German President Ebert criticizes Versailles terms
Berlin reports President Ebert warns U S democracy may reject the peace terms. He says Germans are hypnotized by Wilson and that the government will hold out to the end. Paris dispatches note the peace council forming a sub committee to handle German objections and a Zurich conference resolution condemning the terms.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilson
Ebert
United States
Versailles
Mr. Wilson
League of Nations
Paris
Council of Four of the
Peace Conference
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Council of Four
Havas
Hague
William
Women’s International Conference For Permanent Peace
Zurich
Borden and Colleagues Gain Self-Governing Status Abroad
Paris May 14 Sir Robert Borden and Arthur Sifton leave for London after six months in Paris as overseas dominions gain self governing status within the empire. Canada led this effort with ministers representing the entire empire at the peace conferences, while Sir George Foster and Mr Doherty may return to Canada before the treaty signing.
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Sir R. Borden
Paris
Canada
A. L. Sifton
London
Gable
Robert Borden
Arthur Sifton
Lloyd George
George Foster
Doherty
Sifton
Monwealth
Londun
Empire
Sautherly
Council
League of Nations
Troops Aboard Cassandra Liner Arrives Montreal Docked
The Donaldson liner Cassandra docked in Montreal on May 11 carrying 1,988 troops from units including the Third Fourth Nineteenth Forty-eighth and Seventy-fifth battalions and troops from the Princess Pat's. The passengers include men from Toronto Kingston Hamilton Ottawa and western commands.
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Montreal
Toronto
Kingston
Hamilton
Ottawa
Princess Pat's
Commons committee backs limited Canadian titular distinctions
Ottawa May 14 The committee of the commons adopted a report by a sub committee on titles urging no address to the King to prohibit hereditary and other distinctions for British subjects in Canada save for professional or conventional titles The report allows the terms Right Honourable and Honourable and keeps medals for military service The sub committee chaired by W Fielding includes W S Wielding A McManster W Cockshutt and Dr Whidden with thirteen members present Fielding notes some opposition to abolishing knighthoods while supporting other conclusions
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Ottawa
Committee of the Commons
Walch
Canada
W.S. Wielding
A. 2. McManster
W. 2. Cockshutt
Whidden
Fielding
Usual Agricultural Fair Planned for Medicine Hat
A meeting of the Agricultural Society's committee decided to hold the usual fair in Medicine Hat shortly after the Calgary Stampede. They believe a post Stampede date offers good opportunities for exhibits and attractions and ensures the fair is not skipped for a year.
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The
Agricultural Society
Naval dirigible C-5 sails May 14 toward Newfoundland
Montauk Point N Y May 14 The naval dirigible C-5 left Montauk at 8 a.m. on a flight to St John Newfoundland. If coastal performance proves satisfactory an Atlantic crossing attempt may follow. The airship reached a cruising speed of 50 mph, aiming to cover about 1200 miles to Newfoundland in 24 hours.
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Montauk Point
N. Y
St. John
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Quebec Capitalists Form Firm to Trade Virus Northward
A group of Quebec capitalists organized a company to trade virus material in northern Canadian waters and the Quebec hinterland, aiming at limited markets and regional commerce despite legal concerns.
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Quebec
Canadian
Wheat Price Reduction Expected After Conference
New York May 14 An immediate reduction in wheat prices across the supply chain from producer to baker is expected after a statement by Julius Barnes wheat director following a lengthy meeting with grain industry representatives including handlers millers jobbers and bakers.
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New York
Julius Barnes
Railway Shop Federation Board Holds Montreal Talks On Demands
Delegation from the Number Four division of the Railway Shop Federation meets the Railway Board in Montreal to discuss shopmen demands. The session, likely to span several days, is described as satisfactory so far though the U S administration has not yet decided, hindering settlement prospects for both sides.
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Montreal
Number Four
Railway Shop Federation
Railway Board
United States Railway Administration
United States
Story of Auto Trade Aired In Supreme Court
Caroline Donner sued Henry Hoffman in Supreme Court Justice Walsh’s court over a Gray-Dart car trade. Donner allege defects concealed by Hoffman and sought repurchase plus damages, while Hoffman defended it as a valid trade. Judge reserved damages but ruled Donner entitled to reclaim the car.
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Supreme Court
Caroline Donner
Henry Hoffman
Walsh
Sult
Cus Donner
Italians Relax Demand on London Treaty Term
Paris dispatch reports Italian delegates at the peace conference no longer demand strict fulfillment of the secret London treaty. They seek an adjusted settlement over the eastern Adriatic territory while Fiume’s status remains under debate as free city status like Danzig is not acceptable.
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Paris
A. P
London
Adriatic
Fiume
Danzig
Police Court Hearing on Auto Debt Costs
Before Magistrate Ree this morning two citizens were charged for owing year debts on automobiles. The court taxed costs of $2.00 and $3.50.
