Wheat Control Again Debated In the House
In Ottawa and Ontario, Sir George Foster questioned wheat certificates issued by the wheat board calling them worth at least four cents per bushel as some were pressured to give them away. Debates centered on board power, consumer protection, and possible market risks with the resolution adopted for first reading.
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Ottawa
George Foster
Wheat Board
George
King
Board of Commerce
H.H. Stevens
Vancouver
Canada
Stevens
R. J. Manion
Fort William
R. Gout
United States
Appointment of Prince Arthur London and South Africa
The Daily Chronicle notes Prince Arthur of Connaught’s appointment as South Africa’s governor, delaying controversy over equal partnership with dominion states. It cites past governors like Lords Selborne and Buxton, and says the Duke of Connaught was Canada’s most popular governor. The prince sails for South Africa with these precedents before him.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Prince Arthur of Connaught
South Africa
Selborne
Buxton
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Hungary Reprisals Hit Austria With Counter Boycott
Hungary escalates after a final transport boycott by Vienna. Rail and river traffic are halted, food barges on the Danube are stopped, and international trade remains suspended. Vienna trains into Hungary are delayed as authorities consider talks to end the measures.
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Hungary
Austria
International
Danube
Boy- Scott Trafic
Vienna
Bosott
Ottawa Savings Deposits Rise in May Gains Track Higher
Canadian banks show May deposits up about 20 million with over 120 million rise in the last year. Demand deposits for the month fall from early April while current loans edge up and call loans ease.
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Ottawa
Canada
Strike in Mexico City Am Mechanics Despatch Excelsior
A despatch from Excelsior reports a strike involving Am mechanics in Mexico City. The report notes disruption to services and potential labor actions affecting operations.
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Mexico City
Excelsior
Ulster riots threaten wider spread in Ireland says Times Belfast
London dispatch quotes Belfast correspondent warning Londonderry could be just an incident in a broader crisis. Sinn Fein elements and lawless groups may converge on the city and civil war conditions threaten as troops and artillery reportedly move toward Ulster.
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London
Londonderry
Belfast
London “Times
Wrres
Derry
Ulster
Labour conference backs recognition of Soviet government
The twentieth annual Labor party conference adopted a resolution demanding recognition of the Soviet government of Russia. An amendment by Ernest Bevins of the Dock Workers Union proposed a labor commission to investigate conditions on the continent. The resolution and amendment followed addresses by Lieut-Colonel L Estrine Malone, M P for Leyton, and Mr Bevins.
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Scarborough
Eng
Labor Party
Russia
Ernest Bevins
Dock Workers’ Union
Labor Commission
Lestrine Malone
Parnent
Leyton
Mfr
Bevins
Germany Reports World War Losses Statistics
German figures released state 1,350,000 soldiers were killed with 520,000 war widows and 1,130,000 orphans. About 500,000 maimed or consumptives are supported largely by charity.
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Geneva
Germany
Refugees from Petrograd Seek Canada Settlement
London reports that Petrograd refugees, primarily couples, are housed in a London poor law institution and wish to migrate to Canada to form a community. The foreign office has asked Canada to accept them with Imperial support for establishment, though Canada reportedly hesitates due to their preference for a self-contained community.
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London
Petrograd
Canada
Foreign Office
Miller, Johnson and Smith
Trade With Russia Echoes Canadian Stance
The article discusses Ludwig Martens as Soviet Russia’s envoy to the United States and questions the extent of trade facilitation with Canada. It notes Canada has no embargo on Canada Russia exchanges, allows shipments with normal customs rules, and states no guarantee of delivery in Soviet purchases.
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Ludwig Martens
Russia
United States
Nuorleva
England
Nuorlova
Canada
Montreal faces serious coal shortage threatening plants
The coal situation around Montreal is becoming serious and it is highly probable that many plants will be compelled to close down soon due to the shortage.
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Montreal
Dispute Referred to League of Nations Over Aland Isles
The London Times reports that allied powers urge Sweden and Finland to submit the Aland Islands question to the League of Nations. Sweden seeks a plebiscite while Finland resists citing geographic and national ties to the Finnish mainland.
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League of Nations
Sweden
Finland
Aland Isles
London
London Times
Aland
Sani Gemedson
Fin
Separa
Big Gas Strike at San Joaquin Well on Peace River
H L Williams reports a massive gas strike at the San Joaquin well about 12 miles from Peace River town in Alberta. The 20 million cubic feet daily flow continues as operations cap the well and plan further oil search with tests of wet gas to assess gasoline extraction via absorption or compression.
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Edmonton
San Joaquin
Peace River
H. L. Willams
Mr. Williams
Peace River Town
Period of Inflation Ends In Canada And Here
The financial editor notes Canada shares similar conditions with the United States. The period of inflation has ended and a continuation of rate expansion seen in recent times is unlikely.
