No Immediate Sign Of Settlement Of The Railway Wage Dispute
In Monreal the Dominion rail shopmen threaten revolt over a proposed seven cent an hour wage cut. AF of L official Frank McKenna testified at the Conciliation Board while railway executives argued workers are paid more in Canada than in the U S. Ottawa halts wage cuts for clerks and some staff until the Board of Conciliation reports. The move delays the wage reduction date but preserves the dispute. Berlin reports Germany’s August debt grows by 4 5 billion marks to 213 4 billion.
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Monreal
Dominion
Frank McKenna
American Federation of Labor
Conciliation Board
George Hodge
CPR
Eastern Lines
Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees
Board of Conciliation
A. E. Crilley
Crilley
A. R. Mosher
Brotherhood
Mosher
Crisley
Mr. Mosher
R. D. Dykes
Winnipeg
C. H. Minchin
Calgary
F. T. Costello
Alexandria
Ont
Howard 8. Ross
K.C
Montreal
George D. Kelley
Berlin
Germany
Local Spending Boosts Community Support
A call to spend money locally highlights community benefits as every dollar kept in town strengthens small businesses and local services, fueling growth and resilience.
Forest Fires Ravage Northeastern Minnesota Towns
A series of forest fires in Northeastern Minnesota caused the worst conflagration since 1918 with ten deaths and hundreds homeless. Two towns were wiped out and a dozen more faced imminent danger as peat beds smoldered and winds fanned the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
Cattle Men Appeal Against Tariff Duties
Western Canadian cattle growers urge U S farmers to oppose emergency cattle tariffs and proposed duties. They sent letters to over 30 000 farmers and appealed to the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means. They argue high rates hurt feeder cattle trade and US farm interests.
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Washington
United States
Senate Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Canada
Ontario Province of Ontario Savings Department Opens
The Ontario Savings Department has generated one million dollars in business in its first six weeks. Over 100 Assured Savings Branch representatives held a dinner to review the work and congratulate the staff for rapid, sensational growth attracting thousands of citizens. Director Mr McKenzie cited early obstacles and loyalty of the team as key to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Province of Ontario Savings Department
Assured Savings
Ontario
McKenzie
Legal Department Head Appointed After Death at G T R System
Acting Counsel W C Chisholm will lead the Legal Department of the Grand Trunk Railway system following the death of Vice-President and General Counsel W H Bigger. The change comes via a circular from the company president.
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G.T.R. System
Quebec
W. H. Bigger
Grand Trunk Railway System
W. C. Chisholm
Centenarian Nora Sullivan Celebrates 100th Birthday
Nora Sullivan of Toronto marked her 100th birthday on August 15, 1822. Born in Cork Ireland, she has spent forty years in the city.
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Toronto
Nora Sullivan
Cork
Ireland
Coal Strike Turmoil in Nova Scotia Narrows to Negotiations
Ottawa reports serious flooding of Nova Scotia coal mines prompting Labor Minister James Murdock to seek UMWA chief John L Lewis aid to avoid irreparable damage. Lewis reportedly telegrammed Nova Scotia UMWA officers. 250 Halifax troopers hold New Aberdeen’s Number Two colliery after a pumping crew was stoned. District 18 shows no settlement yet despite ministerial talks.
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Ottawa
Nova Scotia
James Murdock
John L Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Murdock
Lewis
Britsh Empire Steel Corporation
Colonel Elkins
Halifax
New Aberdeen
Sydney
Pictou
Cumberland
New Waterford
Calgary
District 18
World Mourns Death Of Lord Northcliffe
Worldwide grief over Viscount Northcliffe's death is shown by telegrams and cables to the Northcliffe family and published in his papers. Messages from the King and Queen and other royals, plus tributes from President Harding, mark his esteem. The Times notes honors from France, India, and Commonwealth premiers.
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London
Viscount Northcliffe
Northcliffe
Lady Northcliffe
Harding
the Times
France
India
United States
Times
Dublin Silent While Leader Is Buried
Arthur Griffith was laid to rest at Glasnevin Cemetery after a Requiem High Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The cathedral was filled and thousands outside followed the rites. Dublin suspended all activities during the funeral.
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Arthur Griffith
Dublin
T Ireland
Glasnevin
French Cabinet Backs Poincare Tone in London Confab
Under President Millerand the French Cabinet approves Premier Poincare s stance from the London Allied Premiers conference. They discuss a Germany moratorium awaiting Reparations Commission decision, set plans if it disagrees, and decide not to call an extraordinary Parliament session for now while reserving power to consult Parliament if endorsement becomes necessary.
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Reparations Commission
Detroit Judge Probes Canadian Divorce Filings
Judge Richter orders court clerk Edward Pokorney to verify residential status of Canadians filing for divorce in Detroit. He vows not to grant decrees unless one party has truly lived in Detroit for two years, citing numerous Canadians suing locally to evade the law.
