UFA Locals Study National Grain Marketing Plan
Calgary January session of the UFA backs a yearlong inquiry into national marketing of grain and produce. Delegates hear from J R Murray and G Rice Jones on prices, boards, pools, and risks, and approve a resolution urging information gathering and consideration.
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Calgary
U.F.A
J. R. Murray
G. Rice-Jones
Baker
P. Baker
Murray J. R. Murray
Rice-Jones
High cost of living linked to five great packing firms
Newark report cites five packing concerns as major cost drivers with profits from 1916 1917 totaling over 192 million dollars versus 59 million in earlier years. William B Colver of the federal trade commission addressed the Atlantic Coast Conference via a prepared reading. Fargo voters approve increasing United Consumers Stores Co capital from 10 000 to 2 500 000 in a non partisan move.
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Newark
Willian B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
Robert R. Kane
Commission
National Consumers’ League
Culver
Fargo
N.D
Umited Consumers Stores Co
Lenene
North Dakota
Resolution on National Marketing for Wheat
The U F A directs directors to discuss national marketing as a permanent policy. It notes expected changes in European wheat buying and questions Canada’s approach amid world market limits. The motion calls for gathering information for and against and circulating findings to locals for member familiarity.
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Canada
Prairie Weather Signs Bitter Cold Across Provinces
The past day brought extremely cold conditions across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta with light snow in Saskatchewan and mostly clear skies elsewhere. British Columbia and Manitoba show cold to very cold readings with inland winds and brief mentions of cloudy skies.
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Vancouver
Victoria
Falr
Edmonton
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Clear
Lethbridge
Monse Jaw
Cloudy
Regin& Cloudy
Winnipeg, Clear
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Columbia
Manitoba
Alberta
Forward Movement meeting at Fifth Avenue Church ext
An outstanding Forward Movement meeting will be held at Fifth Avenue Methodist church at 3.30 Sunday afternoon. Dr Tory, president of the University of Alberta, will be the chief speaker. City lodges societies and associations are invited to parade and attend. secretaries should telephone Rev Bagnall with expected numbers.
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Forward Movement
Fifth Avenue Methodist
Tory
University of Alberta
Bagnall
New York Teachers Quit Over Low Pay In 1910
New York public schools lost 1 100 teachers in 1910 due to low pay. Superintendent William L Ettinger said resignations were daily and many schools faced instructor shortages hampering classes. Chicago teachers will receive about 50 a month raises after February 1 following reports from superintendent Peter A Mortensen.
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New York
William L. Ettinger
Ettinger
Chicago
Peter A. Mortensen
Four Die in Hair Tonic Poisoning Near Childress
Four men die and six others are hospitalized after consuming a hair tonic sold in Memphis, thirty miles west of Childress. The tonic is believed to contain wood alcohol, and the incident is investigated by local authorities.
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Childress
Texas
Memphis
Here
The Whippet Pocket Plane Unveiled by British Firm
The Whippet, a pocket-size aeroplane designed by a British concern, features foldable wings for compact storage. It travels at 95 miles per hour, offers an estimated 20 miles per gallon of gasoline, and is priced at $2 500.
Commerce Board Amends Sugar Order Price Fixing
Ottawa authorities issue a revised sugar order amending the January 8 rule. It sets price limits at 16 cents a pound plus freight and outlines penalties for retailers, including scaled buyers and required quantities when currency conditions force deviations. The amendment emphasizes adjusting prices downward rather than marking up for small quantities.
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Ottawa
Board of Commerce
Passengers Rescued From Powhatan Off Ambrose Light
The Northern Pacific, which rescued passengers from the disabled Powhatan, is due to arrive off Ambrose Light at six a.m. tomorrow and dock by nine. The Powhatan, in tow of the Canadian steamship Lady Laurier, proceeds toward Halifax. A message from the Powhatan urged sending heavier tonnage gear, as available gear is too light to strain the vessel.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Powhatan
Ambrose
Lady Laurier
Halifax
Three murderers hanged in Bordeaux jail
Montreal January 23 three men Baptiste Lemay alias Delorme Mor cock Allen and Andromeo Tecoste were hanged in Bordeaux jail for a crime dated August 16 1919. The gang stopped a farmhouse forced entry killed Aliteial Payette and robbed his household before fleeing toward Three Rivers then south toward Montreal. They robbed dairies and poultry houses until capture near St Lambert by Chief Gravelle.
