Wheat Board May Continue for Another Year
Canada’s Wheat Board is likely to stay in place for another year as government considers the subject. Prime Minister Sir Robert emphasizes ongoing study while pressure from grain exchanges and allied bodies to relax control grows. Recommendations from the Canadian Council of Agriculture and favorable press comment influence the possible extension.
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Ontawa
Borden
Canada Wheat Board
Sir Robert
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Saopted
British Objections to New American Merchant Marine Bill
Washington reports that British objections focus on two sections of the proposed merchant marine bill. One section bars non American ships from carrying cargo between American ports via foreign ports, threatening freight between the United States and Alaska by Canadian routes. The other section would compel the president to abrogate treaties restricting the United States from discriminatory duties on foreign shipping entering American ports.
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Washington
Pra
United States
Alaska
Laborites to Frame Insh Policy Seonnet
The parliamentary committee of the Trade Union Congress decided to convene a special trade union congress to define the movement s attitude toward the production and handling of munitions of war for Ireland and Poland.
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Seonnet
Trade Union Congress
Ireland
Poland
Steel workers set to return after two month strike
After a two month stoppage, steel plant machinists announce they will resume work. They struck in April seeking 10 to 70 cents an hour and an eight hour day. Workers will now receive 68 cents an hour for a ten hour day.
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Sydney Mines
Amendment to Civil Service Act Presented in Senate
Senator Fowler introduced an amendment in the Ottawa senate to remove employees and officials of the house from the control of the civil service commission. The move aims to redefine oversight over legislative staff and governance within the Civil Service Act framework.
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Civil Service
Ottawa
Senate
Fowler
House
Civil Service Comm
Coast Lumbermen Strike Demands Eight Hour Day
Prince Robert BC all mill and logging camp workers east of Hazelton stage a strike demanding an eight hour day and four dollars per day including board as a minimum.
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Coast
Prince Robert
Hazelton
Canadian renewal draws optimistic note from Toronto press
London The stanic ian publishes a special Canadian number with a message from Si George Foster praising renewal of interest and enterprise in Canada. The Guardian lauds Dominion temper and modest optimism resisting prewar political machine interests, urging immigration and investor confidence amid a fresh start.
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London
Stanician
Si George Foster
Canada
Motherlands
The
Guardian
Dominion
United Farmers
Cost of Living Rising in Ottawa Says Labour Gazette
The Labour Gazette reports a continued overall rise in prices with increases in rain fodder livestock fuel building materials and furnishings offsetting declines in hides textiles. The average cost of a family basket of staple foods in cities rose to 16.65 dollars by May from April and 1914. Potatoes led the gains at 6.15 dollars per bag, sugar rose to 21.7 cents per pound, with small upticks in meats coal and coal oil and higher rents.
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Ottawa
The
Labor Gazette
Reward for Murderer’s Arrest in Victoria BC
Provincial government offers reward for information leading to arrest or conviction of unknown person who shot and killed Constable George Stanfield on June 1 at 2nd Forks BC. Gr
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Victoria
George Stanfield
2Nd Forks
B.C. Gr
Air Board Elected Vancouver Names Advisory Council Members
Vancouver BC officers announce the Air Columbia advisory council naming Lieut Col Hon E G Prior lieutenant governor F W Peters and Henry Bell Irving as council members for Canada’s air board oversight.
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Air Board
Vancouver, BC
E.G. Prior
F. W. Peters
Henry Bell-Irving
Air Columbia Advisory Council of
Board of Canada
May Regulate Export Trade of Commodities
Ottawa notes a resolution supplementing the production act to grant government power to regulate export of any commodity produced in Canada during emergencies. Prime Minister Sir Robert orders postponement of debate to permit introduction and committee review, aiming to relieve government responsibility while addressing coal sugar and newsprint exports.
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Ottawa
Canada
Sir Robert Orden
Hhouse
Jacques Bureau
Robert
Turbulent Times Foreshadow Turko Bolshevik Meetings
Reports from official dispatches describe Young Turks and Turkish Nationalists forming ties with Bolsheviks. Moscow meetings reportedly map out a campaign from Persia to India, with 130000 troops under Kuropathin. Djemal Pasha and Enver Pasha linked to the conspiracy as plans reach India, Egypt, and Azerbaijan. Archbishop Mannix arrives amid De Valera rhetoric and Irish bonds funds tied to anti British sentiment.
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Washirgton
Moscow
Menich
Enver Pasha
Djemal Pasha
Persia
India
Kuropathin
Lenine
Afghanistan
Egypt
Geor- Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Egyp
Patha
Bertin Nivi
Rumors Of Wilhelm Assault In Doorn Castle Scene
Village chatter claims the former German emperor was assaulted by a Belgian who brandished a fed pass to gain entry at Doorn Castle and alleged a jaw wound. Unverified rumors persist as authorities investigate. May strikes in Ottawa tally 73 events affecting about 12,008 workers with 145,168 lost days. April saw 44 strikes, 6,629 idle workers and 84,009 lost days.
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Wilhelm
Holland
Doorn
Otawa
Admiralty Signals Key Naval Developments in Commons
Walter Hume Long, first lord of the admiralty, told the House of Commons the Admiralty was tracking major developments in the naval program of the Stairs with the strongest support from the United Kingdom.
