Genoa Meets Over Russian Issue Pushed to End
Genoa reports say the economic conference sub committee on Russian affairs faced a critical rift between British and French positions. France refused to join mixed commissions with Russians to discuss credits and property nationalization, while Poincaré instructed Barthou to halt negotiations with Russia and press for ending the talks. The French will stay for other agenda items but exit any Russian discussions.
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Genoa
Economic Conference
M. Barthou
France
Russia
Poincaire
Barthou
Paris
Foreign Office
Unemployment Debate in London House of Commons
London May 13 The house of commons spent five hours debating the labor party bill for unemployment prevention and better treatment for the unemployed. Labor speakers urged empowering the minister of labor to cooperate with local authorities to organize seasonal works and provide maintenance, plus training facilities for the jobless where work is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Labor Party
High Tide Drives Rats From Nests in Quebec
Quebec reports its highest tide of the year with waves flooding wharves and deck sheds in the lower town. Rats fleeing nests in the flooded areas, with damage noted along the waterfront.
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Quebec
North West Canadian laundrymen convene in Winnipeg
The seventh annual convention of the North West Canadian laundrymen opens May 15 at the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg. Local delegate Thomas Murray will join speakers from the United States including W E Fitch, general manager of the Laundry Owner's National Association, to discuss modern household washing methods from major Winnipeg and U S laundries.
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Royal Alexandra Hotel
Winnipeg
Thomas Murray
United States
W. E. Fitch
Laundry Owner's National Association
United Tes
Deport Lady Astor Urged By Spanish American Vets
Passaic New Jersey May 12 The General A S Bart camp of Spanish American veterans adopted a resolution urging the federal government to deport Lady Astor as an undesirable alien following charges that members of the G A R were maligned by the British parliament member during her visit to the United States. Vancouver May 12 A Victoria dispatch to the Vancouver World estimates the six months ended March 31 liquor sales in British Columbia at 1 25 million with one million to be shared among cities and municipalities and the rest to a reserve fund.
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Lady Astor
Passaic
N.J
Bart Camp
Tad
Ein
House of Commons
Vancouver
B. C
Victoria
Vancouver World
British Columbia
Toronto
New York State
Nowen
United States
Canada
Columbus
W. H. Dougherty
Board of Trustees
J. P. Ogden
Board of Insurance
I. A. Edwards
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood
A. E. King
J. A. Farquaharson
A. F. Whitney
Val. Fitpatrick
W. N. Oak
R. W. Bartmel
T. T. R. Dodge
D. L. Cease
Trainman
George H. Thomas
Board of
J. W. Rhoades
In Ansurance
Jameqonley
Brotherhood of Railwayy
Ulster Specials disrupt republican drillers in Rathfriland raid
Ulster special constables surprised a republican drilling party in Rathfriland County Down. The group opened fire and specials retorted. Reinforcements from Newry raided a nearby hall, arresting 26 men including Father Patrick McCartan, and seizing rifles revolvers and two bombs.
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Belfast
Ulster
Rathfryland
County Down
Newry
Patrick McCartan
Fire at Elitch Gardens Damages Green House and Garage
A Denver fire last night burned at Elitch Gardens, Denver's oldest amusement resort. Damage is estimated at 20 000 to 30 000 dollars, with a green house and the brick building's garage destroyed after an eight o clock blaze fought amid an 80 mile wind.
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Denver
Col
Elitch
Gardena
Caledonian Society Board to Meet Monday in Police Court
The Board of Managers of the Caledonian Society of Medicine Hat and district will meet Monday May 15 at the Police Court. It is hoped there will be a large attendance as important business will be discussed.
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The
Caledonian Society of Medicine
Ottawa considers amendments to Judges Act notice
In Ottawa on May 13 the Senate heard Judge Ed Bar nard propose amendments to the Judges Act. The plan would allow governor general in council to act on justice minister recommendations after three months notice to a judge who can no longer perform duties due to age or infirmity. Retiring allowances would be tied to salary at the time of resignation notice.
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Ottawa
Can
Senate
Barnard
Flood Threat to Iberville Hutterite Colony
Winnipeg reports say the Assiniboine river breached dykes near Iberville 15 miles west of the city. Hutterite residents fought flood waters since early morning with sandbags and dirt to raise the embankment while crews work to prevent miles of inundation in the low basin.
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Assiniboine
Winnipeg
Iberville
Here
Headingly
Poplar Point
Seneca Ice Bound Off Cape Canso Near Nova Scotia
The British steamer Seneca has been stuck in ice off Cape Canso Nova Scotia since May 4. The Canadian coast guard cutter Montcalm trains to free the vessel as ice blankets the banks in the area, according to hydrographic office reports.
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Washington
Seneca
Cape Canso
Nova Scotia
Canadian Coast Guard
Montcalm
Hydrographic Office
Canadian Service
Medicine Hat Petroleum Company Advances Drilling Plan
The Medicine Hat Petroleum Company disputes rumors it will not drill and confirms plans to drill 3,000 feet. W D Blair, acting manager, says outfits will be on site soon to reach the stated depth. The company also received incorporation papers and will hold a shareholders meeting May 28 at City Hall to complete organization and elect directors.
