Lloyd George Outlines Ireland Settlement Role in Irish Talks
In the Commons, Prime Minister Lloyd George gave a detailed account of Britain’s handling of the Irish settlement. He insisted Ireland would remain a free state under allegiance to the King, urged Ulster MPs not to interrupt, and drew a somber picture of a future where Britain’s victory would be Ireland’s joy.
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London
Britain
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Ireland
Free State
Imperial War Cabinet
Parliament considers direct wireless link to Australia
The Federal Parliament forms a committee to study and approve a plan for direct wireless communication between Great Britain and Australia. Interest grows after Australia received Harding’s world wireless message and news agencies sent from Carnarvon, Wales, and London without relays. The Postmaster General notes experts favor intermediate stations about 2500 miles apart to boost reliability and cut costs when direct service fails.
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Melbourne
Great Britain
Australia
Australan
Harding
Carnarvon
Wales
London
Leafield
Imperial Wireless Chain
Imperial Chain
Miners Working Overtime in UK Mines Amid Rush of Orders
Coal mine owners report a surge of orders not seen since pre war days. Steamers load coal day and night as miners work overtime. The boom is mirrored in South Wales with prices rising due to heavy foreign and continental orders.
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London
South Wales
Briton mission probes West Indies demand in Jamaica
Major Wood leads a British Government mission to Tingston Jamaica to study economic and political conditions in the West Indies. The arrival sparks interest amid ongoing talk of a possible settlement or sale of the islands to the United States.
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West Indies
Tingston
Jamaica
Major Wood
U.S
Indian envoy predicts dominion status within ten years
The Indian representative to the armament conference with Britain said India will become an equal partner with Canada and Australia in the Empire within a decade. He noted Irish developments could hasten his timeline and urged Britain to grant India dominion status more readily than it did Ireland.
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Washington
India
Canada
Australia
V. S. Szrinwasa Sastri
City Club
Britain
Ireland
Debates Over Resignation Shake Saskatchewan Legislature
Regina session featured correspondence between Hon. J A Maharg and Premier Martin over Maharg’s resignation as Agriculture Minister. Martin denied promised government support to the Progressive party and urged an independent opposition. The House adjourned for Christmas and will reconvene January 10.
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J. A. Maharg
Regina
Martin
Maharg
W. R. Motherwell
Progressive Party
Harris Turner
Geo. Cockburn
Geo. Langley
Financial Conference Would Benefit Europe
The Daily Chronicle argues a European financial conference could mirror the Washington pact. It suggests Britain France and possibly the United States could participate or observe while addressing reparations debts exchange issues and disarmament with both Allies and former enemies including Russia.
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United States
Great Britain
France
The
Chronicle
Russia
Local Merchants urged to shop in town
A call to residents to buy from home merchants emphasizes supporting local businesses and keeping money circulating within the community. The message highlights the value of hometown shops and producers for the local economy.
King George Opens Special Parliament Session in London
King George delivers a throne speech urging approval of articles of agreement to end centuries of strife. He notes the Irish delegation and ministers have signed the document and promises no other business will be discussed in this unusual session.
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London
George
House of Commons
Ireland Gains Free Status Within Commonwealth Ideals
Fragmentary note asserts Ireland’s end of status as a free partner in the Commonwealth forming the British Empire, with belief this will secure fulfillment of its national ideals.
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Ireland
Commonwealth of Nations
Three Powers Agree on Naval Ratio Plan
The big three naval powers reach a five five three ratio agreement. Japan keeps the Mitsu superdreadnought and the US retains two Maryland class ships instead of Delaware and North Dakota. Britain to build two larger Maryland type super dreadnoughts, scrapping four older battleships. Pacific fortifications status quo agreed.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
United States
Maryland
Delaware
Great Britain
Pacific Islands
Hawaii
New Zealand
Switzerland Bans German Aircraft Amid Territorial Notice
Switzerland prohibits German military aircraft from flying over Swiss territory and extends restriction to Swiss registered civil planes unless they carry a pre January 10 1920 construction certificate from the German Minister of Transportation. A Paris to Louisanne route by a French operator connects London passengers via overnight stay in Paris with plans for continuous service.