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London
Walter Hume Long
Admiralty
House of Commons
Belgium to Consider Resuming Trade With Soviet Russia
An official denial cited a report Belgium would join negotiations with Bolshevik trade minister Gregory Krassin to resume commercial relations with Soviet Russia. The statement clarifies Belgium’s stance amid rumors of diplomatic engagement and emphasizes official channels.
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Bolshevists
Brussels
Belgium
Gregory Krassin
Russia
French War Losses Final WWI Toll Listed
Final statistics from the ministry of war fix French WWI fatalities at 1,62872. Of that total, fate details for 61,854 soldiers are unknown, according to Matin.
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Paris
Ministry of War
Matin
Lloyd George vows not to abandon punishment of war criminals
In the House of Commons Premier Lloyd George asserts that punishing war criminals remains an obligation. He warns that abandoning such action would be a grave dereliction of duty by the government.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Divorces Granted and Bills Pass in Ottawa Assembly
Ottawa reports more divorces granted as the private bills committee advances several divorce measures. Nine additional divorce bills remain to be considered as lawmakers push through legislation alongside other private bills.
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Ottawa
Hague conference opens for permanent international court
The League of Nations jurists met to organize a permanent international court of justice. Leonard Bourgeois opened sessions urging that past wars teach peace rests on law not force and advocating a truly permanent court with binding decisions and a strong enforcing organization.
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Hague
League of Nations
International Court of Justice
Leonard Bourgeois
French Associated Societies of
Paris
Court of Arbitration
Turkish Capital to Be Under Allies
London reports that Constantinople will be placed under Allied control in the provisional terms of the Turkish treaty. The inter allied commission will govern the zone of the straits with an independent budget and flag, and may act to ensure freedom of passage. The zone includes the Bosphorus, Sea of Marmora, Dardanelles, adjacent shoals, and nearby Aegean islands. It also covers certain areas near Smyrna and the Gallipoli peninsula, with a memorials and cemeteries concession to Britain, France, and Italy.
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London
Constantinople
Straits
Inter-Allied Commission of Con
Cye
Europe
Commission
League of Nations
Stra
Bosphorus
Sea of Marmora
Dardanelles
Aegean
Samothrace
Hunt From the Air Copenhagen
Businessmen at Aal esund north of Bergen plan to use seaplanes in summer for seal and whale hunting in the Denmark straits between Iceland and Greenland.
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Air
Copenhagen
Aalesund
Bergen
Denmark Straits
Iceland
Greenland
Spanish King and Queen to Tour London
The Spanish king and queen will visit London on July 4 in an informal tour. They will be accompanied by Prince Jaime, highlighting a royal gesture amid Anglo Spanish ties.
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London
Spain
Jaime
Wilson Is Pleased League of Nations Is Campaign Issue
Ottawa reports commissioners find Manhattan Shoe Company of Toronto guilty of selling shoes to Robert Lachappelle at an inflated price. The board orders transparent pricing on boots and related items and forwards the case for prosecution. In New York, President Wilson criticizes the Republican platform and defends League of Nations support, arguing the issue transcends party politics.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Ottawa
W. F O'Connor
Jack
Board of Commerce
Manhattan Shoe Company
Toronto
Robert Lachappelle
K. N
S. N. Saba
Jem
James
Manhat Shor Company
Ontario
New York
Conf World
Republican Party
Lea
Chicago
Platforst
Washington
Lincoln
Bismarck
Bernhardt
League of No Sons
Co-Operative Stockyards See Early Success in Moose Jaw
The first annual meeting of Saskatchewan Co-Operative Stockyards shareholders reported a comfortable surplus after four weeks of operation and depreciation reserves. No dividend will be declared until a full year of operation. President J H Grayson and manager Edward Evans received high praise for the yard’s rapid progress amid strong stock receipts from Alberta Manitoba and eastern and northern Saskatchewan. Retiring directors Willoughby Munna and Treffle Bonneau were re-elected.
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Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
J. H. Grayson
Edward Evans
Senator Willoughby
W. A. Munna
Moosejaw
Treffle Bonneau
Willow Bunch
Alberta
Manioba
House Pushes Toward Prorogation This Week
Ottawa reports both sides in the House of Commons anticipate prorogation by week’s end. Members largely believe the House will not rise before July 1 at the earliest.
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Ottawa
House of Comtrons
Select Indian Chiefs Ottawa Proposes Indian Act Reforms
A proposal in Ottawa urges the government to adopt a selective system for choosing Indian councillors where possible. It calls for a standing committee to study and amend the Indian act, arguing hereditary councils may hinder progress and urging verification of majority male support among bands aged 21 and over.
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Ottawa
Plan to Keep Men on Farms in Quebec Asks United Farmers
Montreal RB Sauvage, secretary of the United Farmers Association of Quebec, announces a meeting to decide steps to prevent men from deserting farms for city work and to protect those already engaged in tillage of the soil.
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Montreal
Sauvage
United Farmers’ Association of Quebec
Irish Oath Demands Spark Debate in Commons
London reports propose amendments to the Irish Home Rule bill requiring all candidates to take a British oath of allegiance to qualify for office. The viceroy could gain supreme authority under certain conditions. Sinn Fein critics say the move confirms a hidden government plan as armed clashes erupt at Ballineest camp near Dunmanway with uncertain casualties. Dublin faces impending policy shifts as Sinn Fein power releases loom pending good authority.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
Great Britain
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Ballineest
Dunmanway
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