British government defeated in Commons over teachers bill
London reports say the government narrowly lost a vote on the teachers superannuation bill and may delay further action. Austen Chamberlain defended the measure while warnings from ministers did not alter the result. The cabinet plans a committee on the education program, and resignation is not yet certain as Lloyd George weighs the outcome.
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H.A. L. Fisher
Board of Education
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SCHOONER OZMO HITS ROCKS NEAR CAPE BIOCCO IN FOG
Wireless calls for help went out from the auxiliary schooner Ozmo after it sprang a leak and took water rapidly off the Oregon coast near Cape Bianco. With five crewmen aboard the ship, which departed Frisco for Seattle, danger was reported in thick fog.
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Alberta cabinet holds two day session in Edmonton
Edmonton May 16 the executive council of Alberta begins a two day session with Premier Greenfield and Hon J E Strownlee to review the federal Ottawa conference on natural resources and decide Alberta policy. The agenda includes bye elections the Crow's Nest Pass freight rate agreement and appointments to commissions including southern relief liquor act highways bureau of labor and provincial police.
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J. E. Strownlee
Ottawa
Southern Relief
Highways Commission
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U S Refuses BritishOffer to Join Turkey Atrocity Commission
Washington may 17 indications were given at the White House that the United States would not accept Great Britain invitation to join a commission to investigate atrocities by Turks on Christian minorities in Asia Minor as reported by the American relief administration.
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White House
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Great Britain
Asia Minor
American Relief Administration
Negotiations Break Down in Ireland Unity Talks
Dublin May 37 The peace committee of the Dail Eireann reports to the Pall that negotiations among Irish factions have broken down while seeking a basis for unity. The ruling body notes a breakdown in talks affecting ongoing efforts.
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Dublin
Dail Eireann
Prince of Wales Sails Homeward From Philippines
Manila reports the Prince of Wales departed the cruiser Renown for homeward passage after a three day Philippines visit. A light tennis session at Malacana palace was planned but doctors advised rest. He wore a bandage over his right eye from a polo accident and sailed this evening for London via the Suez Canal.
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Prince of Wales
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Philippines
Malacana Palace
Cavite
William M. Crose
London
British North Borneo
Penang
Colombo
Suez Canal
Shareholders Oil Co Meet Tonight in City Chamber
Shareholders of the Community Oil Wells Limited are reminded of an important meeting at 8 o clock this evening in the city council chamber. The agenda includes whether to drill on city petroleum rights land or in the Many Island Lake district and consideration of a drilling contract. All shareholders urged to attend.
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Community Oil Wells. Limited
City Council Chamber
Many Island Lake District
Fire alarm false alarm near 11th Street and 4th Avenue
Firemen investigated a midnight alarm from the corner of 11th Street and 4th Avenue that turned out to be a false alarm with no blaze found. The alert disrupted patrols briefly as crews checked the area for signs of smoke or fire.
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11Th Street
4Th Avenue
A Bad Day for Premier Lloyd George in Conference Fallout
The passage notes heavy personal bias in the vote to ulight amid the U S refusal to attend the Hague conference and the Genoa conference collapses, marking a bad day for Premier Lloyd George in the eyes of contemporaries.
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Hague
Genoa
Lloyd George
Wheat acreage for 1922 estimated at 21.25 million
Winnipeg dispatch cites Grain Trade News predicting a slightly smaller total wheat area in 1922 after revisions. Saskatchewan may drop 5 to 10 percent while Alberta and Manitoba could rise 1 to 9 percent. combined totals suggest Manitoba 3.75 million and Saskatchewan 12 million, Alberta 6.5 million, totaling about 21.25 million acres.
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Grain Trade News
Satekatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Seskatchewan
Ontario temperance amendment grants hotels local option beer rights
In Toronto on May 17 J Gridland proposed an amendment to the Ontario Temperance Act granting standard hotels exclusive rights to sell local option beer around five percent alcohol. In Ottawa on May 17 George Cyr was sentenced to death for the murder of George Withers after clemency was denied by the governor-in-counsel.
