Explosion on Adriatic Kills Two Crew in New York
Two crew members of the White Star liner Adriatic died and five were seriously injured after an explosion in hold number three en route to New York. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion. four crew members remain missing. The incident follows another blast in Port Richmond and a storey building collapse in Manhattan causing minor injuries.
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New York
White St Line
Tee
Grew
Clarence
Port Richmond
Staten Island
Lower Manhatah
Southern Alberta irrigation event prompts support and calls
Legislators, city officials, and business leaders gathered at a supper urging irrigation in Southern Alberta. Mayor Huckvalg praised northern delegates and conversion to irrigation necessity while Chas Pratt and Fred White highlighted gas and crop successes. The group discussed expanding irrigation across southern lands as Mr. McLachlan noted potential and residents showed strong backing.
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Africa
Teb
Ci Council
Chamber of Commerce
Canada Land Ad Irrigation Co
Huckvalg
George Healey
Ma Ie
Bdmonton Vanshall
Chas. Pratt
Edmonton
Mach Land
Fred White
Calgary
Vankhall
Alberta
Geo
McLachlan
Drilling Progress Report at Many Island Lake Wells Camp
Neely reports drilling ahead satisfactorily at the Many Island Lake Community Wells Ltd camp near Medicine Hat. Gas from the No 1 well fuels camp and could power additional outfits. plans include heavy 10 inch casing and gas conservation. Weather across the west remains mild with rain. forecast calls for fair and warm conditions.
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Island Lake
Wells Ltd
de Medicine Hat Development Co
Oll Sande
Heer
J. ‘Neely
Tr. Neely
Community Oil Wells Ltd
Vancouver
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Nelson
Galgary
Medicine Hat
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Reparations Talks Progress Amid Moratorium Proposals
London reports indicate a near agreement on four main reparations issues with a possible year end moratorium for Germany. Brussels notes optimism and a split appears unlikely. British proposals include a moratorium, in kind payments of coal and wood, domestic reforms under reparations control, and a 38 percent customs levy. Charles and Clifford Careoh drown in Placentia district Newfoundland after Charles struggled while swimming.
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Paris
I -Gerenats
Havas
London
Brussels
Brisigh
Poincare
France
Germany
Charles
Clifford Careoh
Branch
Plagentia
Newfoundland
Clifford
Immigrant Arrivals to Canada Rise in May 1921
Ottawa reports May arrivals of 11 198 for Canada up from April 6 808. Humber port adds 8833 by ocean and 2863 from the United States. May 1921 total admitted reaches 14 143 with 4987 adult males 5928 adult females and 2284 children under 14. Destinations by province list Ontario 4688 Quebec 1705 Alberta 1302 Saskatchewan 1106 British Columbia Yukon 1060 Manitoba 1040 Maritime provinces 9. Ocean ports show 5902 from Great Britain and Ireland, 785 from Italy, 682 from Poland including 196 Hebrews, 263 from Norway Sweden and Denmark, 215 Hebrews other than Polish.
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Ottawa
Ifm
Canada
Humber
Unif
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Yukon
Manitoba
Maritime Provinces
Great Britain
Ireland
Italy
Poland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Hebre
New Stamp Tax Seen as Big Revenue Booster for Government
Ottawa reports indicate the new stamp tax will be a major money maker for the government with ten days of operation producing large stamp receipts including $5,000 transactions. Customs and trade show gains in July, pulp and paper exports rise, and construction accelerates in Ottawa signaling industrial revival and rising government revenue.
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Ottawa
Dominion
United States
Past Century Mark Yet Works On Farm
Brockville reports Arthesy Marsell aged 101 in Dundas county who still works daily on the farm with his son James. He tends corn and weed splitting duties though his faculties are limited to mild care.
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Brockville
Arthesy Marsell
James
Matilda Township
Dundas County
Wieder
Ottawa appoints chair for railway shop workers dispute
The city of Ottawa names a chairman to head the conciliation board tasked with resolving the railway shop workers dispute. The appointment aims to mediate between the company and the workers and avert strikes.
