Fort Ellis and Sioux Across the Plains at Swan River
The narrative describes Fort Ellis a well fortified post on the Assiniboine with a six foot palisade and a river view. Chief Factor Archie McDonald governs as Sioux demand provisions after a clash and a work pay plan with Pemican. A drunken clerk assaults a Sioux wife triggering a violent Sioux mob and a near riot with warned guards and locals aiding containment.
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Fort Els
Fort Ellis
Assinboina
Archie McDonald
Martinet
Sheriff Inkster
Cler
James Bay
Hudson’s Bay
Mackenzie River
New Caledonia
Great West
McKay
Minnesota
McDonald
Plains
Swan River District
Tral
Clark
Ram
Yalllallala
Gouldie Harper
Giant Irrigation Project in Canada Advances in London
London reports the Canada Land and Irrigation Company Medicine Hat says financing is secured for a seven million dollar irrigation program. The project, ten years in progress, will build distribution systems for thousands of acres served by main ditches. Also, Sinn Fein arms trade uncovered with Irish dump showing Massachusetts stamp on ammunition boxes.
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Calgary
London
Canada Land and Irrigation Company
Medicine Hak
Coal storage urged to ease Canada's fuel problem
Vancouver address by Arthur V. White a consulting engineer of the Commission of Conservation of Canada urged increased coal storage in the summer months to tackle national and international fuel shortages.
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Vancouver
Canada
University of British Columbia
Arthur V. White
Commission of Conservation of Canada
Take Arms From Dublin Police
All arms and ammunition held by the Dublin Metropolitan Police have been collected by military authorities. It is unlikely they will carry arms in the future due to recent disarmament by rebels.
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Dublin
First National Buys Cameron of the Royal Mounted
Calgary reports the first screen adaptation from Ralph Connor novels title Cameron of the Royal Mounted sold to First National Company of New York with an initial down payment of 125000 dollars.
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Calgary
Ralph Connor
Cameron
The
Royal Mounted
First National Company of
New York
Canada Ratifies Protocol on International Court of Justice
Canada signs protocol ratifying the statutes of the International Court of Justice. The move brings the number of adherent states to twenty eight and follows Geneva reporting.
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Geneva
Canada
International Court of Justice
White Resigns From Leeds MP Post Over Arbitration Board Work
Sir Thomas White states the Grand Trunk Arbitration Board’s importance prompted his resignation from Parliament representing Leeds. He emphasizes the board’s work as the key reason for stepping down.
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Montreal
Thomas White
Grand Trunk Arbitration Board
Leeds
Higher Freight Rates Warned by Railway Official
Vancouver report on Hon F B Crivell, chairman of the Dominion Railway Commission, urging reduction of services and wages to lower freight rates. He cites too many railways and costly Sunday trains, contrasting grain service needs with McAdoo and Chicago wage awards. He warns rates may rise further unless curb in excess staffing and duplicative routes occurs.
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Vancouver
F. B. Crivell
Dominion Railway Commission
Kiwanis Club
Chicago
Canadian National Railways
Carvelt
Pleading for Peace in Ireland Leaders Seek Understanding
In London bishops and heads of Great Britain nonconformist churches join Archbishop of Canterbury in urging peace in Ireland. They sent a letter to the Prime Minister and Irish Secretary condemning the present policy as inviting misunderstandings and hostile criticism from friends of nations. The signatories include leaders from Scottish United Free Church, Congregational and Baptist Unions, Wesleyan and Methodist groups, Presbyterian churches, and the Society of Friends.
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London
Canterbury
House of Lords
Ireland
Great Britain
Irsh
Scottist United Free Church
Congregational and
Baptist Unions of Scotland
Wesleyan
Methodist and
Presbyterian Churches
Society of Friends
Senate debates National Transcontinental Railway diverting grain
The Senate discussed the National Transcontinental Railway and grain diversion to United States ports. Senators urged investigation into export bias while praising railway gains between Winnipeg and Quebec and noting the 1904 contract with Quebec.
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Ottawa
Senate
United States
Iran
Quebec
Lorne Webster
Winnipeg
New York
Winnpeg
West
Immediate Investi
Trouble Over Catholic Unions Sparks Ottawa Debate
In the House of Commons Ernest Lapointe pressed a supply motion, accusing Labour Minister G. D. Robertson of harsh treatment toward Catholic National Unions delegates and discrimination against them. He said the union delegation was refused representation at the upcoming burke g trades conference and warned their aims were deemed dangerous and potentially incendiary.
