Freedom Of Trade Returning To Russia Through British Influence
At the Russo Asiatic Consolidated Company annual meeting Leslie Urquhart noted the British trade agreement with the Soviet Government moderates policy and spurred a decree restoring local trade freedom. Denationalization allowed owners to trade, corn requisition became corn taxation, open barter between peasants and workers, and private gain reappeared. Moderates replaced extremists as economic restraints ease, fostering capitalistic development in Russia.
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London
Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Company
Russia
Leslie Urquhart
Congress
British Fleet Heads East to Counter Turkish Threat
The British Mediterranean fleet and ships including the aircraft carrier Pegasus are moving toward Constantinople amid alarm over Kemalist attacks. Reinforcements from England arereported and Malta’s harbor sits unusually empty as reserve ships sail east. Five light cruisers under Admiral Tyrwhitt remain at Alexandria.
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Malta
Pegasus
Constantinople
England
Mediterranean
de Robeck
Tyrwhitt
Alexandria
Empire Universities Conference Advocates Tech Education Link
The Oxford gathering discussed technological education with Sir Arthur Currie of McGill urging dedicated research institutes linked to a university. The proposal favors closer ties between research bodies and higher learning to advance technological studies.
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London
Empire Universities
Oxford
Arthur Currie
McGill University
Calgary Elks Host Monster Picnic For Fifteen Thousand
The Calgary Elks entertained fifteen thousand children at a monster picnic, hailed as one of the most successful events of its kind in the city. The day was filled with fun for kids and adults alike.
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Calgary
Calgary Elks
Morocco Mutiny Drives Spanish Battery From Position
Madrid reports native contingents mutinied at a Moroccan post defended by a Spanish battery and native volunteers. Six officers were killed as the mutiny spread to a second position, which was held after a 26 hour battle with heavy losses. Included were 100 native dead and 33 Spanish wounded officials noted.
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Madrid
Morocco
Kidnapped Earls Case Stages Uncertain Search in Ireland
In Belfast authorities chase leads across Ireland for the Earl of Bendon abducted at Bantry County Cork on June 21 after Castle Bernard residence burned. No trace yet. officials believe his detention site shifts daily and he is held as a hostage for condemned Republicans.
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Belfast
Earl of Bondon
Bantry
County Cork
Castle Bernard
U F O Leaders Form Collaborative Autobiography
Toronto reports that a Christmas book will feature the United Farmers of Ontario. Premier Drury writes the movement’s overview, J J Morrison covers politics, W L Smith outlines early Agrarian history, Col J S Fraser recalls farmers running a newspaper, W G Good explains economic reasons, Mrs George Brodie writes on farm women, and M H Staples edits and forecasts the movement’s future.
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Drury
Morrison
Toronto
United Farmers of Ontario
Premier Drury
J. J. Morrison
W. L. Smith
Col. J. S. Fraser
W. G Good
George Brodie
United Farm Women of
Ontario
M. H. Staples
Asiatic Cholera Ravages Russia Report
Stockholm reports cholera spreads across European Russia with 6000 cases by June 25. Rosta News Agency says Imperial castles and noble country houses in Crimea will be converted into hospitals to aid health efforts.
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Russia
Stockholm
European
Rosta
Moscow
Crimea
Premier Meighen to Receive Edinburgh Degree and City Freedom
Premier Meighen accepts Edinburgh University offer to confer Doctor of Laws and will visit the city on July 18 to receive the degree and the freedom of the city.
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Edinburgh University
London
Meighen
Smuts Sees Hope for Ireland Peace Accord
London reports General Jan Christian Smuts the South African premier says he is hopeful a solution can be found to the Irish problem. After talks with Eamonn de Valera and other leaders he urged conciliation and cited South Africa as an example of resolving a difficult dispute. He warns the issue involves the entire empire and believes a better atmosphere can yield success.
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London
Jan Christian Smuts
Ireland
South Africa
Senuts
Kiredom
Amundsen Plans Arctic Drift To Pole
Captain Amundsen, newly arrived after rescue from the Siberian coast, announced he will repair the Maude and sail north again next summer to begin an Arctic drift toward the North Pole. He expects the voyage to last about five years.
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New York
Amundsen
North Pole
Siberian
Economic Loss to Britain in Coal Dispute Debate
London officials estimate seventy million working days lost and eighteen million pounds in extradition costs from the coal dispute. The defense reserve force and railways claim add substantial sums, while the House of Commons reveals a planned unlimited issue of treasury bonds at 97 with 5 34 percent interest to cover maturing obligations.
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London
Defense Force Army of
House of Commons
Treasury
Farmer Leaders Tour May Be Delayed to July or August
Premier Drury and J. J. Morri son await dates with Hon. T. A. Crerar. Crerar cannot promise a definite time yet but aims to attend the Canadian Council of Agriculture in Toronto starting July 26. If possible, the tour would run late July or early August.
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Toronto
Drury
J. J. Morrison
T. A. Crerar
U.F.O
Crerar
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Reclaim Land in B C Victoria Confers on Joint Reclamation
Discussion at Victoria between Premier Oliver John Pattullo minister of lands Governor Baker of Idaho and W G Swenson of the Idaho reclamation commission covers reclaiming 100000 acres of agricultural land in the Kootenay Flats. One third lies in British Columbia while the rest is in Idaho. Joint work expected with Ottawa and Washington to be consulted.
