A Square Deal for the Settler
JW Dafoe argues for Western Canada colonization through cooperation of prairie governments and immigration agencies. A land board, fixed land prices, maps, and agent sales would connect settlers with vacant lands, ensuring a fair, orderly settlement and broad public benefit.
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Western Canada Colonization Association
Prairie Province
JW Dafoe
Chit of Manitoba Prep Press
Varant Lands
Majmlty
West Lines
Fis
Western Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada Colonization Association
Canada
Tokugio Maru Survivors Reach Portland Hospitals
Seattle reports show 43 of 65 survivors from the Tokugio Maru burning off Oregon were in Seattle hospitals with shock and exposure. 225 survivors already recovered. One body of eight dead recovered. Captain Kerr of the Buford says no SOS was received. Fire blamed on coal bunkers. ship carried coal oil and nitrates. Separate note cites Sir Robert Borden urging fireproof public records storage in Canada.
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Seattle
Oregon
Kerr
Buford
Indian education advocates at York Pioneer Club meeting
Advocates push for Indian schools discussed at a York Pioneer Club gathering. The talk covered provincial education department involvement and plans for Indigenous education initiatives.
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Lee Ear
York Pioneer Club
Ais Pubeisgea
Pasion Abe
Depart‘ments of Education
Speeke
Soares
Coralie Dspceieary Pura
Harvey Sails For England as New Ambassador Departs
George Harvey the newly appointed United States ambassador to Great Britain has sailed on the steamship Aquitania bound for England. The voyage marks his formal departure to assume the post in London amid official duties and ceremonies pending arrival.
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York
George Harvey
United States
Great Britain
Aquitania
Southand
Veterans clash with Ontario amusement tax plans
Kingston army and navy veterans oppose the Ontario amusement tax arguing their service grants special privileges under a charter act and contest the government’s right to levy the tax. They plan to test the issue in court if needed.
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Kingston
Ontario
French to Name Ambassador to Vatican Amid Senate Delay
A Paris despatch to the London Times says France will appoint an ambassador to the Vatican immediately without awaiting passage of the Senate bill restoring diplomatic relations with the Holy See. The move signals a determined policy by the French government.
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London
London Times
Paris
Vatcan
Senate
Holy See
Polish Attempt to Seize Upper Silesia Sparks British Probe
British control officer Col Bond reports artillery fire on 2 000 Poles trying to seize Opeln in Upper Silesia. Poles broke through and Bond warns he cannot hold out long with about 200 Italian troops. German ambassador St Hamer protests to London Foreign Office over the Polish coup in Upper Silesia and its consequences.
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Oppeln
Upper Silesia
Col Bond
Gross-Streblita
Bond
London
Dr. St. Hamer
Foreign Office
Miracle Escape After 80 Foot River Plunge
Joseph Lefebvre of Ottawa Public Works fell about eighty feet from a dump at Bank Street into the Ottawa River. He escaped with bruises and a severe nervous shock. His horse and jump cart also plunged, then swam to a boat house a mile downstream where rescuers helped them ashore.
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Ottawa Public Works Department
Ottawa
Joseph Lefebvre
Public Works Department
Bank Street
Manitoba Independents May Reorganize After Session
Independent Farmers in the Manitoba Legislature plan a reorganization after the close of the current session. Leader William Robson says the future will be decided promptly once the session ends. Reports indicate a smaller Independent Farm group will form with former nominal members joining with allied groups.
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Manitoba
Winnipes
Independent Farmer Party
William Robson
Ontario Names New Police Commissioner
Major general H. Jott of Toronto has been appointed commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police a role created by recent legislation. General Elliott will oversee enforcement of general criminal law and the Ontario Temperance Act after serving as camp commandant at Sewell Manitoba and later in France.
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Toronto
H. Jott
Ontario
Elliott
Sewell
Man
France
Foxes Classified for Quarantine Under U S Rules
Washington officials place foxes with other livestock under quarantine rules. Imported foxes for breeding may enter only with inspection and permit, except when sent to zoological gardens.
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Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
End of Free Meal Ticket Campaign Declared in Toronto
Three day meal ticket distribution to 100 men ends the free meal ticket campaign in Toronto. Labor movement officials warn another demonstration by the unemployed is being planned.
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Toronto
Sir John Simon to Lead Canadian Bar Meeting in Ottawa
Right Honourable Sir John Simon KC former British Home Secretary and former Attorney General has agreed to chair the Canadian Bar Association annual meeting to be held in Ottawa on September 6 and 7.
