Steel Mills Hit By Nationwide Strike Across Great Lakes
Sept twenty second reports from Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Youngstown and surrounding areas show mass walkouts at major mills. About 15 000 steel workers are on strike with several plants idle and many facilities completely shut down. Union officials note widespread compliance and a coordinated stoppage impacting independents as well.
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Cleveland
Boats of Steel Corporation
Kcago
Chicago
Mlinois Ol Company
Illinois Steel Company
Milwaukee
United States Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company Steel Corporation
McKinney Steel Company
Bourne Fuller Company
Lake Seamen's Dn
Youngstown
Ohio
Ste
Mahonry Valley
Qnerations
Medal Awards Pending for Medicine Hat Soldiers
Many returned servicemen in Medicine Hat and district have not received their war medals. Gazetted decorations recipients or their next of kin who have not yet received the medal should notify the mayor so the investiture can occur during the Prince of Wales visit.
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Medicine Hat
Possibie
H.R.H
Prince of Wales
Humbert Case Dismissed in Paris Court
The case against Senator Charles Humbert over alleged American contracts was dismissed by the Paris courts on September 22. No further action is expected.
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Paris
Charles Humber
Lethbridge approves Thon irrigation district plan
In Lethbridge on September 22 farmers endorsed forming the Thon irrigation district to irrigate about 100000 acres north of the district. Voters at Twelve Mile Counle schoolhouse approved 854 to 8, electing trustees George Chew J W Crofts and Lever with I W Crofts as returning officer. If bonds are guaranteed by the government construction may start next spring under district bonds, with a southern effort at Macleod awaiting a date.
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Lethbridge
Twelve Mile Counle
Messrs
George Chew
J. W. Crofts
Lever
I. W. Crofts
Macleod
Curzon Announces Persia Treaty Lets Independent State Form
Lord Curzon states the new Persia treaty does not make Persia a protectorate. It offers Persia a chance to work out its own destiny as an independent nation.
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London
Lord Curzon
Persia
Hon Frank Cochrane Dead in Ottawa Obituary
Ottawa reports the death of Hon Francis Cochrane at age 58 after a long illness. He served in Ontario and federal cabinets, chaired the Government Railway Board, and was a noted link between railways and parliament. Born Clarenceville Quebec November 18 1862 he was married with three children.
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Ottawa
Robert
Cochrane
Government Railway Board
Government
Francis Cochrane
Clarenceville
Que
Mary Ann Cochrane
St. Thomas
Ontario
East Nipissing
Sudbury
Whitney
Privy Council For Canada
Nipissing
Alles Levine Dunlop
Bulgaria Admits Excesses in Occupied Territory
Gen Theodorff of the Bulgarian mission told peace conference teams that excesses were committed in certain occupied areas. He pledged to punish the perpetrators severely and noted prosecutions have begun. He denied any intent to extend Bulgarian borders beyond historical and ethnological claims and said Bulgaria would accept plebiscite results.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Theodorff
Sheodorff
Pork Prices Drop 15 Cents A Pound From Commerce Probe
Winnipeg reports that a local packer says pork prices will fall 15 cents per pound immediately due to revelations from a board of commerce probe. The forecast ties price cuts to expected broader effects on profits and costs across producers packers and retailers.
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Winnipeg Packer
Winnipeg
Board of Commerce
Harry Whitlaw
K.C
Whitla
H. A. Robson
James Auld
Whiltla
Sinn Fein Papers Raided Halting Irish Republican Press
Dublin police raided Sinn Fein newspaper offices today suppressing the Republican papers Irish Nationality New Ireland and the Voice of Labor halting publication activities amid military action.
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Dublin
Sinn Fels
Republican
Irsh
New Ireland
Voice of Labor
Nitti and Tittri Clash Over Fiume Incident
In Rome on September 20 Premier Nitti and Minister Tittri clashed over the Fiume incident. A fleet of airships has flown to Fiume and joined d'Annunzio. A brigade from Lombardy arrived to join the insurgents but was then sent home.
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Rome
Nitti
Tittri
Fiume
d'Annunzio
Lombardy
Gymnasium fund final appeal before tomorrow night
The gymnasium committee cites several hundred dollars short of the required total and urges all promised or missed contributors to send in funds by tomorrow night. A meeting at City Hall 8 PM will plan a final report and the scheduling of classes starting October first.
Canadian National Railway Announces Improved Main Line Service
Winnipeg Sept 22 The Canadian National Railway announces improved services on its main lines effective Oct 5 The Winnipeg Edmonton Vancouver daily service will be extended and an east bound Winnipeg Toronto Sunday train will operate plus a Toronto Winnipeg Sunday return service creating a daily Winnipeg Toronto train schedule The Vancouver station is expected to open with the new terminal in two years and trains will use it upon opening
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Winnipeg
Canadian National Railway
Edmonton
Vancouver
Winniipeg
Toronto
Paris Soldier Pierre Lenoir in critical condition after reprieve
Paris reports Pierre Lenoir once sentenced to death for passing military intelligence to the enemy remains in very serious condition. Lawyers DeMolines and Au villain visited his cell and found him with a high fever, profuse perspiration, and unable to speak clearly after the recent appeal to military justice under-secretary.