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Troit
Detroit
Mich
Richter
Edward Pokorney
Death of Former CPR Official in Winnipeg
William Cross aged 80 former assistant to the second vice president of the Canadian Pacific Railway died at his Winnipeg home. A native of England he came to Canada in 1863 and spent years in the Montreal shops mechanical department before transferring west to oversee western lines. After 40 years of service he was superannuated in 1904.
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Winnipeg
William Cross
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cross
England
Canada
Montreal
Western Lines
C.P.R
Resents Criticism Of American Surgeon Toronto
Dr Walter McKeown of St Michaels Hospital defends Canadian hospitals after criticism by Dr M T McEachern of the American College of Surgeons. He argues that hospital standardization should be led by Canada and opposes relying on American institutions or foundations.
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Toronto
Canada
Walter McKeown
St. Michaels Hospital
Ontario
M. T. McEachern
American College of Surgeons
McKeown
Carnegie
Rockefeller Foundations
Interest in Empire Naval Defence Reemerges
Ottawa reports fall circuit for the Board of Railway Commissioners with stops across Canada from Quebec to Fort William. In London, Premier Massey of New Zealand pledges a half million pounds per year toward empire naval defence, signaling renewed dominion support for the imperial fleet after years of hesitancy and prior contributions from Australia Cape Colony Natal Newfoundland and others.
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Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
Quebec
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Jasper
Alberta
Lucerne
B.C
Hazelton
Victoria
Vancouver
Kamloops
Nelson
Lethbridge
Calgary
Regina
Winnipeg
Fort William
London
Massey
New Zealand
Cape Colony
Cape
Natal
Newfoundland
Australia
Canada
Borden
Commons
Senate
Dominions
Lord Lee
The
Admiralty
Employment Increasing Ottawa Says Labor Director
R A Rigg, new director of the Employment Service, forecasts rising employment in Canada. He notes the labor market is improving gradually after touching the bottom, with business recovery evident though not immediate. He expects a milder winter than the previous two.
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Ottawa
R. A. Rigg
Department of Labor
Barons Post Office and Store Hit by Major Fire
A Barons Alberta despatch reports a large blaze destroying the post office, postmaster residence, and Barons Implement Company warehouse and store. The implement store and stock were valued at 20 000 with little insurance. The post office and postmaster Andrews residence were valued at over 6 000 with full insurance.
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Barons Implement Company
Andrews
Maple Leaf Milling to Trade Flour for Welsh Coal
Welland council heard Maple Leaf Milling will ship flour to Wales and in return receive Welsh coal to aid local fuel supply. The company was commended for its proactive plan during the City Council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welland, Ont
Maple Leaf Milling Company
Wales
Mine Lift Accident Injures Three Men at New Aberdeen
In Glace Bay Nova Scotia William Cameron fractured a leg Joseph McNeil sustained head injuries and Daniel MacDonald was badly shaken when the elevator car bound for No 2 mine at New Aberdeen rose rather than descend and struck the cage shaft head safety catches stopped a plunge to the 900 foot bottom.
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Glace Bay
N.S
William Cameron
Joseph McNeil
Daniel MacDonald
New Aberdeen
French Ace Gilber Lardier Injured In Gliding Contest Crash
Clement-Ferrand France Gilbert Lardier the French ace who downed 15 German planes during the war was badly injured when his Clement gliding triplane in the international contest crashed after the controls failed in a 30 mile wind at Clement. The machine was wrecked.
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Clement-Ferrand
France
Gilbert Lardier
Clement
Ontario election postponed to 1923 prompts redistribution talk
Gossip at Parliament Buildings centers on a potential redistribution of Ontario electoral districts before the fall 1923 provincial election. Major changes are expected to significantly increase city representation in the new Legislative Assembly.
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Toronto
Ontario
Fire destroys Jewish Boys' Orphanage in Shawbridge
A blaze at the Jewish Boys' Orphanage in Shawbridge Montreal kills twelve people including eight inmates and the janitor his wife and two children. The fire started in the basement. The brick three story building housed 55 boys aged seven to fifteen as a summer annex of a Montreal institution.
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Montreal
Shawbridge
Mount Robson Peak Reached by Team Led by Putnam
Windsor Putnam of San Francisco and Jack Hargraves with a Canadian guide scaled Mount Robson, marking the second ascent of the summit and the highest point in the Rockies.
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Edmonton
Windsor Putnam
San Francisco
Jack Hargraves
Mount Robson
Rockies
Ohio Guard Demobilized After Coal Field Deployment
Ohio National Guard troops sent to coal fields during the strike were ordered back to their armories and demobilized by Governor Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
Davis
Plan to Aid Farmers in Marketing Grain
Premier Dunning proposes a bankers conference to help farmers hold grain to avoid price declines. He also suggests extending leniency to farmer debtors via a fall conference of creditor classes. Edmonton and Alberta premier Greenfield report no further action desired while Wheat Board efforts remain in limbo.
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Regina
Charles A. Dunning
King
Wheat Board
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dunning
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Centenarian
W. MA
Lord Northcliffe
F. ©. Norris
the Mercury
Elkhorn, Manitoba
Poincare
Dr. McKeown
Railway Board
Sea
Alta
Herald
Barons
Dallas News
Greenfield
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