Majority Socialists Win Big in First Republican Reichstag
Berlin reports show 34 seats for majority socialists and 24 for independent socialists in the first Reichstag. Erzk is elected from Württemberg, Hellfferich assured in Hamburg, with Berlin's leading independents Ledebour Wolfmann and Zietz among winners. Count Von Bernstorff expected defeated as a German nationalist candidate.
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Berlin
German People’s Party
Democrats
German People's Party
Mathias Erzberger
Wurttemburg
Karl Hellfferich
Mamburg
Apy
Reichstag
Social Democrats
German National Party
George Ledebour
Herr Crispin
Adph Wolfmann
Louise Zietz
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Windsor Consumers Co urged to halt low price sugar sales
Ottawa reports the Windsor Ontario Consumers Co operative led by Vi V. Martin is ordered by the Canada board of commerce to stop soliciting members under any name and offering buy sugar at below cost while offsetting losses with high profits on other goods. It must cease selling sugar or similar items below cost on condition that other items are bought, and refrain from advertising imbalanced low prices.
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Ottawa
Consumers Fees of
Windsor
Ont
Vi. V. Martin
Board of Commerce of Canada
Warrants Issued for 6000 Draft Questionnaire Slackers
Federal district court in Boston issued warrants for the arrest of 6000 men listed as slackers for failure to reply to draft questionnaires. The action targets those who did not respond to the wartime inquiry and seeks their custody and appearance.
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Boston
Federal District Court
Wilson condition stable claims denied by doctor
In Philadelphia Dr Francis X Derewin denied reports that President Wilson's condition had worsened, stating that there was no turn for the worse and the public should await official updates.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Francis X. Derewin
Enlarge M C A in China planned after convention
Tien Tsin June 7. Enlarge ment of the work of the Young Men's Christian Association in China is planned as a result of the International convention held in Tientsin. A large number of new branches are to be established and 100 more secretaries are to be recruited.
Mackenzie King to Tour West After Close Session
Hon. W L MacKenzie King will spend a week in North York at the session's end then tour the West for a month before returning to the riding where he will seek the next Dominion election. The plan was announced after a North York Liberal Association meeting.
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New Market
Ont
W. L. MacKenzie King
North York
West
Ats
Spa Conference Postponed to July Amid London Talks
Confirmation from Tondon on June 7 that the Spa conference will be postponed until July. The Paris report says allied governments will likely discuss the matter in a London meeting before the Spa gathering.
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Allet
London
Spa
Tondon
Paris
Czech-Slovak Troops Arrive Vancouver From Vladivostock
About 4,000 Czech Slovak soldiers who fought under Admiral Kolchak in Western Russia arrived in Vancouver aboard the IXION from Vladivostock. They were quickly disembarked, taken to the Canadian National railway station, and began a staged return to Czechoslovakia with Red Cross aid available. Lieutenant Colonel Hovulevy commands the unit, aged 28, with a second 3,000-man transport due in two weeks.
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Kolchak
Vancouver
Vladivostock
Vancouver, Juhn
Seder
Admiral Kolchak
Western If
Wiidivestock
Ixion
Europe
Canadian National
Ceecho-Slovakia
Red Cross
Mentreal
Trieste
Italy
HO Vulevehy
Davidson Elected Grand Councillor in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Session
The Grand Council of Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta closed its session with reports heard and resolutions. Davidson of Edmonton was named Grand Councillor and officers for 1921 were installed. Medicine Hat hosted a welcoming reception and Calgary is set as the next meeting site.
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Grand Council 1. C. T
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Motor League of
Alberia
Manioba
Grand Council
Cite of Medicine Hat
Medicine
Council U, CO. T
Medicine Flat Board of Trade
C. G. Davidson
Edmonton
W. Iesop
Lethbridge
H. FP. Moul‘en
Winnipeg
W. IT. McKibbon
Regina
S. L. McCracken
Calgary
Thos. Fox
Sascatoon
W. HW. Lewis
Winni
T. D. M. Osborne
Saskatoon
VE. Clark
Medicine Hat
T A. Knight
R. M. McGowan
Win- Npex
Co. G. Davidson
S. Savage
J. V. Lightbody
Yorkton
Bro
C. Cox
I I. Agnew
H. I. Mouldeny
Geo. I. O'Neill
Cox
iBy
Alta
The
Green Lantern
Medicine Hat Hosts Surprise Social Evening
Visitors left Medicine Hat smiling after a surprising event that highlighted the city's sociable spirit. The gathering left attendees with the impression that the town was the most sociable place in the world, wrapping the night in a warm, welcoming mood.
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Medicine Hat
Albanian Insurgents Annihilate Italian Battalion Near Aljesso
Vienna dispatch quoted Belgrade reports that Albanian insurgents annihilated an Italian battalion near Aljessco and Italian warships shelled the city. Skirmishes near Scutari and Avlona reportedly forced Italian retreats.
