Allies reject German protest on peace treaty burden share
Paris May 23 The Allied council answers Germany's protest by stating burdens under the peace terms reflect Germany's own conduct and submarine warfare. It cites 13 million tons lost in shipping and argues Germany must bear the consequences, including reduced imports and population hardship, while promising eventual recovery.
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Paris
Germany
Allied and Associated Council
Poland
Belgium
France
Lens
Faraday Sighting Points to Mid Atlantic Plane
The cable ship Faraday reports sighting an airplane early Monday at 50 28 N 30 W, midway between British Isles and Newfoundland, a course tied to Hawker’s attempted Atlantic crossing. The Daily Mail says £10,000 would go to Hawker and Grieve’s next of kin if they die, without affecting the contest.
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Hawker—Daily Mail
London
A.P
Faraday
British Isles
Newfoundland
Hawker
American
Ireland
Daily Mail
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Atlantic
Grieve
German mined sea area in China Sea discovered
A May report from Seattle states German charts claim the raider Wolff mined a field in the China Sea, about 60 miles long and two miles wide. The mines were laid in September 1917 but were buried too deep to cause damage.
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Seattle
Ching Sea
Wolff
N C 4 Trans Atlantic Seaplane Delayed By Rough Seas
Washington reports that weather at Ponta Delgada remains unfavorable for resuming the N C 4 seaplane flight. Admiral Jackson cabled to the Navy Department early today that rough seas hinder operations and the attempt is postponed.
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Washington
Ponta del Gada
N. C
Admiral Jackson
Navy Department
Farmers Prepare Takeover of Kent Holdings in Ridgetown
Howard Township farmers complete arrangements to take over the Ridgetown holdings of Kent Farmers' Produce Company within the next 12 to 18 hours.
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Howard Township
Ridgetown
Kent Farmers’ Produce Company
Rain Brings Bright Prospects in Schuler District
Mr. James Kellas reports the Schuler district received another good shower yesterday, confirming strong crop reports from Messrs. Lynch and Drake from the prior week. The rain improves prospects for the area as showers continue.
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James Kellas
Schuler District
Lynch and Drake
Fire losses for 1918 tallied at 260 million in U S
New York May 23 fire losses aggregating 260 million dollars were reported for 1918 to the national board of fire underwriters here today. It notes this is the greatest since 1906 when the San Francisco earthquake and conflagration occurred.
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New York
San Franecisco
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National women’s suffrage endorsed again by House vote
Washington May 28 The House of Representatives endorsed the Susan Anthony amendment for the second time with a 304 to 9 vote. Supporters plan to push the measure to the Senate, hoping for a two thirds vote as changes in membership improve odds.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Susan Anthony
Senate
House
New England
Esthenian Forces Close In On Petrograd
London reports on May 23 that Esthenian forces are rapidly approaching Petrograd from the west. An official Esthenian army statement issued at headquarters confirms the advance and the movements reaching observers.
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London
Petrograd
Swiss Rights Questioned Over Stricter German Blockade
Berne May 22 Allied leaders asked Switzerland if it would accept stronger blockade measures against Germany should it fail to sign the treaty. The move, seen as infringing small nations' independence, causes widespread discomfort in Switzerland and broad press comment.
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Berne
Germany
Switzerland
Extraordinary banana crop forecast for Kingston region
Reports from Kingston and other districts indicate a unusually large banana harvest this year with estimates four times the 1918 crop level. Officials note widespread fruit maturity and strong export potential across Jamaica.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Stromboli Volcano Erupts. Numerous Victims Reported
Rome May 23 The Stromboli volcano on the island of Stromboli off Italy’s north coast erupted violently last night with numerous victims reported and authorities rushing to assess casualties and aid areas impacted by volcanic debris and lava flows.
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Rome
Stromboli
Italy
Luncheon Planned For International Visitors In Canada
A luncheon will be tendered to ten delegation members from England Scotland Ireland the United States France Denmark and Switzerland touring Canada for world wide prohibition at the Cecil Hotel on Tuesday May 27 at 12 15 pm Citizens wishing to join the luncheon should contact the city clerk by 10 am that day.
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England
Scotland
Ireland
United States of America
France
Denmark
Switzerland
Canada
Cecil Hotel
First advisory board meeting of Alberta Provincial Industrial Bureau
The Provincial Industrial Bureau Research advisory board meets in Edmonton Friday at 10 AM led by Municipal Affairs Minister A G MacKay. Calgary officials including Mayor M A Brown travel to attend along with Kerr Pitcher Pearce Davies and other members to discuss industrial policy and procedures.
