British Premier Pleads For Understanding And Peace Among Nations
The British premier urges renewed effort for peace and international understanding in the House of Commons. Lloyd George defends Britain's trade stance with Russia, noting limited British trade despite no formal restrictions. Asquith calls for reconsidering postwar indebtedness among nations and allies.
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Lovement
Lloyd George
House of Common Peace
Great Britain
Liosd George
Russa
Avere
Russia
Pacific Naval Base Debate Hints at Pacific Quiet
Premier Hughes told the House that a British naval base in the Pacific was discussed at the Empire conference and a decision reached, with Singapore not chosen. The London Daily Sketch speculated Britain would spend £2,109,000 converting Singapore into a first class station and noted possible countermanding if Washington arrangements altered Australia plans.
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Melbourne
Remier Hughes
House of Representatives
Tic Commonwealth
Pacific
Empire
Singapore
Hugh Ingapore
London Daily Sketch
Great Britain
Australia
Bank Bandits Get Five Years Each in Robbery Case
Five men connected to a Winnipeg bank robbery were each sentenced to five years. Henry Qebush, James Redding, Sy Roberts, George Wo Adams, Clarence W Adams, and David Letter Lester were involved as the crew, with Lester left in charge of the stolen car used in the heist that netted about $1200.
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Winnipeg
Bank of
Portuguese government resigns after bloodless military move
Reuters from Liston reports Portugal's government has resigned following a peaceful military action in Lisbon. A forthcoming ministry is expected to be led by ex revolutionist Manuel Maria Coelho. A London Times dispatch notes a bomb injuring Ambassador Herrick’s valet as the blast damages the room of the ambassador’s residence.
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Reuter
Liston
el Maria Coelho
Lisbon
London Times
Myron T. Herrick
United States
Mr Herrick
Australian treasurer cites profit on osloping lime
London Reuters reports from Melbourne that Rt Hon Sir Joseph Cork treasurer of the Commonwealth stated in the House of Representatives that the Commonwealth's osloping lime had made a profit of 167000 pounds sterling.
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London
Reuter
Melbourne
Australia
Joseph Cork
Coms.cwealth
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Silesian Boundary Fixed By League of Nations
The League of Nations fixes the Silesian boundary following the Oder River from Oseburg to Nikotachau, then northeast to between Roseburg and Birkerheim, northwest to Liseau, and along the German empire frontier toward the Germany Poland line under Article 87 of the Versailles treaty. The decision outlines the irregular line and the continued frontier between Germany and Poland.
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Paris
League of Nations
Oseburg
Nikotachau
Roseburg
Birkerheim
Liseau
German Empire
Germany
Poland
Masseys Attitude Debate Opens in New Zealand
A Wellington report notes that a New Zealand House of Representatives debate on imperial matters ended with broad approval of Premier W. F. Masseys stance. A minority of Labour MPs criticized the Anglo Japanese alliance and objected to any alliance risking war commitments. Naval defense funding saw strong calls for the Dominion to fulfill its half share.
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London
Welington
New Zealand
House of Representatives
W. F. Massey
Alance
Dominion
Imperial Oil to Keep Drilling Western Canada This Winter
Vice President A M McQueen and directors report drilling will continue in the west with operations at Mackenzie River sites in Alberta and British Columbia. The party visited marketing stations and Regina and Vancouver refiners, confirming aims to advance oil exploration through winter if feasible.
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Toronto
Imperial Oil Company
A.M McQueen
Vancouver
Ewan
MacKenzie River District
Regina
Japs Explain Shantung Situation To China
Japan notes in memorandum its position on Shantung negotiations and hopes China will enter direct talks on the whole question, after delivering a reply to China via Pekin. The document critiques China’s Oct 5 reply and urges reconsideration of its refusal to negotiate fully.
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China
Pekin
Yukichi Obata
Yeo
Japan
Red Cross Appeals for Peace and War’s End
A historic Red Cross appeal urges a world campaign to abolish war and promote peace. It cites war’s horrors, calls for universal participation across nations and faiths, and supports a 1921 Geneva resolution urging action by states, writers, and educators to foster internationalism and tolerance.
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Ang Dal
Red Croat
Red Cross
Red Cross Actvilly
2 Cross
Claole
Redeross
Tenth International Red Cross Confrence
Geneva
International Committee of
the Red Cross
League of Red Cross Societies
Pal
Red Cross Calls for Universal Peace Through Individual Conviction
Western editors stress the need for international cooperation among governments parliaments voluntary groups the press clergy and national Red Cross societies. The Red Cross declares its work extends beyond war urging each person to find inner strength to make and sustain lasting peace.
