Franchise For British Citizens Over Twenty One
A parliamentary bill introduces universal franchise for British citizens over twenty one in Canada. It ties voting rights to citizenship and residence with a two month qualification, outlines use of provincial voter lists for Dominion elections, and details updating provisions and revised election administration. The measure also abolishes the clerk of the crown in chancery and replaces it with a federal officer performing similar general duties.
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Eck
Ottawa
Guthrie
Canada
Turks Besiege Armenian Villages in Silicia
Diplomats report Turkish bands have besieged Armenian villages in Silicia for ten days, with scattered dispatches confirming the siege and ongoing distress in the region.
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London
Zeitun Mumit
Silicia
Rom
Turkish Problem Blames U S for Delay in Peace Talks
London report says Earl Curzon blames the United States for delays hindering the Turkish problem and treaty framing at the peace conference. He hopes U S aid will assist new Armenia as Asia Minor states are formed and notes Canadian militia reorganization amid Armenian atrocities and Breslau mob actions.
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Earl Curzon
United States
London
House of Lords
Casa
Curzon
Asia Minor
Armenia
Curzon Remarks Surprise Officials Over Turkish Settlement
The Turks question dispute triggers a clash as Earl Curzon blames Washington for delay. State Department says it was not informed of the London decision and not asked for its view. American peace delegates at Paris refused to discuss the Turkish settlement last year. France sent a copy to Ambassador Juster for briefing, but it had not reached the department. A statement of the U S position is prepared for Allied governments once official word arrives.
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Washington Wise
State Department
Earl Curzon
United States
Supreme Council
London
Paris
France
Juster
Jellicoe Outlines Canadian Naval Fleet Needs
Viscount Jellicoe’s report to Canada recommends a fleet unit for imperial duties and port protection. Suggested vessels include one battle cruiser two light cruisers six destroyers four submarines two fleet mine sweepers and a port defense force of three light cruisers one flotilla leader twelve torpedo craft eight submarines with a parent ship. The emphasis on air capability and cost estimates for battleships light cruisers and other vessels rounds out the study.
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Ottawa
Canada
Viscount Jellicoe
C. C. Ballantyne
Naval Service
The
Ment
United
Jellicoe l
Feeta
Capitalists Multiplied Their Fortunes During War
London reports sharp contrasts in economic conditions as wealth of capitalists grows while workers contribute tiny sums to sustain state efforts. The piece notes figures like six times gains in war wealth and cites Will Pearce, chairman of a wartime committee, discussing working men’s fees and national support.
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London
Will Pearce
War Wealth
Parliament Building Cost Projections For Ottawa Stalled
Report outlines total cost to date reaching up to five million dollars with a seven percent surcharge on costs beyond one million. Architects’ fee to apply to overall spend not exceeding five million two dollars and two cents, while general payments and percentages appear inconsistently stated.
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Ottawa
Outrages in Ireland Leave Several Officers Wounded
In Cork district Rathekeale near Limerick Police Sergeant Nazer was shot and killed and Constable Doyle wounded. Inspector MelDonough was dangerously wounded in a gun fight. A civilian was wounded and Constable Murphy ambushed at Limerick. At Kilbeggan armed men raided Durrow Castle forcing entry with sledge hammers.
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Ireland
Nazer
Doyle
Rathekeale
Limerick
Cork
MelDonough
Murphy
Kilbeggan
County West
Melone
Durrow Castle
Egyptians Favor Freedom Amid Calls for Independence
In Cairo, two leading members of the Egyptian representative assembly met at Said Zagloul Pasha’s home, head of the Egyptian mission to the peace conference. They adopted a resolution declaring independence for Egypt and Sudan and protested the suspension of the assembly and the British protectorate.
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London
Said Zagloul Pasha
Feypt
Sudan
Cairo
Cost of Completion of Manitoba House
Manitoba figures show the cost to complete the parliament buildings in Winnipeg is eight dollars. The board of appraisal awarded 1,207,351 to Thomas Kelly and Sons as the original contractors. A separate note from New York reports the US Navy plans a large new dirigible rivaling the British R34. A Mississippi inventor patents a mouse trap that uses a clamped board to drop mice into water.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
H. A. Grierson
Board of Appraisal
Thomas Kelly and Sons
New York
Philadelphia
United States Navy
England
Drury Government to Enforce Prohibition in Ontario
Premier Drury assured a 250 delegate deputation from the Ontario temperance alliance that the government aims to implement the Ontario Temperance Act swiftly and with due deliberation to avoid reactions. The convention decided legal difficulties must be resolved before seeking a provincial ban.
