Meighen Opposes Renewal of Japan Treaty at Pacific Conference
Prime Minister Meighen argues against renewing the alliance with Japan, urging new pacific methods and armament limits. He warns the world faces economic strain and calls for a Pacific powers conference to restore stability while preserving friendship with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meighen
Japan
London
Hox
Arthur Meighen
Smuts
South Africa
Hughes
Australia
Massey
New Zealand
British Empire
United States
Mr. Meighen
Desperate Applicants Surge for Mount Royal Hotel Jobs
In Montreal more than 600 men sought work on the Mount Royal Hotel project valued at $9,000,000. Desperation grew as some contractors advanced partial wages to unemployed workers, and one applicant even threatened the contractor with bodily harm to secure employment.
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Montreal
Mount Royal
Byng to land in Halifax on August 11
Halifax reports Lord Byng of Vimy will land from the Empress of Britain at Quebec on August 11 with plans to make his Canadian landing at Halifax as requested by the Halifax Board of Trade through Hon. F. B. McCurdy.
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Byng
Halifax
Lord Byng of Vimy
Canada
Quebec
Britain
Halifax Board of Traie
F. B. McCurdy
Disappearance of anti-Bolshevik leader Semenoff near Vladivostok
General Semenoff, once a key anti-Bolshevik figure aboard the Shodo Maru, vanished from the steamer after troops were seen moving toward Grodekovo about 100 miles northwest of Vladivostok. An accompanying automobile carried Russian and Japanese officers, amid wider regional shifts since the Moscow government gains eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semenoff
Siberia
Moscow
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Chita
Vladivostok
Earth Growing Warmer Says Dominion Meteorological Chief
Toronto. Sir Frederick, director of the Dominion Meteorological Bureau, says the earth is getting consistently warmer but attributes this to a seasonal or cyclical condition causing more air movement from the equator. A natural rain shortage, especially in Southern Alberta, accompanied the warmth and sunshine last month with little rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Sir Frederick
Dominion Meteorological Bureau
Alberta
How the Farmer Loses Out
A Lambton County farmer recounts buying stockers for 4005 dollars last fall, feeding them on 170 acres, and selling them for 4023 dollars. The Department of Agriculture says this illustrates farmer losses in the cattle situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarnia
Tragic Factory Accident Claims Young Worker
New Westminster January 18 18 year old T C Draper employee of Western Canada Cordage Company was crushed to death when he was caught in a belt of the factory machinery. The incident occurred at the companys plant in New Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
T. C. Draper
Western Canada Cordage Company
Settlement Reached In British Coal Miners Strike
London reports a settlement ending the prolonged coal strike as the government offers a 19 million pound subsidy to the industry for three months urges wage increases of 3 percent over pre war scales plus a profit share managed by a national board and district boards. The agreement runs to September 30, 1922 with three months notice to terminate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Expect Cheap Coal In England Soon
The miners' new agreement will open fresh coal seams in numerous fields. Under the settlement these will be exploited for the benefit of both parties and it is hoped that close cooperation between owners and workers will yield efficient working economies and cheap coal for industrial rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Danger of Massacre in Asia Minor
In Asia Minor near Ismid Greek forces evacuated the town as Turkish Nationalists advanced, leaving it burning and causing panic. Cecil B. Harmsworth said in the House of Commons that danger of a massacre exists and Allied representatives are acting to prevent harm.
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London
Ismid Peninsula
Asia Minor
Cecil B. Harmsworth
House of Commons
Ismid
Harmsworth
Germany pays 44 million marks to reparations panel
Germany transfers 44,000,000 gold marks to the reparations commission in European currency after the panel waived dollar payments. The latest payment brings total contributions to about 250,000,000 marks, reflecting the commission's currency decision and Germany's ongoing settlements.
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Paris
Germany
Reparations Commission
Paris Faces Water Shortage as Drought Ravages Rivers
Prolonged drought leaves the Seine and Marne at very low levels threatening Paris supply. The city council will issue bids for plans to import water from the Loire to meet daily 400,000 cubic meters demand.
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Paris
Seine
Marne
Loire
Crops Burning Up In South Dakota and North Dakota
Weather conditions around Buffalo and Fargo have been dry and hot, drying crops rapidly. Black rust noted south of Buffalo, with several hundred acres likely to be plowed under due to serious crop conditions.
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Fargo
N.D
Buffalo
UFA Nominates Woman Candidate in Claresholm Riding
Calgary Mrs. Louis McKinney a former nonpartisan member for Claresholm riding was nominated by the UFA at a convention in the riding. She will likely face a Liberal candidate in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.F.A
Calgary
Louis McKinney
Partizan
Claresholm
Turkish Nationalist Advance to Constantinople Reported
The Greeks evacuated Ismid in Asia Minor and nationalists under Mustafa Kemal Pasha now hold a clear road to Constantinople. They are not expected to respect the neutral zone set by the allied commission.
