Vancouver War Veterans Back Citizens' League in Crisis
In Vancouver, a mass meeting of over 1,000 veterans passed a resolve opposing a sympathetic city strike and backing the Great War Veterans Association with the Citizens' Protective League. They urged preserving constitutional authority amid the labor unrest.
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Vancouver
B. C
Great War Veterans’ Association
Citizens’ Protective League
Citizens’ Law and Order League
Sydney
N.S
J. C. Watters
Dominion Trades and Labor Council
Alberta Industrial Congress to Feature Western Resource Experts
Dr. P D McLaurin of the University of Saskatchewan arrives in Alberta to study coal by products and the province’s coal industry. He will address the August Calgary congress on Western coal conditions, joined by Dr Gwillim on iron ore and Dr Bosworth on oil resources. The program aims to weave expert knowledge on timber and wood manufacturing, with invites sent to top continental manufacturers and industry officers for August 16.
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P. D. McLaurin
University of Saskatchewan
Alberta
Gwillim
Bosworth
Congress
thefWkHiser Hotel
Calgary
C. H. Kelley
Medicine Hat
Kolchak Says Will Not Retain Power Longer Than Needed
Paris dispatch reports Admiral Kolchak leader at Omsk stating he will not retain power longer than the country’s need requires. He reaffirms plans to hold elections for a constituent assembly once the Bolshevik threat is crushed.
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Paris
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Window displays praised by shoppers in Toronto store
Citizens note the artful window displays at Pingle Drug and Bock Co stores as Stock lectures highlight upright merchandise and raised backs to catch attention. In Toronto on June 13 a dispute worsens as packing house managers refuse the conciliator findings, provoking union anger among butchers.
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Pingle Drug and Bock Co. Stora
Stockdate
Retail Merchants Association
Toronto
Trnion
Grain Growers Disapprove Calder’s Tariff Stand
Moose Jaw June 18 Grain Growers convention unanimously passed a resolution disapproving Fron J A Calder’s tariff stand in reply to Hon T A Crerar A telegram was sent to Crerar approving his budget stand and the motion was adopted.
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Moose Jaw
Grain Growers’ Convention
Fron
J. A. Calder
T. A. Crerar
Clerical Portrait Group Comprised Of Toronto Area Figures
In the upper left group Canon A. W. MacNab and Canon J. C. Davidson stand behind Archdeacon L Ingles and Rural Dean C. J. James. Upper right shows Rev. Dyson Hague and Maurice Hutton with Dr. T. H. Cotton and Rev. C. V. Pilcher. A column portrait features Hon. Dr. W. H. Hoyles, Toronto, the oldest lay synod member.
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A. W. MacNab
J. C. Davidson
Peterborough
Co. L. Ingles
C. J. James
Dyson Hague
Prin
Maurice Hutton
University of Toronto
T. H. Cotton
East Toronto
C.V. Pilcher
W. H. Hoyles
Toronto
Synod
Hanged man McCullough dies in Toronto jail
Pradk McCullough of Oswego New York county farm lad was hanged at the Toronto jail for the murder of Detective Williams. Demonstrations of sympathizers and curious crowds filled the area outside the jail. Between midnight and 3 am crowds were turbulent and police mounted and foot were deployed. one constable was struck by a brick during the unrest. Several arrests followed.
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Toronto
Prardk McCullough
Oswego
N.Y
Williams
Rioting in Cardiff Ends with Fatalities and Arrests
In Cardiff Wales renewed race riots broke out between black laborers brought to Britain during the war and white residents. One white man and one Arab were killed, several injured, and numerous arrests made. Rioters seized revolvers and fired continually while white onlookers threw bottles and bricks amid widespread property damage.
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London
Associated Press
Cardiff
Wales
Great Britain
Sanders vs Bittori at Etzikom court over threshing share
At the Etzikom court Judge Greene presided over Sanders versus Bittori. The plaintiff seeks 204.76 dollars for alleged negligent threshing and damages, claiming the 1915 price terms gave him advantage. The defendant admits owing 70.71 dollars and disputes current rates, with six witnesses for the plaintiff and eight for the defendant. G M Bineckstock represents the plaintiff and Kise v Lethbridge defends.
