Finance Minister warns banks over foreign debt risks
The statement, issued under Sir Henry Drayton, cites Canada's worsening balance of trade and urges banks to restrict imports or transfers of Canadian securities held abroad. It asks banks to verify that foreign exchange drafts over a thousand dollars are for collection from outside Canada and not for outside purchases. The minister warns such withdrawals would harm general financial conditions and crop sector commerce.
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Toronto
Henry Drayton
Milister
Nance
Canada
Explosion at Marienfelt Artillery Depot Kills 23
An explosion at the Marienfelt artillery depot near Wilhelmshaven kills 23 and injures many while unloading shells. Authorities say the blast involved two laboratories and numerous munition sheds in an accidental incident.
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Berlin
Marienfelt
Wilhelmshaven
Ottawa prepares for referendum on temperance act
Col O M Biggar and staff hurry to issue instructions for the Canada Temperance Act vote set in 57 districts across Manitoba Saskatchewan Nova Scotia and Alberta on October 25. Returning officers report understanding of the act and few problems or delays. No new developments or postponements noted.
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Ottawa
Col
O. M. Biggar
Col. Biggar
Biggar
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Aid for Housing Scheme in Winnipeg by Victory Bond Exchange
The province may swap 300000 in Victory Bonds for Winnipeg debentures to fund civic housing. The by law passed at a special council meeting authorizes the move, enabling about 75 new houses under the scheme at seven percent interest.
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Winnipeg
Edwardtown
City ‘of
Revolts in Moscow Against Bolshivik Government Reported
London dispatch notes several serious uprisings near Moscow against the Russian Soviet government. Telegrams received in Riga and sent via Copenhagen describe these revolts being suppressed with much bloodshed.
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Nik
London
Moscow
Exchange Telegraph Company Sled
Copenhhagen
Riga
Fighting in Trieste Sparks Street Clashes
In Trieste outbreaks lead to street fights between Nationalists and Socialists. The violence resumed with two deaths and about a score of persons wounded.
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Trieste
Leniency Debate Sparks Over Irish Hunger Strikers
The London Times urges that leniency toward Irish hunger strikers cannot be considered while attacks on police in Ireland continue. It notes Lloyd George’s distinction between Sinn Fein and the republican army, and calls for either protecting forces in Ireland or withdrawing them.
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London
Ireland
Terence McSwiney
Cork
London Times
Lloyd George
Hts
Siege
Switzerland
Prion
Resh
Decumment
Sinn Fein
Republican Army
French press analyzes US loan rate for 100 million issue
Paris commentary on France’s new loan in the United States notes a calculated rate of about 9 42 percent including charges and premium for the 100 900 000 issue. French observers say the rate seems high but comparable to US security yields and recent Swiss Belgian loan costs.
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Paris
United States
Switzerland
Belgium
Price of Newsprint Soars Further Increases Predicted
Montreal reports from pulp and paper circles indicate another newsprint price rise likely by October first. New base rates could be 130 to 140 dollars per ton for bed news and sheets priced 20 dollars higher per ton for two ton lots. Prospects in 1921 point to publishers paying up to 200 dollars per ton, a threefold rise in four years.
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Montreal
Prosper
Sheet J
Yaers
Sheet News
Clemenceau to Hunt Tigers on Grand Asian Tour
Former French premier Georges Clemenceau plans a voyage starting September 20 from Marseille aboard a steamship, landing in Singapore then Calcutta to proceed to the Himalaya for tiger hunting, with return to France expected around New Year. Also notes include arms shipments reaching Belfast and Dublin and Germany paying indemnity to France via ambassador Charles Laurent in Berlin.
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Germany
France
Paria
Charles Laurent
Berlin
Devastating Rome Earthquake Kills and Injures Thousands
Reports from Rome describe a violent earthquake striking multiple towns. Hundreds killed, thousands injured, with hospitals overwhelmed. tents and improvised care spread across the region as rescuers search for victims buried under debris. The Ducal Palace at Massarara and medieval towers suffer severe damage.
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Rome
Italy
Spesia
Massacarara
Napoleon
Reasons for Increased Railway Rates in Canada
The Railway Commissioners Board issues its judgment on rate increases based on rising operating costs and wages. Chief Commissioner Carvelt notes costs have risen over 100 percent in four years while prior increases were limited. The decision aims to fund higher employee wages, notably the Chicago wage award effects, with Canadian Pacific facing about $22,000,000 yearly.
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Canada
Howard G. Kelly
Railway, Association of Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Ottawa
A. B. Mosher
Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees
Canadian National Railways
Canadian National Railway
U States Labor Board
McAdoo
United States Labor Board
Eastern Lines
Mosher
Grand Trunk Railway
Russia Demands Peace Amid Allied Blockade Critique
The Moscow delegation led by M. Kamenef releases a lengthy reply to Lord Balfo's note defending the Allied blockade. It asserts Russia cannot define peace terms while blockade continues and frames Poland Lithuania tensions as part of a broader peace struggle. The League of Nations plans to address Lithuania's status at its Paris meeting.
