Peace Talks Yet to Mend Ireland Split Despite Moves
Dublin reports show Eamon de Valera urging peace while factions in the north insist on force. Sinn Fein delegates are detained on trains amid attempts to reach Dublin. Mulcahy earns broad backing as defense minister as London talks loom. Four Courts remains occupied by dissidents and security tightens, while church leaders travel with officials amid search intrigues.
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Sinn Fein
Dublin
Richard J. Mulcahy
London
Four Courts
de Valera
Arthur Griffith
Eamonn J. Duggan
Winston Spencer Churchill
Griffith
Mr. Duggan
O'Higgins
Kennedy
Collins
Cardinal Logue
All Ireland
O'Donnell
Ulster
Armagh
Prime Minister George Sees Genoa Conference Guiding Britain
London report says Prime Minister Lford George acknowledged a Welsh National Parliamentary message and stated Britain’s effort to solve Europe’s urgent problems through cooperation and peace is just beginning. He credits the Genoa conference for pointing the way and expressed confidence in achieving the goal.
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London
Lford George
Welsh National Parliamentary Party
Great Britain
Europe
Genoa
Has Faith in Canada Luncheon Hosted Duke of Devonshire
The Canadian Club of Great Britain on Empire Day entertained the Duke of Devonshire at a luncheon with many Canadians present. Amb Harvey of the United States and British officials attended. The Duke praised Canada’s resources and the people and institutions behind its development.
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London
Great Britain
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Harvey
United States
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
E. Shortt
L. C. Amery
Board of Admiralty
George Brown
P. C. Larkin
Geneva
Duke
England
Serious Position of British Aviation
London luncheon honors Royal Air Force officer Major W T Blake and Captain Norman MacMillan who succeed Sir Ross Smith in the world flight plan. A private financier backs the expedition. Lord Montagu warned that by end 1922 France would have 226 air squadrons to Britain’s 12.
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London
W. T. Blake
Royal Air Force
Norman MacMillan
Ross Smith
The
Daily News
Lord Montagu
Beaulieu
Great Britain
Ottawa House Allocates Fisheries and Shipyard Funds
The House approved allocations with little debate for maintenance of fisheries at 1,199,000 dollars, steamboat inspection at 114,810 dollars, meteorological service at 262,000 dollars, and the Sorrel shipyard at 90,000 dollars.
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Ottawa
Sorrel
Important Changes In Taxation Announced In Budget Speech
Ottawa reports the budget speech by Finance Minister W. S. Fielding outlines a balanced 1922-23 outlook with revenue at 532.6 million and expenditure at 466.98 million. It includes tariff shifts, increased sales tax, a 1 percent bank circulation tax, higher insurance premiums tax, raised telegram and tobacco taxes, plus various rate cuts and new taxes across goods and services.
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Ottawa
Fielding
United States
U S Seeks Open Negotiations on St Lawrence Great Lakes Canal
The United States notified Canada it wants to begin negotiations for a St Lawrence Great Lakes Ship Canal project. Sir Auckland Geddes delivered the request from Secretary Hughes, as Washington pushes toward a treaty before new legislation. Canada, cautious, delays official comment amid domestic debate.
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U.S
Canada
New York
United States Administration
St. Lawrence Great Lakes Ship Canal
Washington
the Tribune
Ottawa
Sir Auckland Geddes
Hughes
Great Lakes
Tribune
Harding
Middle West
Mackenge Kthe
State Department
Drainage Progress in Alberta Holds Reclaimed Land
L C Charlesworth irrigation and drainage commissioner reports Edmonton Hold en drainage system nearly complete after inspection. About 13 000 acres reclaimed already under cultivation. Tmysland drainage scheme involving 16 000 acres underway with summer work and possible completion this year.
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Edmonton
L. C. Charlesworth
Holden
Tmysland
Fatal Canoe Accident on Winnipeg River Claims Two
A canoe carrying three forestry service members from Winnipeg River above Manitou Rapids overturned. Fred French, first year forestry student at the University of Toronto, and Albert Bale of Winnipeg, a cook, drowned. N M Kensit, another student, reached shore after a valiant rescue attempt and held French until both were swept over the rapids.
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Winnipeg
Forestry Service
Winnipeg River
Manitou Rapids
Fred French
Forestry School
University of Toronto
Albert Bale
N. M. Kensit
French
Bale
Murder of British Officer Cairo
Wilfred Cave, a British officer and Assistant Commandant of Police, was shot dead returning home from a bicycle trip. Six bullets were recovered from the body indicating multiple assailants. no arrests have been made. Cave previously served in Viscount Milner’s bodyguard.
