Lloyd George Warns to Maintain Britain's Prestige in World Peace
London reports David Lloyd George told a London bankers banquet that Britain will guard its prestige against great powers to preserve world peace. He stressed that peace requires strong arbitration with the United States and warned against surrendering vital interests for any price. The Times says his stance reflects government policy and broad national support.
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London
David Lloyd George
Great
England
Lloyd George
Germany
Morocco
Times
the Times
Canadian Reciprocity Bill Cleared Senate for Passage
The Canadian reciprocity bill passed the Senate by a decisive vote 58 to 27 with the amendment, all other amendments defeated. It becomes law only after President signs, and must go to the House for engrossment before final approval. Adjournment delays final action until next Wednesday.
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Washington
Senate
Parliament Adjourns After Slow Week In Canada
Ottawa July 22 The first week of the adjourned parliamentary session shows little progress with public business and private bills making minimal headway. Opposition members oppose reciprocity while caucuses set to meet and a potential mid week clash looms. Lemieux announces study of parcel post with aim to establish a Canadian customs system similar to Great Britain.
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A. P. Dispatch
Ottawa
Atige
Lemieux
House Debate Continues Into Monday After Adjournment
W. R. Smythe of East Algoma observed as the house adjourned at 11 30. David Henderson inquired about Monday’s order of business and Mr. Fielding stated that the discussion would be continued.
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W. R. Smythe
East Algoma
David Henderson
Mr. Fielding
History of the Reciprocity Bill in the U S Senate
A timeline of the reciprocity bill from its 1910 introduction through 1911 actions. Key events include Taft’s Canada talks, January 1911 negotiations, Taft’s senate message, McCall’s 1911 bill, House passage and Senate inaction, and the April extra session and finance committee actions.
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U. S. Senate
U.S. House
U. S. House
Canada
Taft
Senate
Congress
Democrats
Underwood
House
Senate Finance Committee
C P R Fireman Dies in Steam Scalding Accident
Kamloops July 21 John Nelson McNutt an engineer on the C P R work train at Munro siding died after steam scalding trapped him. The 81 year old native of Toronto leaves a widow with burial planned at Birtle Manitoba per his mother’s request.
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Toronto
Birtle
Man
Gun Charge of Nails Strikes Boys
Two boys aged six and eight, sons of A. Joubalsky, were injured after saying a person in the woods shot at them with a rusty nail loaded gun. The older boy had a deep forehead wound and a arm gash from tin fragments. the younger had a leg wound. They were fishing along the river bank when attacked.
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Red Wing
Minn
A. Joubalsky
No Increase in Canadian Rates After Seamen’s Strike
Montreal July 22. Canadian Pacific Railway vice president says no arrangements have been made for rate increases for passengers or freight due to wage rises after the seamen’s strike. He knows of nothing to confirm Atlantic conference lines planning raises to offset higher labor costs.
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C. A. P. Dispatch
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
England
Drowning at Lake Wabamum Claims Edmonton Man
A drowning accident at Lake Wabamum forty miles west of Edmonton during a weekend trip claimed the life of Earl Weller, 23, of Edmonton. He and companion W. C. Bradburn capsized in a canoe. Bradburn was rescued unconscious, Weller's body not recovered. Weller was a native of Peterboro, Ontario.
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CW. A. P. Dispatch
Edmonton
Lake Wabamum
Here
Earl Weller
W. C. Bradburn
Bradburn Stationery Company
Weller
Bradburn
Peterboro
Ont
Rioting Continues Over Dockers Strike in Cardiff and Surrounding Ports
Riot spreads as 1,000 seamen and dockers reportedly strike seeking recognition. Unions threaten a complete work stoppage in Cardiff, Barry, and Newport with all ports idle and no ships left yesterday.
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A.P
Cardiff
Barry
Newport
Masy. Amines
Hospital Refused Admit, Man Dies After Detention
Montreal July 22 Alexander Ox aVa Pole was picked up unconscious and refused admission at Notre Dame hospital for drunkenness. He sobered in cells briefly, then died after being taken to the general hospital for treatment.
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C.A.P. Dispatch
Montreal
Alexander OxaVa
Notre Dame Hospital
General Hospital
Sailor from Bend Dies at Grosse Isle Health Camp
Alexander Harques, a sailor from the steamer Bend, died at Grosse Isle where the crew were detained by health authorities. He had arrived from Bombay via Baltimore. no official word yet on the disease's spread.
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Quebec
Alexander Harques
Bend
Grosse Isle
Bombay
Baltimore
Fire destroys Ottawa furniture store with heavy losses
Ottawa reports a disastrous blaze yesterday at the W. H. Cooper and Son Furniture Company store. The fire caused about 60 000 dollars in stock damage and 20 000 dollars in building loss, with both stock and building insured.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Ottawa
W. H. Cooper and Son Funiture Company
French Lieut Thiriet Detained by Spanish Pickets at Tangier
A dispatch from Alcazar reports French Lieutenant Thiriet, instructor of Moorish troops, was blocked by a Spanish picket while traveling to Alcazar. Soldiers beat him with sword blades and bayonets, then dragged him to the Spanish camp before release after questioning by Col. Sylvestere. The incident followed Thiriet stopping Moorish deserters to obtain their names.
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Tangier
Morocco
Alcazar
Thiriet
Rouzah
Col
Sylvestere
Thirfet
Saskatchewan to Purchase Northwestern Phone System
Saskatoon July 22 The province demands acceptance of a 73000 offer from the Northwestern Telephone Co for taking over the local system. If not accepted by Monday an independent system will be installed. Reorganization and improvements are planned to begin immediately.
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Saskatoon
Northwestern Telephone Co
Edmonton Youth Narrowly Escapes Third Rail Incident
Richard Hardy a 20 year old from Edmonton walked through the Detroit River Tunnel into Canadian territory and was taken into custody by immigration officers who later released him after his story. He believed he had been electrocuted by the rail, a claim authorities did not confirm.
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Windsor
Ont
Richard Hardy
Edmonton
Detroit River
Hardy
Strathcona Offers $5000 to Calgary Varsity Team
London July 22 report states Strathcona will present a $5000 prize to the Calgary Varsity team. The offer appears part of a broader series of athletic bets and sponsorships reported by C AP Cable.
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Strathcona
Premier Fisher interview questions empire role
The Review of Reviews quotes Premier Fisher of Australia claiming the empire is a loose association of five nations each independent for the time being but willing to cooperate with Great Britain, and able to end connections at will. He asserts Australia would defend itself or go its own way if England’s wars were unjust or unsafe.
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London
Review of Reviews
Fisher
Australia
Wnion
Great Britain
England
Lords near surrender after Veto Bill conference
London July 22. A later gathering at Lord Lansdowne's house drew over 200 attendees as Prime Minister's letter was read and the peers appeared ready to yield to government pressure. Private talk suggested many no longer act as free agents but would accept the crown prerogative if needed.
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London
A. J. Balfour
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Salisbury
Miners Strike Executive Reports to Prime Minister
Fernie July 22 The miners strike executive adjourns with a cable to Hon. MacKenzie King disputing recent house statements on closed or open shop. They accuse the report by Dr Gordon of misleading the board and claim the wage issue remains unsettled. Signed by W P Powell and C Stubbe on behalf of the board.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Fernie
Miners’ Strike
MacKenzie King
Gordon
W. P. Powell C. Stubbe
Local man sentenced for debi cheque case
A local man received a three month sentence for issuing a debited cheque. The court noted the offense involved a bounced payment and financial dishonesty. The ruling compels restitution to the victim and confirms the temporary confinement as punishment.
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