Britain will not tolerate a republic in Ireland Churchill says
In a Commons debate Winston Churchill states Britain will not tolerate an Irish republic. He asserts the Anglo Irish treaty remains the basis and warns Dublin could face military actions if a republic is established. Collins and Griffith back Churchill’s presentation of the situation.
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Britain
Ireland
Churchill
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
House of Commons
Arthur Griffith
Michael Collins
Collins
Griffith
Great
German People Thank Britain For Genoa Conference
Berlin reports Chancellor Wirth praising Britain for convening the Genoa conference to unite European peoples. He notes the absence of the United States and France shaping the agenda, yet credits Britain for sustaining the idea despite sabotage and the regional crisis. He cautions the reparations dispute may affect outcomes.
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Berlin
Wirth
Genoa
Reichstag
Great Britain
Europe
United States
France
Dr. Wirth
Grocers Meet to Discuss Sales Tax Policy
A key meeting for retail grocers will be held at the Chamber of Commerce offices at 1 o clock Thursday morning. The discussion will focus on the Sales Tax and all grocers are urged to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Passage on European policy aims and Paris negotiations
A concise statement argues that European policy goals cannot be tied to Paris negotiations. It notes Genoa difficulties were overcome and urges resolving remaining differences in the coming weeks to reach a settlement that ensures the nation’s continued existence.
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Paris
Genoa
Sidewalk Bicycle Riding Fined In Police Court
In today’s police court T. R. Rice was fined $2 and costs for riding a bicycle on a sidewalk. The police have received complaints that several women and children have been knocked down by cyclists, and all who are found riding on sidewalks are to be prosecuted.
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T. R. Rice
Jimmy Murphy Sets Unique Racing Record
Jimmy Murphy the smiling Los Angeles youth today holds the distinction of being the only driver to win the premier automobile paces of two continents the French Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. W H Wilson named Cranbrook Rotary Club representative for the international convention to be held next month in Los Angeles.
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Continents
Indianapolis
Ind
Jimmy Murphy
Los Angeles
W. H. Wilson
Cranbrook Rotary Club
Cal
Bank clearings rise this month versus April year prior
Clearing house returns total $1,376,383 this month, up from $1,161,572 in April and down from $1,795,825 recorded in May of last year.
CAPR. CUTTLE WINS DERBY AT EPSOM DOWNS
Captain Cuttle won the derby at Epsom Downs with Tamara finishing second and Waters Craigan Gower third among thirty starters. Owned by Lord Woolavington, Captain Cuttle is by Harry Qu, out of Bellavisty, who previously ran third in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on April 26.
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Epsom Downe
Captain Cuttle
Viscount Astors
Tamara
Wathers Craigan Gower
Capt. Cuttle
Harry Qu
Ont
Bellavisty
Lord Woolavington
James Buchanan
Capt
Cuttle
Newmarket
Calgary seeks gas cross road rights for Redcliff field
Edmonton news reports Calgary officials urged the provincial cabinet to allow the gas company to cross road allowances to secure gas from the Redcliff field for Calgary. Mayor Adams and City Engineer Craig said public protection and a 20 year supply were key points. No decision announced.
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Edmonton
J. Adams
George W. Craig
Calgary
Adams
Redcliff
Alberta
Ontario
United States
Municipal Golf Club Meets For Tonight’s Organization
The Municipal Golf Club to complete its organization at an 8 o'clock meeting in the city council chamber. Committees to be elected and a course opening date set. Ladies interested in the club receive a special invitation to attend.
Nature and Railway Act Defend East Against Rate Discrimination
H. G. Symington told a special parliamentary committee that the Nature and Railway Act stops undue discrimination in freight rates under the Crows Nest Pass agreement. He argued eastern rates are shaped by American competition and the act ensures no bias against any region of Canada.
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Ottawa
Can. Press
Crows Nest Pass
H. G. Symington
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canada
Major Armstrong Executed for Wife Poisoning in Gloucester Jail
Major Herbert R. Armstrong a leading Welsh solicitor was executed in Gloucester jail after a murder conviction for poisoning his wife. The trial drew broad interest across the British Isles and he becomes the first English bar member executed for murder.
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London
Herbert R. Armstrong
Gloucester
British Isles
Spells Ruination For Medicine Hat Gas Field
Medicine Hat residents warn Calgary and the Calgary Gas Company threaten to drain the Medicine Hat Redcliff gas field. They argue a depletion of pressure could ruin the field within a year and urge urgent public action by city council unions and chambers to resist outside extraction.
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Calgary
Medicine Hat
Redcliff
Calgary Gas Company
Canada Cement Co
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Craig Will Not Meet Dublin Representatives
Belfast May 1 Sir Jason the Ulster premier waved to Gay that he and the minister of education would go to London for a British government conference negating the Sinn Fein to in Ireland. They were said to go on the strict understanding that they would not meet the Dublin representatives. Firing renewed in Belfast late last night, two girls wounded, several incendiary fires reported, and a constable died of wounds received Monday.
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London
Belfast
Jason
Gay
Fis
Londonderry
Ireland
Dublin
Peasants Take Control in Bulgaria Crowned by Premier Stamboulisky
In Sofia on May 31 Premier Stamboulisky declared peasant rule a reality, telling a peasants congress the people now control the country and that the bourgeoisie must accept new power. He warned foreigners to stay out and said Bulgaria would pay war reparations only after the responsible few are held to account.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Stamboulisky
Peasants’ Congress
Sodom
Gomorrah
Republic of Bulgaria
Drilling to Begin Near Medicine Hat Petro Company Site
Drilling of the Medicine Hat Petroleum Company well starts Thursday afternoon between 1 and 2 o'clock with a public invitation to watch. The site lies ten miles from city hall, accessible via the Dunmore road to Dauntless, then south. The rig may be visible from Dauntless. The company moved earlier today to 203 Huckvale Block. Alderman W. S. Santo becomes Cranbrook's new liquor vendor.
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Medicine Hat Petroleum Company
Dunmore Road
Dauntless
The
Petroleum Company
Second Street
Huckvale Block
Lords Heartily Endorse Empire Settlement Bill
London May 30 The empire Settlement bill won an enthusiastic unanimous second reading in the house of lords. Lord Denman former governor general of Australia praised the measure noting Australia’s proximity to Asiatic markets and urged other dominions to accept British medical referees for immigrants. The Duke of Devonshire ex governor general of Canada warned against flooding Canada with merchants and artisans now.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Denman
Australia
Great Britain
Dominions
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
John Francis Gallagher Walks Free After Not Guilty Verdict
In Calgary the jurors, who earlier disagreed, returned a not guilty verdict for John Francis Gallagher at 9:25 PM. The crowd roared as foreman Charles B. Lane announced the decision. Gallagher, a war veteran and former mounted police officer, embraced by his sister, thanked the jurors and police for his release.
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Calgary
John Francis Gallagher
Gallagher
Beihr
Alta
Harvey
Ther
Charles B. Lane
A. Macleod Sinclair
K.C
Alberta
F. M. Graham
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Vancouver
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Toronto
St. James Cathedral
University of Bishop’s College
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Nature & Railway Act
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