France Says Ruhr Occupation Not Profitable Yet
Premier Poincare told the Senate committee that the Ruhr military occupation is necessary for France’s security and to pressure German reparations. He noted coal and coke transport began March 15 and France is prepared to extend the occupation if needed to achieve results and push final reparations per the London accord.
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Ruhr
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Moscow Appeals To Workmen Of World
The Third Internationale issues a general appeal to world workers following the murder of M Vorovsky, Soviet representative at Lausanne. It urges intensified international agitation and links Vorovsky’s shooting to wider anti imperialist aims. The document references Curzon and calls for action against Russo Turkish rapprochement while supporting liberty movements in India and Egypt.
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Vorovsky
Moscow
Thind Internationale
M. Vorovsky
Lausanne
Lenge
West
Lord Curzon
Taudia
East
Tary
Work of League to be reviewed at Ottawa meeting
Ottawa July 15 delegates from all parts of the Dominion will attend a League of Nations Society meeting in Ottawa on June 15 to discuss the society’s work in schools and universities. Sir Robert Borden will chair the morning session with reports and motions followed by a public meeting in the evening.
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Alee
League of Nation Society of Camara MDI
Ottawa
Dominion
Tip of Dent
Robert Borden
George Foter
Demand for farm labor rises in Canada and BC logs gain
An Ottawa report notes active demand for farm labor in April across Quebec Ontario and the prairies with improved conditions in building and construction overall except in the Maritime Provinces and Manitoba. Logan demand up in British Columbia and manufacturing shows small gains in employment, notably in metal work.
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Quebec
Ontario
Praire
Department of Labor
Manitoba
British Columbia
Air Schedule Completed for London Amsterdam Flights
North European Trunk Airway firms finalize a complete daily schedule with three trips between London and Amsterdam and extended links to Manchester, Hamburg, Be, London to Vancouver vice versa. President Hard accepts invitation to visit Vancouver and Victoria in July, via official Washington channels.
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Manchester
Jordam
Hamburg
Vancouver
United States Line
W. C. Nichol
Victoria
Alaska
United States
Washington
Bogus gun fools officials in North Bay escape
Norn Bay Ontario Wartog 2 tevote cries hard up and cries danger as Leo Towers, a 3 former convict at Kineton penitentiary, escapes custody outside the district court. A car is halted at gunpoint and the desperado flees toward Trout Lake leaving a cardboard imitation revolver.
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Ont
Wartog
Leo Towers
Kineton Penitentiary
North Bay
Rogers
Trout Lake
Chinese Incited to Rebellion Circulars Spread in Villages
Circulars circulating in Chinese villages and the native city urge uprising against foreigners. They claim a foreign committee plans to hand over the former German concession to the British upon war declaration. Local officials view the notices as serious but doubt they were created by responsible persons.
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Tien Tein
China
Cihere
Unity of Mankind The Cecil Speech on League of Nations
Lord Robert Cecil told a luncheon audience that US opinion on Europe’s peace aims affects all nations. He praised unity of mankind and argued the United States should modify its foreign policy to meet global realities. He endorsed including Germany and Russia in the League but opposed inviting the United States to join.
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Europe
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Robert
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Death of U S Financier Mentone Gould Dies After Illness
George J. Gould, noted U S financier long associated with Cap Martin near Mentone France, died May 16 after a months long illness following a series of relapses. His wife and two children survive.
Government Aims Gradual Tariff Reduction Amid Debate
Minister of the Interior Charles argued in the House for a gradual tariff reduction while protecting key Canadian industries. He warned against rapid cuts that could jeopardize agriculture and business, noting varied tariffs in place and the need for cautious reform aligned with Progressive proposals.
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Canada
Stewart
Interpreters and Languages Dominate Rome Suffrage Conference
At the International Woman's Suffrage Alliance gathering in Rome delegates speak in many languages with interpreters translating into English French and three official tongues. The conference also notes resolutions on multilingual policy and the role of language in the suffrage movement.
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Rome
Congress International Woman's Suffrage Alliance
Robbers Strike Bank Of Toronto In Silent 20 Minute Heist
Bandits held up the Bank of Toronto at gunpoint taking 2000 in cash and negotiable securities. The 2:45 am raid left teller A Morden bound and silent. raiders departed undetected after a noiseless safe blow. Police believe attackers arrived by car from across the order as Commons debate on bank mortgage powers continues.
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Stewart
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Morden
Severe Winter Blankets Labrador Coast Delays Prospects
Reports from Cartwright Labrador describe snow fields up to many feet deep with little chance prospectors will reach Labrador by sea before mid June. Residents survive by clearing thick drifts as seawater freezes and snow piles bury homes.
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Ieee Sea Urey Company
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Thas
Laneatoc
Labrador
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Liis
Survey forecasts good average strawberry crops in Canada
A Department of Agriculture survey indicates promising average strawberry yields across heavy producing districts in British Columbia and Ontario. Overall Dominion acreage is higher this year than last, signaling a robust fruit season ahead.
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Ottawa
Department of Agriculture
British Columbia
Dominion
Bankers Buy Bagdad Railway Stake Led by Rothschilds
A group of one British and Swiss bankers led by the Rothschilds has purchased the Bagdad Railway. The syndicate reportedly acquired Austrian holdings on the line and gained influence over operations spanning Constantinople to Bagdad.
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Constantinople
Bagdad
Vatan
Emigration Plan Tied to Unemployed Soldiers Aid
In Britain London the outflow of ex soldiers estimated at 300000 may be aided by government emigration support. Lieut Col Arthur Buckley said absorptive capacity of the dominions will influence measures in the next year. Premier Bonar Law returns to London after a rest abroad and appears in improved health on a walk.
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London
Arthur Buckley
Overseas ‘Trade Department
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Amundsen Expedition Leaves Kotzebue for Wainwright
Wireless message from Kotzebue via Soorvik reports Captain Roald Amundsen set sail from Seattle in late spring toward Wainwright after leaving Kotzebue on April 28 for Arctic exploration.
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Washington
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Wainwright
Soorvik
Rumors of Hostilities Rise Between Greece and Turkey
London reports sensational rumors of possible clashes over the Lausanne reparations dispute. A Central News dispatch cites a secret meeting at British HQ to consider eventualities, though no official confirmation exists. The Athens Times correspondent notes a Greek delegation is to depart Lausanne if a Near East conference approves indemnity payments, while Col Plastiris says Greece remains pacific yet resolved not to pay.
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