Admit Germans to Labor Conference Vote Narrowly Passes
The international labor conference adopted admission for Germany with rights and duties like other members. The 71 to 1 vote included one French employer delegate's dissent and an abstention. Belgian and Canadian delegates supported admission citing economic necessity and alignment with League of Nations restrictions.
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Organization Committee
Labor Conference
Louis Guerin
Jules Cartier
Parsons
Draper
Me Rowell
Acland
Robertson
Navy policy urged balance between tactics and substance
Walter Hume Long, First Lord of the Admiralty, told the Navy League that Britain must not abandon core naval strength while seeking new protective forms. He warned that the world’s peaceful future hinges on the country’s continued naval policy and readiness.
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Navy London
Navy League
Walter Hume Long
Werner Horn Found Guilty in St Croix Bridge Bombing Case
Fredericton report states Werner Horn was found guilty of dynamiting the Canadian end of the international bridge at St Croix New Brunswick on February 2 1915. The jury retired just 19 minutes after deliberation. Horn conducted a lone defence claiming he was a German officer acting under orders.
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Werner Horn
Fredericton
W-B
St. Croix
N.B
Horn
Estetigenstt
Garena Garern
Wartime Debt Owed by Dominions to War Office
Colon Churchill noted that Britain owed £50,000,000 for troop maintenance in the field and expected to receive about £15,000,000 from Australia this year due to financial difficulties. The rest remained a good debt accruing interest for the state's advantage in future years, stated the War Office secretary of state.
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Winston Spencer Churchil
War Office
Australia
Churchill
Aliens Arrested in Winnipeg Deported After June Fest
Officials report Winnipeg arrests during the June festival led to deportations. The men were held at Kapus asing internment camp in Ontario and sailed from Canada on October 27. One Russian detainee who served four years overseas with the List Battalion remains in custody per Labor Defence League officials.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Kapusasing
Ontario
List Battalion
Labor Defence League
Melting of Coins Order Prohibits Silver Coin Breakup
London. Austen Chamberlain announces in the House of Commons an order banning melting or breaking up silver coin currency. Export of British silver begins is prohibited and steps aim to prohibit silver bullion export except under license. The situation is being carefully watched and further action hoped.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Reng
Final British Aid to Denikin Approved by Cabinet
Secretary for War Churchill announced the cabinet approved a final contribution of surplus stores to General Denikin, the anti Bolshevik leader in South Russia. The value was about £15,000,000 and it would be dispatched during the winter.
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Lennon
Churchill
Hhade
General Denikine
Russia
Drury Named Premier of Ontario in Progressive Victory
E C Drury chosen to lead Ontario succeeding Sir William Hearst with Far and Labor parties forming a united front. Premier-elect reports say $33 new government ready to take over. Drury pledges to pursue prohibition mandate and oppose class legislation while stressing justice and fair play for all honest interests. He cautions a tough task ahead and aims to avoid unnecessary political missteps.
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Toronto
E. C. Drury
Ontario
William Hearst
Day
Far
Laborre
Usf.o
UFO
Lab
United Farmers
Drury
Uf.o
Alleged Evasion Of Immigration Law At Manitoba Border
A report to the Great War Veterans association central branch described alleged evasion of immigration rules at the Manitoba border. It stated Hatterites seek entry by car to circumvent train limits and urged federal action to prevent such entries. The meeting passed a resolution calling for immediate steps to enforce the regulations and close this evasive loophole.
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Wingeg
Manitoba
United States
Great War Veterans’ Association
Fed
Hatterites
Sugar Shortage Hits Canada Export Restrictions
The Canadian trade commission halted sugar exports to the United States and cancelled old contracts. Border shipments have ceased despite many consumer requests. Officials say domestic supply is sufficient if transportation remains stable and strikes do not occur.
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Canadian Trade Commission
Ottawa
Canada
United States
Trade Co
Fiume Problem and International Talks Pressed Again
Paris and London push to solve the Fiume dispute amid American opposition to Italian plans. Liberte cites a negative reply from Secretary of State Lansing. Meantime Manitoba suffers a heavy potato loss of 2.8 million bushels frozen in the ground, risking shortages. Winnipeg to consider proportional representation. and an Americanization bill to combat illiteracy advances with a proposed annual $12.5 million appropriation.
