League of Nations May Be Increased to Fifty Members
British and French influence dominates the secretariat while smaller states protest. Sinn Fein leaders including Eamon Duggan and George Gavan Duffy attend talks as five Irish plenipotentiaries are named for forthcoming negotiations on Armenia and Turkey notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Gerera
Lema
Esthoni
Spotithuania
Hungary
Vontit Iyer
Supreme Council
Turkey
Lance
Robert C. Barton
Eamonn J. Duggan
Sinn Fein
Ineh
George Gavan Dally
Dake
Tadietig
Fidence
Lloyd Gearne
Remin
Scotland
Grin Exchange Elects Winnipeg Grain Exchange Officers
Leaman was elected president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange, succeeding Norvante Leach who retired at the annual meeting. J B Craig and Dr Robert Mawill were named vice president and secretary-treasurer by acclamation, with Leaman also installed. A year in review highlighted grain marketing advances and calls for wider co operation and education to boost producer interest and trade efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
CM. Leaman
Winpeg Grain Exchange
Norvante Leach
J.B. Craig
Robert Mawill
Leaoan
Mayors Seek Housing Aid From Dominion for Alberta Cities
Edmonton Mayor Duggan and Edmonton officials, joined by Calgary Mayor Adams, pressed Premier Greenfield to obtain Dominion housing aid for housing schemes. Greenfield promised action once proper evidence showed real demand and need for provincial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Duggan
Adams
Calgary
Greenfield
Alberta
Dominion Housing Home
Help for Russians appeal by Dr Nansen
Dr Nansen appeals to the people of the British Commonwealth to subscribe generously to the famine relief fund. He says that if the financial problem is solved promptly, the bulk of the stricken may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Starvation in Lower California Reported by Travelers
Travelers describe an intolerable economic crisis in southern Baja California with three years of low rainfall, widespread pasture death, and rising hardship. They cite federal policy as aggravating the strain by hampering regional trade and limiting visits by Mexican ports. Protests to Obregon are noted as efforts to relieve the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
California
War Veteran Sells Medals For Food
John Francis Marten, a Great War veteran, travels from Montreal to Toronto and Winnipeg on foot. Facing starvation, he has already sold five medals for five dollars. He stays at Salvation Army facilities while awaiting help from a philanthropic organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
John Francis Marten
Montreal
Winnipeg
Salvation Amy
Toster Marten
London
Bellingbroke
Greeks Plan New Offensive After Brief Pause
General Papoulas, chief of the Greek armies in Asia, said Greek forces would resume the offensive against the Turkish Nationalists. He claimed the Greeks were confident they could annihilate the enemy, noting the halt was to rest troops and prepare supplies and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cswas Agai
Papoulas
Asia
Minor
Government Sends Suggested Topics for Armaments Conference
The United States Government has forwarded to invited powers a list of topics proposed for discussion at the conference on armament limitation and Far Eastern questions. The memo outlines key areas for debate and potential measures to be considered by participating nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Far Easter
Disc
Cholera Spreads Fast Across Russia Bordering Nations
cholera races through countries bordering Russia with Paris reporting rapid spread. daily deaths in tifis range between thirty and forty per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
Tifis
Cattle Should Go To British Market Speech by Minister of Agriculture
Hon S. F. f¢, Minister of Agriculture, told Fraser Valley farmers in New Westminster that 68,000 cattle are ready and that all departing cattle should go to the British market. He urged stronger support for Experimental Farms and agricultural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
Fraser Valley
Trial Shipment Proves Failure of Fat Beef Cattle Export
Edmonton reports a government loss on a June export shipment of 36 fat beef cattle to Glasgow. Cost per head reached 3020 after purchase, transport, and overhead, with only minor shrinkage. smaller handyweight steers sold best in Glasgow while fat steers faced weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Aia
Sne Srial
Scotland
Glasgow
Felmont Glasgow
Bi Jing
Tragic Refining Plant Fire in Philadelphia Kills Ten
A severe blaze at the Atlantic Refining Company plant in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, killed ten workers and left more than twenty injured with several missing. Fire explosions drenched workers and burned many as tanks of petroleum burned. rescue squads evacuated survivors and prevented a higher death toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Big Point Breeze