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Montreal
Que
Baptiste Lemay
Delorme
Murcock Allen
Andromeo Tecoste
Bordeaux
Quebec
Aliteial Payette
St. Sulphire
Payette
Three Rivers
Sorel
Gravelle
St. Lambert
Bolshevik Cut Crimea From Mainland
Moscow war office states Russian Soviet forces have virtually cut off the Crimean peninsula from the mainland. The claim, conveyed by wireless, was received in London as of January 23.
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London
Crimean Peninsula
War Office
Moscow
Rural education and medical questions dominate U F A convention
Calgary officials report the U F A convention focused on rural schools education nationalization of hospitals and doctors and nurses legalizing chiropractors and related topics. Walter Parlby received a diamond ring for long service as president of the women’s section. The joint committee will prune unresolved resolutions as only 61 of 204 have been discussed.
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Walter Parlby
Calgary
U. K A
Greenfield
Hartley DeWart Urges Mandate for Ontario Liberals
Toronto January 23. Hartley De Wart K C M P P Liberal leader told the South West Toronto Liberal Association that newspapers want the new government a chance. He said the party should not govern without a mandate and questioned why they seek power without a clear mandate.
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Hartley Dewart
Toronto Liberal Association
Toronto
K.C
M.P.P
Ontario
Peaceful Revolution Breaks Out in Kamchatka
Stockholm reports a peaceful revolution on the Kamchatka peninsula with military and populace arresting officers and civic officials. Fighting rages at Irkutsk as factions loyal to Gen. Kolchak clash with rebels at the all-Russian government headquarters.
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Stockholm
KamchAtka Peninsula
Helsingfors
Irrkutsk
Kolchak
Reds on Deer Island demand soap towels and mail
Four hundred alleged Reds confined at Deer Island complain of soap and towel shortages. They form a committee to meet authorities and present their case. They say the food is unfit, newspapers and mail are scarce, and they rarely receive clean clothing.
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Boston
Mass
Deer Island
Toronto Population Estimated at Half a Million
A census style estimate puts Toronto's population around 500000, reflecting rapid urban growth and the city’s expanding boundaries and housing capacity. Officials note migration from surrounding areas and ongoing development projects shaping future demographics.
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Toronto
Speculation on Purpose Behind Withdrawal of Troops
London January 23 speculation on the real aim of the war office order withdrawing British troops from plebiscite areas in Germany continues. A full official explanation is demanded by newspapers. The war office states Britain is not sending troops to the Caucasus or any part of Russia and the withdrawal is not connected with such movement.
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Germany
War Office
Britain
Russia
London
Great Britain
Caucasus
D Annunzio rule leaves Fiumi no food and spreading disease
Riccardo Zaella, leader of the Giambilan People's party and opponent of Captain Gabriel d'Annunzio, claims Fiume suffers famine and epidemics under the commander. He says the occupying force is guarded against assassination and that the seizure brings international embarrassment to Italy.
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Fiume
Gabriel d'Annunzio
Riccardo Zaella
d'Annunzio
Giamilan People's Party
Poer
Italy
Earthquake Shocks Hit Vera Cruz City
An earthquake was felt in Vera Cruz from 3 to 5 am causing structural damage to residences but no casualties were reported. The tremors were recorded in the Mexican city on January 23.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Holland Refuses Extradition of Ex-Emperor William
The Dutch government rejects the allied powers demand for the extradition of former Emperor William of Germany. The Hague date January 28. The stand preserves William’s status as a fugitive from prosecution while straining postwar Allied relations.
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the Hague
Wiliam
Germany
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