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Constantinople
Ismid
Asia Minor
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Allied Commission
Oil Prices Fall in Pittsburgh Market
Crude oil prices in Pittsburgh dropped as principal purchasers announced a 25 cent cut per barrel. Pennsylvania crude now sells at 2.25 dollars per barrel.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Agree On Peace Pact Washington Compromise Draft Reached
A compromise Knox-Porter resolution to end the state of war with Germany and Austria was agreed by Republican conferees of the Senate and House.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Austria
Senate
House
Drought to Press on Maritime Crop Prices
Reports from the surrounding country indicate a light vegetable crop in the Maritime provinces due to drought with prices expected to rise this year.
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Maritime Provinces
St. John, N.B
Mennonites May Not Move From Winnipeg Province
A Manitoba official returning from a Mennonite settlement says movement to Mexico or other countries is unlikely. He notes less than 100,000 acres of the province’s 1,000,000 acres held by Mennonites are listed for sale and none has been sold or has buyers yet.
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Winnipeg
Mexico
Manitoba
Farmer Candidate Wins Big in Medicine Hat Byelection
United Farmers of Alberta forces sweep federal bye election in Medicine Hat with Robert Gardiner defeating Col. Nelson Spencer government candidate by a large margin likely around eight thousand after all polls. Spencer carried only three or four of 148 polls. It was expected farmers would vote heavily in country districts and Medicine Hat city to favor Spencer more than in towns.
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Medicine Hat
United Farmers of Alberta
Robert Gardiner
Col
Nelson Spencer
Spencer
Germany to Return Railway Material After War Obligation
Advices in official circles say Germany fulfilled its duty to replace railway equipment seized during the war. The Inter Allied Railway Commission demanded Germany deliver 5000 railway cars to France and Belgium, allotting 1500 to France and 3500 to Belgium.
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Germany
Washington
Inter- Allied Railway Commission
France
Belgia
Jones Survives Neck Injury After Truck Fall
John Jones fell from a motor truck in Chatham Ontario and fractured a neck vertebra. An X ray showed the nerve intact and doctors expect a full recovery after immobilizing him with a plank and monitoring his condition.
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Chatham
Slump In Sugar Threatens Kingston Planters
In Kingston Jamaica an unemployment crisis looms as the sugar slump forces estate suspensions and potential closures unless the government provides a loan to the planters.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Local merchants urged to buy at home
Community advocates call on residents to support local businesses by shopping locally, aiming to boost neighborhood economies, preserve jobs, and foster community resilience. Local chambers highlight storefront vitality and the social benefits of patronizing nearby shops.
Volcano Terrorizes People of Sicily
Stromboli volcano on Stromboli Island off Sicily has erupted with molten lava and noxious gases, causing panic. Inhabitants gather on shores hoping for relief while considering flight as activity continues.
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Sicily
Messina
Italy
Stromboli
Stromboli Island
Little Clerk Ogemases Begins Long Hudson Bay Trek
In January 1874 I joined the Hudsons Bay Company winter packet to the inland, starting from Fort Garry with a young dog team. I earned the nickname Ogemases meaning little clerk after bearded guide Jeune Honune christened me on the plains. The tale follows brutal cold, rough travel, and a risky dog incident at Portage as we push toward Fort Carlton with mail and provisions.
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Hudson’s Bay Company
Swan River
Northwest
Johnny Beads
Fort Garry
Red River
John H. McTavish
Johnny
Marche
Hi. B. Co
Poplar Point
H. B. Post
Mr. Chisholm
Portage
Chisholm
Jas. Wargrave
Hudson's Bay
White Mud River
Jimmy Whiteway
Archie McDonald
Swan River District
H. B. Co
Mr. McDonald
Jeune Honune
Carsole
Jeune-Homme
Campaign urged to sell Canadian frozen fish in Britain
J Forsythe Smith Canadian trade commissioner at Liverpool says an advertising push is needed to sell frozen Canadian salmon in the British Isles. He notes that 7 to 14 pound fish sell best, but during the September to February closed season the demand drops as salmon is seen as a summer fish. London reports describe the issue and proposed campaign.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
J. Forsythe Smith
Liverpool
Department of Trade and Commerce
British Isles
Local Merchants urged to buy from hometown shops
It pays to patronize home industry and buy from the merchants in your own town, a call promoting local business and supporting community vendors.
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