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Onuon
Simes Nancial
Canada
Jon
Anti Grasshopper Campaign Aids Saskatchewan Pest Control
J Booth reports outbreaks in several new districts in Saskatchewan but says poison dope has worked well against grasshoppers. He urges spreading it thinly as little is needed to kill hoppers. A I Clark notes cattle program funding and dairy herd development for farmers at cost.
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J. Booth
Saskatchewan
Booth
A. I. Clark
Saskatchewan Livestock Branch
Department of Agriculture
Alberta establishes seven wild bird sanctuaries
Seven bird sanctuaries have been established in Alberta to protect the chief breeding areas of wild birds. Locations include the vicinity of Many Islands Lake Birch Lake Padowki Lak Buffalo Lake Miquelon Lake Minis tik Lake and Lac La Biche.
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Alberta
Many Islands Lake
Birch Lake
Padowki Lak Buffalo Lake
Miquelon Lake
Ministik Lake
Lac la Biche
Record Bag of Big Game Draws Canadian Interest
J. W. French, a big game hunter from Greater Dividends in Southern Alberta and Eastern Canada, reports a record bag with nine grizzlies and three black bears and claims $20,000,000 in irrigation projects as the standout investment. Rev Magrath, chair of the Canadian section of the International Waterways Commission, comments on the hunt north of Rev Magrath. The piece also notes Alberta’s debate over daylight saving time as Victoria city council votes to revert to standard time after a two day trial.
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J. W. French
Canada
Kamloops Iberia
C. A
Rev Magrath
Elstoke and Shuswap
International Waterways Commission
Victoria
Auction Sale of Pure Bred Cattle at Brandon Fair
Two major purebred cattle auctions are planned at the Provincial Summer Fair in Brandon this year. Both sales will be held on the Sunday site, with details pending. Commissioner J G Rattray reports widespread Sabbath breaking and states steps will be taken to halt stores staying open and farmers working on Sundays.
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Regina
Saskatoon
Brandon
Ian Eeay
Cay
J. G. Rattray
Manitoba Provincial Police
Wheat Headed Out On H. L. Patmore Farm Near Brandon
About twenty one inch stalks of Kubanka wheat across twenty acres on the H. L. Patmore farm south of Brandon are headed and show promise of a heavy yield. Sown April twentieth, plants are well steeled out and head formation is visible across the field.
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Brandon
H. L. Patmore
Parcel Post and the Cost of Living Debate in Canada
Debates in the Senate about the Blondin parcel post bill aim to cut living costs while protecting local merchants. Critics warn parcel post favors mail order houses and raises express rates, with Pride of Proudfoot defending the system as self-sustaining and essential for rural routes.
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Onawa
Pierre Blordin
Senate
Proudfoot
Pierre Blondin
Pemaiar Arcan Eucene
Rura
Tori
Commit
Near East situation grows serious prompts re service appeals
London reports say a near term appeal for reservists and discharged soldiers may be issued by the government. The move follows military concern over Turkish Nationalists led by Kemal Pasha and the need to keep order in Mesopotamia. Asquith urged troop withdrawal and a Mesopotamia reduction, but the amendment failed.
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London
Daily Mail
The
Near East
Kemal Pasha
Commons
Mesopotamia
Asquith
Lloyd George
Britain
Turks Menacing Allied Forces Dardanelles Threatened
British commander at Constantinople reports Mustapha Kemal's Nationalist troops about 40 000 strong occupy most of Anatolia and prepare to attack allied forces. Skirmishes occur as Turks advance burning villages toward Tamid district. Wireless operators call off strike after assurances of fair treatment are secured in London meetings.
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Dardanelles
Bolougue
Constantinople
Lloyd George
Mustapha] Kemal
Anatolia
Tamid
London
Association of Wireless Telegraphists
Liverpool
Riots in Ulm and Ravensburgh Cause Severe Death Toll
Reports from the German frontier state seventeen people were killed in Ulm and five in Ravensbourg amid famine riots that escalated into pitched battles with many wounded.
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Ulm
Germany
Ravensbourgh
Government blocks increase in Commons indemnities
The push to raise MPs indemnities from 2500 to 4000 per session failed to win government support. The prime minister admitted constituencies face financial sacrifice but said no action or money vote would be taken this session. A private member cannot push a money bill without government backing, so the issue remains unresolved.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Robert
Note on German disarmament handed to Berlin
The disarmament note prepared by the council of ambassadors and approved by allied premiers at Boulogne was handed to the German peace delegation in Paris. A follow up communication detailing required steps to avoid further military occupation is expected.
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Paris
Germany
Council of Ambassadors
Boulogne
British Labor Delegation Calls Soviet Russia Ineffective
A Reuters dispatch from Stockholm quotes Mrs Philip Snowden and Dr Guest members of the British Labor Delegation returning from Russia. They declare Soviet Russia could teach Western Europe nothing and predict localism will prevail in Great Britain before it does in Russia.
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London
Reuter
Stockholm
Philip Snowden
Dr. Guest
Russia
Europe
Great Britain
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