Mayor Brown Returns From East Interview Delayed
The mayor returned from the East this morning and gave The News an interview that could not be used in today’s issue. It will appear in tomorrow’s edition.
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Brown
Officers protest against presence of Rahilly in Canada
Halifax May 14 Heated arguments on Trish affairs aboard the Royal George during the Liverpool to Halifax voyage led Canadian officers to demand that Brother Thomas A Rahilly of Cork be barred from land. They claimed he spread Sinn Fein doctrines and defied the National Anthem customs. Rahilly denied hostile intent and said his work in Canada aimed to teach French language facilities and improve schools. He described Sinn Fein as the old national party under a new name and cited Ireland’s 76 percent oppressions under British rule.
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Halifax
Trish
Royal George
Liverpool
Lev
Brother Thomas A. Rahilly
Cork
Ireland
Brother Rahilly
Canada
Sinn Fein
Brother
Rahilly
United States
Geliouly
Montreal
Rahbly
National Party
NWMP Pay Raise Approved By Privy Council
May 14 Ottawa reports Hon W Rowell president of the privy council announced a resolution increasing NWMP pay rates. Height staff sergeants receive 6.00 per diem. other staff sergeants 2.56. other non commissioned officers 2.25. constables 1.76. scouts 2.50. trumpeters and buglers under 18 1.25. Life pensions are provided. Recruiting for the force is under way across Canada.
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Ottawa
W. Rowell
Privy Council
North~ West Mounted Police
Canada
Belleville Doctor A J McColl Dies
Major A J McColl, prominent Belleville physician and leading Liberal, is dead. The longtime medical figure and public servant passed away after a long career serving the community.
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A. J. McColl
Belleville
Dond
Italian Forces on Dalmatian Coast
London May 14 Italian forces are concentrating large military units at Par a and Zebenica on the coast of Dalmatia. Serbia and Austria are disputing control, with both sides fortifying ridges and passes as part of ongoing turmoil.
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Dalmatian
London
Itale Jung
Para
Zebenica
Dalmatia
Soldier Settlement Bill Extends Lands for Eligible Veterans
Ottawa May 12 The soldier settlement bill introduces broader access to Dominion lands for veterans and widows, allowing purchase of privately owned lands for resale to eligible settlers and enabling compulsory acquisitions. It outlines loans up to 4500 for land, 2000 for livestock and equipment, and 1000 for permanent improvements with 5 percent interest, plus training and subsistence supports.
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Ottawa
A Meighen
Dominion
Soldier Settlement Board
C.B.F
Canada
Precautions to Avert Aridity in Prohibition Debate
New York May 14 The idea of drink dispensaries and a law allowing a liberal share of alcohol in patent medicines was proposed as an antidote to the prohibition regime by Cornelius I Collins judge of the court of special session. He warned strict enforcement would create worse evils than alcohol via more drug addiction.
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New York
Cornelius I. Collins
Court of Special Session
Congress of Charities and Corrections
War Expenditures in Dominions Reported in Commons
In the House of Commons Col Amory states war expenditures by dominions: Canada about £295,008,000. Australia £291,000,000. New Zealand £75,000,000. South Africa £?. Newfoundland £2,000,000. The report highlights totals and gaps in war finance across the colonies.
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London
Reuter
House of Commons
J. Norton Griffiths
Col Amory
Colonial Office
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Newfoundland
Land settlement board acts to retain lands in Ottawa
Dominion lands held under homestead entries by aliens and others will be checked by the Dominion and agents after a conference between the department of the interior and the soldiers' settlement board. Steps will enlist municipal cooperation to ascertain locally held lands under temporary reservations that might be discontinued.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Interior
Department of the Interior
Soldiers
Soldier Settlement Board
Hidden loot mystery in Toronto jail escape case
Police claim Frank Mc Cullough hid 1200 dollars and silk worth 16000 in the basement of the abandoned British Welcome League house during his escape, but the cache was empty when searched. He previously sheltered there before his recapture at the Bathurst Street building.
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Toronto
Frank McCullough
British Welcome League
Bathurst Street
McCullough
British ‘Welcome League - House
London educator W T Strong dies after 23 years on school board
W T Strong, a longtime member of the London Ontario board of education, has died after serving 23 years on the board. The obituary notes his long public service and role in local education.
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W.T. Strong
The
London, Ont
Board of Education
Allied ships lost announced by Ministry of Shipping
The Ministry of Shipping reports allied losses from enemy action listing tonnages by nation. Britain 2,1074 tons, France 88, Italy 230, United States 45,000, with a total of ships and tonnage lost across nations in wartime.
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London
Riniter’s
Ministry of Shipping i
Britain
France
Italy
Japan
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Medicine Hat
Exec. Agric. Sec
Calgary Stampede
NAVAL
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Board Considers Demands Railway Shop Federation
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Bro. Rahilly
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