Financial Measures Target Note Reduction in Circulation
Government pushes to cut 4 billion notes to improve the financial situation. January 19 figures show 318,440,087 notes in circulation, gold reserves around 116 million, with 39 percent backed by gold and 144.4 million secured by approved securities. Analysts note potential two paths for gold reserve changes and reference Britain planning a 100 million note reduction amid ongoing exchange problems after wartime shifts.
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Lerstood
Finance Departmencx
Totel
Dominion
London
Finances of Count Hohenzollern Contested in Editorial
A Vorwaerts editorial condemns efforts to restore Exile’s property to Count Hohenzollern. It attacks the movement as backing a man who ruined Germany and criticizes the Prussian diet bill for asserting his right to property while avoiding political guilt.
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Exise
Slin
William
Vorwaerts
Germany
Hohenzollern
Othing
Geddes Sets Plan for Ex Kaiser Trial And Dutch Asylum
Sir Auckland Geddes speaking at Andover outlined government aims to banish the ex Kaiser to an international trial set in motion. He warned that if Holland grants asylum, it must remove him from European territory and place him on a non European island, while noting many losers find a path to success through bold moves.
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London
Sir Auckland Geddes
National Service and Reconstruction
Andover
Erypererom
Gero
Holland
Feler
Europe
Holand
Heavy North Atlantic Storm Halts New York Coast
A severe North Atlantic storm drives 50 mile gale and heavy seas along New Jersey and Long Island, causing extensive damage to sea resorts and coastal properties. The steamer Maine runs ashore on Long Island while other ships crawl through ice fields. Fuel transport to New York is disrupted amid floods and snowbound streets reduce traffic to 15 percent of normal.
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New York
New Jersey
Long Island
Ping
Maine
New England Steamship Company
Porthamby
New York Harbor
Former German ships sold to meet wartime needs
The sale of 30 former German passenger vessels approved by the Shipping Board will proceed after bids were received. Chairman Payne announced that sale contracts will include a clause ensuring transport needs of the War Department and Army emergency requirements are prioritized, with negotiations ongoing.
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Wilson
Shipping Board
Payne
War Department
Keepinis
Army
Salvation Army to Advise on Canada Immigration Policy
The Salvation Army will arrive in Canada in a few days to confer on the government's immigration policy. The commissioner anticipates no difficulty in continuing Salvation Army plans as the government scheme follows closely the lines laid down by the Army for its emigration work.
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Salvation Army
Canada
Leines
Famine and court case clash in Petrograd and Canada
Petrograd endures desertion and famine as Russian Red Cross reports fuel shortages, civilians eating unusual foods, limited water, four open hospitals, and restricted electric service while Bolshevik guards struggle to maintain order amid robberies. In Saskatoon, John Wilson, ex RNWALP member, is found guilty of murdering his wife Mary Wilson with a death sentence imposed after a tense courtroom scene.
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Saskatoon
John Wilson
Rnwalp
Mary Wilson
King’s
Chek
Hichain
Wilken
Jonpine
Wilson
London
Petrograd
Zeidler
Russian Red Cross
Wilberne
Canada
Red Army
Canadian Delegates Endure Rough Journey to Paris Conference
Canadian delegates arrived in Paris after the conference adjourned on March 2, delaying their entry into the Paris agenda. The Paris talks facing key items prompted Ottawa to report the delegation’s late arrival, with continued involvement in London and the International Labour Office proceedings.
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Paris
Ottawa
Canada
Atlantic
International Labor Office
London
Acland
Tabs
Robertson
Dian
Analysis of Kaiser's Fate as Public Opinion Darkens
A Berlin Volks Zeitung article argues that sentencing Wilhelm II by an enemy court would not curb unrest. It would inflame German public opinion, making him a martyr and dangerous rival to the republic. Kavtsky contends not to overstep by linking conspiracies to Holland.