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Berne
Federal
Switzerland
Germany
London
Paris
Louisanne
China Proposes to Buy Shantung Railway
Japanese delegates have cabled a counter proposal to Tokio on the Kiao Chow Tsinan Fu Railroad in Shantung. China would provide bonds as security for payment, but Japan seeks additional guarantees. The exchange may delay a definite railroad decision.
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Washington
China
Japan
Shantung Province
Tokio
Shantung
Train Of Cattle Shipped From Yorkton To Scotland SD
Harry Bronfman, Yorkton merchant, shipped a 30 car train carrying 723 head of cattle to Scotland South Dakota. The cattle will be finished for American markets. The train drew attention with three banners proclaiming ownership by Harry Bronfman of Yorkton.
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Yorkton
Harry Bronfman
Scotland
South Dakota
Harry Pronfman
Prince of Wales greeted in Benares despite Gandhi call
The Prince of Wales arrived in Benares where a hartal was proclaimed but largely ignored. Hindus lined the streets in a holy city welcome, defying Gandhi's boycott orders. After a formal reception, he rode in a silver state coach to the Hindu University and received an honorary Doctor of Literature.
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London
Prince of Wales
Benares
Allahabad
Reuter
Ghandi
Mahatma
Hindu University
Unemployed in Copenhagen Planned Seizure of Castle
Police uncover plans by homeless workers to seize Christianborg Castle the king’s residence and parliament meeting place for use as a sleeping site. Arrested leaders led the plan after reconnecting gas services cut by authorities. In New York, Marshal Foch sailed home aboard the Paris and Rene Viviano, ex French premier, returned from the Washington arms talks.
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Copenhagen
Christianborg Castle
New York
Marshal Foch
Paris
Rene Viviano
Vancouver Liquor Licenses Cancelled After Convictions
Vancouver authorities cancelled the liquor licenses of 12 clubs after convictions for infractions of the Liquor Act. The action signals strict enforcement and potential club closures pending further regulation compliance.
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Vancouver
Ulster Rejects Irish Free State Entry Keeps British Citizenship
The Ulster cabinet replies to Mr. Lloyd George on December 5 rejecting entry into the Irish Free State. It protests against Ulster's lack of consultation and argues the 1920 act’s spirit is violated. Ulster says it will retain British citizenship and not subordinate to Sinn Fein.
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Belfast
Ulster Cabinet
Lloyd George
Irish Free State
Ulster
England
Ireland
Sinn Fein
France Willing To Wait For Payments From Germany
A French foreign office official told the Associated Press that France is willing to forego temporary cash reparations payments from Germany. He said there is general recognition in French officialdom and by the press that Germany must be aided and perhaps compelled to fix its finances before any future indemnities could be paid.
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Paris
France
Germany
Associated Press
Three U S Boats Forfeited to Canada
Three United States fishing boats found fishing in Canadian territorial waters last July were forfeited to the crown by Mr Justice Martin sitting as admiralty court judge. The boats valued at 600 to 700 dollars each will be auctioned for the Dominion Department of Fisheries which made the seizure.
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Vancouver
United States
Justice Martin
Admiralty Court
Dominion Department of Fisheries
Arbitration Court Rejects 44 Hour Week Demand
Melbourne report that the commonwealth arbitration court refused industrial unions request for a general reduction of the working week in Australia to 44 hours.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Austalia
Move To Form A Western Freight Classification Body
Calgary. Move toward forming a Western Canadian Freight Classification Committee outlined by W B D Lanigan and Major W M Kirkpatrick after a Calgary Board of Trade meeting. Eastern Canada has classified over half the articles for minimum rates, with Western adoption planned and a three-chairman Western committee proposed to review minutes and resolve disagreements.
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Calgary
W. B D. Lanigan
C.P.R
W. M. Kirkpatrick
Western Lines
Calgary Board of Trade
Lanigan
British Columbia
Montreal
Eastern Committee
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W. D. McCrae
the Herald
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Prince
Hitch
Nepal
Foch
Canadian
Western Freight Classification
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