Breach widens between Franco-Belgian allies and Great Britain
The article reports growing strain among Allied powers including France Belgium and Britain over responses to the Ruhr crisis and reparations. Britain presses for a joint Allied reply and publication of communications to urge prompt united action to avert European catastrophe.
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Great Britain
Baldwin
Lord Curren
Beerssary
Pat
France
Ruhr
Beitain
Bellum
Germany
Britain
Empire Claims Ross Dependency as British Territory
A London Gazette notice proclaims the Ross Sea region as the Ross Dependency under British settlement. New Zealand will govern the dependency defined by coordinates south of the 60th parallel and between specified longitudes. Separately Tokyo reports Russia and Japan plan preliminary talks toward territorial negotiations.
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Zealand
Antipodes
London
London Lazette
South Pole
Ross Sea
Ross Dependency
New Zealand
Dependency
Russia
Japan
Tokio
President Harding Dies Sudden Death At San Francisco
President Warren G Harding died instantly at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on August 2 after a stroke. Doctors Lawser and Boon reached his room too late to save him, while Mrs Harding faced the news with composure.
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Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Warren Harding
United States
Hia
Lawser and Boon
Imperial Conference Considers Guidance From Dominions
discussion centers on whether Dominions should share in imperial destinies and the feasibility of a federal parliament. Leaders like Lord Strathspey and the Duke of Devonshire weigh constitutional objections and past talks at the 1917 Imperial Conference, noting autonomous dominion rights and possible channels for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Strathspey
Dominions
Lord Long
Wolffes
Adard
Duke of Devonshire
Dutien
Strathspey
Smuts
South Africa
Robert Borden
Canda
Wo ML Hughes
Australia
New Currency for Germany Predicted by Economist
JF Deullies, former Peace Mission member, warns of a new mark and a reorganization of German finances as Europe faces reparations, debt repayments, and potential rifts between Britain and France. He notes France seeks 26 billion gold marks before paying Britain and fears a wider European crisis if Britain and France clash.
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New York
JF Deullies
United States
Versellies
Iis
Europe
Germat
Deuilies
Tim
Great Britain
France
Germany
Belium
Ireland Not At War Dubup A State of War
The Court of Appeal reversed the master of the rolls on June 15 ruling Ireland was not at war. The decision stirs excitement over prisoners held under military necessity though officials expect no general release. A three month bill to extend imprisonments and repressive measures passed through Dail and Senate despite the ruling.
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Dubup
Ireland
Court of Appeal
Nora Connelly O'Brien
Master of the Rolls of the Chancery Division
Dail
Senate
Otter
Cattle Shipments Exceed Expectations
Canada sent 4157 head of cattle in twelve shipments to the United Kingdom in July. Dr. J. H. Grisdale deputy Minister of Agriculture says the cattle shipping business exceeded expectations, with hope for larger August and profits into September and October. Moscow council sets ten church holidays for the new style calendar, allowing Russia to celebrate Christmas with the world.
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Canada
United Kingdom
J. H. Grisdal
Moscow
Council of Commiss
Holt Cass
Russia
Revenue Stamp Change Affects Receipts and Cheques
The Aug 1 reform under the Special War Revenue Act raises the stamp tax on money receipts to ten dollars and up and caps cheque stamps at one dollar. Banks and the Government will require special revenue stamps rather than postage stamps for tax collection, shifting payment practice for the public.
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Dana New
Alto
Insulin Plant Planned in Toronto to Boost Supply
A new insulin factory is being built in Toronto as the laboratories of the university cannot provide enough space. The facility will supply Canada and reduce the need for imports by countries without domestic production. Currently insulin is produced in the United States Great Britain and Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Toronto University
Canada
United States
Great Britin
Denmark
Harvesting Under Way In Southern Alberta Strong Wheat Oats Crops
Heavy crops reported in Lethbridge District with cutting starting at Chin Bellevue ranch for wheat and oats Iron Springs begins oats harvest wheat to start end of week Coaldale irrigated district sees heavy crops and wheat rutting slated midweek Venice reports Irish Republican propaganda campaign for Irish republic support with leaflets and fundraising.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Chin
Bellevue Ranch
Iron Springs
Coaldale
Jail Terms For Fascisti Members Taranto Maly
In a thal court 30 Fascisti were found guilty of compelling political opponents and were sentenced to varying terms. Punishments ranged from 12 to 36 months in prison with fines imposed for the offenses.