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Paris
Pierre ‘Lenoir
MM. DeMolines
Auvillain
Argyle house pay office reorganized under high commissioner
London reports that October 1 will see files on the Argyle house pay office and record office and overseas ministry reorganized. The whole organization will be contracted into small departments under the high commissioner with only essential pay and engineering staffs to look after remaining troops. Deverber will be the final windup.
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London
Argyle House
Record ‘Office
Overseas Ministry
Deverber
Police Round Up Illicit Liquor Seller
City and provincial police led a raid last Saturday night to curb disorder. Freda Epwell was fined 50 dollars and costs, while Kate Murphy faced similar charges. Several others were fined 10 or 5 dollars. W McWilson, A Duffy and others were fined 150 dollars for selling liquor. Some cases were remanded.
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Freda Epwell
Jas. Rae
Kate Murphy
Marjory Reynolds
Dorothy de Voe
Lillian Williams
Patsy Hill
J. Hesketh
Special Branch
W. McWilson
Duffy
Assiniboia
M. F E. Smith
J. Alfrey
Royal Bar
A. R. Clark
Rae
W. R. Shields
T. Spooner
G. C. Schafer
Patsy Till
World Food Shortage Averted With Proper Handling
Brussels September 22 George Stoberts British Food Controller and Supreme Council delegate says no fear of food shortage this winter if products are handled properly and distributed well. Delegates agree noting need to reorganize transport to meet food problems.
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Brussels
George Stoberts
Supreme Council
Roeberts
Vimy Mayor Proposes Land Allocation to Canadian Government
London reports that the mayor of Vimy has written offering land to the Canadian government and awaits confirmation of acceptance.
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London
Vimy
Bolsheviki Prepare Evacuation of Petrograd
Copenhagen dispatch reports Bolsheviki have completed plans to evacuate Petrograd. Hel singfors, disputed to Central News Agency, notes ongoing preparations as the city faces potential retreat.
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Copenhagen
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Agensy
Take a Trip to the Clouds on Thursday
Weather permitting Captain McCall will be here on Thursday with flights from the fair grounds. Those wishing a trip should arrive early for the service.
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Capt. McCall
Fair Grounds
Prince of Wales to Spend Seven Days on Pacific Coast
Vancouver reports the Prince of Wales arrives to begin a seven day Pacific coast leg of his Canadian tour. The schedule includes stops from Vancouver to Victoria and Vancouver Island with visits to Qualicum Duncan Nanaimo Courtenay and Whaleback areas before proceeding to New Westminster Penticton Summerland Kelowna Vernon Nelson Balfour and further stops across British Columbia. The itinerary lists a long sequence of towns and dates culminating in Ottawa marking the end of the official tour.
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Vancouver
Prince of Wales
Pacific
British Columbia
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Qualicum
Duncan
Ladysmith
Nanaimo
Courtenay
Wiquimait
Mainland
New Westminster
Royal
Penticton
Summerland
Kelowna
Vernon
Nelson
Balfour
Macleod
Lethbridge
Medicine Lat
Maple Creek
Swift Current
Moose Jaw
Regina
Qu’Appelle Lakes
Brandon
Portage-la-Prairie
Winnipeg
Biscotasing
Ont
Hamilton
Niagara
Brantford
Guelph
Stratford
Woodstock
Chatham
London
Windsor
Tall
Kingston
Brockville
Montreal
Ontario
Ottawa
Did Not Know It Was Loaded Tragedy In Toronto
Miss Marie Ottoway of Wood P.O. Hastings County was struck by gunfire when her brother, home from a hunting trip, accidentally discharged a loaded shotgun aimed at a dog in the house. She lies in serious condition at General Hospital.
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Toronto
Wounded by Explosive Missiles Hit Georgia Leader
Tillis Trans Caucasia Sept 22 Explosive missiles struck the car of General Buratoff Georgia representative of Gen Denakine anti Bolshevik leader in South Russia severely wounding General Buratoff General Odeslediz 180 Georgians
Soviet Russia Magazine Banned in Canada
Ottawa reports the Soviet Russia weekly from the Russian Soviet Government Bureau in New York has been forbidden entry into Canada by the censor. Possession of copies carries the usual penalties.
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Ottawa
Ont
Russia
New York
Canada
British steamer Tennyson reports bunkers afire at Barbadoes
The British steamship Tennyson of 3906 tons gross, en route from Rio de Janeiro to New York, reached Barbadoes on Sept 17 with bunkers burning and flames spreading to cargo in hold No 2. Cargo discharge was underway and passengers were landed.
Help for France Unconstitutional Under Senate Panel
Washington September 22 the senate judiciary committee voted six to zero that the proposed treaty guarantee of immediate US aid to France in case of unprovoked German attack is unconstitutional twelve members were absent and did not vote
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U. 8
Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
United States
France
Germany
Belgian King and Family Set for U.S. Voyage
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Crown Prince Leopold left Brussels for Ostend to board the George Washington bound for the United States.
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Brussels
Ostend
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Leopold
George Washington
United States
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Thon
Lethbridge Northern
Balmoral Castle
Mary
Prince Albert
Prince Henry
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Buckingham Palace
Guard of Honor
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GYM. Com
Bolsheviky
Petrograde
Pacific Coast
Soviet
U.S.A
Ruth Rebekah
Oddfellows
Social and
Becker
Next-of-Kin
White’s Orchestra
Gents
Woodsworth
Empress
Hggtor Lang
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