Resignation Sought Owing to Ill Health
Sir Lower resigns from government post due to health after cabinet meeting accepts the resignation effective immediately. He had traveled to Geneva for the League of Nations assembly and Imperial Conference duties with Ministers Graham and King, delaying London conference. health deteriorated and he resigned following medical advice.
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Ovawa
Goats
Kay
Mideaith
Prealex
Tis
Sis Lowers
G P. Graham
Sir Lower
Geneva
Canada
Assembly of the
League of Nations
London
Premier King
Sir Lomer
Paris
Bir Lomer
Parle
Reat
France
New York
Lower
Floods in France cause widespread inundation and deaths
Flood conditions stretch across France from Melun to Avignon with the Marne and Meuse rivers overflowing banks. Two deaths are reported near Avignon while areas around Sedan Mazieres Verdun face heavy flooding. Paris suburbs suffer, with refugees rising to thousands as damage could reach millions of francs. In a separate note, Ines G Gordon warns against releasing Harry K Thaw from a Pennsylvania hospital.
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Paris
Fran
Marne
Melun
Rhine
Avignon
Meuse Alte
Sedan
Mazieres
Verdun
Angro American Liquor Traffic Treaty Circulated for Dominion Consultation
London reports that the fully redrafted Angro American Liquor Traffic Treaty text is being circulated to Dominion governments for consultation. The Imperial Conference expressed a desire for formal discussion and commented on the draft provisions and implications.
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London
Fight over Return of Prairie Natural Resources
Ottawa reports Premier Greenfield of Alberta arrives for a conference with Premier King and provincial leaders to revive talks on returning natural resources to the prairie provinces. Previous federal-provincial talks broke down over subsidies versus lands and freight rates, with indications Greenfield may favor transferring Alberta’s resources along with a two-year catch subsidy.
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Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Greenfield
Alberta
King
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Wade
Prairie
McMaster urges abolition of protection and reform plan
In a Prairie session McMaster pushes for abolition of protection and sweeping reforms. He calls for a Royal Commission to probe National Railways expenditures, monetary clause changes, immigration policy, and coordinated action with allies to push reform. He frames agriculture as harmed by high costs and low prices.
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McMaster
Calgary
Ro McMaster
Brome
Quebec
House of Commons
Canada
Drews
Con
National Railways
Shareholders urged to meet double liability after bank suspension
Janet Home Bank stockholders asked by liquidators to assume double liability after the bank suspended payments on August 18. Objections must be served by Feb 32, with a hearing by the Master of the Superior Court at Osgoode Hall on February 18 and subsequent days.
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Toro
Janet Home Bank
Osgoode Hall
Spectacular Fire at Willia Tees & Persse Co. warehouse
A massive fire destroyed the five star warehouse on Willia Tees Avenue. Tees & Persse Co. and John Mast ingaper Co. shared the loss with insurance covering most of the damage. The building valued at 50,000 faced about three quarters of a million in total losses.
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Winnipee
Willia Tees & Persee Limited
Tees & Persse Co
John Mastingaper Co
Cold Wave Strikes California Spark Snow and Frost
A severe cold wave grips California with record lows and heavy snow in mountains. Frost threatens crops across the south while widespread chilly conditions disrupt inland areas and raise concerns for drought watchers. Snow and frost impact numerous counties as temperatures plummet.
Alberta Railway To Consider Lacombe And Northwestern Extension
The provincial railway department prepares a cost of construction for extending the Lacombe and Northwestern Railway from Hoadley to new territory. It is unclear if the extension will be included in the government programme or considered further before final decisions.
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Lacombe
Quebec Convent Fire Destroys Building in Chicoutimi
A Quebec convent in Chicoutimi was completely destroyed by fire. Twelve nuns escaped from their dormitory as flames swept the building. Estimated loss stands at 100,800 dollars, with insurance only partly covering the damages.
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Quebec
Chicoutims
Good Shepherd
British submarine K-26 heads longest voyage yet
About nine naval men depart in the submersible K-26 for a 19 000 mile experimental cruise from Portsmouth through the Mediterranean and Red Sea and back. The K-26, largest British submarine by tonnage, will operate without a parent ship during this historic journey despite earlier wartime claims.
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Illy Mail
Portsmouth
Mediterrane
Red Sea
Want Republic In Greece Shouts In Parliament
In Athens, deputies and galleries shouted down with cries of Down With the King as the revolutionary government passed control to the new national assembly led by Colonel Plastiras who opened the session with a praise of the revolution. Premier Gonatas announced he remains in office under the revolutionary regime as the house debated and adjourned. Republicans and liberals urge programs to overthrow Glucksburg. national Democrats push rival agendas.
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Athens
Greece
National Assembly
Plat Ras
Complites
Plastiras
Constantine
Gonatas
M. Papinastasion
Glucksburg Agnasty
United States r Auckland Geddes Takes Month Leave Before Retiring
Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador to the United States, has left London for a month of leave before his resignation takes effect. He cites health inquiries and reports feeling better, but his doctors advised six more months of rest for his eyes. The European exhibition opening April 25 will be affected by Sunday closures for religious services at the stadium. A bewildering sequence follows as references to a Supreme Court matter and a New Year morning restaurant incident appear in the fragmented text.
