Britain plans new Pacific naval base and Bermuda expansion
London reports a Daily Sketch rumor of a 2,000,000 pound project to convert Singapore into a first class naval base with a less significant alternative in Australia. It says Bermuda could also be upgraded and cooperation with the United States hinted if Washington conference yields accord.
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London
Great Britain
Pacific
Daily Sketch
Singapore
Australia
Washington
Bermudas
United States
Fragmentary Text Mentions Governance and Tariff Talks
Fragmented lines reference government discussions about tariffs and a prime minister meeting agenda. The garbled text mentions a two year period, a four year term, and national governance topics without clear events or dates.
Messenger held up as Dominion Express train looted
A lone bandit waylaid the Dominion Express messenger on No. 4 between Swift Current and Moose Jaw. The guard was bound and gagged, the side door opened, and the safe rifled during the in motion stop. Amount missing unknown pending checks. The messenger was found tied on the car floor at arrival.
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Ose Jaw
Dominion
Loss of Lucullus sinks with Wrangel treasure
General Baron Wrangel and his wife's jewels valued at 40009 francs and crucial Crimean government papers were aboard the yacht Lucullus, sunk by the Adria off a harbor. The wreck lies at 70 feet and divers may recover part of the treasure. Bolshevik blame theory lacks broader support.
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Constantinople
Baron Wrangel
Russia
Flag controversy in Sydney over town hall banners
In Sydney a heated dispute centers on which flag should top the town hall. The Laborite mayor uplifts the Australian flag to the highest place while the Union Jack previously held precedence, prompting the town clerk to seek relief from duties arranging the decorations for Premier Hughes’s visit. Returned soldiers then moved the Union Jack to the place of honor.
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Sydney
Pet
Fs Ng
Hughes
Ludwig III of Bavaria Dies in exile in Hengary
London reports the death of Ludwig III former King of Bavaria and former German emperor in exile at Server Castle Hengary. His long career marked by upheaval ended with his passing yesterday.
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London
Ludwig III
Bevaria
Freacher as Gunner Receives Firearms Training
Rev. O. P. Bell, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Cal, active member of a business men's club, is receiving instruction in firing a glass coast defense gun.
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O. P. Bell
Again Presbyterian Church of
Cal
Sleeping sickness patient hurt in chuckhole crash near Walla Walla
Arthur Metskar a ranch hand was woke by his car striking a chuckhole while en route for sleeping sickness treatment in Walla Walla. He was not awakened by his employer and felt fine later that night.
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Chuckhole
Aids Recovery
Walla Walla
Beine
Arthur Metskar
Clyde
Catapult Ready to Shoot Planes
The first complete catapult for launching airplanes from battleships is ready for installation at the Hampton Roads air station. It enables heavier planes by using a power driven carriage on tracks to gain lift and then return to start. Naval designers also plan hangars machine shops and aviation equipment for all ships of the line.
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Washington
Hampton Road Air Station
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Organizing First Aid Classes In City
Mr J A Kinney chairman of the Workmen s Compensation Board arrived to organise first aid classes for civic employees and others. In Calgary many private citizens and civic workers joined such classes. Mr Robert Bowman and Mr Albert Matchett of Owen Sound, guests of Mrs R C Porter, depart tonight for Vancouver to make their future home.
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J. A. McKinney
Workmen’s Compensation Board
J. A. Kinney
Workmen's Compensation Board
Calgary
Robert Bowman
Albert Matchett
Owen Sound
R. C Porter
Vancouver
Five Arrested in Windsor Mail Wagon Robbery Case
Detroit police and five detectives arrested five men believed tied to the Windsor mail wagon holdup two weeks earlier. Suspects named as Thomas Ferries, 81. Alex McLean, 44. Henry Ferguson, 25. Jaz Ferry, 31. and James Logan, 22. None of the loot was recovered.
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Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Thomas Ferries
Alex McLean
Henry Ferguson
Jaz. Ferry
James Logan
Windaax
Wedded at Noon Then Death Follows in Windsor
Daisy Warren 28, daughter of Ald F. H. Warren of Windsor, married J. C. Wilkie at noon. Later that evening Mrs. Wilkie died after an operation begun for illness traced to a theater outing and a cold. The ceremony occurred half an hour before the operation.
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Ald. Warren of
Windsor
Daisy Warren
Ald
F. H. Warren
Edmonton Eyes Revision of Justices of the Peace
The attorney general’s department moves to overhaul magisterial appointments in Alberta. Justice J B Brownlee reviews JP commissions, with some already cancelled for overfull lists. A revised list will appear in the Gazette.
