De Valera Attacks Oath Of Allegiance In Irish Treaty Debate
Dublin session of the Dail Eireann opened with heated debate over the Anglo Irish treaty. De Valera urged rejection, denouncing the oath of allegiance to the British king as an ing of national dignity, while Griffith and Collins pushed ratification amid protest. Also noted: Michael Collins argued for ratification and possible ambassadorial rights for Ireland. A separate report mentions a fire at W Hollick's chicken house destroying 28 birds.
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Dublin
Dail
John MacNeill
Arthur Griffith
McKeeown
County Longford
Irish Republican Army
Griffith
Michael Collins
de Valera
Great Britain
Ireland
George
Canada
Washington
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Ulster Attitude Threatens Civil War in Ireland
London reports warn that Ulster opposes the boundary revision under the Irish agreement and will not concede representation to the boundary commission. If Ulster’s territory is allocated southward without consent, civil war is implied as a likely outcome.
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Ulster
Ireland
London
Sinn Fein
Boundary Commission
The Great Moment at Monarch with Gloria Swanson
A dramatic picture to be shown tonight at the Monarch featuring Gloria Swanson and Milton Sills. The gypsy girl wins the heart of a breezy westerner in a tale of romance and passion.
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Gloria Swanson
Milton Sills
Miss Swanson
Merchants Meet Tomorrow on Christmas Shopping Hours
A meeting of the Retail Merchants section of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow in the chamber offices to discuss final plans for Christmas shopping hours. An appeal from a Fergus farmer for a wife drew several young women to Inelph seeking an introduction through Mayor Burgess.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Fergus
Inelph
Burgess
First Aid Exam Held Under Alberta Workmen’s Guard
An examination for first aid practice will be conducted in the city under the Alberta Workmen's Compensation Guard at the Fire Hall tomorrow evening starting at o'clock.
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Alberta Workmen’s Compensation Guard
Frost Grips British Columbia Amid Snow and Gales
Vancouver reports ten degrees of frost and a northeast wind as snow blankets the province from Prince Rupert to Sacramento Valley. Victoria saw a 40 mile per hour gale with a Bay Street fire destroying a dwelling and leaving four homeless. Skaters ply ponds as five people fall through ice on Trout Lake but are rescued. Cariboo records six below. Lawrence and Mrs Ruddick mark their 60th anniversary at Creigeatiree Farm North Dorchester.
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Vancouver
Mercury
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Sacramento Valley
California
Victoria City
Bay Street
J. Barnes
Trout Lake
Cariboo
Oil prospects bright in Medicine Hat district field
Reports from close observers say a major oil field will be developed in the Medicine Hat district with multiple drilling outfits expected in spring and some rigs possibly arriving soon. The Many Island Lake well is being cleaned and shows oil with water and rising pressure, while geologist Dunn remains on site awaiting Christmas.
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Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Development Company
Island Lake
FS. Ratliff
Dunn
France Accepts Mayall Ratio In Naval Pact Move
Washington reports Premier Briand has authorized Ambassador Harvey to accept the Mayall ratio for naval strength. Briand’s approval signals U S backing of the France France delegation seeks a 24 hour recess to study the message and its implications. Submarine limits are referenced as a topic likely to be revisited in talks.
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Lonava
Washington
Briand
George Harvey
United States
Brind
United State State Department
M. Briand
Harvey
France
Semifinals Set for Pato and Vige President Contests Tonight
Curling at the rink hosts semifinals after two Saturday matches. Hume Pingle defeated L N Laidlaw to reach the eights, then lost to G W McClafferty who advances to the fours. Tonight’s draws include Bray-Wright, Pratt vs Murphy, Laidlan vs Pingle, Porter vs Benson, Milroy vs Bray-Wright winner, McClafferty vs Lang, Preston vs Moore, Pingle vs Vic Ready. All sheets open, games start on time.
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Hume Pingle
L. N. Laidlaw
G. W. McClafferty
G. Snowdon
W. Hatcher
Dr. MacLeod
G. Fraser
A. McGregor
N. A. McLarty
W. E. Bray
B. W. Wright
Geo. Pratt
C. G. Murphy
L. N -Laidlan
Pingle
John Benson
A. Milroy
Bray-Wright
A. W. Lang
Geo. Preston
Dr. Moore
Geo. Pingle
Vic Ready
McClafferty
Lang
Milroy
Progressive leadership to be debated at Saskatoon caucus
Western Progressive leaders gather in Saskatoon tomorrow to discuss the party's future and leadership. Crerar receives mixed Alberta support. questions linger on his role as parliamentary leader and potential co operation with the Liberal Government.
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Caucus
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Can. Press
National Progressive Party
Canada
Prairies
T. A. Crerar
Alberta
National Progressive Movement
Mr. Crerar
Crerar
Andrew Hayden
National Liberal
W. L. Mackenzie King
Wouth
Bank merger faces mounting opposition in Montreal
The Star reports strong resistance to the Merchants Bank and Bank of Montreal merger. Opposition stems from fears of centralized banking power and concerns that Merchants Bank problems could be solved without a large amalgamation. The issue awaits assent from the new finance minister in the King cabinet.
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Montreal Star
Montreal
the Star Today
Merchants Bank
Bank of Montreal
Briand and Lloyd George Confer on German Reparations
Premier Briand of France met at Downing Street with Prime Minister Lloyd George. The talks focus on German reparations and may broaden to the European financial and economic situation.
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London
Briand
France
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Stores Open Wednesday Afternoon During December event
City merchants agree to keep stores open Wednesday afternoon December 21st. Next week stores will close Wednesday afternoon in addition to the usual closure on Monday December 26th.
Parliament Prorogued Until January as Dublin Talks Delay
London reports that the British Parliament will be prorogued this afternoon until January 8 4, announced by Austen Chamberlain. The prorogation follows the Irish treaty talks delaying the Dublin debate expected today, with sittings postponed to await the outcome. In Warsaw Wolfe Linfeld alias William Lind e is before the U S secret service on suspected ties to a Wall Street bombing in September 1920, providing three written statements.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Commons
Dublin
Dail
Warsaw
Wolfe, Linfeld
William Linde
Arges
Secret Service
Wall Street
Chamber of Commerce directors chosen for two year terms
Following the annual election, Dr. Gershaw and A. F. Andrews, A. F. TePage, Chas. Pratt, IL L. Tweed and N. M. Watdy were selected as directors for two years. R. C. Black was named to fill the one year vacancy from J. M. MacArthur's resignation.
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Anwunt Chamber of Commercs
Eleeton
Gershaw
Messrs
A. F. Andrews
A. F. TePage
Chas. Pratt
IL L. Tweed
N. M. Watdy
R. C. Black
J. M. MacArthur
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Sixth Street
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Grand Forks
Edmonton
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Prince Albert
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Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Port Arthur
Mrs
Lawrence Ruddick
Paore
Ornginal Raval Atic
UE Frenga
Prem. Briand
U.S. Govt
Pato & Vige
Elizabeth Byng
Margaret Cockshutt
Isobel Cockshutt
Ontario
Mary Byng
Byng
Rideau Hill
Briand Ang Lloyd George
Britto
C. OF
C. Directors
A. M. Wright & Son
the Cerne
Boylan
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