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Paris
Eforts
France
England
Fiume
Liberte
Ltising
Clemenceau
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Turkish Question For New Conference
Unclear fragments discuss peace conference and Turkish questions. Mentions possible handling by current or new conference, likely not in Paris, Geneva proposed but not favored, Turkey’s division and spring timing debated. Names and places are sparse due to damaged text.
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Pacific
Und Is
Near East
Turkey
Paris
Geneva
Preparations Under Way to Cope With Coal Strike
In Washington the government moved swiftly after miners refused to suspend a half million soft coal worker strike. Steps include protecting workers who stay on the job, reviving the fuel administration with wartime powers, preventing hoarding and profiteering, and allocating coal by railroads and industries. The government will not indict United Mine Workers officers for conspiracy to reduce production.
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U.S
Washiston
Wilson
Fuel Administration
United Mine Workers of America
Sugar Rations to Candy Makers
Sugar rationing is to be proposed by the sugar equalization board for manufacturers of candy and soft chunks after Merbert Hoover, the food administrator, said raw sugar has risen beyond the point affordable for housewives. The plan follows rising sugar prices and aims to stabilize supplies for civilians.
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Washington
Sugar Equalization Board
House
Merbert Hoover
Hoover
Sinn Fein Parliaments Defy Government Orders in Dublin
Sinn Fein leaders in Dublin hold an illegal parliament defying the government’s proclamation. Reports claim plans for a national fisheries inspector, a civil service expansion, and arbitration courts. Six Dublin Sinn Fein members reportedly sent to the U S consul a copy of instructions seeking U S seamen as hindrance to lawful trade.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Nick
Sinn
United States
America
Irland
Canadian protests push for England camp for discharged soldiers
In London, officials anticipate representations urging Canada to open a camp for discharged soldiers stranded in England. The aim is to provide temporary housing for those with no strong legal claim who face unemployment. Organizers warn Canada must prepare to care for arrivals to avoid worsening conditions there or here.
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London
Canada
Navy Keeps Strong Lines Amid World Tension
Admiral Beatty as first Sea Lord stressed the navy remains essential for imperial security. He said public economy is needed but naval strength is the main guarantee of power, with the League of Nations a hopeful but insufficient risk insurance for recovery and defense.
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London
Rart Beatty
League of Nations
Explosion on Hyuga Battleship Shocks Tokyo Bay
An explosion struck the Japanese battleship Hyuga in Tokyo Bay during maneuvers in which the Emperor took part. The blast and ensuing chaos left fourteen and thirty injured or killed.
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Tokio
Emperor
Hyuga
Tokio Bay
No Relief in Sight from Sugar Shortage and Scholarships
Winnipeg merchants blame government permits for sugar shortages while Canada seeks imports from Fiji and Peru to boost supply. Separately, a plan for three Paris scholarship awards for Canadian college graduates moves forward with government backing. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, noted author and poet, dies in Brantford after months of illness linked to war relief work in England.
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Winnipeg
Free Press
A. MacDonald
Canada
British Columbia Sugar Refining Company
Fiji
Peruvia
Sehotatabies
Paris
P. Roy
R. H. Thornton
Norris
Wn Haven
Conn
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Bunatow
Brantford
Wilcoe
England
Canada Seeks Seat on Governing Body of International Labor Office
Canada protests the composition of the International Labor Organization governing body. It argues Canada ranks among the eight most important industrial nations and should be represented among the eight government seats, with selection by population and industrial import criteria. The League of Nations council is to decide membership and seats.
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League of Nations
Man J Yolves
Cason
Na Indus
International Labor Office
France
Italy
Belgierland
Germany
Spain
Canada
Dew
Dominion
Council of the League of Nations
Education Canada
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International Labor Organization
Denikine
Britain
Berlin
Deutsche Allgemet Zeitung
Parietedig
Holland
Prince Feisal
Drew Bonar Law
Syria
George Merrick
Merrick-Anderson Company
Old England
Selkirk
Montreal
von Tirpite
New York
Admiral von Tiepte
Kaiser’s
JH. Macksein
Columbes
Navy
Beatty
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