Crerar urges listing wild lands to curb speculation
Hon T A Crerar backs Western Canada Colonization Association plan for government led inventory of unoccupied prairie lands. Owners would be obliged to make land available to incoming settlers with a value tied to a special tax. He argues land speculation harms Canadians and a public land release aids immigration and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TA Crerar
Western Canada Colonization Association
Prairie Provinces
Rome
Coal problem highlights transport of Alberta coal
Ottawa notes Canada has large coal reserves in eastern and western fields but 70 percent of manufacturing in Ontario and Quebec where no coal is produced. The main issue is transport, told to the House of Commons by Joseph G Hudon, deputy minister of mines, who cited a large coal deposit at Sheep Creek Alberta.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
Joseph G. Hudon
Regent of Mines
Jedson
Sheep Creek
Alberta
Bolshevist Cell Exposed in Dublin Ireland Movement
A London despatch to the Times from Helsingfors reports a telegram to Maxim Litvinoff claiming a Bolshevist organization exists within Dublin's Irish Republican movement. The message stresses funding to support the Dublin cell and its aim to foster the Irish movement through Soviet backing.
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Dublin
London
Lodon Times
Helsingfors
Maxim Litvinoff
Krassin
Ambassador to Vatican Selected by French Government
L'Eclair reports France has definite choice for ambassador to the Vatican. Monsignor Cerretti, Paris under secretary of state, is named nuncio in Paris, with Pope Benedict approving the arrangement under similar conditions.
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Pans —Cuanes Gonnart
Vatican
L'Eclair
France
Pope Benedict
Monsignor Cerretti
Paris
Sate
Trail Ore Tonnage Surges Past Year’s Figures
Trail Line reports a 50 percent lead over 1920 tonnage with 149,677 tons received so far this year versus 89,741 the previous year. Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company properties contributed 147,579 tons of the total.
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Js. BC
Trail Line
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Allied powers condemn Upper Silesia disturbances
The allied commission issues a calm statement to the people of Upper Silesia. They condemn the disturbances but say the actions will not influence allies decisions. A final ruling on the Upper Silesian question will be based on vote results and the peace treaty.
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Oppela
Upper Silesia
In Allied Commission
Upper Silesian
Plebiscite on Daylight Saving in Saskatoon
Saskatoon voters will decide on daylight saving time in a municipal plebiscite to be held in June. The vote asks whether to adopt daylight saving for the present summer season in Saskatoon and surrounding area.
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Saskatoon
Sumie
Swiss Expel Foreigners Over Unemployment and Food Prices
Swiss authorities order the expulsion of many Dutch correspondents from Berne and other cities, prompting a strong protest from the Dutch ambassador. Officials cite financial strain unemployment and rising food costs as factors behind the drastic move. Local Swiss opinion favors limiting foreign influx to ease pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Loans For Irish Relief Rumor in Dundalk District
A posted notice claims that the president of the Irish Republic has raised loans of many millions in the United States for Irish relief and promises compensation from the republic’s treasury for property victims of English aggression. The message cites Dundalk and surrounding areas as the distribution point for these supposed funds.
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Belfast
Dundalk
Irish Republic
United States
Republ
Dominion Sugar plant ceases raw sugar refining
An official statement says the mammoth plant of the Dominion Sugar Company has ceased refining raw sugar. The Kitchener plant will not operate this autumn as farmers face a high minimum beet price, preventing a full acreage contract amid the unusual sugar situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
Dominion Sugar Company
Kitchener
Floods Cause Damage Near Battleford In Province Report
Flooding waters damage infrastructure near Battleford with limited access reported on the Cut Rae bridge and surrounding routes. Officials assess losses and coordinate emergency response as conditions hinder travel and evacuation efforts.
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Wischenan
Lotte
Pee
Lett
Battleford
G.T.P. Ie
Ambassador Harvey Arrives in England at Southampton
Colonel George Harvey, newly appointed United States ambassador to the court of St. James, arrived in Southampton. He was greeted by a deputation from the port officials and the United States consulate in the city.
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Harvey
England
Southampton
George Harvey
United States
Court of St. James
Cotton Wages Cut in Manchester Weaving Section
The cotton spinners and manufacturers association notified a 30 percent wage cut in weaving affecting 300000 workers. A similar reduction has been issued in the spinning section, signaling widespread payroll adjustments in Manchester England's textile industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Eng
Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers’ Association
Brandon Theatre Destroyed By Fire
A fire at the Willis Theater in Brandon Manitoba totalled the building and its contents after an explosion whose cause remains undetermined. Loss is estimated at over 20000 dollars.
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Brandon
Brandon, Man
All Star Scottish Footballers to Tour Canada in 1914
A sixteen member Scottish team arrives in Halifax May 18 for a cross continent mission tour of Canada and the United States. The squad includes Craig Brown John Marshall James Gordon Alex Bennett Alex Troup Jimmy Quinn James McMenemy Paddy Crossan Alex McNair and New Brownlie with officials Col J B Wilson Andrew Mitchell Thomas Sloan and Mr Connell. The program features matches in Halifax Montreal Ottawa Hamilton Toronto Fort William Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Calgary Edmonton Vancouver and Prince Albert with games in the United States between September 9 and 26. The voyage aims to strengthen imperial ties and promote sport and brotherhood across the Dominion and beyond.
