Formation of Farmers Party Discussed by Canadian Council
The Canadian Council of Agriculture debated forming a national farmers party with action already in Alberta Saskatchewan and Ontario left to provinces to decide at forthcoming farmers conventions. United Farmers of Alberta set July 26 for their provincial convention. leaders urged cooperative federal provincial action to ease Alberta feed shortages. no firm steps were taken. An proposal to convene a federal gathering representing independent provincial actions was discussed, with no decision on attending Ottawa Liberal convention in August.
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Wissipes
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
United Farmers of Alberta
Dominion
Ottawa
J.B. Musselman
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Labor unrest in Holy Rome prompts midnight strike call
The chamber of labor urges a midnight Tuesday protest against police and military measures. It claims the government aims to curb prices of essentials and prevent disorder while food shops fill with people stocking provisions amid fears of shortages.
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Rome
Chamber of Labor
Popato Romano
Winnipeg Minimum Wage Board Proposes 12 50 For Office Women
The Manitoba minimum wage board nears completion with a policy proposal of 12 50 per week for women in offices and 12 for female theatre workers. About 6000 Winnipeg women in 40 industries are impacted. Dr WJ Median, chair, submitted his resignation which was accepted.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Minimum Wage Board
WJ. Median
Winnipeg to be West’s troop train dispersal hub
Winnipeg will become the dispersal area for the entire West and no troop trains will run beyond it after Saturday. The change reflects a small remaining troop load and will close dispersal offices at Saskatoon Regina Calgary Medicine Hat Edmonton Revelstoke Victoria and Vancouver as discharged troops travel home on ordinary passenger trains.
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Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Regina
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Revelstoke
Victoria
Vancouver
Brandon
Man
Winnipeg Labor Party Seeks Broad Victory Across City and Territory
A large Winnipeg Labour meeting led by S. J. Farmer resolved to nominate candidates for every Dominion and provincial seat around Winnipeg, including the mayoralty, city council, and public school board. An August convention is planned. Vaudeville performer Pantages will play in Saskatoon and Regina fairs, mirroring programs from major cities. Archibald Stevenson reports anarchist bulletins praising soviet organization and government takeovers, heard at Lasky hearing.
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Labor Party
Winnipeg
S. J. Farmer
Saskatoon
Regina
Seattle
San Y Sco
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Wileym
J.D. Rockefeller
Coutry
Anarchist Bulletin
Archibald] Stevenson
Nitti Urges Swift End To War Talks In Parliament
In a speech before parliament, Rome Premier Nitti called for rapid completion of peace negotiations and urged the maintenance of friendly ties with the allies, with special emphasis on France.
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Rome
Nitti
France
Germans Ratify Treaty Amid Turbulent Debate
In Weimar the National Assembly ratified the peace treaty amid protests and absences. Foreign Minister Mueller warned the blockade would end with the treaty’s signing while opponents urged nonfulfillment. Speakers decried injustice and urged German liberation, with Alsace Lorraine cited as a historic loss to Germany.
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Weimar
National Assembly
Hermann Mueller
Peter Spahn
Catholic Centre Party
Heer Kreizing
Professor Schuching
Traub
Rational Party
Herr Kahl
People’s Party
Germany
Assembly
Herr Fehrenbach
National Party
Intro
Feheenbach
Alsace-Lorraine
Alsace- Lorraine
Bravery To Be Rewarded For Canadian Expeditionary Force
Ottawa issues a Militia Department order inviting recommendations for bravery rewards. Eligibility includes gallantry while escaping or attempting to escape or while a prisoner of war or interned. Substantiating statements from two witnesses are required and claims must reach militia headquarters before August 31. Active-duty officers should use official channels. demobilized personnel through their local military district command.
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Ottawa
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Militia Department
Fall Harvesting Starts In Ontario
Ontario crop report notes fall harvest underway in several counties with wheat already being cut. Short straw has left grains knocked down and some areas worry about rapid ripening, but overall yields are expected to improve slightly. Winter rye is ready for the binder, yet the season remains poor due to uneven fields and extended dry weather causing grain to head out early.
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Ontario
Department of Agriculture
Curiously Denied Knighthood Claim for Smoke Box Inventions
Londesman the anchor publishes correspondence with the government over Hannan who claims to be inventor of smoke boxes against submarines. He says his plea for a knighthood and pension was ignored though he was told future honors consideration would be possible. No knighthood was granted.