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Red Cross
Cut In Freight Rates In British Columbia Announced
NSW reports that Victoria voluntary wheat sale to Germany at low price boosts grain trade. Board of Railway Commissioners rules BC freight rates align with eastern corridors, cutting costs on Pacific coast shipments to Calgary, easing shippers’ burden. Secretary Hugh Dalton notes the ruling as a major step in rate equalization for British Columbia.
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British Columbia
Board of Railway Comminstooers
Ottawa
Fort William
Winniree
Hugh Dalton
Canadian Manufacturers Association
Pacific Coast
Calgary
Two Minutes Silence For Amistice Day Observed Empirewide
Ottawa to proclaim two minutes of silence on November 11 from 11 o clock to 11:02, observing the fallen and war memory. Special ceremonies set for November 7 with Parliament act guiding nationwide observance including ships and trains pausing.
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Otawa
Ista
Trade in Germany Shows July Export Rise Over June
Germany’s July exports totaled 6.208 billion marks, up from 5.432 billion in June, while imports rose to 7.585 billion marks from 6.108 billion in June. A separate note from Sydney reports Premier Dooley arranging London financing for New South Wales wheat pool with a three shilling advance to farmers on delivery to the railway.
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Germany
Wil
Australian Wheat Pool
London
Reuter
Syney
Australia
Dooley
New South Wales
Thefts of Food Supplies to Russia Alarm London
A letter from Walter Brown European director reports thefts of food supplies sent to Russia by the American Relief Association. The London Times publishes Brown’s account detailing the issue and its implications for aid shipments.
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London
Russia
American Relief Association
Walter Brown
London Times
British Boat Sinks Wrangel Yacht In Adriatic Collision
The yacht Lucuting carrying General Baron Wrangel his wife and vital Crimean Government papers sank after a collision with an Italian steamer Adri Phe Lucu in the Adriatic. The couple’s personal fortune valued at 40000 francs and important documents were lost. divers may recover portions of the treasure.
British envoy cites need for international understanding in R Springs
In Red Springs North Carolina Auckland Geddes British Ambassador to the United States spoke on expanding international understanding before a local gathering. Commodore Hays, former SS Olympic commander, is set to command the new Maestri ship, construction underway, touted as the world’s largest liner.
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Red Springs
N.C
United States
Canada
Auckland
Geddes
Ty of America
London
Commodore Hays
Maestrc
Express Messenger Robbed Near Swift Current
Dominion Express Company officials report about 30000 secured from Heartle an express messenger on CPR train No 4 held up by an unknown bandit near Swift Current. Saskatchewan Provincial Police and Regina officers hunt bandits near Chaplin and Parkber with Moose Jaw as headquarters. A police cordon surrounds the two suspected areas as officers intensify the search.
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Moose Jaw
Dominion Express Company
Heartle
CPR
Swift Current
Saskatchewan
Regina
Chaplin
Park Tue
Hazeldun
Foreign Buyers Invade Germany Overmark Prices Spark Run
Foreign buyers flood German stores as the mark’s rise fuels a run on goods. Despite higher prices, many manufacturers remain able to push purchases, while Swiss frontier trade in textiles shuts down as Swiss buyers strip Baden border towns of apparel. The Swiss watch industry stalls amid cheap German watches.
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Bertin
Germany
Vormaerts
Baden
Indust
Erman
Wage accords end plumbers and carpenters strike in Chicago
The Journeymen Plumbers and Gas Fitters Union returns to work after a wage award of 1125 an hour by Judge Landis, while carpenters accept the Landis rate though no contract exists. Separately, postal inspectors investigate a box of poisoned fudge sent to a student nurse, its analysis suggesting poison in the candy.
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Journeymen Plumbers and Gas Fitters Union
Judge Landis
Master Plumbers’ Association
Ne 10
Landis
Chicago
Andy
Fox
West End
Senate ratifies peace treaties with Germany and allies
The Senate ratified the peace treaty with Germany with reservations from the Foreign Relations Committee and approved similar terms for Austria and Hungary, advancing the administration's immediate peace program with former Central Powers. Citizens are urged to support local merchants and spend money at home.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
Foreign Relations Committee
Austria
Hungary
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