Alcock Sets Transatlantic Record in 16 Hours 12 Minutes
Winnipeg reports publish a joint statement by railway executives, metal trades employers, labor ministers, and union leaders on the strike, collective bargaining, and mediation efforts. The notice addresses misunderstandings about recognition of collective bargaining and references Privy Council Order No. 1743. Also noted is a former Winnipeg police chief dismissed and a weather‑related injury to Lt. Col. Barker after a storm. his return flight is described with accompanying officers.
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Winnipeg
Dominion
Ay Privy Council
Atlantic Flight Feat Details A Terrifying Journey
Capt Alcock and Lieut Brown recount a perilous Atlantic crossing described from Galway. The pair faced dense fog and ice, near misses, and a flat spin but praised the flight as practical with fuel remaining for ten more hours.
Severe Winnipeg Storm Causes Heavy Damage and Injuries
A fierce wind and electric storm swept the Winnipeg district causing extensive damage and several injuries. Buildings including St Johns Technical College suffered roof damage while glass fronts were shattered. Power and telecommunication lines were disrupted and billboards uprooted.
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Winnipeg
Polion D. MacPherson
St John’s Technical College
Severe electrical storms lash Southern Alberta
Lethbridge reports severe electrical storms and heavy rains across Southern Alberta from High River to the south last night. At Grassy Lake a hotel was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Telegraph and telephone service were seriously interfered with. Rain aided crops that are progressing well across districts.
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Grassy Lake
Lethbridge
Alberta
High River
Germans Likely to Seek Time Extension on Peace Reply
Paris June 16 Anticipation grows that Germany will ask for more time to respond to final peace terms. The revised treaty will be delivered to Count von Brockdorff Rantzau at Versailles around four pm with Paul Dulusta to hand it to the delegation. Leaders expect a Germany admission to the League of Nations in the near future and a four month period to present repayment plans.
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Paris
Asso. Press
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Paul Dulusta
Weimar
Marshal Foch
Council of Five
Asso
Germany
League of Nations
West Canada Industry Development Urged by Alberta Leader
Toronto June 16. Speaking before the Manufacturers Association the Alberta Industrial Development association president outlined plans to unite the West and show economic independence through prairie industry. He argued that development of Western resources would balance Canada’s trade and economy. Continued on page 4.
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Toronto
Manufacturers’ Association
The
Dominion
M. A. Brown
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Alberta’ Tidustrial Development Association
Canada
Prairies
Tie
Railroad Shopmen Prepare for Large Canada Ontario Strike
Montreal reports a strike order issued by the Railway Shopmen of America executive committee. If demands fail, a Canada War Board decision may mobilize forty thousand workers to strike on Wednesday morning.
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Montreal
America
Canadian Railway War Board
Socialists Back Unity But Reject One Million Mark Fund
Berlin June 14 The majority Socialists conference backed a united German republic but voted down the government plan to create a one million mark fund funded by an extra hour of work with pay to the government.
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United
German Republic
Berlin
Associated Press
Majority Socialists Party
Alcock and Brown Complete First Nonstop Atlantic Flight
Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Brown landed in Clifden Ireland ending the first nonstop Atlantic crossing. The St Johns Newfoundland to Clifden flight took 16 hours 12 minutes in fog and drizzle. The landing damaged the plane but both men were uninjured.
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Ireland
London
John Alcocks
Arthur Brown
Clifden
Atlantic
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Reunion planned for 70th Battalion veterans in Medicine Hat
Lt Col Nelson Spencer convened members in the Praspersal Bar racks to set a re union for the battalion. An executive committee was elected to arrange all details and call the gathering, with aims including demobilization issues and honoring all ranks.
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Nelson Spencer
Prspersal Barracks
Medicine Hat
Dune Hth
At & Pa
Fis Prere
Fell
Death of John McDougall in Halifax
Word arrived here of the death in Halifax Saturday evening of John McDougall Dominion Commissioner of Customs.
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Halifax
John McDougall
Dominion Commissioner of Customs
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Alcock
Metal Trades
Wm. G. Barker
V.C
D.S.C
D.if.c
M.C
McAdam
Coombes
Branich
Donald MacPherson
Col. Barker
Capt
Lieul. Brown
Galway
Daily Mail
Fox
Eastal
Lardol Islands
Lieut. Browning
Portage la Prairie
Main
West Pointed Quttt
Brown
Ber
Ugialto
Alcock-Brown
Allcock
Inorninks
Crbtain
Leweaver
Aero Club
Das. Bruce
W. B. Willijans
Lieut
Avan McGregor
Seret
Europe
Aram
Amy Mougald
Kay
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