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Scottish Aid Star
Halifax
Dominion Football Association
Dan Ma
D. W Save
Atlantic Seaboard
Canada
Montreal
Ottawa
Hamilton
Toronto
Fort William Port Arthus
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
Vanever
Prince Albert
United States
Col J.B. Wilson
Third Lanark
Andrew Mitchell
Thomas Sloan
Direcors
Mr. Connell
Craig Brown
Motherwell
Cringan
Celtic
John Marshall
Middlesborough
James E. Gordon
Scotland
Rangers
Dumfermline | Athletic
Britain
May Secure Truce in Silesia Report
London reports that negotiations led by the Inter Commission in Upper Silesia and Adelbert Korfanty have halted hostilities. Insurgents will hold a demarcation line pending final settlement as Allied councils resolve the Upper Silesian question after the plebiscite. Polish occupancy to continue in the industrial area.
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London
Inter - Commission
Upper Silesia
Adelbert Korfanty
Warsaw
Poland
Germany
Cannot Support Coalition Government in Greenock MP's Move
Sir Godfrey Collins, MP for Greenock, says he cannot continue backing the Lloyd George Coalition. He argues the coalition failed to deliver and cites heavier postwar taxation and Ireland reprisal policy as reasons for withdrawing support.
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Lloyd George
London
Godfrey Collins
Greenock
Scotland
Godfrey
Ireland
League to Meet in September in Geneva
The League of Nations assembly will hold its next session in September at Geneva. President Dacunha of the league's council issued the call for the meeting.
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League
Geneva
Assembly of the League of Nations
Dacunha
Council
Canada Spends Less On Navy And Militia Than Other Countries
A Brussels conference review shows Canada allocates the smallest per capita defence spend among nations surveyed. With a population near eight million, Canada’s defence outlay totals about 15.2 million dollars this year, equating to roughly 1.69 dollars per person, and 35 percent of revenue spent on defence. Other nations listed include Australia at 618 dollars per person and Denmark at about 10.10 dollars per person.
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Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Takenon
Australia
South Africa
Kingdom
United
Argentine
Brazil
Chile
Denmark
Holland
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
Germany
Hungary
Russia
Plumbers Object To New York Work Shortage Hearing
A disrupted hearing in New York resumed after a week’s recess as Master Plumbers’ Association debates work allocation. A master plumber claimed wash bowls must be dismantled to create more installation work, while others argued for standardized units.
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New York
Jess Tabor
Master Plumbers’ Association
Joint Legislative Committee
Sinn Fein Proposals Near Irish Settlement Talks
Sinn Fein representatives in London report steady progress toward a peace settlement of the Irish controversy. Daly asserts that talks this week brought certain proposals and improvements in the discussions, with both sides advancing toward an understanding.
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Sinn Fein
London
P Ils
Dally
Eason de
Belgian King to Visit England in July
Official announcement states King Albert of Belgium will make a state visit to England in July. The trip is scheduled to begin July 4 and conclude July 8, with formal ceremonies and meetings planned across major sites.
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England
Ondon
Albert
Finland to Retain Aland Isles Report to Nations Committed
The Aland Islands committee sent its report to the League of Nations, recommending safeguards for the fish population and Swedish interests. The document outlines how the isles would be managed while maintaining ties with Sweden and Finland.
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Finland
Aland Isles
Aland Islands
Teague
Fireman Smothered as Coal Carriage Slides
A steamer from Liverpool reports a coal accident two days out near North NS. A fireman was buried by seven tons of coal sliding from a cross-beaker, dying from injuries sustained on the voyage.
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North
Mancheser Bechange
Liverpool
Jaxhen
Germany Accepts Allied Reparations Terms Unconditionally
Berlin reports the Reichstag voted 221 to 175 to yield to Allied demands and fulfill Versailles terms. Dr. Wirth forms a Centrist led cabinet and announces acceptance as the only viable course. Lloyd George announces Germany’s unconditional compliance to guarantors, disarmament, war crime trials, and finances.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Dr. Wirth
Wirth
London
Germany
Lloyd George
Sthamer
Great Britain
House of Commons
Allied Supreme Council
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National Progressive Party
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Ida
Allied High
Athens
Dan MacNeil
Union
D. R. Roy,urer
Dominion Feeball Association
Alex Bennett
Albion Rovers
Glasgow Rangers
Alex Troup
Dundee
Dens Park
Jimmy Quinn
James McMenemy
Partick Thistle
Crostan
Edinburgh
Auld Reekie
Paddy Crossan
Alex McNair
Glasgow Celtic
Brownlie
Lanark
Imatches
Silesia
Henry Drayton
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