Trade Suffer in British Isles Through Strike
London The Timney Gazette reports a government communique stating three agencies the fering eavesons to equally throughout the country vital services including rail, road and power are being maintained by the government with all obstruction gradually overcome. The communique says no serious disorders have occurred and food transport is available though picketing interferes with distribution. The navy has aided at seaports and no arm use has been required. Public is told to disregard alarmist rumors about suspensions or mutinies, which are criminal to spread.
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London
Timney
Navy
Post Office Savinge Bank
His
More Compensation Rural Postmasters May Soon Receive Higher Pay
Ottawa reports that in the House of Commons Hon Ernest La Pointe confirms rural postmaster pay will likely rise after the two cent stamp is introduced on July 1. He notes the meter rate will cut rural post offices revenue, and since postmasters are paid on commission this will reduce salaries. The matter will be considered by those setting the rates with sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Ernest la Pointe
Slaves Freed in Burma by British Rule After Abolition Drive
Deputy Commissioner Barnard of the Burma frontier service arrived in Calcutta after months fighting slave trading in Burma and negotiating bans on human sacrifice. Three thousand four hundred forty five slaves were freed at a cost of 19000 rupees, a welcome outcome for the liberated Kachins amid a grim practice once supported by villagers and feared officials.
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Barnard
Allahabad
British India
Burma
JT. C. Harnard
Burma Frontier Service
Calcutta
Mary
Sir Harcourt Butler
Wit Gold Trafic Alarming the Owners Capetown
remarkable revelations show a wide scale gold trafficking in South Africa. The conspiracy centers in Johannesburg with reach to England and India. About 350000 pounds of gold is dealt with yearly as leakage from Witwatersrand mines persists despite supervision.
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Capetown
South Africa
Johannesburg
England
India
Witwatersrand
Vessels Liable To Customs In Ottawa
The report notes vessels delivering Canadian winter storage cargoes at U S ports may face a 25 percent customs duty. The duty arises under customs tariff not orders in council, requiring an act of parliament for amendments. The Canada Shipping Act allows government by order to permit foreign vessels to discharge grain at a Canadian port in spring, a provision in effect for several years.
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Ottawa
United States
Embargo Lifted on Labour Paper in London
The British Worker appearance was delayed by government police but allowed after a sample copy was inspected. The Daily Herald office issued the labor paper’s permit to publish, ending the embargo on the regular labor newspaper.
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London
Daily Herald
Uced
Jailes London and a Tale of Prison Break Intrigue
The report notes Shapurki Saklatvala, a Jone Communist member of parliament, receiving two months for sedition and the Stateville incident where Deputy Warden Klein was killed during a prison breakout. It recalls John D. Rochester unifying his firms into Standard Oil fifty years ago and mentions an automated water power plant in White River, Indiana.
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Kaniatvala
London
Shapurki Saklatvala
Parlament
Klein
Stateville Penitentiary
Table From England Berlin On Display At Imperial Castle
The table upon which Emperor William signed the mobilization order on August 1 1914 marking the start of World War I is now shown to visitors at the imperial castle in Berlin. The table came from England years earlier and was crafted from boards from Admiral Nelsons flagship.
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England
Berlin
William
Imperial Castle
Admiral Nelson
Arctic dirigible Norge eyes Spitabergen voyage
Leningrad reports the Norge led by Captain Raold Amundsch continues its polar trek toward Spitabergen. Daily weather from Sputzbergen indicates favorable conditions for the expedition as it nears the Kings Bay area.
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Leningrad
Russia
Spitabergen
Sputzbergen
Raold Amundsch
Kings Bay
Boston Family Member Frees After Mussolini Insult Charge
An investigating magistrate ordered the immediate release of Joha dams Abbott, a member of a prominent Boston family, who had been jailed last week on a charge that he insulted Premier Mussolini. The accusation was found unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Johadams Abbott
Boston
Premice Mussolini
Plans Super-Dirigible to North Pole Flight from Pasadena
Thomas B. Siat, noted inventor of aircraft fuel improvements, announced in Pasadena that he signed a contract with government officials to build a dirigible capable of a non stop flight to the North Pole and return in seven days.
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Dirigibie
Asadena
Calif
Thomas B
Fragmented cry against government tyranny in a UK context
A garbled passage attacks government overreach and calls for response to tyranny. It mentions 60,000 people and figures like Lenin and Trotsky, claiming British governance should not imitate Russia. The text contrasts a militant stance with perceived submissive misrules and urges resistance.
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Osiens
Tyrmany
Brita Cine
Governmenta Mart
Jh, Thomas
Ramse
Lenin
Trotcky
Mali
Russia
Monument to explorer planted near Captain Vancouver’s grave
Pauline in London with J. S. Corbett plant young Douglas firs at Kew Gardens as a memorial to the great explorer. Seeds from British Columbia natives funded by the Empire Forestry Association and local officials.
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Captain Vancouver
England
London
Peterstam
Fla
Pauline
Betish Columbia
JS Corbett
Empire Forestry Association
Kew Gardens
Native Sons
Columbia
Ervat
Chure
Surrey
No Peace Until Strike Order Withdrawn War Time Britain
London reports quote Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin declaring the general strike a challenge to Parliament and urging withdrawal of the strike order to restart negotiations for industrial peace. Home Secretary Hicks hints troops could be used to maintain vital services as government spokesmen say the nation meets the crisis calmly with fuel supplies assured. Trade Union Congress officials say railway stoppages are unprecedented in Britain’s history and that workers remain united.
