British Embargo on Canadian Cattle to Remain In Force
London reports the British embargo on Canadian cattle will stay. In Parliament Sir Arthur Boscawen, president of the board of agriculture, cited unease among English and Welsh agriculturists and a Royal Commission report as reasons against removal. He noted Scotland’s split views and said pledges from the 1917 Imperial Conference were not binding on postwar policy.
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London
House of Commons
Arthur Griff H Boscawen
Board of Agriculture
England and
Wales
Scotland
Purther
Sir Arthur
Japan halts work on battle cruisers under Washington pact
Reports indicate Japan ordered dockyards to stop construction of light battlecruisers and battleships slated for scrapping under the Washington agreement. Auxiliary craft plans for 1921 1926 are to be advanced to maintain employment. Vice Admiral Okada oversees the naval order. Fire losses at Calgary store totaled about 40 000 with 49 000 damage to the Rex rooming house. Queen Mary gift prayer book to Princess Mary is prepared for the royal wedding service. Floods in Queensland cause extensive losses to sheep cattle and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer Eenener Eerste
Traction
Naval
Cen Ural Okada
Calgary
McCoubrey
Peterson
Stork
Rex
Germany Makes Third Payment on Reparations Plan
Germany has issued a Temps announce that the government made its third payment of 31,000,000 geld marks to the Allied Reparations Commission under the tenor pay ment schedule adopted by the commission at Cannes.
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Paice
Allied Reparations Commission
Commission
Cannes
Temps
SAYS CANADA NEEDS A BLUE SKY LAW
AH O'Brien presents a report on blue sky legislation to the attorney general arguing a comprehensive Ontario law can curb stock promotion frauds while not hindering legitimate business. He cites U S fraud losses of about 500 million annually and urges adopting the best foreign provisions adapted to local needs.
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Toremwn
AH O'Brien
United States
Canada
O Brien
O'Brien
Ontario
Inferior Work Noted in Washington Theatre Collapse Report
An inquiry into the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster cites 21 examples of inferior construction work in the roof collapse that caused 98 deaths. The exhaustive report, prepared by five army and navy engineers at the coroner's inquest, assesses the failures and responsibilities surrounding the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knickerbocker
Army
Navy
Conference Futile in Pretoria Over Miner Strike
Premier Smuts of the Union of South Africa held a second Pretoria conference with gold and coal miner representatives now on strike seeking an understanding, but the talks were fruitless according to a Reuters dispatch from Pretoria.
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London
Smuts
Union of South Africa
Pretoria
Rewte
Big Sum to Settle Claim for Police and Injuries
Supplementary civil service estimates show nearly £1,500,000 needed for the Royal Irish Constabulary and about £1,310,000 to be granted to the Irish provisional government for compensation for criminal injuries, pending a settlement between the two governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Supplementary Civil Service
Royal Isl
Irish Provisional Government
Sir James Craig Issues Manifesto On Kidnapping Incident
Sir James Craig premier of Ulster issues a manifesto denouncing Irish Republican Army outrages in Northern Ireland. He condemns the demobilization of special constabulary, promises support for authorities, and calls for return of abducted people while criticizing the British government for inaction. The text asserts Ulster’s determination to prevent further attacks and defend border security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Craig
Beliant
Jaen Craig
Uinter
Northern Ireland
Brian
James
Ulster
Irish Republican Army
Nomeney Cobain
Loyd George
Earesner
Manitoba Debates Rally to Charter Steamer for Russia
In a Manitoba legislature debate Mr Queen urged feeding famine stricken Russia by chartering a steamer loaded with wheat. The proposal ties to criticise cabinet salaries as Robson leads the Farmer party. The verbal vote ended with no action as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
Wiliam Robson
Farmer Party
Manitoba
Russia
Mr Queen
Bulgaria Faces Jumbo War Debt Burden Threatening Nation
Bulgarian finances are crippled by a colossal indemnity and debts from peace treaties. Total external and internal obligations reach about 107 billion leva, with nominal value near 19 cents per leva. Financiers warn liquidation will take generations and may wreck the country. Neuilly pact required $450 million in 1919 installments, but Bulgaria has missed three payments.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Neuilly
Certificates Popular in Britain Hit National Savings Total
London reports a weekly sale of nearly one million national savings certificates, with cumulative issues since February 1916 surpassing 509 million pounds. About 94 million pounds have been withdrawn, and from April 1 next the certificates will be sold at 1 shilling 6 pence instead of 15s 64d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Savings
Oakville celebrates centenarian Reverend T M Jeffries
In Oakville Ontario the town honors Reverend T M Jeffries as the oldest Methodist preacher on the continent. Born February 6 he turned 100 this year after guiding ministry since 1847 in Upper Canada. He endured four British reigns and aided runaway slaves during his Canada years. Solomon Jacobs, famed for pioneering Pacific fishing, died at his home. born in England in 1852.
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Oakville
T. M. Jeffries
Jeffries
Canada
Upper Canada
Gloucester
Solomon Jacobs
Pacific
England
Approval of Fishing Bounties in Ottawa
The governor in council approved next year’s fishing bounties. Vessel owners receive $1 per registered ton up to $80 per vessel. Each vessel owner and master fisherman get $7. Boat fishermen get $5.30 each and boat owners $1 per boat.
