Western MPs defend budget vote and tariff relief stance
Western MPs from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta explain backing the budget arguing the tariff reductions relieve western farmers burden while a formal inquiry will guide further revision. They urged preparation of a strong western case to press tariff reduction and avoid fiscal estrangement within the federation.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Prairie
Prairie Provinces
West
Canada
Ukrainians vow resistance as Russians press advance
Vienna reports premier M. Temniky of General Petlura's Ukrainian government says Ukraine will not join Russia. He claims Ukrainians fight Russians, Germans, Poles and Bolsheviks and endure an epidemic, seeking liberty even after twenty years of struggle.
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Temniky
Ukraine
Belgium
Vienna
Vales
M. Temniky
Petlura
Russian Federation
Belgiat
Fixed price wheat ceases to operate August ed 1919
Winnipeg July 14. The fixed price for wheat will cease to operate on August 21 1919 according to information from Ottawa received by the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and government officials. At a council meeting the exchange decided to reopen the wheat market for trading on July 21 after being closed for contract trading since September 1 1917.
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Winnipeg
Ottawa
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Council of the Exchange
Heavy rains refresh crops in Ilkwater Lake district
Heavy rains fell in the Ilkwater Lake district Thursday night and Sunday afternoon, soaking fields nearly to Feldman's Lake and across the mountain for twenty miles. The precipitation freshened crops wonderfully and left them in first class condition.
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Ilkwater Lake District
Feldman’s Lake
Only Returned Men Engaged as Police Men
Walter Bain faced Magistrate Rae charged with drunkenness and abusive language. Constable Gilbert testified Bain insulted him, called him a stool pigeon, and resisted arrest. Bain admitted drinking, claimed it was medicinal, and argued over Gilbert being a returned soldier. He pleaded guilty to drunk and was fined ten dollars. abusive language charge dismissed as Gilbert wore plain clothes. Acting Chief Laight warned that police would be returned men only.
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Walter Bain
Rae
Gilbert
Bain
Chief of Police
Laight
Sir Percy Sanderson Dies at 85 in Reading Home
London July 24 Sir Percy Sanderson British consul general at New York from 1894 to 1907 died at his Reading home today. He served in diplomacy for over three decades and was knighted for his services.
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London
Percy Sandersoan
New York
Reading
Orangemen Picnic At Police Point Draws 60 Plus
The Orangemen picnic at Police Point drew an estimated 60 plus attendees with plenty of cakes ice cream and refreshments. Games included boys beating girls 11 to 8 and Medicine Hat defeating visitors 8 to 6 in a baseball match tug of war prizes were awarded and a county lodge was formed with W Delong named County Master and A F Werts Deputy Master.
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Orangemen
Police Point
Beattie
Visitors
Medicine Hat
True Blues
H. Goff
Godwards
Uh HT Mooney
Runson
Selm
White
W. «. DeLong
A. F. Werts
R. H. Kent
Angus Baker
D. of C
R Miller
Bow Island
J. Hollingshead
W. Argue. Redclifft
Messrs Hicks
Redcliff
Pollock
Bowleland
Monarch Baseball Club
Police Court Fines for Riding Bicycles on Sidewalks
Reggie Cameron and Br Watson were fined $2 and costs for riding bicycles on the sidewalk.
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Reggie Cameron
Br. Watson
Girl Under Abe Allowed Te Drive Gar
A non fatal motor crash occurred about 11:30 Sunday night on Third Street North Railway. Irene Swarzfigure, under 18, drove Mr Fumier's car and collided with Mr LT Barrow's vehicle on the wrong side of the road. Both cars suffered major damage. Fumier was fined $5 for allowing a minor to operate his car and $3 for driving on the wrong side. Damages to be settled privately. Police warn owners against letting youths drive.
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Irene Swarzfigure
Mr. Fumier
Third St
North Railway Street
LT. Barrow
Mr. Barrow
Fumnier
Fwmier
Prince of Wales Tour to Canada on Renown
Renown the British battleship used for the Prince of Wales tour to Canada has returned to England after an Atlantic cruise in support of the R-3. It is noted that Renown and a light cruiser escort are the only British naval vessels likely to visit U S ports for some time.
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America
U. S
London
C.A.P
1.H.S
Canada
England
United States
Lusitania Damage Suits Dismissed by U S Court
In New York on July 14 a final decree dismissed all damage suits against Cunard Steamship Co tied to the Lusitania torpedoing. The ruling, signed by Judge Mayer in U S District Court, bars any future actions and covered claims estimated between five and six million dollars.
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New York
Cunard Steamship Co
Lusitania
U. S. District Court
Mayer
Local Industries Conven tion Period Begins In Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat starts its local industries convention period on August 4 with merchants urged to donate shop windows for product exhibits. Manufacturers should contact the board of trade secretary to specify the number of windows needed.
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Medicine Hat
Effy
Board of Trade
Board
Ottawa Convention 15 Divides Liberal Party Over War Policy
The letter from N W Rowell, Ottawa privy council president, argues Liberal division over the union government’s war policy and liquor stance. He notes Dewart’s opposition, predicts Ontario Liberal reactions, and explains that August convention was called by anti unionist Liberals, not the official party. The message urges unionists to decide their path in light of national duty.
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Ottawa
Liberal Party
Durham County
Onutearto
Itan
N. W. Rowell
Privy Council
W. J
Proudfoot
Mr. Rowell
Dewart
Rowell
Canada
Ontario
Dominion
House of Commons
Amkkenzie
Union
Quebec
Ottawa River
Uneon
Mmst
Kewell
Brand Whitlock Named American Ambassador to Italy
Paris announces Brand Whitlock has been named American ambassador to Italy in an official notification. The appointment places Whitlock in Rome to represent U.S. interests and strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Whitlock
VRALY
Paris
Brand Whitlock
Italy
Triumphal Paris March Through Part Began Today
Paris July 6 The triumphal march through Paris of Allied and American troops began at 3 30 this morning. Thousands of wounded soldiers in civilian clothes led the parade, preceded by a drum corps. Marshal Joffre rode under the Arc de Triomphe at 9 46. Behind him came Marshal Foch as commander in chief of the allied forces. A storm of applause greeted the marshals as they passed the president's stand down the avenue.
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Paris
Marshall Joffre
Marne
Bie
Ilone
Marshall Feeh
News Want Ads Provide Big Returns for Small Outlay
Advertisers note high value from low-cost want ads as a quick path to reach local buyers. Small businesses and individuals report strong response to affordable classified placements, boosting visibility without heavy spend.
City Hall to Open Evenings for Tenant Registration
The treasurer’s office at City Hall will be open Tuesday and the next three nights from 7 to 9 p m to provide tenants with a chance to register who cannot visit during daytime hours.
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Board of Enquiry
Ufa
Elkwater
W. Bain
P. Sanderson
Tommy
Delong
Abe
North Railway
Third Sts
Prince
Hm.o. Renown
Toerlin
Klerr Wissell
Vossische Zeitung
Civic Employees Federal Labor Union
Foch
Joffre
Stewart
Winnipeg Defence Fund Comm
Becker Block
Monarchs
Ande
Nordeau Dancing Academy Hall
Sergt Hayden
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