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Ottawa
Ilon
G. D. Robertson
House of Commons
Ernest Lapoinete
Quebec East
Lapointe
Uniom
Forthcomming Burkeg Trades Conference
Veterans Seek Government Jobless Pay for Ex-Service Men
Ottawa hears J F Marsh of the Grand Army of United Veterans urge the government to pay army pay and allowances to all unemployed ex service men until suitable work is found. He said veterans are starving in Canada and do not want doles but government aid to subsist.
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Warners
Ottawa
Army
J. F. Marsh
Grand Army of United Veterans
Marsh
Canada
Doles
New Liquor Control Act Set For May 1 Start
Victoria faces a May 1 enactment date as the new Liquor Control Act comes into force. Attorney-General J. W. DeB. Farris made the announcement noting the act's official start.
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Victoria
J. W. Deb. Farris
British Protest Anticipated Over Turkish Atrocities
An official British protest is anticipated over alleged Turkish cruelties against Greek and Armenian Christians in Asia Minor. Reports claim terrorism in Caesarea with many Christian deaths, as Greeks and Turks exchange charges through British quarters during hostilities.
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London
Asia Minor
Caesarea
Calgary teachers accept board offer after long dispute
Calgary teachers decide not to strike and accept a school board proposal for wage advances totaling 40 000 under protest. Previously they had agreed to a 50 50 compromise that would have raised total by 87 000.
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Calgary
Speech Returns to Brooklyn Soldier After 31 Months
Minneapolis report says Paul Robertson formerly of Brooklyn and a former soldier recovered his speech here after losing it to shell shock and gas exposure in France 31 months ago.
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Minneapolis
Paul Robertson
Brooklyn
France
Short Time For Railwaymen In Moncton Shops
The Canadian National shops at Moncton will have working hours reduced soon to three days a week. This marks a temporary cutback affecting local railway workers and operations in New Brunswick.
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Moncton
N.B
Canadian National
British Grain Co operative Pact Ratified by Farmers
Representatives of farmers in London voted unanimously to accept a committee plan creating a co operative agency to market the nation s grain. The decision followed two days of debate, with amendments to make pooling compulsory defeated 61 to 38.
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Chicago
Farmers In Convention
Committee of 17
Carl Williams
Oklahoma
Huns In A New Role Bertin
The government has arrived at a decision on reparations for the French devastated areas. Officials and industrial experts report complete accord on rebuilding methods use of materials and labor questions. An official said the aim is to demonstrate sincerity and do what is in our ability toward rebuilding the district. Details of the scheme will be annexed shortly.
France Defends German Reparations Claims
Rene Vaiveani envoy extraordinary to the United States and the New York Chamber of Commerce argues France will enforce debts Germany owes. He says the world suffers if peace hinges on reestablishing economic balance and that French claims have been lowered and concessions made.
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Rene Vaiveani
United States
New York
France
Germany
Emperor Charles Arrives in Lucerne With Exile Empress
Zurich dispatch reports former Emperor Charles reaching Lucerne Switzerland with former Empress Zita meeting him at Buchs. He appeared exhausted and is traveling in exile according to Exchange Telegraph Company.
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Emperor Carles
Switzerland
London
Charles
Lucerne
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zita
Buchs
Hungarian Ministry Resigns Over Royalist Split
Budapest announces the resignation of Count Paul Tele key's ministry amid a crisis linked to ex Emperor Charles attempt to regain the throne. The split between Royalist and Republican factions in government is cited as the reason.
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Budapest
Hungary
Paul Telekey
Charles
Resigns From House Ottawa Sir Thos White Steps Down
Sir Thomas White resigns his seat in the House of Commons in Ottawa signaling a political shift. The move leaves his party with reduced representation and prompts a new candidate to seek the vacancy during the current session.
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Ottawa
Thos. White
House of Commons
U S Right to Peace Settlements Declared
Secretary Hughes states the United States retains rights in peace settlements despite Versailles treaty non ratification. Notes sent to Great Britain France Italy and Japan insist U S has not ceded any rights and cannot be bound by League actions or mandates.
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Pate
Hughes
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Yap
United States
League of Nations
Council of the
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Trafic
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Gator
J. P. B. Casgrain
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Britain
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