Lord Curzon Attacks League of Nations Covenant
In the House of Lords Lord Curzon challenged the League of Nations covenant. He blamed Allied decisions at Paris for current international difficulties and urged greater U S cooperation with the Allies. He warned the mandate language was opaque and blamed haste in creating the League to join the international statute book.
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London
League of Nations
House of Lords
Lord Curzon
United States
Paris
Canadian Coal Sent To France From London
Ten steamers have delivered cargoes of Canadian coal at Cherbourg France. The Times correspondent notes coal is used to bunker ships unable to obtain fuel in British ports due to the miners' strike.
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London
Cherbourg
France
The
Times
Wines
Denounce Sinn Feiners Toronto Ulster Parliament Opening
A Cook's Presbyterian Church meeting celebrated the Ulster Parliament opening and denounced Sinn Fein in the United States as propagandists aimed at fraying US Britain relations. Rev. Dr. McFadden of the Ulster Society of Pittsburgh said most Americans support Ireland’s cause and oppose Sinn Fein interference.
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Toronto
Cook's Presbyterian Church
Sinn Fein
United States
America
Great Britain
McFadden
Ulster Society of
Ulster
Ireland
Chinese Provinces Hostile Canton
Hostilities erupt between Kwan tung and Kwangsi provinces in Southern Che Ling Shan district. Kwangsi forces fired the first shot as British ships cooperate with army and customs officials to search the West River at Canton.
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Canton
Kwantung
Kwangsi
Che
Ling Shan
West
Albania Appeals to League of Nations over Greek and Yugoslav Evacuations
Albania asks the League of Nations for a public hearing on Greek and Yugoslav eviction of Albanian territory. Albanian delegation files memorandum reiterating grievances and opposing moves by Greece and Yugoslavia. Greek and Yugoslav representatives seek to shift the dispute to the Council of Ambassadors, bypassing the League.
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Albania
League of Nations
Greece
League
Jugo Slavia
Jugo Slav
Council of Ambassadors
Council of the League of Nations
Date Set For Alberta Election In July
Writs call for a provincial election in Alberta on Monday July 18 with nominations July 11. Premier Stewart announced after consulting the cabinet. Sixty one constituencies will be involved with five members at large for Edmonton and Calgary, two for Medicine Hat, and northern districts Peace River and Athabasca voting with the rest.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Stewart
Executive Council
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Peace River
Athabasca
Admiral Sims Corrects Press Quotation On Sinn Fein Remarks
Rear-Admiral William S. Sims told Secretary Denby he had been misquoted in press accounts of remarks made in London about Sinn Fein sympathizers in the United States. He was recalled from leave to explain, and ordered to submit a written statement with the correct version of his remarks.
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Washington
William S. Sims
Denby
London
Sinn Fein
United States
Brilliant Scene Opens Ulster Parliament Amid Pageantry
The opening of Northern Parliament in Ulster featured King in admiral’s uniform and Queen Mary in white satin with jewels. The king urged peace and conciliation between Irish factions as prayers were read by church leaders. Barons and editors received honors including Viscount Pirrie, Lord Mayor Coates, and knighthoods for Blair and Henderson.
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Belfast
Queen Mary
Order of the Garter
Ireland
Ulster
Counry
Baron Pirrie
Coates
Robert Blair
The
Belfast Telegraph
Trevor Henderson
Belfast News
May Move to Cheaper Money in Canada
Ottawa notes the Bank of England discount rate cut to 6 percent with interest from financial officials. The Finance Minister has no comment, while officials say banking interests feel the effect and London’s gold market position makes BoE a world barometer. Cheaper money would come from the reduction.
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Ottawa
Bank of England
London
U S Would Welcome Canadian Envoy
New York reports the United States would be pleased to see a Canadian minister in Washington amid the Imperial Conference discussions. The Tribune notes Canada’s external relations may shift but urges closer economic and political cooperation with Ottawa.