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Fascisti
Taranto
Thal
First Japanese Bishops to Lead Episcopal Church in Tokio Osaka
New York reports consecration of two Japanese as bishops of the Episcopal Church in Tokio and Osaka next December. This will mark the first time a Christian church in the Orient is presided over by natives, signaling a significant establishment in the region.
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New York
Tokio
Osaka
Patives
Orient
Majority Of Sydney Steel Workers End Strike
Majority of Sydney steel workers voted to return to work at the Brush Empire steel plant after a month long stoppage over wage increases and dues. Approximately 2,500 workers faced layoffs as talks with provincial and federal authorities stretched without a settlement.
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Sydney
NST
Nto
Pion Eaceuuye
Brush Empire Steel Corporation
Sient
Phe Sreet Comben
Cape Breton
German Train Wreck at Kreiensen Kills Many
A collision at Kreiensen station involving the Hamburg Munich express and a landing train caused many deaths and injuries. Up to an estimated 100 people were killed, with 34 hospitalized in Goettingen. Identification of the deceased is difficult due to injuries.
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Berlin
Kreiensen
Hanover
Endorse Co operative Marketing System for Manitoba Farmers
Manitoba farmers advance a co operative marketing plan as the United Farmers Board endorses a Regina committee report. Differences remain among board members on contract form with producers and whether to use a selling agency, with consensus leaning to the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
United
Aviator Reaches Seven Mile World Altitude Record
Sad Lecomte, flying near Sillacoubiay, France, ascended to an altitude about seven miles in official ascent, with meters reading 10860 and 11000 on instruments. After two hours aloft, a faulty oxygen bottle forced a descent.
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Sillacoubiay
France
Sad Lecomte
British Gunboats Sent to Amoy Amid Chinese Factions
British gunboats Biome and Foxglove were dispatched to Amoy due to fighting between rival Chinese factions. Looting fears prompted action. the Dutch and Japanese consuls requested ten gunboats to safeguard foreign lives and property.
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Amoy
Hong Kong
Former Crown Prince Visits Ex Kaiser at Doorn
A Daily Mail dispatch reports Crown Prince Frederick William staying weeks at Doorn residence of his father former Emperor William in Holland. He meets many arrivals from Amsterdam, drives through town, and declines to be interviewed about recent Rossliste affairs and related topics.
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London
Pederick William of Getng
Emperor Wilam
Doorn
Holland
Daily Mail
Amy
Amerstoot Ib
Rosslist
Ening
Sam Doornedderick Willan
Noning
Fire destroys lumber plant at North Vancouver
Fire devoured most of the McNair mill holdings on the waterfront in North Vancouver. Only the office and factory survived as insurance covered the estimated loss of 75,000 to 100,000 dollars. Firefighters cut off the bolle house at the end of the wharf and feared for the safety of the night crew.
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North
Vancouver
Ilc
McNair Mill
Bolle
Alaska Mayor Receives Medal at Hector Celebration
Wrangel Alaska mayor JG Grant received a medal at the Hector celebration after tallying the most travel miles to attend the event. The award honors his extensive attendance amid a visit by Lausanne and a team of Turkish and United States experts discussing treaty insertions.
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Picton
JG. Grant
Wrangel
Alaska
Grant
Hector
Lausanne
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Os Angeles
Theodore Tibbits
Lynn
Mass
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Clara Beckith
Imperial Conference
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Memist
Mark
Maea
We Ladelphis Leger
Cameron
Witness
Watson
Italy
Venice
Eamonn de Valera
Mazzin
Diana
Neameey Berta
Saskatchewan
Port In
Privy Council
Government of British Columbia
Dp Union Railway Commission
Coast
Munich
Mili
U.S
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