German Delegates Ordered To Submit After Foch summons
Berlin reports a semi official statement says after Marshal Foch was summoned no other choice remained but submission by the German delegation at Spa. The note cites an invasion risk and an 8 percent coal cut yet suggests Germany could stay master in its own house. Allied finance plan aids German loan flotation to meet internal needs and debt. Belgium gets priority in 2 billion gold francs. ships and war assets are valued and allocated under treaties.
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Berlin
Spa
Marshal Foch
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Portugal
Austria-Laungary
Bulgaria
Ciref
Entente Tations
Rival Chinese factions clash south of Pekin
Pekin July 17 troops of the royal faction fought at Kwanhun about 30 miles south of Pekin. Wounded arrive in Pekin as communications with Tientsin are cut. Mediation efforts fail and return to Pekin. In Smyrna an army communique says Greek advance guard reaches Brussa line 13 km beyond.
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Pekin
Kwanhun
Tientsin
Smyrna
Brussa
Frisco Recovers From Hysteria After Earthquakes
Los Angeles July 17 Recovered from hysteria Frisco reports eerie tremors yesterday caused widespread alarm. City calm today with streets busy and few signs of lingering nervousness as residents resume normal routines after four shocks yesterday.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alberta coal eyed to replace U S fuel in Ontario
Ontario hopes Alberta coal can substitute for U S shipments in the north with better freight rates. Fuel administrator S A Harrington says Alberta coal costs about 4 a ton less at the mines and could reach Sudbury and other northern Ontario points cheaper than American coal. The current rate from worst Alberta mines to Sudbury runs over 17 a ton as officials pursue a special rate by the railway board.
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Toronto
Alberta
United States
Ontario
S. A. Harrington
Sudbury
Nort Bay
Soo
American coal. It costs about #4 a ton less at the mines, Mr. Harrington
Board of Railway Commissioners
Labor Leaders Cite Democratic Platform As Pro-Labor
Washington reports Samuel Gompers says the Democratic platform more closely mirrors labor's human rights aims than the Republican plank. He notes labor must judge parties by their declared principles and that Labor is nonpartisan, urging workers to evaluate candidates on justice, freedom, and democracy.
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Washington
San Francisco
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Montreal
Republican Party
United States
Wpy
Tabor of
America
Partizan
Direct service to South Africa expands parcel postage
Arrangements allow direct forwarding of parcels to the Union of South Africa in addition to the UK route. Postage is 8 cents per pound or fraction, with a weight limit of 1 pound. The service is monthly, starting with the July sailing, part of the 8.3 service, with the New Brooklyn sailing from Montreal on or about July 4.
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VO Sy Africa
Union of South Africa
United Kingdom
Brooklyn
Montreal
Andrews Heads Horticultural Society At Annual Exhibition
Alf Andrews elected president of the Horticultural Society meeting at the board of trade rooms. Plans for the upcoming aug 19 and 20 exhibition were outlined. The late president W Cook honored. Financial concerns discussed due to a reduced city grant. A canvassing committee appointed to secure donations. Judges and exhibition staff assigned. Admission set at 25 cents with children admitted free.
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A .I. Andrews
The
Horticultural Society
Board of Trade
W. Cook
Messrs
G. I. West
T. E. Mills
Currie
Messrs. A. FP. Andrews
Hf. S. Joslin
A. J. Lepage
W. M. Joness
T. Reader
Calgary
York
Uch
G. West
J. WH. Brooks
Threat to drive Turk from Europe cited in peace reply
London reports quote an allied reply to Turkish objections to the peace treaty. If Turkey refuses to sign or fails to effect the treaty, that reply warns of driving the Turk from Europe once and for all. The deadline for Turkey to decide expires at midnight July 27.
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Europe
London
Thurope
Turkey
Renewal British Japanese Pact Decided Upon
Honolulu reports Britain and Japan have agreed to renew the alliance. An announcement from the Tokyo foreign office says a general revision of the treaty is planned with changes to details to follow.
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Honolulu
Great Britain
Japan
Foreign Office
Tokio
International Police Chiefs of America Plan Toronto Convention
The International Police Chiefs of America announce their annual convention to be held in Toronto from July 26 to 30. Executive officers listed include W. H. Bywater of Salt Lake City director James Armstrong Kingston first vice president John F. Healey of Denver president seeking re election Stephen E. Hoey of New York secretary F. G. Reynolds Augusta second vice president and H. F. Magee Dallas director.
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International
Ire Chiefs of America
Toronto
W. H. Bywater
Salt Lake City
James Armstrong
Kingston
John F. Healey
Denver
Col
Armstrong
John Kenton
New York
Stephen E. Hoey
F. G. Reynolds
Augusta
H. F. Magee
Dallas
Texas
Water boom at Qus Staples West Farm lifts district hopes
Vauxhall reports a fine water flow at 196 feet in the well on W. A. McGregor’s property, solving domestic water supply concerns. Rain totals were light but crops thrive. Little Bow reservoir now stores the flow as rapid lateral work continues and local hay derricks aid alfalfa handling.
