Administration Forces Control Democratic Convention in San Francisco
San Francisco June 20 administration forces took control of the Democratic national convention as Senate or Glass of Virginia was named chairman of the resolutions committee and William J Bryan was excluded from the nine member platform drafting panel. Bainbridge Colby represents President Wilson on the committee while Senator Joseph T Robinson of Arkansas was chosen as permanent convention chairman. In a sign of the rift the anti administration side failed to mount a challenge to the organizational lineup. San Francisco June 29 the first division of the platform committee on prohibition forced Bryan forces to present their case first by a 27 to 25 vote.
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Sanfrancisco
Cali
Senaor Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
William J. Bryan
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
San Francisco
Platform Committee
Bryan Dty
Hamilton Steel Plant Will Not Be Shut Down
President Robert Hobson of the Steel Company of Canada in a telephone interview denied a Hamilton Star report that the Hamilton plant would close today due to coal and fuel oil shortages. He said only a portion of the plant was shut, lasting about a week, with blast furnaces operating but open hearth work halted. About 2,000 men are affected by the temporary shutdown.
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Toronto
Robert Hobson
The
Steel Company of Canada
Hamilton
Ontario
Pi Stures
Toronto Livening
Elamilton
Nebson
Ontario probate applications for Sir Wilfrid Laurier will
The Ontario probate of the late Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s will is sought after Quebec already granted probate. The estate valued at 1050.17 as per the source was left to his widow. a second probate is requested due to the province’s small estate.
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Sir W. Laurier
Quebec
Ontario
Wilfrid Lautier
Superior Court of
Poland Fears Bolshevik Invasion Threat From Russia
New York June 2 Poland plans to withdraw troops from Galicia due to fear of a Bolshevik invasion, according to the Narodini newspaper.
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Poland
New York
Galicia
Narodini
Divorce bill advances as private bills committee meets
In Ottawa on June 29 the divorce bill of the current parliament session was formally moved by the private bills committee. The couple’s final dissolution plea was presented to the committee, and a formal adjournment for the session was requested.
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Ottawa
Manitoba election tolls 144 candidates seek legislature
Canadian Press reports Manitoba voters total 208,516 electors with one hundred forty four candidates across 41 Winnipeg slots. Proportional representation used. women as voters rise slowly with 93 of 144 candidates facing defeat. Ballots will color code party affiliations for clarity.
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Winnipeg
Wan
Manitoba
Pas
Rupert's Land
Ronald Hooper
the Society of Canada
Big City
Tho Poa
Tenement Fire in Brooklyn Leaves Man Dead
Fire swept a five story tenement in Brooklyn today, trapping occupants who were driven into the street. Firefighters performed daring rescues from ladders as stairways burned away and alarm bells rang through the blaze.
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Brooklyn
New York
Rail Labor Reinstates 15000 of 30000 Expelled Workers
Chicago June 26 W T Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announces an effort to readmit 14000 workers expelled for unauthorized strikes. A tentative 22 percent wage increase is reportedly under consideration by the Federal Railroad Board, though officials did not confirm.
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Chicago
W. TE. Lee
Brotherhood of Railwas Treinen
Mr. Lee
Big Pour Brotherhoods
Federal Railroad Board
Opposition Theres Teng To Prolong The Session
Ottawa government seeks to finish the house of commons business before today's siting ends. Hon G C Ballantyne aims to push naval estimates after the main vote at 6 40 p m. W L Mackenzie King threatens to prolong the session amid a hot, stormy day as opposition supports delay. Remaining items include a long Board of Commerce rebate and resignations of its commissioners.
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Ottawa
Fane
House of Commons
G. C. Ballantyne
W. L. Mackenzie Ning
Mr King
Board of Commerce
Niagara Grapes Command High Prices Before Prohibition
In St. Catherines Ontario grape growers report contracts for this year's crop at about 20 a ton, a strong price prior to the Prohibition Act taking effect in the province. Strong demand and small crop expectations push values higher for Niagara grapes.
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St. Catherines
Niiagara
Farmers Urge Completion of CNR Line to Medicine Hat
A large gathering of farmers near the CNR line between the river and Medicine Hat plans a July 7 meeting at Blue Grass schoolhouse to urge government steel laying before harvest. With the grade done, completing the line would restore essential transport for the fertile district to move grain to market. Ladd of Tide Lake arrived to enlist Board of Trade help, and farmers seek Medicine Hat citizens’ cooperation to finish the line this fall.
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Mammoth Meeting
Blue Grass
C.N.R
Medicine Hat
Suffield
Gwhn Ladd
Tide Lake
Board of Trade
Orders of Commerce Bd Still Effective in Ottawa
Sir Robert Borden told the House that merchants must keep obeying the orders of the board of commerce. Inquiries noted the board’s reach over retail traders despite resignations of Vice-Chairman O’Connor and other commissioners. The government will seek the governor general’s approval to continue enforcement.