Atlantic Refining Company
Petroleus
Warkasen
Pshiie Obiege
Mount Higher
Dominion Attends Melbourne Speech on Conference Representation
Lord Northcliffe touring Australia urged that New Zealand must be represented at the Washington lament conference. He warned against Australia being entirely unrepre sented and said a conference could decide their fate with nations represented, noting Australia is not the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Washington
Lord Northile
Pacific
Pusseyfoot In Australia Reputed Outlaw
Reuters report notes Pusseyfoot Toby, an Australian figure reputed as an outlaw, reported from Australia with details on his activities and notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusseyfoot
Australia
Reuter
Pusseyfoot Toby
United States Eyes German Zeppelin for Experimental Uses
London reports that the United States and Britain may swap to obtain a former German Zeppelin to replace the wrecked ZR2. US officials consider acquiring a German airship for experiments and instructional work. The LZL reportedly measures 743 feet, longer than the ZR2, and with a larger cubic capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
United States
Aly
France
Brita
Chinese Canadian Trade Increases
W. Y. Kwan chairman of the Chinese Railway Commission told the Kinsmen's Club that China and Canada share many ties and that trade has grown substantially. He cited 1918 totals of imports and exports between China and Canada exceeding 17 million dollars, a rise since 1913 of about 840 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
China
Canada
W. Y. Kwan
Chinese Railway Commission
Recatalogue of All in France for Fingerprint Registration
Police chief orders nationwide fingerprint recatalogue covering every resident and foreigner in France. The program aims to register thumb prints to aid crime detection and policing within the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Alberta Government Eyes Expanded Coal Markets
Premier Greenfield addressed delegates about developing Alberta coal markets and improving grade uniformity to aid marketing. He urged cooperation with the government, noted research on the mineral industry, and discussed winter employment needs and the McMurray salt project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maver
Fumonton Fom
Eit
Greenfield T Ke
Alberta
Greenield
Greenfield
McMurray
Indus
Italy Sees Harvest Near Prewar Output Amid War Losses
Italy forecasts this year’s crop will approach prewar productivity. Expected total harvest around 1,200,000 quintals per grain type, with a prewar average of 48,000,000 quintals. War reduced output by 18,000,000 quintals and this year misses 116,000,000 in rainfall, delaying the record 1913 crop of about 58,000,000 quintals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
al Bain Trunk Railways
Georgian Bay
Montre
Port McNicol
Tiff
Jake
Rome
Italy
Work For Unemployed In Fort William Fort William
A telegram from Dr. RJ Manion MP states Fort William will receive orders to produce 500 government cars and add 1 000 feet of brea water to the Mission breakwater with immediate start. Unemployment in the area is expected to be redirected to these projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort William
Just
Disagreement Over Wages Ends Conference in Welland Canal Talks
After a ten hour session, contractors and canal officials in St Catharines Welland Canal dispute wage terms and related conditions. Both sides stayed firm on positions, with no immediate settlement reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cathouio
Welland Canal
August Trade Decline Signals Sharp 1921 Shortfall
Canadian trade for August 1921 totaled 122,510,299 dollars, down from 238,085,400 in August 1920. Five month totals show a deficit of 461,038,182, with imports on home consumption at 65,147,301 versus 124,318,014 a year earlier. Exports of home merchandise dropped to 61,485,993 from 122,780,004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Depat of Customs
Relief measures approved for flood victims and crops
Authorities approved aid totaling $500000 for Windward Island flood damage to crops and housing. In Grenada the review followed storms affecting cocoa and plantations. In Chicago, Judge Landis urged a wage rehearing to end work stoppages. workers in the ag sector are returning in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Windward
Grenada
Chicago
Landis
Fire Devastates Lumber Pile Near Railway Tracks
A large fire destroyed eight lumber piles near the railway in Nova Scotia. The blaze damaged adjacent Canadian Pacific telegraph poles, cutting wires and disrupting communications in the area. Fire crews battled the flames but the exact cause remains unknown.
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Bsion For the Advancement of Science
Hull
Liverpoo
West Winnipeg
Lower
Northcliffe
HA. Heddesheimer
the Enterprise, Conquest, Sask
U. S
Foundry Company
Victoria
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