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New York
United States
Washington
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Canada
Ottawa
Denounces Handling of Immigrants by Canadian System
Abbe Philippe Casgrain of the Immigration Protective Association denounces current immigrant treatment arriving in Canada. He cites families deported to the Old Country with no homes, urging official processing of immigrants before departure to improve conditions and prevent wasted savings.
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Ottawi
Canada
Abbe Phillipe’ Casgrain
Immigration Protective Association
Abbe
Interest in British census returns grows in wartime Britain
London statisticians await the British census for insight into war impact. They expect population to rise despite losses as emigration slowed due to war. The first census was in 1801 and repeated every ten years. this marks the thirteenth census of Britain with over 38,000 enumerators engaged.
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London
British Isles
Bretosh Iss
Settlers For B C To Be Brought From England
Victoria announces that hand picked settlers will be brought to British Columbia in large numbers to settle vacant lands in northern and central areas. Landowners in England plan to offer choicest tracts to settlers who may choose Bouikey or Nechako valleys or Manderhoof Prince George and Lillooet districts.
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Victoria
British Columbia
England
Buikiey
Nechako
Manderhoof
Prince George
Lillowet
Haig Ancestral Home Bought By Public Subscription
London reports Bemersyde near Melrose Scotland, ancestral home of Field Marshal Earl Haig, has been purchased by public subscription and handed over to him. He thanks supporters in a moving letter calling it an old dream realized as a gift.
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Haig
London
Bemersyde
Melrose
Scotland
Field Marshal
Earl Haig
Ulster Parliaments Adjourn to September Term
Both houses of the Ulster Parliament adjourn until September 20. Before ad journement the senate named six members to the council of all Ireland to be created under the Home Rule Bill, including a peer and a laborite.
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Belfast
Senate
Council of All Ireland
Western Canada Colonization Association Delays Immigration Plan
At a conference of Eastern and Western Directors the Western Canada Colonization Association decided that a joint land settlement plan is essential for coordinated federal and provincial action. Directors warned against heavy spending without assured results and pledged to push for necessary legislation and a Western Premiers conference to resolve the unoccupied land problem.
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Western Canada Colonization Association
Vancouver
A. D. McRae
C.B
Three
Prairie Provinces
Prairies
Ghosts and Dogs at Fairford Fort Chronicles
The narrator recounts taking charge of Fairford Post, burning the old fort for superstition fears, and moving into a new building guarded by four fierce dogs. Nightly apparitions, cold drafts, and eerie noises haunt the empty precinct as the narrator and his crew endure a long wait for occupancy and the dogs remain alert to unseen presences.
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Fairford
Archie McDonald
Cuttide
Lewis
Malcolm
Herod
Nero
Mero
Hero
Fire destroys loading tower at Fort William coal dock
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a loading tower at the Canadian National coal dock in Port Arthur Fort William. The loss is estimated at fifteen thousand dollars.
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Fort William
Canadian National Coal Dock
Port Arthur
Allies Offer To Mediate In Greco Turkish Clash
Allied diplomats presented a joint note to the Greek government offering mediation in the Greco Turkish conflict. Greece declined to reveal the text of the note.
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Athens
Australia Better Buyer Than States
London report quotes Premier Highes of Australia stating that in 1920 Britain's colonies bought 180 million pounds worth of British goods. He adds that per capita Australians were worth 18 pounds as customers, while American per capita purchases from Britain in 1920 were 14 shillings.
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Australia
States
London
Primier Highes
Britain
Scots Beat Vancouver in Return Hatred Match
The Scottish professional team defeated Vancouver amateurs 3164 in a return hatel.
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Vancouver
Vancouver Amateurs
Automobile Price Reductions Of Western Interest
Prices on the all Canadian Overland model drop to under a thousand dollars as Western Canada adapts to extended car use. The 1921 Overland has proven economical with 25 to 30 miles per gallon and tires lasting 10 to 14 thousand miles. Winnipeg and Regina reports note early business stimulus from the reductions.
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Western Canada
West
Overland
Toronto
Dian Awiniers
Canada
Mate Pray Te Ments
Willys-Dyver-land
Winnipeg
Regina
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