Winnipeg Trade Congress Opens With Labour Unity Message
Tom Moore, new president, addresses 37th annual convention in Winnipeg as five hundred delegates gather. Mayor Parnell and officials welcome attendees. Talks focus on unemployment, fair labor standards, and broader Canada wide cooperation, with emphasis on housing and immigration policy.
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Parnell
T. C. Norris
G. D. Robertson
T. H. Johnson
Manitoba
Moore
Trades and Labor Congress
United States
Robertson
N. L. Maclean
M.P
Govan
Glasgow
J. J. O'Hara
American Federation of Labor
Beck
Dominion
Canada
Ottawa Discovers PM to Decide After Deliberations
Ottawa reports the prime minister is weighing advice from MPs and officials as the government faces an unsettled political situation. A decision is expected in a few days, with the path between election and continuing another session causing ongoing uncertainty.
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Ottawa
Niee
Nomination Talks at Ponoka for Greerpiele Seat
Premier Herbert Greenfield faces a pending nomination at Ponoka after Percival Baker’s death creates a vacant riding seat. If Greenfield declines, Attorney General Brownlee may be named. Liberal candidates avoid fielding a challenger. The Ponoka convention approved offering the nomination to the premier.
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Greenfield
Pembina
Foonka
Jon
Brownlee
Caiggry
Rye seed applications notice for farmers
Farmers intending to apply for seed rye are urged to read an advertisement in this issue. It states the time and place for applications to be received by Ain 9. gf Cawsey, government agent appointed for this purpose. With sowing rye time near, attendance is important.
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American Federation of Labor Opens Session on Wages Fight
Atlantic City Aug 22 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor began a week long meeting to consider unemployment and other matters referred by the national convention. Samuel Gompers the federation president warned they would fight to their utmost a reduction in wages and other economy measures.
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Premier Greenfield Backs Close Ties With Alberta Civil Service
Premier Herbert Greenfield declared a commitment to the closest possible relationship between the U S A government and Alberta civil servants at a Civil Service Association gathering at Alberta Beach Lac Ste Anne. He joined the event with his wife and helped in a tug of war with Public Works, signaling active participation and support for a cooperative civil service.
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He News
U. S
H. W. Wood
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Four Association
Unforeseen delay delays Hiltz stocker demonstration
Unforeseen delay postponed this morning's demonstration of the Hiltz stocker. It is expected the machine will receive a thorough trial before a new demonstration is announced with due notice to follow.
Brookville Protests Census Figures Over Method Flaws
Brookville residents allege slipshod methods in the census process and protest the city’s population figures, urging a review of counts and methodology.
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Brookville
Start of Oil Drilling Camp Operations Continues
A drilling operation near a township in range 1 continues day and night with supplies moved to the site. The camp has been established and work began recently as crews press on to obtain necessary materials.
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Fire claims lives in historic Macon hotel blaze
A Macon Georgia blaze last night destroyed Brown’s Hotel, an old downtown landmark. Eleven people reported dead, with others injured as crews battled the flames in the early hours. Police and fire officials investigate cause and list victims.
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Macon
Majestac Largest Die in World
New York reports the Majestic, a 56. ton liner, named as the largest ship in the world, is to enter service on the New York Southampton Cherbourg run next spring. Built at Hamburg, it will surpass the Leviathan and Olympic in size, carrying 1,100 crew and 4,100 passenger capacity.
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Olympic
Flaming Dragon public demonstration at Babbington Farm
A public demonstration named Flaming Dragon will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. on the Babbington farm located half a mile east and half a mile north of the section house between Dunmore and Dauntless. For information call 3432 or 3361.
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Dunmore
Dauntless
Fighting Reported in Western Spanish Morocco
London reports persistent rumors of serious fighting in the Sheshaan district of Western Spanish Morocco. A Tangier dispatch to the London Times says confirmation is not yet possible. Communications between Shechuga and Tetuan, 46 miles north, are reportedly cut.