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Teading
Berlin
Volks Zeitung
Wile Relot
Wilhelm
Heould
German Republic
Kavtsky
Holland
Diplomatic friction cited over envoy status
An article notes Japan signaling that Dr Soli, former colonial secretary, is not persona grata to Germany. A Berlin newspaper reports similar issues arise in Brussels over opposing Here Lands berg, reflecting broader diplomatic tensions.
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Zvoeli Uite
Japan
Dr. Soli
Colonie
Fersona Grata
Germany
Tokio
Kreuz Zetong
Brussels
Landsberg
Shareholders And the Government Ratify Grand Trunk Pact
Six Alfred Smithers convene a meeting to ratify an agreement tied to Grand Trunk Pacific acquisitions. The circular cites wartime railway finance and government guarantees, noting Canada offered no guarantee like Britain or the United States. The piece discusses rate increases, cost pressures, and the impact on shareholders as government ownership looms.
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Alfred Smithers
Alfred Smithers Thairtar
Grand Tronk Pacif Ig
Libiows
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Britfish
Lincombe
Canadian Railways
Grand’Trunk
Grand Trunk
Graeek Pacific
Winter Aid for Vienna Children Strains Reach of Red Cross
The Red Cross sent supplies to camps in towns of Nostuera Tay Mave and nearby areas to help recuperate children too weak for long travel to Italy. Thousands of children have been gathered in hospitals for treatment and nutrition, with transport issues delaying their movement.
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Nostuera
Vienna
Italy
Prize Offered for Flu Cure by Rockration and John Hop
Offer of $25,000 awaits the physician who discovers an approved influenza cure. Payment contingent on cure approval by Rockration and John Hop.
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Cee Post
Ces
Rock- Ration
Plan Opening of New Parliament Buildings Soon
A Canadian appeal outlines plans for a national war memorial museum to honor fallen soldiers. Ottawa will likely host the museum with war trophies of the Canadian forces. A competition will select the architect, with a commission from veteran, scholarly, and architectural bodies guiding the project.
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Ottawa
Canadea
India's Industrial Development and Parliamentary Opening Plans
The report outlines steps for industrial development in India with a central authority and chemical services scrutiny led by Dr Jocelyn Field Thorpe, aiming to advance government role in industry. It also notes the planned opening of parliament in the new buildings, with the Commons chamber ready for ceremony and the Senate to follow, including a royal reception.
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Denst
Lochaegislative Council
Chelmsford
Secretary of State For India
Jon
Chemical Services
Jocelyn Field Thorpe
Eine Hia
Exec India
Partitions Board
Commons
Senate Chamber
Senate
Wis
House of Commons
Eral
Duchess of Devonshire
Ing
George Foster
Aoti
Parliament
List of Huns Wanted by Allies For War Crimes
An Allied note to Berlin lists numerous German figures accused of war crimes. Names include Crown Prince Repprecht of Bavaria, Field Marshal von Hindenburg era officers, and others tied to massacres, executions, and raids. The document references extradition attempts and Allied protests over atrocities across several campaigns and camps.
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von Kurt Leisner
Berlin
Garding
Leisner
Rebe Ec
Repprecht
Bavaria
Warttemburg
Amer
Field-Masebal
Nerecot
Marshal Kenzen
Baron von der Lancken
Charles Fryatt
Germany
Edith Cavell
Admiral von Capell
Liman von Sanders
Armenus
Gen
Stenger
Nguniels
Nicneyr Brothers
Holsemindenny
Deynze
von Buelow
Aerschots
Sy Rodiger
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Count Hohenzollern
Auckland Geddes
Tri
North Atlantic
R.n.w.mp
USS
Majonry
Onawa
Seston
Republic
Government
Haliar
Red Cross
Mbsay
Wang
Ellen B. Chivers
Charles Solomon
Alberta
Calgary
Canadian Air Board
Ale Calgary
Peace River
Sand
Major McLaren
Jian Air Board
India
Lord Chelmsford
Win Mipes
Athabasca Stields
Doles
Cew
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