No Immediate Sign Of Settlement Of The Railway Wage Dispute
Reports from Ottawa describe stalled talks in the Canadian railway wage dispute. Union leaders press for budget disclosures and living standards while the railways seek wage reductions dating back to July. The conciliation board, chaired by F T Costello, weighs broader industrial peace as a key factor in the case.
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Menten
Mekong
Eivision
Tom Stat Gorse Hodge
Capsdian National Railways
Wny
EU Canadian Brotherhood of
Mosher
Crilley
Epsteyn
Rod Dykes
Winnipen
Minchin
F T Costello
Alexandria
Ont
B Ross
Montreal
George D. Kelle
Ottawa
Forest Fires Ravage Duluth Area Amid Growing Death Toll
Fragments describe deadly forest fires in Duluth Minnesota with crews dead and towns wiped out. Reports warn of imminent danger as multiple fires ravage peat beds and nearby forests, causing the worst blaze since 1912.
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Duluth
Minn
Tee
Cattle Men Appeal Against Tariff Duties
Local cattle interests challenge tariff duties arguing high rates harm producers and meat prices. The report notes industry opposition and potential impact on trade, with references to tariffs and market dynamics affecting cattle operations.
Ontario Savings Department opens with one million in six weeks
Ontario's Provincial Bank Toronto reports rapid start for the Ontario Savings Department with one million likely in operation within six weeks. McKensie credits staff loyalty for quick progress as thousands of citizens respond. GTR System counsel Birger notes leadership changes as W C Chisholm will assume duties. Toronto centenarian Nora Sullivan, born August 16 1822 in Toronto, reaches her milestone.
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Toronto
Province of Ontario Savings Department
Ontario
Mb McKensie
Province For Ontario Savings Department
GTR. System
W H. Birger
Grand Trunk Railway System
W. C Chisholm
Centena
Nora Sullivan
Serious Aspect To Coal Strike In Nova Scotia
Ottawa reports an effort to avert flooding of Nova Scotia coal mines. Minister of Labor James Murdock urged UMWA President John L Lewis to urge Nova Scotia miners to stop flooding. Lewis reportedly telegraphed officers to consider the request, but details are unclear. Colonel Elkins has occupied number two colliery at New Aberdeen with troopers after clashes with workers. New Aberdeen and New Waterford are the storm centers as talks between miners and Empire Steel continue with limited progress.
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Ottawa
Ni Scotia
James Murdock
John L Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Murdock
Lewis
Nova Scotia
Teir Empire Steel Corporation
Lew
Colonel Elkins
Halifax
New Aberdeen
Ikis
Syd Pictou
Cumberland
New Waterford
Calgary
Dsds
Federgl
World Mourns Death Of Lord Northcife
World figures from London to New Delhi express deep sorrow at the death of Viscount Northcife. Telegrams and cables pour in, with tributes from monarchs, presidents, prime ministers, and leaders across the Commonwealth, honoring the longtime publisher's influence and service.
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Lord Northcife
London
Viscount Nortelitte
Norente
King
Guern
Cant
Beld
Times
France
India
United
Dublin Buries Leader Amid Silent City
Dublin observed a funeral procession with widespread solemnity as Arthur Griffith was laid to rest at Glasnevin Cemetery after a Requiem High Mass in a crowded Cathedral. The city suspended all activities during the rites as thousands joined the service and procession, with many unable to access the cathedral.
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Arthur Griffith
Dublin
Ireland
Glasnevin
Canadian Divorces Flagged by Detroit Judge
Judge Richter in Detroit questions hundreds of Canadians seeking divorce by posing as residents. Pokorney, the clerk, investigates others as filings rise. the judge says residency must be real and warns against disregard of statute. The pattern has drawn concern over official scrutiny.
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Detroit
Mich
Richter
Pokorney
Pokorny
Judee Richter
Canadane
Death of Former CPR Official Cross
Death of Ninniper Williams Cross aged 0 years former CPR official dies at his home in Welland Ontario native of England who came in 1863 served 40 years with the Canadian Pacific Railway in Montreal shops later westward mechanical duties Now Maple Leaf Milling to ship flour to Wales with coal as cargo after hearing before City Council commends for aiding fuel situation
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Ninniper —Williams Cross
Merly
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cross
England
Montreal
Western Lines
CPR
Welland
Ont
Maple Leal Milling Company
Wales
Niee
Maple Leaf Milling Camp
French Cabinet Backs Poincare London Stand At Conference
French Cabinet unanimously approves Premier Poincare’s London conference stance and discusses a possible moratorium while awaiting Reparations Commission decision. Government plans to avoid an extraordinary parliamentary session for now, keeping deputies informed of the situation.