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Russia
London
M. Kamenef
M. Tehit
Arthur J. Balfour
Rus- Ma
Rossi
Delares
Poland
Lithuania
League of Nations
Paris
League
Aland Islands
Finland
Sweden
Imperial Press delegates end Canada tour in Montreal
Lord Burnham said the Imperial Press delegation was impressed by Canada during an 8,000 mile journey. The group arrived in Montreal and planned to remain until sailing aboard the Empress of Britain on September Bh to Quebec.
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Montreal
Canada
Lord Burnham
Imperial Press
Quebec
Rome despatch says Coyne steamer to be released
Rome dispatch reports Gabriel d Annunzio has disapproved the seizure of the American steamer Coyne by his officers and will order its release, according to Fiume advices quoted by Exchange Telegraph.
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London
Gabriel_d’Annunzio
Coyne
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
Fiume
Liquor Barred From US Navy Divorce Case Public
An order made public by the bureau surgery prohibits Seletos from liquor consumption or involvement with the United States Navy in a divorce proceeding. This notice outlines restrictions and the authority enforcing the ban.
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United States
Women Meet in Christiania Discuss Welfare Issues
Women from neutral and opposing wartime nations gathered in Christiania, Norway for the first International Council of Women Quinquennial Congress, September 8 to 17. About 400 delegates discuss education, public health, housing, social diseases, and the League of Nations with Queen Maud hosting receptions in the Royal Palace.
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Washington
International Council of Women
Christiania
Norway
League of Nations
Coal Shipment from Seattle to Alaska Ports
Four ships of the Alaska Steamship Company head to Alaskan ports with cargoes of British Columbia coal. Another vessel carrying 1,000 tons of coal sails for Alaska. In Rome the Epoca reports death toll above 190 and over 2,000 homeless from the quake.
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Rome
Cox Promises to Present Irish Cause to League of Nations
Governor Cox of Ohio pledges to present the Irish cause to the League of Nations if elected, arguing the Irish question harms peace between English speaking nations and should be considered under article eleven to secure global cooperation. He cites Gaelic heritage and seeks a timely settlement to avoid ongoing conflict.
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Butte
Mont
League of Nations
Cox
Ohio
Montana
League
Ireland
League Council
United States
England
America
Jugo-Slavs Press Albanian Advance Across Tarabash
The report says Jugo-Slavs aim to seize Albania and have occupied Tarabash while attacking Kastrati Dibra and Elbassan. In Dibra fighting the Jugo-Slavs were repulsed losing cannons and machine guns. 1,200 prisoners, Bosnian and Slovenian troops, surrendered. Other attacks progress more favorably.
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Rome
Jugo-aavia
Albania
Tarabash
Kastrati
Dibra
Elbassan
Not Concerned With Freight Problems
A Toronto milling firm manager said the Liverpool price regulates flour and grain globally and that rising railway freight rates will not raise prices here. He argued Liverpool seeks the cheapest market but cannot beat Canada for value.
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Liverpool
Toronto
Bush Fires Under Control in Winnipeg District
Di rect inspector of forestry department reports bush fires at Norway House under control with no loss of life or buildings damaged. The fires have been the worst in ten years due to drought as pasture is burned and farmers begin feeding stock.
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Winnipeg
F. XK. Terchmer
Forestry Department
Norway House
Profits of Rum Runners Across Canada and Detroit
Detroit reports profits from illicit liquor trade between Canada and the Detroit district may reach into the millions in 1920. Officials estimate some quarters show profits as high as 100 million dollars for the year, highlighting the scale of illegal alcohol operations.
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Detroit
Mich
Canada
Russian Far East rebels switch sides under Lokhvitski
Wireless dispatch from Moscow reports Semenoff’s forces desert the anti-Bolshevik command and join the Soviet aligned government of the Russian Far East. It claims Semenoff’s gold reserve was captured and handed to Vladivostok authorities.
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London
Impartial Tribunal urged over McSwiney murder case
Arthur Griffiths calls for an impartial tribunal to hear evidence on Terence McSwiney related charges and accuses Premier Lloyd George of twisting findings. He disputes claims the late Lord Mayor McCurtain was killed by friends, and backs the Bishop of Cork’s plan to reveal government culpability. Dublin raids target Curtis printing works and houses. five arrests include McCloughlin’s counsel. Dublin.
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Arthur Grifiths
Lloyd George
Terence McSwiney
McCurtain
Cork
Dublin
Curtis
Portrayais of
MacSwiney
Archebishop Mannix
Council
McCloughlin
Corporation
Quebec Marriage Dissolved Over Mixed Faith In 1914
Bern ard John Dahlman and Gertrude Idella Barbeau wed in Quebec on September 21 1914 but the Superior Court judge Bruneau annulled the marriage on grounds that a mixed Protestant Catholic union performed by a Protestant minister could not be valid under Quebec civil law. The petition stated clergy refused a church wedding and an Anglican ceremony followed at St. Matthew's with Rev Canon Scott. The wife sought dissolution and the husband offered no contest.
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Montreal
Bernard John Dahlman
Gertrude Idella Barbeau
Quebec
Justice Bruneau
Canadian flax for Europe sails to market vast supply
Ottawa dispatch reports R J Hutchinson has sailed for Europe to market flax fibre and 200000 bags of flax bark for Canadian producers. The flax crop in Canada is described as exceptional with about 30000 acres under cultivation this year, up from 18000 in 1918.
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Europe
Ottawa
R. J. Hutchinson
Dominion
Canada
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