Revolt and unrest in Austria Hungary press reports
Despatches from Europe describe growing unrest in Austria Hungary amid food shortages and war weariness. Reports note clashes between civilians and troops, occasional refusals to fire, and cabinet reshuffles as Vienna moves to form a new government while censorship fluctuates.
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London
Austria
Cle Morbligr
Goa
Fae
Lang
Amlard
Brent-Litovsk
Ure
Vienna
Vienne
Daily Mail
Switzerland
Gratz
Interim report on newspaper pricing by government appointee
Commissioner Onuwit, appointed by the government, submits an interim finance ministry report proposing a three month fixed price of $2 per hundred pounds for newspapers starting February 1. He cites investigations by the United States Federal Trade Commission and others indicating the price is excessive and calls for review at the end of the period.
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Onuwit
Ral Pringta
Ig Enanire
Lan
Finance
United States Federal Trade Commissioner
Laborites Demand Withdrawals from Government in Conference
Jun. 22. Correspondence. Labour groups push for immediate or early peace conference with labor representation and insist on all Labour members resigning from ministerial offices under the present government. Resolutions from Bristol Norwich Leicester York and others urge inclusion in peace talks and parallel international labor conferences.
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Tonden
Labor
Dlacuas
Fritigh
Labor Party
Nottingfia
Ign Sibiuission
Pprisvenaen Libor
Soc Ingest
Glasgow ‘Prades Council
Vargas
Bec
Bristol
Norwich
Leicester
York
Peace Con
Laboradley
Great Yarmouth
Tabor
Bocinilat Party
Dole Anniversary Celebrated at Ontario Legislature
A report notes the Ontario Legislature marked the Dole anniversary of his ape point aveart with key ceremonies. The official involved, Chireday, is stated to be 71 years old and led most of the crucial events of the Luendslatige sien confederation.
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Hergoayt-at-eornts
Ontario
Chireday
Vie
Commajor Hear Argument At Factory Agent Inquiry
A parliamentary style record shows a commission led by Jide Ala Carpenter deputy Athivornes examining evidence on retail shop operations. Delegates include Premier Steve Quine and Mover Prawn with industry reps from druggists and bans, discussing amendments and enforcement affecting retail merchants and their special difficulties.
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Jide
Carpenter
Athivornes Amerel AL Browning
Toto
Bela
Tepeerapiveal Union
Prades
Dik Trips
Brant
Jowett
Hougue
Amd
Nadia
Quebec Moves to Prohibition on May First in 1918
Quebec announces absolute prohibition to begin May 1 1918. A Liberal caucus swiftly agrees to cut off all licenses including grocery licenses. Brewers warn that 100000000 in investments could be lost but Premier Gouin pledges to safeguard brewery interests.
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Quebec
Mis
Detit
Quuebsec
Loner Gouin
Agricultural Society Directors to Meet in Calgary Delegation
Directors of the Agricultural Society will meet tomorrow at 3 PM in the Hoard of Trade rooms to appoint a delegate for the Western Canada Fairs Association convention in Calgary on January 28 and 29.
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Agricultural Society
Western Canada Fairs Association
Calgary
Trades Council elects new officers and debates Act
At a crowded meeting in Grunaoque Ontario delegates elected Shaw as president with Fawcett as vice president and Currie as financial secretary. The council backed the current Factories Act but urged amendments while awaiting further discussion with the commission.
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Currie
Lee
Ketry Donald
Shaw
Fawcett
District Passenger Staff Transfers Announced
Mr. George A. Walton of the CARL Winnipeg states staff changes effective February. A MacDonald moves from Urandon to Reging. Dawson from Calgary to Brandan, to Proctor. Reina shifts to Calgary.
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Winnipeg
Dhan
George A. Walton
CARL
of. A. MaccDonald
Urandon
Reging
RR. Dawson
Calgary
Brandan
Proctor
Reina
Resignation of Sir Edward Carson Shakes Irish Policy Talks
London reports Sir Edward Carson resigns as minister without portfolio amid Irish policy debates within the War cabinet. Lloyd George accepts the move, saying the step may aid a national settlement. Wilson reportedly urged settlement and Dublin Telegram notes progress toward staged resolution.
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London
Edward Careson
Portfhlio
Ward
Ulster Party
Hote
Lloyd George
Tere
The
Daily News Save
Wilson
GULLEtting Raids Repulsed Near Ypres as War Briefs
War front reports repulsed raids east of Ypres with a quiet night on the western front. Brest-Litovsk peace talks advance as central powers and Ukraine outline principles for a peace treaty. In Palestine, lines extended near Dura north of Jerusalem with prisoners captured. New York state convicts likely to be paroled for farm work.
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London
Dan
Ypres
War Office
Ukraine
Amateridam
Surcess
Palestine
Dura
Jerusalem
New York State
Labor conference at Nottingham to reshape party strategy
London reports the Labour party conference opening tomorrow at Nottingham with the executive committee's reorganization plan described as a major mobilization of political forces. The gathering will also address war aims and the party's role in government as it tackles essential wartime questions.
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General Conference
Labor Party
Nottingham
London
Nottingghan
Government weighs increased production and transport fixes
Ottawa faces protests from western provinces over railway board rate hikes as the government reviews production and transport deficiencies. Manitoba appeals on CN R case loom while labor and agriculture groups push concrete proposals. ministers urge better national organization to meet urgent needs.
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Ottawa
Railway Board
Manitoba
C.N.R
Supreme Court
Isbor
Agriculture
Premier Ardu sse Ent Ausiagm Of UpA Delegates
Thunderous applause by 3 400 delegates and visitors to the United Farmers of Alberta convention greeted a declaration by Premier Charles Stewart that the Patriotic Fund is a provincial obligation. He said the province must raise 800 000 for the fund as their first duty. Acting Mayor JG Rattle welcomed the convention to Calgary. Delegates began arriving before the 10 a.m. opening at the First Baptist church as notable agricultural and political figures gathered across Alberta.
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Calgary
Jaan
United Farmers of Alberta
Charles Stewart
Patriotic Fund
Stewart
JG. Rattle
First Baptist Church
Thirteenth Avenue
Fourth Street West
Alberta
Awful Results of Underfeeding in Europe and Canada
The Hague report shows 19 4 general Belgian mortality up 60 percent while births drop about 42 percent. In Ghent and northern France deaths from tuberculosis have multiplied sixfold. Pictou Nova Scotia January 21 The freighter Gaspestan bound Montreal to New York was towed to Picton harbor for winter by the Prince Edward Island government steamer due to drifting ice.
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Hague
Belgium
Ghent
France
Pictou
N.S
Gaspeslan
Picton Harbor
Prince Edward
Montreal
New York
Women push council to abolish ward system in Medicine Hat
A deputation from the Local Council of Women urged the city council to abolish the ward system and enforce the Children's Protection Act. They argued the council should close houses of ill fame and curb social vice, aiming for Medicine Hat to be one of Canada's cleanest cities. The council debated legal steps, with mayor and aldermen noting the need for charter amendments and possible provincial action in February.
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Council of Women
Willings Seon
Couunell
Medicine Hat
Canada
Cil
Bannan
Ald. Marshall
Aldany
Brown
Diill Council
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