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Winnipeg
John Simon
Candian Bar Association
Ottawa
Miraculous Airman Save From 4000 Feet Fall
Captain W. R. Maxwell of Hasciton guided a seaplane to a controlled descent after a 4000 foot fall. Despite extreme danger, his calm seamanship and quick decision making kept the crew safe with only minor injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirin
W. R. Maxwell
Hasciton
Riese
Wiles Bowden
Fail In Plan To Break Jail In Toronto
Four prisoners remain in solitary confinement at Toronto jail after a large escape attempt. Guards spotted two inmates in bed during rounds prompting an investigation as nine others are said to be implicated in the break attempt and window bars were sawn with concealed cuts.
Ottawa meeting of Canada train marketing commission members
Members of the new commission to study train marketing in Canada travel to Ottawa for conferences. Judge Hynd tran chairs the board with Messrs. Staples Haslam and Goldie to meet the prime minister and Sir George Foster minister of trade and commerce for discussions on the work to be carried out.
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Ottawa
Canada
Judge Hyndtran
Messrs
Staples
Haslam
Goldie
Wil
George Foster
Trade and Commerce
Saskatchewan and Alberta Support Bond Guarantees
Saskatchewan and Alberta backed the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway bond guarantees prompting praise in financial columns. Writers note fears provincial governments might imitate Ottawa but applaud the two provinces for honoring their guarantees and acting in accord with their obligations.
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London
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Japan Plotting Against Soviets Report Claims
Isvestia in Moscow reports Japan plans decisive action against the Soviets. It alleges a Tsushima era alliance using Gen Wrangel’s Siberian fleet to join Gen Semenoff’s anti Bolshevik forces. The paper claims the Japanese attaché in Paris allied with Russian officers and promised aid.
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Japan
Riga
Isvestia
Moscow
Gen Wrangel
Siberia
Semenoff
Investia
Paris
North Bay Mayor Suspends Police Force
North Bay Mayor Ferguson suspends the entire police force with one officer remaining. He accuses the department of general inefficiency and declares several special charges against the officers, offering no further explanation.
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North Bay
Ferguson
Allied Demands In Ultimatum To Germany Amid Reparations Row
Allied powers unveil a multi point ultimatum to Germany following Secretary Hughes reply on reparations. They plan early May occupation of the Ruhr Valley, demand prompt German declaration of intent, and insist on full disarmament and war crime trials while the Reparations Commission monitors compliance.
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Germany
Linuot
London
Rahs Valley
Ruhr
Calgary Tong War Fears Rise in Oriental Quarter
Calgary police monitor tensions as a miniature Tong war stirs the city. Gat clubs once raided by police heighten suspicion and threaten potential escalation with no fatalities reported so far.
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Calgary
Terrific Storm Roars Across Atlantic Damaging Coast
A decade’s fiercest gale lashed the Atlantic with 75 mph winds. Trolleys and trains halted in outlying districts as damage topped $1 million. Staten Island beaches faced sea overrun and shipyards closed. Uprooted trees and snapped telegraph poles blocked routes while Jamaica Bay waterflood reached 150 feet inland at Rockaway Point. Far Rockaway surf swept away yachts and motor boats.
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Staten Island
Weather Bureau
Rockaway Point
Jamaica Bay
Far Rockaway
Scotch Immigrants Arrive at Quebec Montreal Passage
Close to 1,000 passengers landed as part of the Quebec Montreal voyage. Officials and officers reported a higher standard of conduct among the newcomers. Most stated they intended to settle and work in the region.
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Pracialy
Quebec-Montreal Mets
Frontiers of Poland Closed in Upper Silesia
Warsaw reports the frontier with Upper Silesia closed on the Polish side due to conditions in the region. Berlin notes Berin Edelbert Korianty, removed as plebiscite commissioner, proclaims leadership of the uprising in Polish. German papers estimate 50,000 armed insurgents.
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Warsaw
Upper Silesia
Beriin-Edelbert Korianty
Masquerade In British Dress Shocks Jaffa Riots
Despatches report unrest in Palestine with clashes between Moslems and Jews in Jaffa. Russian agents allegedly wore British uniforms and fired on crowds. Assassinations and further violence rumored to continue amid the turmoil.
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Paris
Palestine
Jaffa
Oceign
Nnsts
End of British Coal Strike Hopes Dimmed by Parliament Action
London reports indicate no clear signal end to the coal strike despite talks between mine owners and miners and optimism from J H Thomas. The House of Commons backed a government emergency resolution on tram services and summer time, while Labor urged withdrawal to aid negotiations. Shortt warned of high risk and possible coal imports.
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London
Parliamentary
Labor Party
J. H. Thomas
House of Commons
Nces
J. R. Clynes
Home Secretary
Shortt
Triple Alliance
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Robert
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England
Vatican
Ph Cp Au
General Sewell
Sewell, Man
U. 8
Sir John Simon Coming
JA. Maharg
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
Ember
Maples Creek
Dominion House
Saskatchewan Gow
Pri
Gain Commission
Oriental
Atlantic
Poland
Says le
Rising
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