Undue Profits Will Spell Ruin and Price Thresholds Talk
Toronto reports reveal critics warn against inflated prices in commodities beyond sugar. Industry figures including Mr O Connor A Pyke and Robert Dowsom push for price controls via rivets while warning of looming disaster if costs rise unchecked. US steel unions announce a strike effective September 22 pending collective bargaining with the United States Steel Corporation after seeking a clearer conference plan from the President.
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Toronto
Qetry
O'Connor
Pyke
Robert Dowsom
Retail Merchants’ Association
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Against Leaving Russia To Fate
London Col Joan Ward, Labour MP, warned against abandoning Russia and deserting those who rallied to the Allied cause. He argued leaving them would taint Britain a Bolshevik foe and amount to treachery after Moscow’s effort to halt German moves to the Western Front.
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London
Joan Ward
House of Commons
Hasie Russia
Russia
Western Front
Col Ward
No Raid on British Monitor off Cork Stated
Official quarters deny reports of Sinn Fein raiders boarding a British monitor near Cork. The Daily News claimed rifles and munitions were taken, but authorities say the story is untrue and no raid occurred.
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London
Cork
Daily News
Kolchak Forces Press Offensive on Siberian Front
General headquarters reports Kolchak troops advancing along the Siberian front. The enemy is driven back everywhere and forced to abandon prisoners and booty as the offensive tightens.
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Kolchak
Omsk
Kolchak Army
Siberian
Aliens in Canada notice in House of Commons inquiry
P W W Euler of North Waterloo has given notice to inquire how many alien enemies remain interned since the armistice, when their release or repatriation may occur, and whether a British subject naturalized in New Zealand or Germany can be interned in Canada or diverted to Germany.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Euler
North Waterloo
Cana
New Zealand
Germany
Canada
Winnipeg Electric Railway to raise wages by 400000
An official statement indicates wage increases totaling 400000 will be implemented by the Winnipeg Electric Railway following a Mathers board review of workers grievances. Retroactivity is possible. The raise covers carmen, setters, motormen, trackmen, sepal men and inspectors.
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Winnipeg Electric Railway
Mathers Board
Carmen
Setetors
Candee Wheat Board
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canadian Wheat Board
CPR
Lacombe
CPLR
Catknife
Wilkie
Hardisty
Macklin
Biford
Hetfield
Kerrobert
Coronation
Swit Current
Empress
Maple Creek
Maynard
Shaunavon
Govenlock
CNR
Kindersley
Hanna
Elrose
Delisle
GTP
Trandorato
Artland
Biggar
Calgary
Alean
Battleford
Wilson Plan Moves To Control Cold Storage
The agriculture commission reported a bill favorably to regulate cold storage. All food containers in storage would bear a cold storage food stamp and show the entry and exit dates. The proposal aims to standardize storage practices and labeling under President Wilson's living laws framework.
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Washington
Presient Wilson
H Case Agriculture Commission
Nationalists Federation meeting on Germany trade relations
Hughes and Nees state at a Melbourne gathering that Germany is the best organized nation for commerce. They warn against opposing trade with Germany and urge leaders to secure leadership before pursuing relations. Cheers follow.
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Germany
Melbourne
Hughes
Ad Nees
Nationalists’ Federation
Est
Nnion
Leomebouy
Peace Treaty Signed by Austria and Bulgarian Accords
Report from Vienna notes Austrians under Dr Karl Renner pushing for a functional peace while Bulgarian delegates await the treaty at the French Foreign Office. Observers expect a 21 day window for objections and a possible short conference vacation before finalization. The document reflects hopes for stability amid postwar divisions.
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Karl Renner
Vienna
Renner
Riot and deaths during Boston unrest amid police strike
A violent outbreak in Boston results in multiple deaths and numerous injuries as cavalry charges, a machine gun used, and mob disturbances erupt in Scollay Square and South Boston. Police and labor unions clash as volunteers and guards intervene amid widespread chaos and property damage.
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Boston
Loy
Gowice
Scollay Square
Dan Ace
Poicemen
Unio
Ieee Ciatroeses
Aberts Cans
Ratéry
Arioee Bell Haiare Wes
South
Rte
Tony
Geo
Serder
Florida Hurricanes Devastate Key West and Miami Area
A violent hurricane paralyses Lower Florida causing massive damage. About 320 frame buildings and several churches destroyed, five stores toppled, and damage exceeds 2.02 million dollars. Ships sunk off Key West harbor and rescue work hindered by rough seas. In Goulds eight buildings destroyed and 13 partly demolished. No fatalities reported.