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London
Stanley Ballwin
House of Commons
Commons
William Joynson Hicks
Home Secretary
Admiraity
Crise
Trades Union Congress
Eccleston Square
Ueup
Great Britain
Hudson's Bay Railway questioned before Senate in Ottawa
In Ottawa the interim supply bill was presented in the senate by Hon Rav Damiur and Senator WB Rowans Wade Hem of 32 009 for to Hudson's Bay Railway. The minister asked how the 5 900 000 would be spent and what remains to be completed. The railway was part of the Canadian National system and under the railways department. The funds would maintain and repair the section where rails had been laid. The government aims to continue completion under a national framework.
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Hudson's Bay Railway
Canadian National Eystem
Railways Department
Minister of Railways
Canadian National System
Senate Urges Nationwide Celebration of Confederation Sixtieth
The senate adopted a resolution calling for preparations to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. Senator Lewis urged a nationwide observance not limited to Dominion Day and worthy of every province’s festivities. Senator Pandurand suggested linking the anniversary to publicizing Canada’s growth and achievements.
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Senate
Ottawa
Canada
Nator Lewis
Estara
Raoul Pandurand
Requisition Case For Amusement Of Soldiers
The Walhalla at Wiesbaden, a luxury restaurant in Germany, has been taken over by the Navy Army and Air Force Institute for the benefit of British soldiers and their wives. A large first floor theatre has been converted into a moving picture venue and lectures, reflecting delays and financial concerns in the German occupation context.
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London
Walhalla
Wiex Duden
Germany
Navy
Army
Air Force Institute
They
Rhine
Wiesbaden
KH. Cherry
N.A. Apl
Death of Forestry Expert A. H. Mitchell Was Well Known
A. H. Mitchell aged 65, renowned forestry expert, died after three months illness in Lethbridge. Born in Scotland in 1884, he came to Macleod and was widely known for work across Western Canada with the Dominion Forestry Branch. He dedicated years to reforestation and prairie exploration.
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A. H. Mitchell
Western
Canada
Lethbridge
Herald
Macleod
TH. Mitchell
Pentleton
Mitchell
Scotland
Prairies
Dominion Forestry Branch
Alberta air patrol plans discussed with government official
Alberta air patrol in the province was reportedly under consideration by the government. Mon. Charles Stewart indicated arrangements would be made and the service would proceed this year.
World cruise ends after 129 days around the globe
The Emprisei Scot land returns to New York dock after a 129 day voyage begun December 21. Passengers recount eclipses seen in Benares and a controversial Kali temple incident in Calcutta. The Sultan of Johor entertains some female travelers and seven couples marry during the voyage.
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Emprisei
Scotland
Benares
Ganges
Galcutta
Johore
Malay Peninsula
Stair
Abe
British Cabinet urged to make concessions in labor row
In the House of Commons Laborites and Lloyd George pressed for concessions amid a threatened general strike. MacDonald and Maxton accused miners and a newspaper proprietor of harming national service as editors halted Daily Mail machinery. The committee, doors locked, sought terms of a formula and miners’ acceptance.
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Frei
Ramzay Mackona T
Couraun Trades Union
Nuinister
MacDonald
House of Commons
Informia
James Maxton
Glasfox
Beets
National Fuel Policy Urged By Dominion Premier
Ottawa Premier King pressed for a national fuel policy in the House as a special committee was named to study supply of anthracite and related transport issues. Members include Armsstone, Bury, Campbell, Faland, Teming, Garlant, Gershay, Lapier t, McLean, Nicholson, and Rogers. The aim is to outline a government policy amid possible US coal strikes, seeking cheaper transport methods and distribution while the committee focuses on freight rates rather than direct supply actions.
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Ottawa
King
House of Commons
Suly
Messrs
Armsstoneton
Bury
Campbell
Faland
Teming
Garlant
Bow River
Gershay
Lapiert
McLean
Mettori
Nicholson
Rogers
Disisto
T. L. Church
Font
Northwest
Budget No Substantial Changes Expected by Government
In Ottawa Rt Hon Arthur Meighen states no major budget changes are contemplated. Questioning from the opposition cites reports of possible modifications, but the government indicates no substantial changes are planned. In Regina plans emerge for a new hotel with a substantial investment and railway–related agreements highlighted at a Canadian Pacific meeting.
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Ottawa
J. A. Robb
Arthur Util
Regina
CPR
Montreal
Ship Canadian Cattle to England Amid War Risks
A Canadian cattle shipment sails to England amid wartime disruptions. Analysts note overall livestock prospects look stable, though voyage risks and routes are affected. I P Kennedy, a major livestock shipper, provides industry insight into the shipment's significance and market implications.
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Toronto
England
I. P. Kennedy
Yukon Free of Ice Dawson as Steamers Return
The fee has moved out of the Yukon River at Dawson and steamers are expected even lowe dDebarge shortly.
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Yukon
Dawson
Lowe
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I. B
Alberta Air Patrol
The
Sky Line
New York
Comamen
Muir Lloyd George
Laborites
Te Charnererien
MacDoual
Souferenes
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North Pole
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