating Britain would not question U S rights in Germany. Hughes transmitted a grateful reply to the British Foreign Office urging prompt reimbursement for the American army of occupation in the Rhineland.
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Iain
Germany
Washington
Hughes
Harvey
London
Lord Curzon
Great Britain
United Sines
Foreign Office
Arbuckle Acquitted in Third Trial Over Rappe Death
Roscoe Arbuckle is acquitted by a jury in the third trial for manslaughter in the death of Miss Virginia Rappe. The defendant showed relief as Mrs Minta Durie Arbuckle cried quietly and later shook hands with jurors amid warnings to avoid disturbance.
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San Francis
Venius
Roscoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Minta Durie Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Halifax Welcomes Returned Canadian Navy Ships
Canada’s naval forces return to Halifax with the destroyers Patriot and Aurora and submarines CH1$ and CHAS arriving from West Indian waters and transiting in a show of maritime strength.
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Canada
Halifax
Aurora
Patriot Rcla
West Indian
Old Age Pension Plan Debated in Commons
The advisability of a Canadian old age pension system will be debated in the House of Commons. Dr. J. E. LaPontaine of Hull, Liberal, has filed a resolution on the order paper.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
J. E. LaPontaine
Liberal
Hull
Manitoba Acreage for 1922 Bumper Crop Forecast
Hon G H Malcolm, Manitoba minister of agriculture, predicts a bumper 1922 crop as spring plowing advances. Acreage ready for seeds stands at 1,902.6 thousand acres, up from 4328.2 thousand in 1921, with 1 spring plowing and 741.5 thousand acres sown last year. Grasshopper-affected districts show improvement, though pests remain a potential threat in the near term.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
G H. Malcolm
Mulcolt
Malcolm
Prince of Wales welcomed by thousands in Yokohama
Prince of Wales arriving in Japan draws crowds as the Renown escorts him from sea. Thousands line streets in disciplined welcome, with flags and a quiet celebration reflecting Japanese customs. Battleships and light cruisers join the harbor salute as the royal party proceeds.
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Yokohama
Prince of Wales
Japan
India
Mutsu
Yokota
Famous painting loaned for Canadian national show
London hon consul general PC Larkin reports Canadian national exhibition will feature Sir William Orpen’s Hall of Mirrors loaned by the British artist. Sir William confirms the arrangement with Canadian authorities for this year’s event.
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London
PC. Larkin
Wm. Orpen
Sir William
Anthracite Producers and Miners Enter Wage Negotiations
The report notes a push by anthracite producers and miners toward wage talks with a subcommittee. several demands are being reconsidered and the union seeks a uniform wage structure. Only three of nineteen provisions have been addressed as negotiations drag on and a strike extends with weeks expected before a foundation for work is laid.
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York
Theo Sears
Androvides
Iniet_ presse
Consolidated Mining Announces Zinc Schedule at Trail Smelter
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada issues a zinc schedule tied to its Trail smelter and a new plant. It targets treating castore zinc sections and mine byproduct ores with higher zinc content, aiming for June readiness and improved gold silver and lead recoveries, signaling a major advance in Kootenay mining.
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Kootenay
Nelson
BEA
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada
Trail
Kontenay Minine
Sullivan
Asiatic Settlers Not Desirable Policy Appeal at Kingston
Hon H H Stevens MP spoke before the Canadian Club urging stricter immigration limits. He argued for assimilation through marriage and warned against allowing non assimilable groups from China Japan and India, saying a white population would be endangered without strong laws. A separate note reports a Ladner robbery at the Royal Bank of Canada branch with losses totaling about 124000 in bonds and securities.
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Stevens
Kingston
HH. Stevens
Vancouver
Europe
Central
Canada
China
Japan
India
Orion
Hau
Ately
Boxer
Royal Air of Canada
Ladner
C. W Frasee
War on Border Smugglers Aims at Rum Savers Along Canadian Border
Albany adjutant general Kincaid releases a telegram from Roy A Haynes Federal Prohibition Commissioner endorsing cooperation to stop rum smugglers with armored guns to be furnished. The plan calls for the New York camp to support the crackdown and improve enforcement along the border. Moose Jaw residents, led by Mayor W P Dunn, plan a temporary war memorial with a committee to oversee its erection. London posts a bill to halt duties on gifts to war areas with retroactive effect. Spanish miners strike spreads from the Bisay province into the northwest boundary region near the Eas t Bisex.
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Albany
N.Y
Kincaid
Roy A Haynes
Haynes
Rum Saaveslers
New York
Moose Jaw
Moose
WP Dunn
Dunn
Col
Normanes
W. HL. Greene
J. R. Greene
Freezone promises painless corn relief on sale
An aged advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for corns. It claims the corn hurts little, then lifts off easily with fingers, and notes that druggists sell a small bottle for a few cents with no soreness or irritation.
Law Degree for Gen Persmiog Monivea at McGill
General Jonn versuing, staff of the United States army, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from McGill University on May 12. Announcement came from Sir Arthur Currie chancellor and principal.
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Monivea
Jonn Versuing
Niet
United States Army
McGill Unisity
Arthur Currie
University
Dangerous venture Panama exploration by British explorer
Michael Hedges, a British explorer, plans an immediate expedition into Panama Indian territory from Virgin to White man. Local natives oppose white entry and view the venture as dangerous.
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Panama
Michael Hedges
Panama Indian Territory
Virgin
Whiteman
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