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Calgary
Provincial
Industrial Bureau Research
A. G. MacKay
Edmonton
Capital Building
M. A. Brown
Alberta Industrial Development Association
W. A. R. Kerr
University of Alberta
N.C. Pitcher
William Pearce
J. ©. Davies
Medicine Hat
Jimmie Giovanzzo Scheduled for August 22 Hanging
In Guelph Ontario on May 23 Jimmie Giovanzzo who was found guilty of murdering Alexander Dutki was sentenced by Chief Justice Sir William Mulock to be hanged on August 22. Co-conspirator John Nahadlck received seven years for robbery with violence and Tom Mallett got ten years for planning the robbery.
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Guelph
Ont
Jimmie Giovanzzo
Alexander Dutki
Sir William Mulock
John Nahadlck
Tom Mallett
Explosion at Cedar Rapids Nine Dead Reported
Cedar Rapids Idaho May 23 The death toll from the Douglas starch plant fire and explosion rises to nine with two more bodies recovered and two unidentified men dying in hospital. Twenty four others remain seriously injured as coroner plans an official inquiry this morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Idaho
Victoria Day Holiday No Issue of The News Published
Tomorrow marks Victoria Day and a public holiday, so no issue of The News will be published.
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Victoria
Massey Harris inaugurates industrial council in Canada
Toronto notes Massey Harris Co Ltd forms an industrial council to address wages hours working conditions and employee issues. Canadian Pacific Railway President Beatty visited Regina and Calgary area industries eight hours touring facilities and meeting local officials before planned August return for the Industrial Congress.
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Toronto
Massey Harris Co., Ltd
Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
D. C. Coleman
Winnipeg
Supt
J. M. Cameron
Calgary
McArthur
Swift Current
Sunt
Mackintosh
Lethbridge
Hueckvale
Chudleigh
The
Board of Trade
C. S. Pingle
M.L.A
W. W. Parrish
Alberta Foundry Co
Sw W. G. Lynch
Terrill
Pingle
18. C. Drake
Redclift
Industrial Congress
Great Lakes
Royal Commissioners disapprove police association ties
Toronto, May 23. Two of three Royal Commissioners oppose affiliation of the Toronto Policemen's Association with the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. They also reject a representative member of the force on the board and reported to Attorney General A. B. Lucas yesterday.
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Toronto
Toronto Policemen’s Association
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Royal
Toronto Police Force
A. B. Lucas
Canadian aviator killed as wing breaks at Shoreham
London reports Major Carter of the Canadian air force died yesterday at the Shoreham airfield after his aircraft apparently broke a wing. He fell about 7000 feet. Carter had earned the Distinguished Service Order and Croix de Guerre last year.
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Carter
C.A.F
Shoreham
Grisdale Appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture
Ottawa reports Professor J. H. Grisdale has been appointed permanently to the deputy minister of agriculture. Be S. archibald, who has led the experimental farm, is expected to be appointed permanent successor to Grisdale.
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Ottawa
Ont
J. H. Grisdale
BE. S. Archibald
Grisdale
Allied Troops Ready to Advance in Germany Report
Cologne reports an immediate Allied advance is possible if needed. In Mannheim alarms rise as residents fear a treaty failure and occupation with bank run and protests reflecting widespread panic in the city.
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Cologne
Germany
Mannheim
Berlin
Montreal Meeting Calls Strike of Firemen Policed as Criminal Offense
At a Montreal Canadiens Manufacturers Association meeting on May 23 the Montreal Branch passed a resolution urging the government to treat any strike by firemen or policemen as a criminal offense. The proposal aims to deter interruptions to public safety services and asserts this stance before Parliament.
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Montreal
The
Canadian Manufacturers Association
Free rates cancelled after June 16
J McCalg announces that Ottawa Live Stock Branch requires stock moved north last year to be loaded and shipped by June 16 to qualify for free return rates to the south due to feed scarcity.
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J. McCalg
Ottawa
Police Crackdown on Shops Open Tonight in Medicine Hat
Inspector McLeod orders provincial police to close all stores staying open after hours and to employ only day-shift workers. He says extended tonight shifts violate the Factories Act and Medicine Hat merchants have not secured permission.
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Mcleod
Medicine Hat
Mceod
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