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Edmonton
Justices of the Peace
Alserta
Attorney-General
J. B. Brownlee
J. P.a
T Ie
Single bandit shot. Larkin wounded in bank-cash raid
New York on October 19 Michael Larkin formerly of Halifax Nova Scotia was attacked by two gunmen while carrying over $1902 to the bank. He fought alone until one bandit was captured and Larkin was shot in the back. His condition is serious.
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New York
Michael Larkin
Halifax
N.S
Larkin
Kubelik Follows Lifebelt To Save Stradivarius
A passenger on a Norwegian steamer involved in a fog collision off land hurried to his cabin and fitted a lifebelt around his Stradivarius case. A fellow passenger alerted him to missing a lifebelt. The ship remained afloat and photographs later showed Kubelik and his treasure.
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Kubekkest
Kubekik
Kubelik
Believed Benton Took Own Life in Canada
Port Arthur Ontario October report says a note found in a shack 76 miles from Port Arthur led authorities to conclude Benton, once a London solicitor who sold his practice for $10,000, died by his own hand while of unsound mind after prior mastoid operations in England.
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Port Arthur
F. Fog
Cambridge
Agaea
Cameron Falls
Benton
England
London
Henders Withdraws From MacDonald Riding Candidacy
Winnipeg source reports government circles indicate C Henders will withdraw from the MacDonald constituency federal election. Withdrawal followed by unspecified action.
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Winnipeg
O T
R. C. Henders
MacDonald
Irregularities at UFA Convention in Edmonton
Edmonton voters report irregularities at two recent UFA meetings. A new convention call is issued for November 2 and 8 to replace the disputed selection of a candidate for West 3. The executive claims overrepresentation in Woodboun d Graminia and Clymont districts.
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R. J. Manson
U.P.A
West Edmonton
Edmonton
Campaign tour details Crerar criticizes government
Report confirms R C Henders will withdraw from MacDonald constituency race prompting a third nominating convention in the riding. A government convention is set for October 26 at Treherne as part of the Power party contest.
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T . A. Crerar
Progressive Party
Henders
Crerar
Progressive Movement
MacDonald
Winnipeg
R. C. Henders
Crerar Addresses Canada People on Progressive Platform
Hon. T. A. Crerar leader of the Progressive party issues an address to Canadians outlining tariff as a key issue but stressing the choice between free or retired government and policy for the many. He calls for direct taxation and a shift from protection while boosting agriculture mines forests and industry.
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Wonipeg
Man
T. A. Crerar
National Progressive Party
Canada
Mr. Crerar
Mr. Crevar
Minou Sg
Crerar
Dominion Trades and Labor Congress Sends Candidate Questionnaire
Ottawa reports the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress of Canada is mailing a manifesto to affiliated unions trades councils and federations containing 11 questions for individual federal election candidates and clear positions on the labor program.
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Ottawa
Dominion Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Trades Councils and Federations of Labor
Dominion
Cabdl
Police Court Report On Conviction And Fine
In police court Mah Ling was convicted on charges related to burglary. He was fined 9400 and required to pay costs after serving five months of imprisonment.
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Mah Ling
Pawteg
oSlyee
Welling House
Grain markets stagnate as Europe buys little
Montreal reports foreign demand is absent and Canadian grain terminals face congestion. Traders say Europe buys sparingly due to financial strain, with lower prices expected and potential drop to a dollar as the pendulum of the market swings.
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Montreal
Europe
T. J. Reeves
James Carruthera & Sons, Ltd
United
Kingem
Bat
F. A. Haywood
Richardson & Sons
Nominations Recorded in Ottawa Elections
Nominations listed include J. D. Chaplin in Lincoln, EB Kemp in East Toronto, E. G. Porter in West Hastings Dana East Alenena B Nicholson, W F Carroll in Cape Breton, G W Kyte in Richmond NS, W Hastie in Southeast Grey Liberal, W Malcolm North Bruce Liberal, F Papdes West Lambton, Dr EB savasd Liberal in Chicoutimi, Cannon in Dorchester Loyola.
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Ottawa
Lincoln
J. D. Chaplin
Toronto
Gkr
EB. Kemp
West Hastings
E. G. Porter
Dana
Wistaria Cleared From Saguenay After Damage Event
Quebec Oct 19 reports the vessel Wistaria cleared from Saguenay en route to Halifax after grounding on Monday. The ship managed to free itself but was waterlogged and obliged to anchor. Lord Strathcona and other vessels assisted, with pump operations continuing through the night to assess damage.
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Quebec
Wistaria
Halifax
Saguenay
Stenn Strathcona
Lord Stra
Pbs
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McDonald
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Confederation
Chtisen
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SEERA
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