Absorption of Merchants Bank by Bank of Montreal May Require Sanction
Government approval is needed before Merchants Bank of Canada can merge with Bank of Montreal. After shareholder agreement, an application to the treasury board will decide permission to proceed. Officials expect approval, with no anticipated denial. In Montreal, Major Fred A. Ney will lead over 300 Canadian teachers touring Europe starting around July 1.
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Ottawa
Merchants Bank of Canada
Bank of Montreal
Merchants Bank
Treasury Board
Hank
Montreal
Fred A. Ney
Winnipeg
Overseas Educational League
National Council of Education of Canada
Europe
Grades For Butter Toronto At Special Meeting
At a special meeting of the Ontario Creamery Union it was decided to establish two grades of cream. Number one will produce first grade butter, and number two will be the remainder of the material. The price will be about three cents per pound of butter fat in association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario Creamery
U S Navy Halts Construction of 14 Capital Ships
Secretary Denby ordered a halt to all construction on 14 United States capital ships, acting under President Harding’s directive. The suspension affects ongoing work at naval yards and ships under construction.
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U.S
Washington
United States Navy
Denby
Harding
France Seeks Guarantees Before Genoa Conference
France says guarantees are needed before attending Genoa economic conference. Poincare says France will not jeopardize rights or League of Nations commitments and that delegates will decide their participation. Britain weighing a possible short delay, with cabinet to decide agenda.
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Paris
Poincaire
Genoa
Foeign Affairs Commission
Chamber of Deputies
France
London
Great Britain
Firemen Sent to Prison for Refusing Work Aboard Canadian Winner
Twelve firemen pleaded guilty in Admiralty Court under the Admiralty Act to refusing to work on the Canadian Government Merchant Marine freighter Canadian Winner. Magistrates Prescott fined or imprisoned the sailors for four weeks each as the ship was delayed, incurring demurrage before the vessel cleared for the Orient with a new crew. The incident involved West Indian crew members and disrupted the stakehold of the vessel.
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Admiralty Court
Prescott
Orient
West Inian Begro
Wasei
Fa Day
Dian
Stoke
Fear of Sinn Fein Raids Amplifies Tension in Ireland
A telegram from Sinn Fein executives in Cookstown Tyrone warns of further raids and mobilization near Berder valde cad octagon as Michael Collins urges the British and Northern Government to act. The message indicates rising danger and calls for swift government response.
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Dublin
Michael Collins
Sinn Fein
Cookstown
County Tyrone
BbedDs
Orsalananiy Pie Vale
Coline
Iectala
Ella Roapa
Igpesaniens
Potato Warehouse in Eagle River Destroyed by Fire
Sunset the largest potato warehouse in Eagle River, Wisconsin, was destroyed by a blaze started by an overheated stove. Twenty thousand bushels of potatoes were consumed, along with nearby standing stock. Loss estimated at more than $75,000.
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Eagle River
Wis
Britain Introduces Bill for Permanent Daylight Saving
A government bill in the House of Commons proposes permanent summer time in the United Kingdom. The schedule runs from the last Saturday of March to the first Sunday of October each year, with dates fixed in agreement with France and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Mechanics Local Moves To Affiliate With One Big Union
In Glace Bay Nova Scotia the United Mine Workers mechanics local has begun steps toward affiliation with the One Big Union. At a regular meeting the local instructed its president and secretary to contact the Winnipeg secretary of the One Big Union to pursue affiliation.
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C.B.U
Sydney
One Big
Mechanics Local
United Mine Workers
Glace Bay
Mechanics
Winnipeg
Market for Canadian Films in Toronto
Ernest Shipman, a noted Canadian film producer, said the market could reach about 30 Canadian made pictures annually with guaranteed profits for producers. He predicted exports could reach $1,000,000 yearly if production improves, noting foreign buyers demand the Canadian made trademark and reject the studio picture focused on American social and political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ernest Shipman
Dian Fim
Arts and Letters Club
John A. Cooper
Survivors Dispute Cause of Northern Pacific Fire at Sea
Survivors of the Northern Pacific wreck dispute whether the blaze was accidental. Captain William Luske and crew offered no formal remarks, while one crewman hinted at foul play. Survivors suggested the fire stemmed from activity on board before leaving Brooklyn berth.
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Northern
Newport News
Northern Pacific
William Luske
Bellet
Brooklyn
Appeal for Cordial Relations Amid Entente Tension
Reuters correspondent reports a long appeal from Paris urging both France and Great Britain to preserve the entente cordiale. The appeal warns that Europe’s civilization hinges on its outcome and calls for a genuine entente founded on equality in the negotiating pact between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Paris
Pute
France
Great Britain
Europe
Regina Woman Appointed Red Cross Director in Toronto
The Saskatchewan Department of Education names Miss Jean E. Browne director of school hygiene and appoints her to head the junior section of the Canadian Red Cross Society based in Toronto.
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Regina
Toronto
Jean E. Browne
Saskatchewan Department of Education
Canadian Red Cross Sorciety
Racehorses Cremated in Fire at Millegrovege Stables
Four valuable racehorses perished in a blaze that consumed stables owned by Thoms McGrath at Millegrovege near Providence R. I. The fire caused an estimated loss of about $60,000, with authorities investigating the cause of the devastating incident.
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Providence, R
Thoms McGrath
Millegrovege
Here
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