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Etzikom
Greene
Sanders
Bittori
Bittor
G. M. Bineckstock
Kise v. Lethbridge
Vickers Vimy Transatlantic Flight Planned From St Johns
Reports from St Johns June 13 say the Wandley Poweransellan team announced plans to launch a 2000 mile flight to Ireland. Weather was clear with a light wind as preparations continued and a trial attempt was scheduled for about 3 o’clock this afternoon.
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St. Johns
Nild
Ireland
Wandley-Poweransellantic
Beautiful Entente Allied Emblem Presented at Cypress Club
The Cypress Club honored veterans with the presentation of a silk embroidered flag by Mr. J. K. Peacock. Mr. N. A. McLarty unveiled the flag as Mr. Wm. Cousins chaired. Mr. McLarty praised overseas and Canadian war efforts, while Mr. Peacock lauded United States contributions. Several club members spoke as the program included songs and recitations. Peacock departs today to join Mrs. Peacock on the coast.
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The
Cypress Club
Ahembers
J. K. Peacock
Wm. Cousins
N. A McLarty
Peacock
United States
Appointment of A. & Pratt as Nova Scotia Tramways Co President
A. and Pratt have been named president of the Nova Scotia Tramways Company. In a separate incident, John Fitzgerald drowned while bathing in the Indian River near Havelock.
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A. & Pratt
The
Nova Scotia Tramways Co
Indian River
Havelock
John Fitzgerald
New Hospital Wing Will Be Built at Gnge
The Hospital Board, facing rising admissions, plans a new wing and will hire a supervisor to oversee construction under the building committee. Bonds totaling 50 000 await Utilities Commission approval, but work will proceed without a city loan.
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Public Utilities Commission
Hospital Board
Utilities Commission
GNGE
A Novel Window Display at Moore’s Furniture
Groups of people admire a Moore’s furniture display on Sixth Ave that honors the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers after the war. An engine and tender by engineer Lowe sits before a sand embankment with German souvenirs, a steel bridge decorates the rear, shrubs fill the backdrop, and a large service flag donated by the Ladies Auxiliary hangs behind. A portrait of menberg by J. E. Miers recalls old friends.
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Moore
Sixth Ave
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lowe
Menberg
J. E. Miers
Prince of Wales Visit Not To Be Postponed
Ottawa reports that official advices show no possibility of delaying the Prince of Wales visit to Canada. Arrangements are underway and the prince is expected to arrive around mid August.
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Prince OF Wales
Canada
Ottawa
Adolph Kern Fined for Illicit Still at Home
Adolph Kern of Kitchener was fined 300 dollars after police found an illicit alcohol still at his residence. The case highlights enforcement actions against illicit production in the area.
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Adolph Kern
Kitchener
Mayor Gray promises big news in 24 hours
Winnipeg reports a developing strike situation with Mayor Charles F. Gray saying no new developments were available but promising big news within a day. City hall circles hint at a possible settlement as engineers firemen and trainmen press the council over concessions on the old police force.
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Winnipeg
Charles F. Gray
Deadlock between Canadian railway board and shopmen
Montreal report says talks by the Canadian railway War Board with Division No. 4 of the Railway Shopmen of America failed to avert a strike by about 30 000 workers seeking higher pay. MST President Beatty of Canadian Pacific and President Kelly of Grand Trunk returned and were in consultations with government railway officials.
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Montreal
Canadian Railway War Board
America
MST
Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Kelly
Grand Trunk Railway
Locomotive Firemen and Trainmen Leaders Oppose Strike
Winnipeg June 13 Merasis Wark and Murdock vice presidents of the Locomotive Firemen and Trainmen organizations announce their bodies will not counter an sympathy strike as proposed by certain members in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Merasis Wark and
Murdock
Sovial Evening at G W V A Club Rooms
A Sovial Evening will be held at the G W V A Club Rooms on Friday June 18 at 8 30 p m. A very interesting programme is arranged. Refreshments will be served. Admission 25e each.
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G.W.V.A. Club
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G.W.V.A
Citizens’ Leagues
Industrial Congress
Calder
Crerar
Anglican Synod
F. McCullough
Etzikom Court
Canay
Pres. Beattie C.P.R
Pres. Kelly
Grand Trunk
Govt
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
F. Hall
Medicine
Paul Stark Seeley
C.S. Portland, Oregon
Mother Church
Boston
Mass
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