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Victoria
Kootenay Flats
British Columbia
Idaho
Oliver
John T. Pattullo
Baker
W. G. Swenson
Idaho Reclamation Commission
Ottawa
Washington
Real Thrill at Calgary Fair Ends with Narrow Car Mishap
Eight thousand spectators at Calgary exhibition witnessed a Mooney special driven by Yorske Larson lose a wheel at near sixty miles an hour. The car crashed through dirt for about 30 feet as Larson somersaulted but escaped injury.
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Calgary
Mooney
Yorske Larson
Larson
Russia Seeks French Auto Orders Amid Trade Talks
Paris reports say Soviet Asia representatives have explored potential auto purchases and other goods in France but met with limited encouragement from French trade circles.
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Paris
Assia
France
Census Returns Rapid Ottawa
Census figures from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics rapid in Ottawa according to assistant census commissioner E S McPhail. The returns promise to be the most complete census in Canadian history.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
E. S. McPhail
Canada
Gardiner Wins Medicine Hat By-Election Big Margin
Official tally from Medicine Hat by election held June 27 shows Robert Gardiner National Progressive leading Col. Nelson Spencer Government by 9 749 votes with one poll still outstanding.
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Gardiner
Medicine Hat
Robert Gardiner
National Progressive
Col
Nelson Spencer
Airships Shipped for Forest Patrol at Lake of the Woods
Two blimp type airships were sent to Keewatin Lumber Co in the Lake of the Woods district for forest patrols and aerial photography. Lieut.-Col Mulock, D.S.O., formerly of the naval air service, directs the project and the air board loans the craft to assess capabilities.
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Camp Borden
Ont
Keewatin Lumber Company
Lake of the Woods
Mulock
D.S.O
Naval Air Service
Air Board
Canada To Share In Reparations
London. The conference of Prime Ministers grapples with how reparations are divided from Germany payments. The Empire would receive twenty two percent, France fifty five percent, with the rest to Belgium Italy and other allies. Officials debate a fair basis for apportionment among parts of the Empire. Canada seeks a substantial share due to its sacrifices. Sir Robert Horne cautions that large sums are unlikely.
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London
Supreme Allied Council
Germany
France
Belgium
Italy
Dominions
Meighen
Canada
Robert Horne
Signs of Conciliation in Liverpool Visit
Sinn Fein flags intertwined with Union Jacks in Liverpool's Irish quarter greeted the Prince of Wales visit. A prominent Sinn Feiner said the order came from Dublin. Other signs of conciliation are sought as a general cessation of hostilities is seen as essential to peace negotiations.
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London
Sinn Fein
Liverpool
Prince of Wales
Flax Factory For West Winnipeg Site Named
Winnipeg likely chosen for a 3000000 factory for spinning and twisting flax. R J Hutchinson of the federal fibre division says Calgary and Winnipeg are contenders with construction to begin this fall after visits to western flax centres.
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Winnipeg
R. J. Hutchinson
Federal Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Calgary
Hutchinson
My First Dog Driving Continued
A veteran dog driver describes native attire for northern conditions, from blue blankets and stroud leggings to fur mukluks and a many colored belt. He details the horsewhip made of deerskin, training use, and safety, plus feeding routines with whitefish and the speed and dangers of winter dog teams. He recalls incidents of snow blindness, a broken goggle loss, and a cure of hot tea poultice.
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North
Ln Assumption
Stroud Square
Johnny Beads
Fort Ellis
Riding Mountain House
Britain Is Gratified Ottawa Cablegram to Duke of Devonshire
A Cablegram from the secretary of state for the colonies to the Duke of Devonshire praises his services as governor general of Canada. It notes high appreciation for the address to parliament and speeches in both houses. It states His Majesty's Government is gratified by the recognition of devotion to Canada and empire service.
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Ottawa
Canada
Duke of Devonshire
Ontario Bush Fires Threaten Northern Settlements
Reported fires burn across dozens of spots along Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway near Cochrane with no strong wind yet. Authorities warn a gusty wind before rain could push the blaze toward the settled north country.
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Toronto
Ontario
Temiskaming
Northern Ontario
Cochrane
North Country
Local merchants urged to buy at home
Community leaders urge residents to support local merchants by prioritizing purchases at nearby businesses to boost town economy and keep jobs. Officials cite fresh produce, personal service, and shorter supply chains as benefits of shopping locally.
Strength of Empire Vancouver
Very Rev Joseph H Hertz chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Empire spoke at the Canadian Club in Vancouver. He said Britain's success lies in spirit and long view attitudes within imperial institutions and cited Jewish loyalty in the recent war as example of the empire’s strength.
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Vancouver
Joseph H. Hertz
United Hebrew Congregations
British Empire
Britain
Hertz
Canada
Dr. Hertz
Black Rust Menace Reported in Manitoba Wheat
Winnipeg papers confirm black rust detected on growing wheat across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Government officials say samples from multiple western points prove infection is widespread. Damage hinges on the next week or two weather, though the appearance this early is serious but not alarming.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
West
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