British Stock Raisers Not Fear Canadian Competition
A Scotch witness told cattle commissioners that Canadian store cattle, deemed healthier, should be admitted to improve meat supply. He argued Canadian imports would depress prices, while critics noted political losses over embargo policies and urged more home killed meat. The Glasgow Herald praised Alberta minister Duncan Marshall and warned current freights limit Canadian export impact to only the best cattle.
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London
Cattle Commission
Ducie
Canada
Glasgow Herald
Duncan Marshall
Alberta
Herald
Marshall
Scotland
First Sod Turned in Lethbridge Irrigation Project
Amid heavy rain the ceremony to turn the first sod on the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation project occurred along the main ditch north of Lethbridge. Lieutenant-Governor Brett and Premier Stewart presided with federal and provincial parliament members present as earthwork begins and expects most earthmoving to be finished this season.
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Lethbrdge
Lethbridge
Brett
Stewart
Transcontinental Walker Reaches Vancouver in 149 Days
Charles Burkman age 20 arrived in Vancouver after a 149 day journey across the continent from Halifax. Born in Whitewood Sask he is accompanied by reports of parental residence in Port Axthat. In the past week the Behans and the Dills, a father son pair and a couple, also reached Vancouver after walking the distance from Halifax.
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Vancouver
Charles Burkman
Halifas
Burkman
Whitewood
Sask
Port Axthat
Behans
Dill
Halifax
Trail Smelter Receipts in Week and Year to Date
Trail Smelter receipts for the week ending June 14 total 7 795 tons of ore and concentrates. Year to date receipts amount to 190 701 tons with Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company properties contributing 188 146 tons.
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Nelson
B.C
Trail
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Admiral Sims gains support amid calls for lenient action
Washington notes a new factor in Admiral Sims case as letters from many states swell the push for no punishment or a mild reprimand. Some midwestern correspondents even back Sims for president in 1824, complicating Secretary Denby’s ability to act decisively.
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Washington
Admiral Sims
Jackass
Congress
Sims
Middle West
Denby
Frenchmen Discover Immune Serum for Cattle
Professors Vallee and Carre of the Alfotville agricultural laboratory report to the Senate agricultural commission that they have developed a serum rendering cattle immune to foot and mouth disease after years of blood and microbe experiments. Fixation of the bacillus is achieved and small quantities of serum have been produced.
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Paris
Vallee and Carre
Alfortville Agricultural Research Laboratory
Agricultural Commission of the
Senate
Beaumont
Treaty Money For Indians in North
Indian treaty party led by H. A. Conroy will distribute about $10,000 to Mackenzie River natives north of Fort Providence. A six man team travels by house boat with Hudson’s Bay Company support, visiting Fort McMuray Fort McPherson and other streams along the Mackenzie corridor.
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Edmonton
Mackenzie River
H. A. Conroy
Hudson’s Bay
Hubaco
Fort Providence
Fort McMurray
Hudson's Bay Company
Fort McPherson
Justice Hyndman Warns Canada Grain Act Ultra Vires
Moose Jaw report cites Justice Hyndman head of the Royal Grain Inquiry Commission warning that a ruling voiding the Canada Grain Act would create a chaotic legal void like a unconstitutional Temperance Act allowing unregulated whiskey sales and threatening the grain industry. He says it could be the most serious situation faced in years.
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Moose Jaw
Justice Hyndman
Royal Grain Inquiry Commission
Treaty Violation Prompt Airplane Seizures in Germany
Allied experts split on military versus commercial plane definitions and the ambassadors council ruled Germany violated aviation restrictions. The winter-allied command will seize all military aircraft and 25 percent of commercial planes as punishment, with the remaining 75 percent held until Germany complies with aviation treaty clauses.
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Paris
Germany
Entente
Immigration laws strain Antwerp port
New U S immigration rules have clogged Antwerp port with emigrants. Poles face delays as steamers fail to sail. the Kroonland left 850 aboard on June 12 but carried only 30. Now over 3 000 emigrants are stranded and awaiting passage or shelter.
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Antwerp
United States
Kroonland
Japan May Evacuate Siberia Says Moscow Dispatch
A Moscow despatch to Novyput claims Japan plans to evacuate Siberia. The report cites Foreign Minister M. Yourin of the Far Eastern Republic at Chita as the source of the advice.
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Riga
Moscow
Novyput
Bolsheviki
Hero
Japan
Siberia
M. Yourin
Far Eastern
Chita
French Aid in Silesia Reported by Oppeln Dispatch
A London Times dispatch from Oppeln reports increasing French influence in clearing the Silesian disturbance area. The notice cites evidence of Parisian involvement shaping actions and policy on the ground amid unrest.
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London
London Times
Oppeln
Oppose Renewal Of Anglo Japanese Treaty Debate At Conference
London reports a conference where Canada faces the Anglo Japanese Alliance renewal. Premier Hughes of Australia backs renewal framed to ease US concerns, while Prime Minister Meighen vows to oppose renewal, arguing reasons of 1911 no longer apply and disarmament pressures grow. The naval defense stance and postponement to the next constitutional conference are central themes.
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United States
Harding
Congress
Meighen
Hughes
Perfect Score In Intelligence Test
Seattle Michael John Nolan, 41, Canadian war veteran, achieved a perfect score in the army alpha intelligence test. He again topped all rivals in the shotgun intelligence test of 180 questions designed to reveal mental ability, making another perfect score.
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Seattle
Michael John Nolan
German Army Law Amended by Reichstag
Berlin. The Reichstag passed a bill amending the army law to satisfy Allied ultimatum. The law now states the army shall consist of 100000 men with a maximum of 4000 officers and officials holding officer rank.
