List of Offences Perpetrated by the Rebel Irish Forces
A Dublin report itemizes offenses by the Rebel Irish Forces from January to October 21, noting numerous attacks on court houses and barracks, raids, and casualties among police, soldiers, and civilians. It cites difficulties in prosecuting perpetrators due to hunger strikes, intimidation, and political sentiment.
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Dublin
Deithe Castle
Royal Irish Constabulary
Sinn Fein Bulletin
Btletin
Frrm
Ireland
Inaugurate Campaign For Canadian Ports London
Canadian shipping interests press to capture British trade for Canada through Canadian ownership of the merchant marine. They urge British merchants to deal directly with Canada to open new direct trade via Canadian ports and reduce reliance on the United States which affects currency and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canada
Smith
Canadian Merchant Marine Co
New York
United States
Marlatt's Specific Praised by Toronto Businessman
A Toronto businessman reports rapid relief after using Marlatt's Specific for gall stones and appendicitis. He paid five dollars for a single treatment and credits the medicine with passing gall stones without pain and restoring ten years of poor health. He recommends it to others and notes availability through Canadian druggists or direct from J W Marlatt & Co at Ontario.
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JW. Marlatt & Co. T
Marlatt
Canada
J. W. Tarlate
Orate
Ontario
Booktec
Miners Must Get Busy At Western Canada Meeting
At a joint meeting of the Western Canada Coal Operators Associations and UMLW of America officials the issue of reopening the contract was deferred until all miners return to work. Operators said the wage demand was spurred by workers idle in District 18. About 100 men walked out at Michael and Fernie, with no new strikers joining the Dram shelter area.
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Calgary
Alta
Western Canada Coal Operators’ Associations
Umlw of America
District 18 H
Michael and
Fernie
Dramshelter Fel
Grain Storage Increases at Canadian Elevators in Oct 1920
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports week ending October 1920 shows grain stored at public elevators nationwide up 3,401,258 bushels across all grades. Wheat up 268,145 bushels. oats 62,012. barley 108,282. flax 16,449. rye 31,370.
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Dutawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Edmonton Tariff Debate Divides Farmers and Manufacturers
Conflicting evidence before the Tariff Commission in Edmonton shows manufacturers urging retention of the protective tariff to support local industries while farmers plead for its reduction to enable cheaper farm implements and open-market grain sales. Provincial minister Duncan Marshall argues for tariff cuts to aid farming, citing wheat price volatility and the need for revenue.
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Hmontos
Alta
Edmont
Hot
Duncan Marshall
Tariff Commission
Alberta
Dominion
Marshall
Rice Shepperd
United Farmers of Alverta Association
CG. Robertson
Tarif Commission
Edmonton
U.S
Wheat market wrangles over board versus open sale
Calgary leader H W Wood of the United Farmers of Alberta and Saskatchewan official Langley criticize the end of the Wheat Board as causing a one dollar drop in cash wheat price. Ottawa notes Sir George Foster arguing the price fall reflects surplus supply, not loss of board control, and that export and millers prices show no single cause.
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Calgary
Alta
H. W. Wood
United Farmers of Alberta
Hos
George Langley
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company
Canadian Wheat Board
George Foster
Canada
Calgary Editors Choose Alberta Division for CP Association
Calgary, weekly editors in session here decided to retain their Alberta Division of the Canadian Press Association instead of splitting into weekly and daily sections. A scheme was proposed similar to Saskatchewan for the convention to meet at Alberta University for a three day journalism course with addresses by prominent professors.