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Ottawa
Drilling Rig of Snake River Syndicate Moves to Many Island Field
The Snake River Royalty Syndicate's drilling rig travels under its own power to the Many Island Lake field. Derrik construction will end in a few days and drilling is expected to begin next week. The syndicate camp is complete with home like comforts and a shower bath for crews.
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Neely
Snake River
Excellent price for Sity bonds draws bids
The city council received competitive bids for a rebonding issue and accepted A. Ec. Ames & Co of Toronto for 47000 dollars worth of 80 year bonds at 96.38. The firm was given an 80 day option on an additional 100000 dollars in similar bonds as market conditions improve.
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A. Ec. Ames & Co
Toronto
Bush Fire Cuts Power Near Penticton
A forest fire near Rossland burned the West Kootenay Power and Light 60 000 volt line causing Penticton and nearby towns to lose electricity. Reconnection to the Bonnington Falls hydro plant may take four days. The outage halted power to Penticton Princeton Allenby and Oliver and delayed local industry. The Penticton Herald edition was printed late due to the blackout.
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Penticton
B. C
West Kootenay
Penticton Herald
Nanton Seeks Gas Price Fix by Utilities Board
Mayor G E B McKeage says Nanton acts independently to secure gas for municipal power and lighting. The town would accept up to 48 cents per thousand if needed, though current gas power cost is 20 cents. A mass meeting called for a round table conference, with Calgary hosting hearings August 28, aims to settle a multiyear agreement after board decision.
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Nanton
Utilities Board
G. EB. McKeage
Heralds
Calgary
Mckheage
Board of Public Utilities
Mathilde McCormick Stays in Paris Amid Marriage Arrangements
August reports that Mathilde McCormick remained in Paris as Max Ozer a former Swiss riding master urged her to stay until marriage plans are finalized. Word says Ozer has refused permission for a Scotland or France wedding to avoid publicity.
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Mathilde
Paris
Mathilde McCormick
Max Ozer
France
Oxer Khas
Scotland
Cardiff men found guilty of common assault in unlawful assembly case
Edigvaton August 10. Two men from a sixteen member Cardiff district group pleaded guilty to common assault after an unlawful assembly charge. They were fined 15 dollars and court costs. The remaining defendants were adjourned to August 15 for hearing. The group allegedly planned tar and feathering a man named Burgh at a local home.
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Burgh
Alberta and Sask talk wheat guard
Representatives from Alberta and Saskatchewan meet in Winnipeg with H. H. Wood of Calgary and C. Rice Jones of Winnipeg to discuss a proposed wheat board. Wood is named chairman nominee and Rice Jones vice-chairman, with Greenfield Cross and McNab attending. No statement has been released on the deliberations.
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Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
H. H. Wood
Calgary
C. Rice Jones
Mr. Wood
Rice Jones
Premier Greenfield
J. Cross
A. P. McNab
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Irish Rebels Desert as Cork Battles Rage
Reports say Irish rebels withdrew from Cork after heavy fighting that left the city’s big buildings, including offices and hospitals, in flames. National troops moved into Clonmel Cahir and Dangay Van as the battle spread across the region.
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Cork
Poliq
Yastemay
Mio
Vate
Dublin
Union Uall
Admiralty House
British Naval Hospital
Queenstown
Wich
Cloomer
London
Dubln - Saks
Cork Examiner
Constitution
Clonmel
Cahir
Dangay van
Earthquake Shakes Edmonston New Brunswick Town Center
A distinct earthquake rocked Edmonston early Tuesday morning awakening residents. Homes rocked causing a pile of lumber to overturn and a house in Saint Basil shifted off its foundation. No injuries reported.
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New Brunswick
St. John
N. B
Edmonston
N.B
Rt. Basil
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Beonle Dene
Ar.neely
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Gontag
Alex, Smith
Snake River Royalty Syndicate
Sity
Seattle
Wash
Frances Diorchard
Diochard
Alberta and Sask
Wheat Guard
Greenfield
Ang
Mall
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