Foch claims Ruhr encirclement possible in one day
At the Allied Supreme Council meeting Marshal Foch said Ruhr encirclement could be achieved in a day with six to seven divisions and occupation finished by the second day by patrolling to seize railway centers and key crossroads. The council also decided against naval action without United States consultation.
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Germany
United States
London
Supreme Council of the Allies
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Cienera Nollet
Berlin
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Grasset
Ruhr
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France
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Simons
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Progressives Not Out to Attack the Government Says Dr Clark
Dr Michael Clark of Red Deer, a National Progressive Party member, told a May 1 audience in Aylmer Ontario that progressives avoid attacking the government. He said party members vote with conscience in parliament and act for the country’s best interests, not to oppose any party.
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Aylmer
Ont
Michael Clark
Red Deer
National Progressive Party
Federal House
Progressive Party
Speaker's chair sent to Ottawa from Westminster replica
A replica of the Westminster speaker's chair, financed by subscriptions from British House of Commons members, was unloaded from the steamer Canadian Raider at Montreal and sent to Ottawa for the Canadian House of Commons.
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Montreal
Westminster
House of Commons
Ottawa
Government contracts restricted to firms employing disabled soldiers
London May to May government contracts will be denied to firms whose staffs do not include at least 50 percent of disabled soldiers. Thomas MacNamara minister of labor announces the rule applies to all government contracts.
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London
Can
Associated Press
Thomas MacNamaca
University Week for Farm Young People Plans Announced
Advance notices and application format for University Week for Farm Young People are prepared and will be forwarded on application to the Department of Extension at the University of Alberta.
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Department of Extension
University of Alberta
Arbitration Of Old Jungle Law
Ottawa May 3 The conference of Canadian building and construction industries opened in the Senate railway committee room with labor and employer delegates. The toss of a coin set the parties, labor speaking first, arguing for extending arbitration while warning against a return to the old jungle law if arbitration is curtailed.
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Ottawa
Can
Canadian Building and Construction Industries
Senate Railway Committee
Organized Labor
G. D. Robertson
Tom Moore
Labor
Mrr. Moore
Two Human Legs Recovered From Niagara River Near Maid of the Mist
The two legs of a full grown man were found near Maid of the Mist landing in the Niagara River and brought to the morgue in Niagara Falls Ontario. They are well preserved and bear no identifying marks.
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Niagara River
Niagara Falls
Ont
Maid of the Mist Landing
Greeks Reported Killed in Albanian Clash at Koritza
At Koritza near the Macedonia Albania border eleven Greeks were killed and many wounded after Albanian officers attacked the Greek Orthodox church demanding Albanian language services. The Greek bishop vanished, fate unknown, as Greek troops blame French and Italian influence with possible army deployment.
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Athens
Koritza
Macedonia
Albania
Germans Want Yanks 10 Otay Coblenz
In Coblenz on May 2 the German population discusses Knox resolution impact, fearing Allied withdrawal but preferring American occupation. Officials and merchants note American soldiers' popularity contrasts with youths who did not endure the war, some clashes and jealousy with local women.
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Coblenz
America
Germany
Census instruction tour opens at noon for four towns
Captain Baker, chief census enumerator for the federal riding, begins a noon tour of Oyen Youngstown Chinook and Jenner to hold schools of instruction for enumerators. William R Higgins an advertising promoter jumped into the Red River at Winnipeg and was drowned.
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Baker
Oyen
Youngstown
Chinook
Jenner
Wm. R. Higgins
Red River
Winnipeg
The League of Red Cross Societies Emerges
The article notes two leagues of nations united by humanitarian aims. It traces the Red Cross league founded in 1920 at Geneva, its emblem, and its purpose to aid medical relief and disease eradication. It invites joining in June to support these efforts.
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Leagues of Nations
United States
League of Red Cross Societies
Nations
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Red Cross
Men of
International Red Cross
Police Court Fines For Speeding and License Violation
In today’s police court a citizen was fined ten dollars and costs for speeding on the bridge. Another person was fined two dollars and costs for not having a license for his car.
China Faces Unity or Foreign Intervention Chaos
Shanghai reports China at a crossroads between unity and foreign aid. A strong leader may emerge from competing political and military cabals, or great powers may intervene to prevent collapse. The piece likens China’s crisis to Mexico's darkest hour, noting 400 million people and widespread public indifference amid turmoil.
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Shanghai
China
Mexico
Five Hour Battle Near Limerick Causes Civilian Deaths
A five hour clash near Galbally between about 150 civilians and crown forces results in six civilian deaths and 14 wounded, with two soldiers injured. In Belfast, Lieut Col Sir James Craig and Lady Craig escaped unharmed after a shooting incident while returning to Cabin Hill from Moanhbridge amid talks with Eamonn de Valera.
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Limerick
Galbally
Crown
Belfast
Sir James Craig
Ulster
Lady Craig
Cabin Hill
Moanhbridge
James
Banbridge
Eamonn de Valera
Sir James
Weather Snapshot and Appointment Notice
Weather summary reports clear conditions in Vancouver and Medicine Hat with cool readings across Alberta and Manitoba. Saskatoon and parts of Alberta face cloudy skies and strong winds, while the forecast calls for fair conditions in Sask and Alberta and gradually rising temperatures. K Saito appointed Japanese capital at Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Nelson
Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Moose Jaw
Winnipeg
Calgary
Manitoba
Sask
Alta
City to start grading Porter's Hill Road with new tenders
Long delayed porter's hill road upgrade moves forward as mayor says costs now cheaper. Aldermen Montgomerie and Fawcett call for tenders due by May 9 for grading per city engineer plans.
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Porter's Hill Road
Porter's Hill
Tuckvale
Montgomerie
Fawcett
Licensing Conference Proposed to Harmonize Liquor Laws
London May 3 government plans a licensing conference to craft a measure acceptable to all parties after abandoning a new bill that would relax liquor sale hours but impose tougher drunkenness fines. Sir Frederick Hall noted in Commons that the public is tired of the liquor control saga.
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London
Can
Asso
Commons
Frederick Hall
Daring Ambush Outside Dublin Reported
A daring ambush occurred this morning in White Hall, a mile outside Dublin. Fifty armed men blocked the road and fired on a lorry load of soldiers. The attack lasted five minutes before the ambushers fled in cars. Casualty details are not known.
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Dublin
White Hall
Japanese Vessel Burned at Sea
Eight crew members of the Japanese steamer Tokuyo Maru died after being rescued by the U S Army transport Buford following a fire at sea. The wireless report came from Captain T Suzukiai of the Tokuyo Maru via Toyo Kisen Kaisha. Bank of Enehiund cuts its bank rate by 6 46 percent.
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U.S
Buford
San Francisco
United States Army
T. Suzukiai
Toyo Kissen Kaistd
Government replies to memorandum on railway situation
Ottawa May 3 The Government has replied to the memorandum submitted by Lord Shaughnissy former president of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Prime Minister said in the House that the reply contained an offer to discuss the memoranda.
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Ottawa
Can. Press
Lord Shaughnissy
Canadian Pacific Railway
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