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Sheshaan
Spanish Morocco
Tangier
London Times
Shechuga
Tetuan
Washington attorney chosen as first woman municipal judge
The Wary O'Toole, a well known Washington attorney, has been named by President Harding as judge of the municipal court in the District of Columbia. She is the first woman to hold such a position in the District. Miss O'Toole also becomes the first woman bank trustee in Washington.
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Capitol Recedes After Flood Reaches Ground Floor
Floodwaters in Phoenix Arizona rose to two feet inside the state capitol reaching the governor and chief assistants offices on the first floor. The damage is estimated at 860000 dollars.
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Artzosa
Awgeast
Fiood Wateraip
State’ Capitol
Injury to Mr J H Weaver by reversing car near Belway street
At about half past ning morning Mr J H Weaver of 402 South Belway street was run over by a car in front of his store. The vehicle owned by F W Elmore shifted into reverse, passing over his knee. Dr Dixon examined and found a sprain.
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Belfast and Dublin discuss Sinn Fein peace reply
Reports of overtures to Ulster by Sinn Fein were denied by Colonel Spencer. Sir James Craig returned from Scotland as Ulster Cabinet meets. In Dublin, secret Sinn Fein sessions begin to draft a reply to Britain peace proposals.
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London
Grain Ships Pouring Through Montreal Port Record Pace
Montreal shipments show 63,557,374 bushels of grain moved downriver by August 13 aided by 66 vessels, a port record. The record surpassed the 1914 full navigation total of 75,361,829 bushels, with continuing activity expected to surpass all previous figures.
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Board of Trade
Spanish Moroccans suffer large losses as convoy attacks unfold
Spanish convoys and advance posts in Morocco are hit by Moorish tribesmen with heavy casualties after artillery counterfire. Madrid dispatch cites reckless generals operating far from bases as key causes, noting Meilla disaster implications and estimates up to 10,000 Spanish dead based on air observer reports.
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Morocco
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Toudon Times
Canadian exports to U S fall under tariff Act
July trade figures show declines in butter substitutes cheese beef and pork milk and other commodities due to Emergency Tariff Act. Wheat flaxseed and wool show increases. Data from Canadian Trade and Commerce bulletin covers July 1921 versus July 1920 with notes on shifts in beef dairy and grain shipments.
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U. S
Trade and Commerce Bulletin
Arrest in Murder Case Ties Ferrier to Alberta Shooting
Prince Albert reports Walter Ferrier arrested in Edmonton by city and Saskatchewan police in connection with the murder of Gustav Stahl a Bressaylor section foreman shot near the section house on August 5. Authorities say Ferrier has material evidence linking him to the crime and he will be brought to Lloydminster for charges. Police indicate robbery was the motive and Stahl carried 3800 dollars. Weather notes follow with forecasts for cities including Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Moose Jaw and Saskatoon.
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Edmonton
Sask
Gustav Stahl
Bressaylor
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Freight rates will not be reduced in near future
Montreal August 22 Canadian railway officials say there will be no reduction in red freight rates soon despite rumors from Ottawa. The decision hinges on wage declines and railwaymen in Canada. Willard M. Washburn, born 1874 in Argyle Iowa, located in Alberta in 1899, active in school and municipal affairs.
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Canada
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Soldier Settlement Loans Power Ottawa Report
Ottawa August 22. Board figures show 26 445 returned soldiers settled on lands. Of these 6980 after on islands without idans, while 20465 are settled on purchased and free lands with loans totaling 83 884 210 61 dollars. Loans used to purchase land remove encumbrances improve stock and equipment. Total area occupied by settlers is 4 854 792 acres about half free. Interest in repaid loans noted for 390 returned men.
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Jane
Ilanta
Bradbury predicts general election before Christmas
Senator George H. Bradbury arrived in Winnipeg from Ottawa and urged that a general election be called before Christmas, noting public unrest and farmer support in the west. He predicted cabinet reorganizations and named an important western Cabinet appointment while avoiding firm election outcomes. Ottawa discussions Monday showed no definite talk of a general election.
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George H. Bradbury
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Montread Gazette
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Quebec
H. W. Wood
Alberta
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Méighen
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