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Little Bow
Kinlock Farm
Vauxhall
Honeywell
Braithwaite
Denis
Grant
Leader
Sask
Kimball Farm
Vanhall Engineers
Vatxhall Mariners
Co operation Talks Planned On Paper Shortage
New London Nova Scotia July 17 international co operation between Canada and the United States to address the paper shortage will be discussed at a New England forestry conference at Colby Academy from August 24 to 26.
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New England Forestry
Cothy Academy
New London
N.S
Canada
United States
Colby Academy
Morgan Wins King's Prize At Yal Event In July Seven
Morgan of South Africa triumphs in the King's prize at Yal with a notable score in the July seven event, reported by Bintey Camp and Herg. in Florida.
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Unsergt
Morgan
Bintey Camp
Nga
Herg
South Africa
Yal
Car overturns as driver avoids collision injuring three
Three people from Estuary were injured in an auto accident at Ross street and Woodman avenue yesterday afternoon around four. Carl Koenig of Josephsburg swerved to avoid a delivery car from Beil Bros and toppled his vehicle injuring Jacob Rassler, Mrs. Rassler with two broken ribs, and Miss Mary May with a bruised shoulder. Mrs. Rassler was reported to be in serious condition at noon today but not in danger. The guests were staying with Mrs. Heintaman, 157 Sixth Street.
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Estuary
Ross Street
Woodman Avenue
Carl Koenig
Josephsburg
Beil Bros
Jacob Rassler
Women of Poland take arms to defend Vilna front
Warsaw July 16. Women soldiers defend Vilna eight mile front under Madame Goercz who served with Gen Pil sudski and during Lemberg siege. She is 26 and commands about 1000 women many from factories ready for action.
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Warsaw
Vilna
Madame Goercz
Pilsudski
Lemberg
Goercz
Local Airmen Injured in St James Plane Crash
Winnipeg July 17 Alfred Bingham and J R Thompson well known local airmen were severely injured in an airplane accident in St James near the city last night while en route to Grand Forks North Dakota.
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Winnipeg
Alfred Bingham
J. R. Thompson
St. James
Here
Grand Forks
N. D
Canadian council of agriculture laments wheat policy move
In Winnipeg on July 17, members of the Canadian council of agriculture voiced disappointment over the government removing the 1920 wheat crop from control. The council met this week and urged immediate appointment of the Wheat Board, said Norman Lumber, secretary of the Young Liberal group.
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Canadian Council of Agriculture
Wheat Board
Winnipeg
Norman Lumber
Youngil Ubis
Resolute and Shamrock Race Near Finish in 1920 Cup Event
The Shamrock and Resolute sail a triangular 30 mile course from Ambrose Channel lightship with light winds. By 2:35 p.m. Shamrock leads Resolute by 400 yards though 700 yards to leeward. A later restart was set for 1.45 p.m. with a 40 second time allowance for Shamrock.
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Breeze
Resolute
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Ambrose Chaungél
Jersey Shore
Leeward
Sandy Manle
Half Day Off On The Farms In Middlesex Movement
The United Farmers declare Wednesday afternoons a half holiday for workers across Middlesex counties. Farm clubs organize sports and baseball teams as the movement grows, with mention of a possible United States Baseball League operating on half-holiday grounds.
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Toronto
Middlesex
United Farmers
Lambton
U. S
Seven Runs in the Seventeenth Gives Victory to Giants
In Pittsburg on July 17 Rube Benton of the New York Giants outlasted Lefty Hamilton in a famed NL pitching duel. The Giants scored seven runs in the seventeenth inning to win 7 to 4 as Cooper and Schmidt provided relief and strong fielding backed the pitchers.
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Giants
Pittsburg
Ene
Rube" Benton
New York’ Giants
Hamilton
Gooper
Benton
Endurance Strugge
New York
University of Toronto Opens Summer Courses
The University of Toronto has opened its summer courses. The article notes the African marigold is native to Mexico in a context linking botany to regional origins.
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The
University of Toronto
Mexico
Peace Looks Likely for Turkish Government
See Constantinople July 16 Rumors after a cabinet meeting say the Turkish government may accept peace terms if the Turks gain representation in Smyrna and Thrace under Greek administration. The Spa conference reply is due July 17, with final Turkish decision after a council meeting likely Saturday or Monday.
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Constantinople
Smyrnar
Thrace
Belhid Bey
Lusitania life jacket found in Delaware River
Two railway detectives recovered a Lusitania life jacket bearing the ship’s name in the Delaware River. The worn canvas carried a strand of faded hair and evoked memories of the 1915 sinking as the artifact drifted for years.
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Philadelphia
Alite Abket
Delaware River
Géricans
France urged to expand gasoline alcohol use
Paris reports France spent 1.5 billion francs abroad on gasoline last year prompting parliament and newspapers to press for renewed efforts to develop industrial use of alcohol. Experiments show automotives and other internal combustion engines can run satisfactorily on varying mixtures of alcohol and petroleum products.
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Paris
France
Damage claims total for malicious destruction in 1920
London reports total compensation claims for malicious destruction of property lodged from January 1 to May 31, 1920 amounting to 2,748,661 pounds. The July figures show 2,218,681 pounds in London. The period covers early 1920 postwar losses across property sectors.
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London
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