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Delorme
Justice Martin
Adelard Delorme
Keoul Delormie
Calder
A. Germain
R Auckland Geddes
London
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
Auckland
Washington Post
Art 19 Amenily
Te Stadium
George London
Geonge
Feng
New Year Greetings Exchanged Between Caraga and United States
Ottawa reports goodwill messages as Premier Mackenzie King and U S Secretary of State Charles K Hughes exchanged New Year greetings. King expressed best wishes for international goodwill. Hughes replied with appreciation for the friendly ties between the two nations.
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Caraga
Uncle Sam
Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Charles K. Hughes
United States
King
Hughes
Adva
United
Unusual Contest Seeks Epithet for Lawless Drinker
An oilers prize contest aims to find the best epithet describing a lawless drinker or scoffer. Three judges will select the best word or phrase, with submissions due by January 16. The prize money and terms were announced by the organizers.
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Oilers
Heston
Deleches
Bing
Manitoba Telephones Show Fiscal Year Profit Rise
Manitoba Telephone system reports net earnings of 10 355 for the year ending November 30 1922 with revenue around 4 148183. Commissioner John F Lawry states the figures reflect growth over the prior year despite revenue fluctuations. The report highlights improved earnings amid a challenging year for the province’s telephony services.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Nhe
John F. Lawry
Britain Likely to Act Over Argentina Border Raid
Reported British government pressure over border incursions and alleged harboring of raiders, with no official statement yet. Mentions Mohammet AH and Indian leaders discussing Afghan matters and potential actions.
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Governaent
Argentecas
Bng
Mohammet AH
National Indian
Mahon Tans
India
Lieut Governor of Quebec Dead After Appointment
Ottawa reports the death of Hon. L. P. Brodeur who recently became lieutenant governor of Quebec. The shock echoed through friends at the capital as his career included authorship of the Dill creating the Canadian navy. The political path ahead included pivotal campaigns and provincial prominence.
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Ottawa
L. P. Brodeur
Seanon
Quebec
Brodeur
Supreme Court
Neodear
Pardeulashy
Queber
British Navy Might Realized During Capetown Visit
The Royal Naval squadron visited Capetown South Africa from December 22 with Maud and Re pulse and their crates destined for Mossel Bay and Good Hope. Officials noted South Africa’s new understanding of British naval power as the Empire voyage concluded.
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South Africa
Capetown
Souk AuTea
Maud
Repulse
Hie
Crates Wert
Mossel Ba Hope
Ati
Tn T
Dutel
Swerion
Onion
Dixmude Wreck Signals End of Dirigible Era
A military attaché in Washington reports the Dixmude wreck may force the end of building dirigibles and aerial balloons. The incident appears to close the chapter on this transport arm, with officials signaling a shift away from lighter-than-air craft.
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Washington
New Family Laws In Turkey Move To Prohibit Polygamy
Turkish parliament at Angora backs a proposal to ban polygamy with urgent need clause for divorce rights to wives of erring husbands. Other dispatches note King George addressing New Year hopes and the Prince of Wales planning a four month South Africa tour starting May 2. Regent Hirohito and Princess Kant wedding set for January 27 after a postponement.
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Turkey
Angora
Constantinople
Daily Mail
London
Hirohito
Japan
Kant
Grant for Agriculture Debate Brightens Provincial Budgets
Premier Bracken of Manitoba arrives as debates focus on a long standing Dominion grant to agriculture. The program, initiated in 1912 with 900000 dollars, covers provincial needs including Alberta and Saskatchewan. Officials emphasize debt service and the department’s costly role in aiding national agriculture.
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Parath
Hrithsl
Columbia
Saskatchewan
Ontario
New Brunswick
Quebec
Anderstow
Bracken
Manitoba
Will Withdraw Troops From Ruhr and Rhine Demobilization Update
Forty thousand French occupation troops are slated to withdraw from the Ruhr and Rhine districts within the coming week as government plans unfold. Some garrisons will remain in Eastern France while others demobilize, aiming to reinforce enforcement and adjust territorial control amid shifting postwar arrangements. A separate note mentions Chinese graduates entering Pacific Railroad service to study railroading practices and improve operations. Police in Windsor report a robbery during New Year’s Eve where Officer Long’s home was broken into and clothing stolen.
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Ruhr
Rhine
Alto
No Ambassador From Canada To Be Sent To U S
Washington news debates Canada’s diplomatic representation in the United States. Reports say Sir Auckland’s stance opposes sending Canada its own minister, while Ottawa contemplates costs and policy shifts for a Canadian representative in Washington. The issue mirrors long-standing questions of cross border diplomacy and parliamentary appropriations.
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Washington
Act
Aucklant Gs
Pines Howard
Hin
Tais
Canada
Sir Auckland
Wallington
Dominton
Department of External Affairs
Capliak
Ohawa
Om Maltirs
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