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Key West
Fla
Florida
Goulds
Miami
Grampus
Key West Harbor
A.V. Drew
Tampico
Cuba
Puid
Navy
Wasp
Miami Byng
Australia Eyes Indemnity Share in German Payment
Melbourne Premier Hughes informs Australian cabinet that if Germany pays the first indemnity by 1920, Australia would receive ten million pounds sterling. He adds that once indemnity is fully paid, Australia’s share would rise to about sixty million pounds sterling.
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Australia
Melbourne
Hughes
Germany
Winnipeg Postal Workers Reject Strikes and Demand Reclassification Changes
Winnipeg branch of the Amalgamated Postal Workers resolves not to join Trades and Labor Council or local sympathy strikes. The group seeks deletion from the civil service reclassification bill and plans to press government representatives via a deputation. Next meeting will address cost of living bonuses and salary reductions from 40 to 100 dollars yearly. Frank R. Seton elected president. William Moore vice president. Er. J. Fuller general secretary.
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Winnipeg
Amalgamated Postal Workers
Trades and Labor Council
Con |Rt
Winn
Frank R. Seton
Presient
Willian Moore
Er. J. Fuller
Red Cross Aid for Kolchak Urged by Canadian Officer
Lieut-Col. Douglas D. Young, who served in France and Siberia, urged Canada to send Red Cross supplies and munitions to support Kolchak and Demikine against Bolshevik Russia. He told the House of Commons that Russian forces lacked medical care and surgical supplies, with wounded men treated in dirty rags.
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Canada
Kolchak
Demikine
Red Cross
Holshevik
Russia
Douglas D. Young
France
BCD
Siberia
Young
House of Commons
Col. Young
Canadian Contingent Officers Sail From Glasgow
Military leaders Col A G Rankin and Col Lang depart from Glasgow aboard The Regina as the Canadian contingent completes its last voyage. The fleet will wind down gradually with further sailings noted for Uruguayan forces and allied units as pauses occur.
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A. G. Rankin
Col Lang
Ottawa
Gem ‘Eral
Regina
Glasgow
Uraguaya
Evacuation Policy In Britain And Russian Crisis
London officials deny any shift in British policy toward evacuating North Russia while saying departures are needed to rescue Russians in danger, including women and children. Churchill says no junction with Kolchak before winter and denies British troops or government responsibility in Petrograd operations. Sir Arthur Currie in Hamilton opposes a $2000 war gratuity, supports veterans pensions, and urges pension rule revisions.
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London
Spencer Churchill
Churchill
Kolchak
Petrograd
Arthur Currie
Hamilton
Trade with Germany Limited as Embargo Lingers
Cable reports of resumed German-British trade contrast with continued seizure risk of German goods arriving in Australia. Merchants await government specifics on the embargo and its enforcement affecting imports and business plans.
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Melbourne
Germany
Britain
Australis
Australian Navy Plan Sparks Legal Bail Battle
A report discusses forming an Australian naval unit with Winnipeg ties, plus a court ruling on bail for accused leaders in a seditious conspiracy case from 1923. The decision orders bail with two sureties, while the crowd cheers as leaders appear at the provincial jail, amid protests and public sentiment.
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Jellicoe
Tis
Winnipeg
Mathers
MacDonald
Mdr
Metcalfe
Adj Jed
F.C. MacMurray
Jollywood
Ivens
Ald
John Queen
Ald A. A. Heaps
George Armstrong
R. E. Bray
W. EF. Pritchard
R. J. Johns
R. B. Russell
New Zealand Ex Service Men Settlement Fund Authorized
The House of Representatives approved a government loan of sixteen and a half million pounds sterling to seed the settlement of ex service men in New Zealand. Interest on the loan will be free from income tax.
Convention approves Cleveland nines principle amid dissent
The SMW convention backs the Cleveland nines rationalization plan with one dissenter shouted down. A six hour day and five day week in coal mines are urged for joint talks in Buffalo on September 25.
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Cleveland
SMW
Beng
Heater
Committee On
Buffalo
State Ownership Of British Mines Debate Shapes UK Coal Policy
Glasgow reports the Trades Union Congress endorsed nationalization of coal mines, backing the Sankey plan for state ownership and joint control. The resolution urges government adoption and threatens a special congress if the government refuses. It cites Robert Smillie and the coal miners’ demand as central to the motion.
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Glasgow
Trades Union Congress
Robert Smillie
Coal Commission
Sankey
Callhe Nation
Sinct Teas Fay
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Ont
Harry Parkes
WIN Net Afthare
Trades and Letor Council
United Mine Workers
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House of Assembly
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Union of South Africa
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