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Berlin
Thof Reichstag
Britain Warns Turks Over Constantinople Strike
Britain threatens war with Great Britain in response to Turkish Nationalists attempting to seize Constantinople. A British brigade from Malta is dispatched to relieve the Greeks at Ismid to deter any occupation of the capital.
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Constantinople
Great Britain
Malta
Ismid
Printers Strike Money Handed to Typographical Union Members
In Toronto eighteen thousand dollars in strike money was distributed at Labor Tempo to Typographical Union members on strike. Married men receive twenty five dollars weekly, single men twenty dollars and apprentices twelve dollars. Union leaders say seventy employers have joined and conceded the forty four week period.
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Toronto
Ont
King Alfonso and Prince Jaime Visit London Brief
King Alfonso and his second son Prince Jaime traveled to London for a short unofficial visit. The entourage includes royal attendants as they pause official duties for a private international stopover.
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Alfonso
Prince Jaime
London
Victoria Urges Canada to Preserve Right to Restrict Japanese Immigration
The British Columbia government led by Premier Oliver has sent a cable to Arthur Meighen in London urging that any renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty retain Canada’s right to restrict Japanese immigration. Agriculture Minister E G Barrow has gathered data on Japanese and Chinese involvement in farming and horticulture in the province and forwarded it to Dr Tolmie who joined Premier Meighen in England.
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Victoria
Oliver
Arthur Meighen
London
Canada
E. G. Barrow
Tolmie
Meighen
England
Greek Offensive Near Constantinople Sets Stage for Push
British reserves relieve the Greek eleventh division at Ismid on the Sea of Marmora and move toward Ushak near the Bagdad Railway north of Smyrna. Allied high commissioners authorize the Greek fleet to operate from Gallipoli through the Bosphorus to the Black Sea coast at Bakum. A 25‑ship squadron is assigned to the operation.
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Constantinople
Asia Minor
Ismid
Sea of Marinora
Ushak
Bagdad
Smyrna
Gallipol
Erd
Bosphorous
Black Sea
Bakum
Georgia
Farewell Gift From Cabinet Wives at Government House
The wives of federal cabinet ministers present Duchess of Devonshire with a silver enamelled casket bearing the Canadian coat of arms. Lady Foster, acting premier’s wife, made the presentation at Government House, expressing regret at Her Excellency’s departure and appreciation for support during difficult times.
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Ottawa
Duchess of Devonshire
Government House
Lady Foster
Mond Defends Wartime Salmon Gift Inspection
In the House of Commons Sir F. Mond minister of health says the British Columbia salmon gift during the war was inspected by ministry officials, distributed by them, and deemed entirely satisfactory with no complaints from participants.
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London
F. Mond
House of Commons
British Columbia
Ice Cream Declared Luxury by Railway Board
Ottawa report states the Board of Railway Commissioners denied ice cream makers' bid to move the commodity from first to second class for express service. Chief Commissioner F B Carvell notes ice cream is essentially a luxury in his judgment.
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Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
F. B. Carvell
Local merchants urged to support town and community
A call to patrons to shop at area merchants to strengthen the local economy and foster community development, emphasizing the link between spending locally and hometown growth.
Old-Time Yarns in the West
In the winter of 1874-75 at Fairford Post I train sleigh dogs with Isaacs Cowie of Manitoba House. A runaway dog train escapes, leaves me exhausted, and a log cabin rescue and wolf trap episode unfold before a dramatic revelation of a dog-brotherly release scheme. The tale ends with a cliffhanger about vanished dogs and a wolf-baiting fate for a loyal sled dog.
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Fairford
Hudson's Bay Company
Isaacs Cowie
Manitoba House
the Narrows
Silver Fox
Cowie
Etronmer
Carsole
Mr. Cowie
Mexican Airmen Patrol Rio Grande Border
Mexican aviators patrolling the Rio Grande border report continued good work in catching smugglers. They maintain strict inspections from Piedras Negras to Matamoros with most captures involving tobacco smugglers.
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Mexico City
Rio Grande
Piedras Negras
Matamoros
Mexico
Rotary gathering at Edinburgh convention attendance counts
At the International Association of Rotary Clubs session 609 U S clubs, 33 Canada, 31 Great Britain and Ireland, 5 Cuba, 3 South America, and 1 from India attended. Frank Weedon of New York led delegates in song before the business session.
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Edinburgh
International Association of Rotary Clubs
United States
Canada
Great Britain and Ireland
Cuba
South America
India
Frank Weedon
New York
Forest fires push BC season total to 158 for week
Victoria reports last week saw continued blaze activity across British Columbia. Chief forester P Z Caverhill tallies season fires at 158, reflecting ongoing wildfire pressure in the province.
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Victoria
British Columbia
P. Z. Caverhill
Rotary selects Edinburgh leader at international session
Dr Crawford C McCullough of Fort William Ontario was unanimously elected president of the International Association of Rotary Clubs for the coming year during the current session held in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh
Crawford C. McCullough
Fort William
Ont
International Association of Rotary Clubs
France Hindering Silesian Adjustment
London reports Britain urges France to cooperate in restoring order in Silesia. A British note suggests placing all British troops in Silesia under British command, freeing French units to act independently and reduce tensions.
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London
Great Britain
France
Lord Hardinge
Silesia
Raising the Standard Winnipeg movement for Manitoba teachers
A Winnipeg movement seeks to raise Manitoba public school teaching standards by demanding higher qualifications. Once short of teachers, the province now has ample qualified staff, making it a favorable time to elevate educational standards.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
German Barbers to Raise Haircut Prices in Berlin
Berlin reports barbers announce a 20 percent price increase for haircuts and shaves, citing high labor costs as the reason for the steeper charges amid Germany press coverage.
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Berlin
Germany
Boshevik
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