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Cairo
Wilfred Cave
Mr. Cave
Cave
Viscount Milner
Saskatchewan Musical Festival ends in Regina crowd throng
Regina hosts a festival crowd of over 3,500 for the Saskatchewan Musical Festival with massed choral societies featuring Rachmaninoff's Cherubim Song. Saskatoon’s Orpheus Choral Society won the choral shield with 174 points, Moose Jaw 170, Regina 163, Prince Albert 16014, amid high praise from Tertius Noble for the festival chorus.
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Regina
Rachmaninoff
Fracis Stevenson
Orpheus Choral Society of Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Orpheus Society
Choral Society
Moose Jaw Choral Society
W. H. Maxwell
Regina Choral Society
F. Laubach
Prince Albert Choral Society
J. E. Morrier
Tertius Noble
Licenses for radio receivers shift to post office in larger cities
Ottawa announces after June 1 radio receiving licenses will be issued by the post office department in larger cities as well as by the naval service radio branch. Previously licenses were issued only by the naval service. The annual license fee remains one dollar.
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Ottawa
Post Office Department
Naval Service Department
Postal Department
German War Material Destroyed Up to March 1
Official figures show Germany had destroyed 5,855,000 rifles and carbines 104,000 machine guns 35,700,000 loaded shells and mines 14,800,000 grenades 13,383 airplanes and 24,045 airplane engines by March 1.
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Berlin
Germany
United States Leads as Global Cocoa Consumer
The United States remains the world's largest consumer of crude cocoa, driving demand across the consumer goods and confectionery industries. Analysts note steady imports and strong processing capacity support continued dominance.
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United States
Lloyd George Proclaims Policy Of Co operation With French Democracy
In the House of Commons Lloyd George declared a policy of cooperation with the French democracy after a Genoa report and heavy opposition. The debate ended with overwhelming support for his stance and a sharp rebuke to critics seeking to ignore France in reparations and Versailles.
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Lloyd George
London
House of Commons
Genoa
Rupert Gwynne
Gwynne
H. H. Asquith
John Robert Clynes
Robert Cecil
Europe
Great Britain
France
Russia
End of Upper Silesia Occupation Expected by July
The allied commission reports Upper Silesia likely to end its occupation by late July. About 14,000 troops remain, including 11,000 French, 1,500 British, and the rest Italian. Germans and Poles recently agreed on district adjustments, with withdrawal possible within 60 days.
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Paris
Upper Silesia
Allied Commission
Council of Ambassadors
Many Soldiers Have Abandoned Farms
Ottawa reports 2352 farm abandonments by soldier settlers. Public funds invested total 9 885 535 dollars with 1 651 237 dollars in lands and buildings. Returns total 1 852 334 dollars plus 539 853 dollars invested in stock and equipment yielding 376 466 dollars on sale.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
House of Commons
Montreal stock exchange notes check tax delayed to July first
The stock exchange states the new tax on cheques and stock transfers does not take effect until July 1.
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Montreal
The
Stock Exchange
Sauerkraut Linked to Longer Life, Scientists Say
Medical scientists report that eating sauerkraut may prolong life, noting potential health benefits from fermented foods. The claim highlights fermented vegetables as part of dietary strategies for longevity.
Justice Quashes Kitchener Daylight Saving Bylaw
Justice Latchford quashed the daylight saving bylaw passed in Kitchener Ontario on the application of a local merchant. The ruling cites Section 250 of the Municipal Act as restricting bylaws to health safety morality and welfare and says daylight saving falls outside these categories.
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Toronto
Latchford
Kitchener
Ont
Frost Damages Fruit Crops on Vancouver Island
Government report finds frost damaged 30 to 50 percent of early bloom on Vancouver Island and gulf islands with some areas hit harder. The frost affected fruit crops and caused substantial losses for growers.
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Victoria
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands
Railroad Freight Rates In United States Are Reduced Ten Per Cent
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission orders a broad cut in freight rates on July 1 to a 40 percent reduction overall. The 14 to 44 and 12 to 14 percent figures apply by region while passenger charges remain unchanged. The decision aims to stabilize commerce and improve carrier returns with broader implications for Canadian imports.
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United States
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Commission
Eastern Territory
Western Territory
Mountain Pacific Territories
New England
Canada
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Alister
Eith
Orange
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A. L. Eastley
the Sentinel
Sedgewick
Saskatchewan
Dallas News
Quebec
J. L. Perron
L'Association de la Parole Liberale
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