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Province
J. Gridland
V.F.C
Norfolk South
Ottawa
George Cyr
Bracebridge
George Withers
School Boy Stabbed by Companion at Golden Sheaf
Whitla May 16. A potential fatal incident occurred last week at Golden Sheaf school when two pupils argued. Percy Hart drew a jack knife and stabbed William Macdonald in the abdomen. Macdonald was taken to Medicine Joint hospital and is reported in favorable condition.
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Golden Sheaf School
Percy Hart
Wiliam Macdonald
VD. A. Macdonald
Medicne Jat Hospital
Majestic Breaks All Records on Maiden Voyage
The Majestic, the new liner, arrived at her pier at 4 55 PM after a record Atlantic crossing from Cherbourg. Skipper Sir Bertram Hayes noted she stayed below top speed early, then surged through smoother seas reaching speeds up to 26 knots on the leg from Fire Island to Ambrose Channel. Five days and sixteen hours after leaving Cherbourg, she passed the Hebtship in a burst of steam.
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Northwest Laundrymen elect officers for forthcoming year
At the closing session of the Northwest Canadian Laundrymen Association convention Joseph Kelcher of Moosedjaw was chosen president for the coming year. Lt Rumford refused another term. Calgary named as meeting site. New officers include Vice-President Chris Peters Winnipeg and executive L J Rumford Winnipeg HW Smith Dauphin Man N Chretien Calgary RR H Warring. Members urged to attend directors meeting at Hotel Cecil tomorrow noon and to notify the secretary by six this evening.
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Winnipeg
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Chretie
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Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Cecil
Canadian Naval Vote Blockaded After Night Session
Ottawa May V7 The Conservative blockade of naval estimates dominated the house with an all night sitting. Premier and opposition clashed over the policy as Messrs Stevens Guthrie and Church spoke at length, ending with a pledge to press the naval vote while the house adjourned with Church still speaking.
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Graham
Great Britain
Arthur Morehon
Stevens
Church
Sunday Park Concerts Back in the Planning Stage
News staff reports that J A Schneider and P G D Altrey indicate possible Sunday concerts in the park. The band considers regrouping after a year without civic grant, with a rehearsal planned next Sunday to assess feasibility and confirm available players in the city.
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J. A. Schneider
P. i G. D'Altrey
Meimng
Retirement announced for McCrimmon as McMasre chancellor
Toronto reports that on May 16 the University announced the retirement of A. L. McCrimmon from the chancellorship. Doctors advise he pause current duties and return to work later.
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A. L. McCrimmon
McMasre
University
Merchant Marine Statement Due Soon in Parliament
Ottawa expects the Merchant Marine Statement 10 be presented shortly. The plan aims to clear the slate before the budget debate when the House resumes after holidays. The statement to be laid before the Hon. W C Kennedy outlines Canadian government maritime operations.
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Merchant Marine
Ottawa
Syed
W. ¢ . Kennedy
Embargo Debate Postponed Amid Political Pressure
London May 17 reports say the debate in the House of Commons on the Canadian cattle embargo may be postponed until after Whitsuntide recall. Some members oppose the embargo, hoping Winston Churchill will side with them as Premier Stanley George confronts the issue. Police court notes: C. Bureauau and J. Meeherskt fined ten dollars for intoxication. P. de Lange fined three pounds for driving a horse and cart over a fire hose.
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House of Commons
Meryber
Winston Churchill
Sioyg George
C. Boreau
J. Meeherskt
P. deLange
Riv
Russia Accepts Genov Mayne Rassin Plan Hague Meeting
Russia accepts Genov Mayne Rassin terms for a Hague meeting to discuss the Riussia situation. Announcement made this afternoon in a formal note signaling early diplomacy.
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