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Londesman
Mr. Hannan
Anti Bolshevik commander cruelty cited in Commons
In the House of Commons Cecil Harmsworth and Shadow Secretary discussed the Ukrainian anti Bolshevist army led by General Gregori Eff. They noted cruelty toward Jews and reported the northward advance from the Black Sea amid Soviet pressure, with remarks on anti Jewish sentiment and Allied responses. Also notes on six rigid airships under construction for the British navy costing about £7,000,000.
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London
Gregorieff
Black Sea
Cecil Harmsworth
House of Commons
Genedligezonit
Shade
Walter Hume Long
Admiralty
Britain‑Empire trade policy in rail orders debate
In the House of Commons debate, LP Hoortop questions why South Africa placed orders in the United States and Canada for rails and locomotives instead of Britain. HL Amery states some orders were placed before armistice, Britain offered unfavorable prices, SA moved to Canada for 40 locomotives, and emphasizes empire preference in contracts while noting SA tried to buy in Britain and negotiated with manufacturers.
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London
House of Commons
Hoortop
Liverpool
United States
Canada
Britain
Ho. LC. S. Amery
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Amery
Reds Move to Evacuate Petrograd as Allied Powers Weigh Aid
Bolshevik authorities plan to evacuate Petrograd amid Allied concern. Reports say the decision to quit the capital was seized by factions within the government. Helsinki dispatches indicate Britain France United States and Italy would back Finnish forces allied with Admiral Kolchak in Omsk if he seeks support. Foreign missions in Petrograd reportedly occupied and authorities arrested for espionage.
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Washington
Petrograd
Teon
Paris
Kolchak
Omsk
Council of Five
Great Britain
France
United States
Italy
Helsingfors
Melsingfors
British Army Won The War Despite Critics
Field Marshal Haig cited as responsible for victory, urging support for British forces. Berlin reports claim a Hanover castle prison release by a mob and scattered fighting near Toronto amid rumors of job offers for officials. The minister denied speculation, reiterating stable financial plans for public servants.
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London
Marshal_Haig
Newcastle
Berlin
Hanover
Sureas
Ir Thomas White
Toronto
Lotters
Bank
Life Insurance Company
Canadians Overseas Troop Movements Update
London reports that the Carmania sailed July with 2934 troops and the Tunisian sailed the same day with 268 troops. Since the armistice, 255,413 Canadians have been repatriated, reflecting ongoing redeployment of personnel overseas.
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London
Carmania
Grampian Strikes Iceberg in Atlantic Passage
Two crew members died and two were injured when the Allan liner Grampian collided with a large iceberg off Cape Race. The Heather, carrying 750 passengers and 350 crew, arrived for repairs. most passengers remained calm as the ship headed for home through a gale. Repairs will take weeks and transshipments are planned. President Wilson laid the peace treaty before the Senate, declaring the League of Nations covenant essential to global civilization and promising access to his information for senators in future discussions. He asserted the end of U.S. isolation and the nation’s role as a world power, urging continued cooperation with the international community.
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St. John’s
Nid
Grampian
Montreal
Liverpool
Cape Race
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Versailles
League
United St
United States
Capitol
Shantung
Foreign Relations Committee
Committee On Foreign Relations
Dutch Reseat Note Paris on German Crown Prince Escape
The council received a reply from Holland denying the escape from the Island of Weirengen. The Dutch note said the rumor was unfounded and expressed surprise at the council's warning. It asserted sovereignty and international obligations guiding Dutch actions.
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Paris
Council of Five
Holland
Weirengen
巨Flagstaff at Kew Gardens by Canadian hands
A 215 foot high Douglas fir flagstaff weighing 18 tons, gifted four years ago by the British Columbian government to Kew Gardens near London, is finally to be erected by Canadian hands.
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Kew Gardens
London
Replacements for Siberia Troops to Move July 26
The western department army headquarters announced that replacements for American troops in Siberia will be rushed to Vladivostok on a special transport from San Francisco on July 26.
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U.S
Siberia
San Francisco
Cal
Vladivostok
Western Department
the Army
Weimar Finance Plan Seeks Tax Reform and Debt Cure
Berlin, Germany. Vice chancellor Mathias Erzberger told the nation’s assembly that tax changes are urgent to restore peace time finances. He proposed heavy levies, an inheritance tax, higher capital income taxes, and a shift of tax burden to fund war indemnities while reducing unemployment grants. He warned of a 72.9 million mark debt as a constant danger and urged swift action to balance imperial and local finances.
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Berlin
Germany
Mathias Erzberger
Weimar
German Nations Assembly
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