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Medicine Hat Petroleum Company
W. D. Blair
Blair
Arson Hearing in Rex vs Mauser and Schneider
Preliminary hearing held at the Court House before Magistrate Rae on arson charges against Rex, Mauser, and Schneider. The Walsh store owned by C Schneider burned April 1–2. insured loss about 4000. Appleyard had checked for fires. police traced tracks to a nearby farm where the accused stayed. hearing adjourned for a week. Crown represented by C. S. Blanchard with defence by McLarty and A. B. Clow.
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Rex
Theodore Mauser
John Schneider
Court House
Rae
C. Schneider
Walsh
F. Appleyard
Rhys
Irvine
Provincial Police
Blanchard
Crown
Messrs
McLarty
A. B. Clow
Spiritual Regeneration lecture by J J Flinn C S Evanston Ill
At the lecture on Spiritual Regeneration given by John J Flinn CS of Evanston Ill the speaker was introduced by Mr H B Joslin who urged that Christian Science explains why life often feels a failure and how reliance on God brings enduring nourishment.
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J.J. Flinn
C.S
Evanston, Ill
John J. Flinn
Joslin
Christ Jesus
Rainfall Covers Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan Districts
The last night and today brought rainfall across Southern Alberta and Southwestern Saskatchewan. Reports show the main line from Swift Current to Gleichen and the Empress branch with general rain, while Purple Springs reported none. Here 28 of an inch confirmed up to 5 30 this morning, making this month’s total near one inch. Seeding progress around 85 percent, with favorable crop prospects.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canadian Pacific Railway
Swift Current
Gleichen
Empress
Purple Springs
British officers may go to British Columbia
London reports a plan to reduce the Indian army by about 2090 subalterns and captains who will receive gratuities and compensation. They will also get free family passes to any British empire port. India Office consulted Dominion and Colonial authorities on settlement prospects. The Canadian immigration chief saw British Columbia as best option, with Agent General Wade urging a move to the South Okanagan.
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London
Reuter
India Office
Dominion
British Columbia
Wade
Okanagan
Wool Contracts Reach Half Million Pounds in Montana
Beav erhead and Madison counties in Montana contract nearly half a million pounds of wool at prices said to exceed 40 cents. The Cook sheep clip of about 200,000 pounds and other Madison county clips were bought by a Boston company agent. Other regions reportedly refuse 40 cents. Montana's 1922 Beaverhead output is estimated above 2,000,000 pounds.
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Butte
Mont
Beaverhead
Madison Counties
Boston
Madison County
Rose Festival Postponed to June Twenty Second
Portland officials postponed this year’s rose festival from June 7 to June 20 22 to ensure a plentiful rose supply. Weather has delayed budding by about 30 days, affecting overall blooms this season.
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Portland
Ore
Classified ads prove fastest sales in The Newa
Short classified notice proclaims ads are the quickest salesmen in the world and urges readers to advertise in The Newa to move goods quickly.
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Newa
Flood conditions worsen along Assiniboine River near Headingly
Winnipeg May 13 reports no overnight improvement as flood waters rise along the Assiniboine between Headingly and Poplar Point. Farmers race to reinforce dykes while some areas near Poplar Point face possible highway inundation. Water at Reaburn East to Pigeon Lake climbs five inches. Marquette district residents evacuate homes or use boats.
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Winnipeg
Assiniboine
Headingly
Poplar Point
Reaburn
Pigeon Lake
Eoustache
Baie St. Paul
Marquette
Headinly
Restaurant Licensing Act Opens June First 1922
The Reatearch bill passed last session requires a license to operate a restaurant starting June first 1922. Fees are ten dollars in cities or towns and five dollars elsewhere. Applications go to the attorney general and must be approved by the local council. Citizens may view forms at the police chief's office. The act defines a restaurant as any place selling food or drink for on premises consumption including cafes, lunch rooms, tea rooms, buffets and soft drink bars.
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Stine
Medicine Hat
Beatrice Nicholls Sent Up For Trial In Ontario
Lindsay Ontario May 12 Beatrice Nicholls 22 faces murder trial after being accused of throwing her week old baby from a Canadian Pacific Railway coach window on May 2 The case was set for trial after proceedings concluded yesterday in Lindsay.
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Lindsay
Ont
Beatrice Nicholls
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bible Society reports record annual Bible circulation
New York May 13 The American Bible Society issued its annual report showing a total Bible circulation of 4 855 664 in the last year The largest increase was in China where 2 362 730 volumes circulated The society has reorganized its manufacturing program and expects to raise circulation next year
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New York
American Bible Society
China
Calgary Magistrate Saunder Sends Man to Jail Over Gaming House
Calgary magistrate Saunder committed a man to jail for operating a gaming house. The case centers on illegal gambling activities and a court finding against the defendant.
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Saunder
Calgary
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Peg
Ulster Specials
Moon
Caledonian Socy
Mr. Barnard
Bamonton
Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Nelson
Saskatoon
C.P.R. Telegraph Department
W. D. Neil
Eastern Lines
C.P.R. Telegraphs
W. J. Camp
J. Mitchell
T. Mauser
J. Schneider
Tal
B.C
Empire
Montana
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