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London
Rambouillet
France
Millerand
Frecch
Poincare
Par Jin
Interest In Question Of Empire Naval Defence Fore
Ottawa reports arrangements for the far circuit of the Board of Railway Commissioners with an itinerary spanning Quebec to Winnipeg and Vancouver to Calgary. The piece discusses imperial naval defence funding debates, dominion subsidies, and historical plans in Canada New Zealand and Australia, highlighting the Washington conference and imperial cooperation debates.
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Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
Quebec
Saskatoon
Esmeton
Jasper
Aberta
Haze BC
Victoria
Vancouver
Kamloops
Nelson
Lethbridge
Calgary
Regina
Winnipeg
Fort William
Lucerne
New Zealand
Cape
Newfoundland
Australia
Canada
al Loren
Washington
Washington Cenfereisarmament
Lord Lee
Admiralty
de Premier Massey
Cooper
Haments
Employment improves in Ottawa says new service chief
RA Rigg newly appointed director of the Employment Service notes the labor market shows gradual improvement. He says the worst has passed and recovery is underway with effort needed to reach the top as the economy climbs from the bottom.
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Ottawa
RA. Rigg
Higg
Disastrous fire destroys Barons post office and shops
A major blaze at Barons Alberta destroyed the post office residence and the Barons Implement Company warehouse and stock valued around 60,000 dollars. The fire also damaged the residence, with emergency crews contending to control the inferno. The incident included a French ace, Clement Guibert Lardier, reported injured in a glider crash during a separate contest. The text also notes a possible redistribition of Ontario electoral districts and provincial election postponement to 1922.
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Omce
Andrews
Clement Perrana
France
Guibert Lardier
Resents Criticism Of American Surgeon Remarks in hospital debate
Dr Walter McKeown of St Michaels Hospital defended provincial medical standards against criticism by Dr MT McEachern of the American College of Surgeons. He said Canada should reduce reliance on American institutions and fund local safeguards. The report also notes a mining accident in Glace Bay where three workers were injured and a cage incident at New Aberdeen’s No 2 mine with late searches preventing a plunge to the shaft bottom.
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Walter McKeown
St Michaels Hospital
Ontario
MT. McEachernirector
American College of Surgeons
McKeown
Carynexie
Rockefeller
Glace Bay
Ns— Wit
Joseph McNell
Daniel MacDonald
New Aberdeen
Jearches
Montreal Fire Destroys Buss Orphanage Shawbric Front
In Montreal an early 20th century blaze gutted Buss Orphanage at Shawbrici Front. Inmates, the janitor, his wife, and their two children were reported near the scene. The Jewish Boys Home served as a summer annex housing about 55 boys ages 7 to 15 in a brick three story building.
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Montreal
Buss
Shawbrici
Mount Robson Climb Noted in Rockies Expedition
Jack Hargraves Canadian guide led a ascent of Mount Robson reaching its peak, marking the second historic climb in the Rockies. In Ohio, National Guard troops deployed to coat field duties during a strike were ordered back home and demobilized by Governor Davis.
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Mount Robson
Femonton
Windsor Pubn
San Francisco
Jack Hargraves
Rockies
Columbus
National Guard
Ohio
Davis
Plan to Aid Farmers Market Grain Through Banks
Regina reports a federal plan to convene bankers to craft methods to market grain, prevent a glut, and stabilize prices. Premier Dunning urges Ottawa involvement and notes the Wheat Board’s failure. Alberta and Saskatchewan governments consider further steps while market openness persists and private buyers may contract directly.
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Regina
Charles A. Dunning
King
the Wheat Board
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dunning
Clarees
Crttore
Dunaire
Fesera
Greenfield
Rawa
Wheat Board
Vce
Thin
Givenfeld Saan
Eurrest
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