Polish Forces Clear Danzig Corridor in Offensive
A Polish counter off ensive using Thorn as a base has cleared the Danzig corridor of Russian troops and continues advancing eastward, according to a French mission report from Poland. In Minsk, Soviet peace terms were read to Polish delegates and the Polish reply was to be returned.
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Thorn
Minsk
Paris
Danzig
Russia
Poland
Moscow
Cassociated Press
Life saved as crowd storms Thorold town hall
In Thorold Ontario on August 17 a mob attacked the town hall to seize David McNeal after a trial for the murder of four year old Margaret Boucock. Police and McNeal escaped as dynamite and flames raged, with McNeal appealing for calm before being escorted to safety. The incident erupted amid widespread fear and arson, ending without McNeal harmed.
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St. Catharines
Prilich
Jasmight
David McNeal
Thorold
Margaret Boucock
MacNeal
Emiiade
Shaye
Aaea
Eypeder
McNealies
Reauk Collee Haere
JeNeal
Hans Jum
McNeale
Stepes
McNeal
Margaret Beneaud
McNeul
McNenio
Mains
le Wits
Wellang
Foreign interests name publicity committee on Mexican petroleum rules
Mexico City August 17 The foreign interests select MM Cr Villers of the Transcontinental Company and Rodolfo Montes of Eagle Company a British owned concern as a publicity panel amid a flood of statements on Mexican petroleum legislation. The issue again draws attention though it is believed the de facto government will leave action on Carranza confiscatory measures to the administration to be elected September 5.
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Mexico City
Cr. Villers
Compas
Rodolfo Montes
Eaele Company
Carranza
aWhich
Death of 7 year old Bert Adams in gasoline burn incident
Bert Adams of Dessa township Barrie Ontario died from burns suffered while refilling an automobile gasoline tank on Sunday. He was 7 years old and unmarried, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Adams.
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Barrie
Ont
Aug
Bert Adams
Thomas Adams
Dessa Township
French Munitions Debarkation Protests At Danzig
The French government will protest Reginald Tower's decision as the allied high commissioner forbids further debarkation of French munitions at Danzig for Poland. The note was learned today.
Overcrowded Sandwich Jail Faces Sleep Shifts
Sandwich Ontario August report shows five prisoners held in the county jail, about double capacity. Most are violators of orders, with limited room for detainees. Authorities consider shifting sleeping arrangements or sleeping in shifts to ease crowding.
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Worndsor
Ont
Aug. IL
Sandwich
Covernororness
Canadian track meet summary with multiple steeples and sprint events
A garbled report from a Canadian event notes Plomapson as a 400 meter hurdles champion. Vector Phillips appears in a reference to a 100 meter hurdle event. Rudd of South Africa wins a 200 meter dash, with unclear placements and scorers mentioned amid the damaged text.
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AL ‘Plomapson
Od Rot
Phillips
G.G& DD Rudd
South Africa
Warsaw Held by Poles as Bolshevik Reports Falter
The London Times cites a Warsaw dispatch saying Warsaw remains under Polish control while Bolshevik reports of its fall are dismissed. The report, dated Sunday, was received via a Moscow correspondent and relayed to London.
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London ‘Times
Warsaw
London
The
London Times
Mondus
Otfieil
Heart of Labor delegates urged ballot box revolution speech
Inge land and others at a Winnipeg luncheon for Imperial Press attendees urged labor unity under the empire. George A Ismes and Pedere augat spoke on press duty and labor pride while advocating industrial councils to bridge class divides. Alderman Wiginton hosted. Mayor Gray proposed a tower for the visitors. W. A. Drennan from Melbourne also spoke.
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Prineides
Great Britsil
British Empire
Mr. Isaacs
Winnipeg
J. J. Wiginton
Boaitluis
Gray
W. A. Drennan
Melbourne
British Leaders Planned to Leave France Amid Talks
Paris reports indicate British officials and workers joined French Socialist figures in talks on a perceived strained alliance. Delegates discussed potential moves and the implications for cooperation with French socialists, with no final decisions announced.
Thomp son sets world record in Olympic hurdles final
Earl Thompson of Prince Albert Sask representing Canada won the 110 metre hurdles final in Antwerp with a new world record time. Af. E. Barron of Meadowbrook Club Philadelphia finished second and Fred S. Murray of New York A C third. Wilson of New Zealand, Joneth, Walker Smith of Chicago A A and Carl Christierussen of Sweden followed. The old record was 15 seconds.
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Aug. IL
Earl Thompson
Prince Albert
Sask
Canada
Galves
Af. E. Barron
Meadowbrook Club
Philadelphia
Fred S. Murray
New York A
Wilson
New Zealand
Joneth, Walker “Smith
Chicago A. A
Carl Christierussen
Sweden
Heth
Hunger strike holders to be kept until acquitted
Dublin August statement warns hunger striking prisoners held on charges of murdering police or soldiers or other serious offenses will not be released unless acquitted. government says it bears no responsibility for consequences of abstention from food in such cases.
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Dublin
Unclear Ottawa Commons Meeting Plans Discussed
Report describes a large attendance as supporters gather in the House of Commons to discuss future provincial meetings and a broad national statement. W S Middleborn and the government whip are noted among attendees, with aims to organize future meetings across provinces.