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Calgary
Orga
Alberta
Canadian Press Association
Saskatchewan
Alberta University
Safety First Week Proposed Across Dominion
A proposed Safety First Week would promote fire prevention and public safeguards nationwide. Delegates discussed a model fire policy act approved by commissioners on uniform legislation and suggested adoption in every province. Automobile insurance also drew attention at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
Dominion
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills for nervous women health
A testimonial ad claims Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills restore health to women with nervous troubles. Mrs B Ryan of Sand Point Nova Scotia reports sleep, appetite, and strength improvements after using six boxes, and urges others to try the remedy. Available by mail from The Milburn Co Limited, Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
Fred
Milburs
Thad
Paice Moe
T.milburn Cos Limited
Toronto
Germans Asked to Explain Hamburg Bismarck Fire
An Allied commission in Berlin will be asked to investigate the burning of the German steamer Bismarck at a Hamburg shipyard. The Bismarck, to be delivered to the Allies under the peace treaty, also prompts a French demand for explanations from Germany.
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Pans
Anter-Amiea
Berlin
Hamburg
Bismarck
al Fies
Germany
Prince Ra pet Steamer Lies In Deep Water Near Swanstone Bay
The Grand Trunk steamer Prince Ra pet, carrying 200 passengers, ran ashore in Swanstone Bay last week on a voyage from Vancouver. It now lies on its beam end in 61 feet of water at low tide. Divers have gone north and salvage work will begin immediately.
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Victoria
B.C
Grand Trunk
Swanstone Bay
Vancouver
Guaranteed Minimum Price for Wheat Is Imperative
The Montreal Star reports police holding Micheal Symmington in Dublin disorder cases tied to Sinn Fein assets. He faces colonial rifles charges and minutes of the Irish League of Self Determination. Police seek missing vital documents amid a cache of materials wrapped in an Irish flag. In Canada, Wheat Board re-creation moves stir Ottawa and Calgary voices urge immediate action to stabilize finance. John J. McFarland of Alberta Pacific Grain urges immediate implementation of a guaranteed minimum wheat price for national stability.
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Micireal
Montreal Star
Micheal Symmington
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Mackiney
Symington
Symumington
Department of Public Works
Irish League of Self Determination
Ottawa
Wheat Board
Calgary
Alta
Canada
John J. McFarland
Alberta Pacific Grain Company, Limited
McFarland
Britain to Sell 39000 Tons of Russian Material
British war munitions disposals board comptroller J. E. Francis arrives in Vancouver to inspect 39,000 tons of Russian government ordered railway material stored at Coquitlam. The items, long unused, will be sold to the highest bidder on Britain’s credit.
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Vateversss
Coquitlama
Vancouver
J. E. Francis
Disposals Board
British War Munitions
Liquor Referendum Sets Province’s Dry or Wet Future
The October 25 vote will decide if the province keeps prohibition or allows regulated liquor. Proponents cite drops in drunkenness in Western provinces, while opponents warn of bootlegging and evasion. A successful referendum shifts liquor control wholly to the province, enabling a dry or wet policy choice.
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Canada
Parliament of
Canada’s Navy to be Commissioned November 1
Canada’s navy will be commissioned on November 1 and will depart England for Canada shortly thereafter, marking a key milestone in the postwar buildup of naval forces.
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Canada
England
Famous Generals Meet New York Debut of McGill Dinner
Generals Sir Arthur Currie and General J. J. Pershing attended a New York Graduates Society of McGill University dinner at the Hotel Commodore. Speakers included Sir Charles Gordon and WW. Colpitts as toastmaster. About 200 guests, men and women, heard Currie praised for the value of a university education.
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New York
Canada
United States
McGill University
Commodore
Arthur Currie
McGill
France
J. J. Pershing
Charles Gordon
Bank of Montreal
WW. Colpitts
Gen. Corrie
Val of
University
Saskatchewan House Set to Convene November 4
Regina reports the Saskatchewan legislature will convene Thursday November 4 following an executive council meeting. The aim is to finish the session before Christmas, with the session running in the interim.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
Executive Council
Sessio
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Curzon
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Russia
Regia, Sask
Department of Education
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Kiel Canal
Paris
Council of Ambassadors
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Ingersoll
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Ingersoll Watches
Reliance
Canadian
Toronto Business Man
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