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Ottawa
Board of Commerce
Robert Borden
House of Commons
Sachael Steele
Grvcrs PLC
Robert
O'Connor
Poti
Sondd Stud
Five Vacancies Open in North Bay College District
Five vacancies appear on the North Bay College board as seats become available. Officials urge qualified residents to apply, outlining eligibility and deadlines for candidacy.
German Majority Socialists Back New Government Consensus
In Berlin today Phillip Scheidentain of the German Majority Socialists said they broadly agreed with the program of the new government led by Konstantin Fehrenbach. He blamed independent socialists for the cabinet lacking representatives from his group.
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Berlin
Konstantin Fehrenbach
Phillip Scheidentain
OPA MEETING BE MERE FORMALITY
Paris reports the Low conference may proceed as a formality with German delegates not pressing for a 200000 man army. An unnamed diplomat suggests Germany will urge Allies to rethink indemnities. The Spa meeting is viewed as normal while a Brussels financial conference aims for a final agreement.
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Paris
Ileho de Paris
Germany
Spa
Brussels
Billion Dollar Campaign Abandoned After Meeting
From New York on June 29 the Billion Dollar Campaign of the World movement was abandoned after an executive committee meeting. The general committee will decide if any steps will be taken to continue the effort or pursue other parts of the campaign.
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New York
Eres
Woodsworth Advocates Socialization of Industry at City Hall
Winnipeg speaker Mr. JS Woodsworth warned producers face increasing losses to middlemen in the system. He urged government takeover of much middleman work, socialization of industries, and confiscation of vacant lands. He also called for free medical care and state funding for motherhood incentives.
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JS. Woodsworth
Winnipeg
Hectorg Leauge
Woodsworth
Nelson
Woods- Worth
Irish envoy Dean O Ceallaigh meets Pope in private audience
Dean O Ceallaigh known as Tiplanitic Delegate Extraordinary of the Government of Irish Republic was received by Pope Benedict in a private audience on Saturday. The envoy said the Pope received him only in a private capacity and that he had no wish to embarrass the Vatican.
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Govt. of Irish Republic
Toure
Dean O'erallaigh
Government of
Pope Benedict
O'Ceallaigh
O Ceallaigh
Yuen Chow Captured After Prolonged Siege
Troops of Ching forces seize Yuen Chow the North China stronghold after days of severe fighting. A special envoy notes the capture marks a key victory in the campaign.
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Yuen Chow
North China Forces
South China
Menomila
Tyodth Ching
Yuen Sra
North
Second Reunion of the 176th Battalion Arranged
Col Spencer received a wire that Capt Fred McCall and Ald Major Jack McConbrey will fly from Calgary to attend the 176th Battalion reunion in Heald's Grove. The gathering includes a picnic, indoor games, children's events, and a vet club meeting at 8 tomorrow evening. Reserved billeting for visiting members and families is arranged. widows and relatives are invited as honored guests.
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Col
Spencer
Fred McCall
D.S.0
TREC
ALCL
Ald
Jack McConbrey
Calgary
McCall
Heald's Prove
Yelock
GWA Club
Baker
Burns
Heald’s Grove
Conference on School Work Supervision in Calgary
Chairman Treland Trustee Louch and Superintendent Hay traveled to Calgary for a conference today with Hon G P Smith minister of education and school boards from allied cities. The meeting aims at more economical supervision in school work. The regular meeting of the school board was postponed to tomorrow evening.
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Treland
Louch
Hay
Calgary
G. P. Smith
al- Herta
Mitter
Japan and Britain Negotiating Anglo Japanese Alliance
Premier Hara states in Tokyo that negotiations are under way between Japan and Great Britain over the Anglo Japanese Alliance. The remarks were made at a Seiyi Kui party meeting on June 2.
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Tokio
Japan
Great Britain
Muade
Hara
Seiyi-Kui Party
Two Thousand Drowned as Bolshevik Steamer Sunk
A Stockholm dispatch to Central News reports a Bolshevik steamer sank on the Neva River with about 2,000 prisoners aboard. The despatch confirms a June 6 sinking but does not specify casualties. British Austrian German and Finnish POWs were aboard according to the report.
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London
Neva
Andressing Tuif
Central News
Reuters
Stockholm
H. C. of Rice Triggers Riots in Shanghai
Riots erupt in Shanghai as rice prices surge to about 15.20 dollars per unit and rents climb. Labor disorders and strikes spread through industrial districts with looting of food shops and a projected only four days of rice supply remaining.
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H. C
Rice
Shanghai
Osheenghad
Pane
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