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House of Commons
Oso
Ontario
Senate of Commons
Trance of Commons
Folas
Dscus
W. Ss. Middleborn
W.C
Gimoty
Gitnera
Electrocution Incident Reported in Sage County
An incident describing an accidental electric shock is noted with details of a patient connected to a bed or appliance. The account mentions a cord, a bulb, a tubed device, and a surrounding setup leading to a fatal or dangerous outcome.
Summer cottage not always private dwelling ruling
A magistrate ruled under the Ontario Temperance Act that a summer cottage may not be occupied by more than one family. O'Connor, ordered to leave, was occupying with another family at Port Stalder. The magistrate suggested appealing the case.
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Pedades
Ori Nua Ta
Cotnats Maevisthalle Punteectoddaise
Suamer Cotliese
de Meta Geriyeries
Ontario
O'Connor
Hanor
Port Stalder
Ottawa deputation pleads for imprisoned Winnipeg strike leaders
A delegation led by FT. Dixon of the Manitoba legislature met with Minister of Labor Gwn Robertson and Solicitor General Hugh Guthrie to urge clemency for imprisoned Winnipeg strike leaders. They argued the Winnipeg election reflected public support for the imprisoned men and for the strike as a whole. The ministers will confer with their cabinet colleagues before commenting further.
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Ottawa
Canadinda Press
Winnipes
FT. Dixon
Manitoba
Gwn Robertson
Labor
Hugh Guthrie
Robertson
Paving Stone From Incinerators Reported in Berlin
Fragmentary notes describe a designer paving stone claimed to be produced from incinerator ash in Berlin. The text mentions a German leader and several unclear references to manufacturers, importers, and a possible patent or discovery tied to a medical or industrial context.
Mackenzie King Not Overlooking Duties in North York Stint
Mackenzie King, Liberal leader, remains focused on federal duties during his campaign in the North York constituency. Reports say he will balance parliamentary work with headlining rallies as he presses for support.
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MacKenzie King
Toronto
Mickenzie King
Feader
North York
Lloyd George to Discuss Anglo-Japanese Pact in Vancouver
New York Aug 18 A World dispatch says Premier Lloyd George will travel to Vancouver in October to meet the premiers of the dominions for a conference on the Anglo-Japanese alliance. He may also visit Washington during his Canadian stay to discuss multiple shared concerns.
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New York
Washington
Lloyd George
Vancouver
Atlantic
Dominions
Pacific
Canada
Pneland
Stallion Kniplow Named Beneficiary of War Insurance
Kniplow, a 16 year old Buffalo stallion, is the beneficiary of a 30000 insurance policy carried by Memphis financier Harry W. Thurman. Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Buffalo inherits any excess over upkeep costs. Thurman died in action over seas and the policy aims to care for the cavalry horse in case he does not return. Kniplow, recovering from a sprained tendon, is hoped to join Troop 1 state guard at the armory soon and is a favorite with the unit.
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Buffalo
Kniplow
Harry W. Thurman
Memphis, Tenn
Mary Mitchell
Thuran
Peas
Winnipeg grain futures open with mixed early moves
Winnipeg Wheat futures trading resumed at the Winnipeg Grain Exchange with October at 2.65 and December sparse action. Oats and flax opened lower or steadier, with December oats around 2.0 and October flax at 5.52, rye at 9.60 for October.
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Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Winnipeg
Eta
Flax
Edward Carson Discusses Dominion and Birthright
A London cabman report cites Sir Edward Carson stating that no one should be urged to abandon birthright for dominion or power. He cautions against murder or assassination influencing such a course and argues against any forced changes.
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Montresa
London
Montrach
Edward Carson
Fay
Edwird
Tong War in Windsor Amid Chinese Factions
Police report a Tong war as two Chinese factions clash in Windsor. Indications show authorities may place special watches on Chinese residents to monitor tensions.
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Wordsor
Ange. S
Increased Output At Ajax Coal Mine Prompts Gov Action
Report from Winnipeg notes J. B. Swan bought a locomotive from CLPLR to haul coal from the Ajax mine. Production has risen and most of the district is in good shape, but output could grow more if supply shortages, like late deliveries, are eased. The piece cites government concern with industry needs.
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Ajax Coal
J. B. Swan
Winnipeg
CLPLR
Winnipeg Enters New Age of Housebuilding
Winnipeg, Aug 18. N T MacMillan, president of the Building Owners Association, says private capital will not invest in houses for revenue under current conditions. Future homeowners may build their own homes as a personal necessity like clothing. He warns rental housing may rise in price and new rental housing won’t be built until a reasonable profit exists.
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Winnipeg
Man
Winnipege
N.T. MacMillan
Building Owners Association
MacMill
MacMillan
Population figures for Peking from police tabulation
The latest police tabulation gives Peking population at 975 552 with 45 725 males. The data lists Loarete families among the residents as of Apr 10.
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Peking
Children Find Gold Nuggets Near Winnipeg Gravel Pit
A report from Winnipeg on August 17 says children of Audre Gauthier, station agent on the Greater Winnipeg railway, found five large gold nuggets at a gravel pit near Mile 99. Claims are being staked on the find.
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Winnipeg
Audre Gauthier
Greater
Winnipeg Water District
Belleville High School Official Resigns for Peterboro Post
D M Clark head of the Belleville High School Commercial Department has resigned to take a position in Peterboro. The move shifts the department leadership as the district seeks a replacement.
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D. M. Clark
Belleville High School
Peterboro
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