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Toronto
Drury
Deion Alliance
Ontario Brat
Red Flags at Pit Shafts in Teschen District Clash
Reports from the Teschen district show a rapid spread of unrest amid Czech Poland tensions. Red flags wave at pit shafts in Mahrisch Ostraa as conflicts between Polish and Czech workers intensify with reports of grenades and strikes over the plebiscite Commission actions.
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Vienna
Mahrisch Ostraa
Teschen
Fe Teral Counittee
Reds Active in Canada Revealed by Ottawa Report
Ottawa The Journal says Dominion police probe Red activity in Ottawa linked to a visit to Rev George Bousfield a noted Anglican clergyman. It notes suspicions arose from the stranger’s attempt to enlist cooperation in plans to remove a prominent Canadian.
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Ottawa
Dominion Ef Service
George Bousfield
Bousfield
Hindenburg Visits Cadet Corps Demostration
In Berlin the emer training school cadets at Grosslichterfelde were closed under the peace treaty. A large parade of officers in gala uniform, including Gen Ludendorff and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg, witnessed the event and the old soldiers were telegraphed that their services would not be forgotten.
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Berlin
Emer
Grosslichterfelde
Prussia
Ludendorff
von Hindenburg
Wonders of Wireless Hear Voices In Airship Exhibition
A new wireless receiving device allowed people on the street to hear a New York conversation between passengers in a navy biplane and a motor truck at Broadway and 42nd street during an city exhibition. The voices from the car attached to the gas bag were audible up to fifteen feet away using the apparatus.
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New York
Ina Navy
Broadway
42Nd Street
War Expenditures Remain High in January
Ottawa reports January war costs at 43,800,002 with 15,309,904 for demobilization. The month adds 62,015,109 to the debt, indicating a continued heavy financial burden borne by Canada.
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Canada
Prince of Wales named honorary commander of Canadian Mounted Police
The Prince of Wales has reportedly accepted an honorary command of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in London. The move aligns with royal duties and ceremonial leadership, underscoring strong ties between the monarchy and Canadian law enforcement.
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R.C.M.P
London
Prince of Wales
Canadian Mounted Police
Canada Takes No Second Place In League of Nations
Paris reports the conference of ambassadors will send a firm note to Germany demanding immediate penalties for outrages against officers of the inter allied commission in the Baltic during evacuation. Belgrade must evacuate Radkersburg per the Peace Treaty, while Germany contests the commissions access to German sites. Canada’s League of Nations contribution is set by apportionment of expenses with a fiscal year total of £16234, about $64,083.15 at the Feb 13 exchange rate.
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Canada
Paris
Conference of Ambassadors
Interallied Commission
Baltic States
Agai
Belgrade
Radkersburg
Grata
Germany
Forties
Mons. I
Contribution League
Dureau
League of Nations
London
Prince of Wales heads to Australia in naval tour
Admiral Sims testifies before the Senate committee details a navy policy to keep major forces intact and avoid dividing the fleet for overseas service. The cablegram outlines plans to deploy battleships as a unit when needed, while preserving home strength. Portsmouth reports the Prince of Wales begins his Australian tour this week.
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Washington
United States Navy
Admiral Sims
Senate
Navy Department
United States
Sims
Vannother
Admiralty Coun
Portsmouth
Prince of Wales
Australia
Land Set Aside for Settlers in Canada
The department reports available agricultural land for settlers in Northern Alberta and nearby areas, with government surveyors active near fast dismounting. Returning soldiers receive secure land provisions, and many bona fide settlers operate outside reserved zones. The department plans extensive irrigation drainage and water power development with strong occupier revenue from homesteads this year.
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Anu
Department of the Anterior
House of Commons
Alberta
Prince of Wales Tour Costs Reported by Montreal Star
The Montreal Star cites a published expense account showing the Prince of Wales tour to the United States and Canada cost 38 100 dollars, with treasury allowances at 128 100. The prince paid hotel bills only for local officials and his suite, plus wines. Tips ranged to 10 000 dollars. No further loans from the United States government were announced by Secretary Houston.
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Montreal
Montreal Star
Prince of Wales
United States
Canada
Treasury
Accos
Sims Interprets Meaning of the British Message
Admiral Sims says Britain’s 1917 note to the U S Navy was polite. he blames delayed U S war effort for heavy losses. He cites a French aviation incident near Potsdam and a broader cost in lives and shipping due to late allied cooperation.
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Sims
Washington
United States Naval Department
Britain
United States
United States Navy
Admiral Sims
Germany
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Alfred
Admiral Jellicoe
Naval Question
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