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Scutari
London
Aljessco
Vienna
Exchange Telegraph Co
Belgrade
Avilona
Presbyterian General Assembly Considers Widespread Salary Increase
Ottawa reports the board of finance recommends a broad increase in salaries for church officials and ministers. Increased giving and larger pensions for aged ministers are urged, with vote on pensions and widows' allowances approved in both western and eastern sections. A discussion is slated for tomorrow.
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Ottawa
Presbyterian General Assembly
Board of Finance
Fufitm
Honusea
Turkey Given an Extension Time for Peace Reply
Paris June 7 Turkey has been granted a 16 day extension to respond to the peace terms proposed by the allied nations. The revised deadline places the reply due on June 26.
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Milies
Paris
Turkey
Raleigh News predicts Johnson lead in Republican primary
The Raleigh News and Observer reports at midnight that early estimates from correspondents show Senator Johnson leading Major General Wood in today's statewide Republican presidential endorsement primary. Only sparse returns have been received.
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Raleigh, N.C
Raleigh News and Observer
Johnson
Wood
Labor union leader vows fight against compulsory labor
In Montreal Samuel Gompers opens the Fortieth annual labor convention and denounces measures making strikes unlawful. He asserts no fear of consequences and pledges to defend workers’ freedom and independence against coercive control.
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Montreal
Samuel Gompers, Vres
Federation of Labor
Labor
Hole in the West channels closed by Allied commission
In Berlin on June 7 authorities report the Inter Allied Rhineland commission will enforce German ordinances. Fines and imprisonment will apply to infractions of import regulations as luxury goods once escaped the Reich duties via channels through occupied territory.
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Berlin
Inter-Allied
Rhineland Commission
Naval estimates to be up this week in Parliament
Ottawa June 7 The naval affairs statement and reorganization of the Canadian naval services will be made in the house by Hon. C. W. Ballantyne minister in charge. Introduction of naval estimates is expected this week allowing time for the minister to present the statement and field discussion.
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C. W. Ballantyne
Ottawa
Canadian Associated Press
Naval Department
Bath foundry uses phonograph to boost washroom work
In Bath England the foundry owner equips the washing room with a phonograph playing popular songs and dances to speed up scrubbing and ironing by the workers. Reported is a noticeable rise in output and efficiency.
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Bath
Eng
Dune
Apology Issued Over Burning of British Flag
Washington report states Secretary Colby on behalf of the U S government offered a verbal apology to the British ambassador for the burning of the British flag by Irish women last week.
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Colby
Bohall US
Govt
Washington
U.S
Government vows to pursue all criminals in Ireland
In London on June 7 Premier Lloyd George stated in Parliament that the government will bring to justice all persons involved in crime in Ireland. He said the Irish executive is being reorganized and police naval and military forces strengthened, and that laws may be tightened to quell the ongoing organized murder and assassination campaign.
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Lloyd George
Ireland
London
Lloyd
George
Alberta Weather Forecast Mixed Showers and Fair Skies
Alberta weather report shows scattered showers in parts with mostly fair conditions today and Tuesday. Vancouver and Medicine Hat report rain. Calgary and Lethbridge expect clear to fair skies with mild temperatures. Winnipeg and Moose Jaw show varied conditions in this regional forecast.
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Vancouver
Medicine Hat
Moose Jaw
Winnipeg
Fairy
Calgary
Cosa
OS Lethbridge, Fair
Alberta
High Water Warning Sent As Alberta Rivers Could Flood
The Canadian Reclamation Service warns Alberta river operators and property owners of possible high water or floods due to heavy mountain snow and late spring. It stresses this is a precautionary notice, not a guaranteed flood, and urges preparations for potential flood events.
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Calgary
He Department of the Int Erfor
Alberta
Appeal for News Print Legislation
At a Canadian Daily Newspapers Association meeting in Ottawa on June 7 a plan was approved to urge federal legislation requiring every newsprint manufacturer to supply its portion of domestic needs at prices not higher than current contract prices for export or sale abroad. A government response noted a meeting with newsprint manufacturers and a planned conference to resolve the shortage.
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Ottawa
Canadian Associated Press
Daily Newpapers Association
Teamsters End Strike Accept 1.56 Daily Wage
Striking teamsters return to work on Saturday after accepting a daily wage of 1.56 dollars, a 50 cent increase from prior pay.
Retired 109 Officers Get Permanent Annual Pensions
Ottawa June 7 A return in the house of commons shows that 109 officers of the permanent military forces in Canada have been retired since the athletic term with pensions ranging from 416 to 5390. One receives over 5000 and fourteen over 2000. Ninety officers receive under 1900.
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Ottawa
Canada
Steers Stampede On Board Ship Off Havana
Hundreds of steers stampeded aboard the steamer St. Charles outside Havana on Saturday. The ship plunged into the sea as the cattle became prey to sharks off Morro Castle. Two shoals swam ashore. about 800 steers are believed dead.
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Havana
St. Charles
Harebor
Morro Castle
News Want Ads Scanned Daily by Readers
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Gost
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Mackenzie King
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Czecho-Slovakia
Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Jacob's Yard
City Island
N.Y
U. G. Davidson
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Grand Sentinel
I. C. Dunlop
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Albania
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