Western Canada to gain from deep waterways plan
At Hamilton Ontario the Canadian Deep Waterways and Power Association reelected officers and eyed Western Canada gains from St. Lawrence deepening. Delegates argued the project would open new markets for Nova Scotia coal and Ontario steel, while barge canals could link western points to Edmonton. A Welland convention will follow with talks from Henry Harriman and A W Jeffreys.
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Canada
George A. Graham
Fort William
Ontario
St. Lawrence
Nova Scotia
Fort Willam
Edmonton
Welland
Chamber of Commerce
W. R. Krinan
Henry Harriman
Boston
New England Power Company
A. W. Jeffreys
United States
Western Provinces Represented At Swine Breeders' Conference
A two day conference in Ottawa brought swine producers from across Canada to discuss a systematic hog grading system. Delegates including H A Craig Saskatchewan Hedley Auld Alberta and James Evans Manitoba debated official graders at markets and abattoirs. A unanimous resolution urged the Federal Department of Agriculture to establish standard live stock and hog grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. H. Grisdale
Dominion
H. A. Craig
Alberta
Hedley Auld
Saskatchewan
James Evans
Manitoba
Federal Department of Agriculture
Canada’s Borden to honor unknown US soldier in Washington
Sir Robert Borden will place a wreath on the United States unknown soldier grave in Washington on behalf of the Canadian Government during the disarmament conference. Sergeant J F Young VC of the Canadian Grenadier Guards will represent the Dominion Army Veterans Association at the ceremony. Julian C Smith to supervise Manitoba Power Company construction after Shawinigan deal. $7,590,000 bond issue managed by Nesbitt Thomson in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Robert Borden
Washington
United States
J. F. Young
V.C
Montreal
Julian C. Smith
Shawinigan Water and Power Company
Manitoba Power Company
Nesbitt Thomson and Company
Poison attempt investigated at Toronto fruit merchant home
Police probe an alleged poisoning attempt involving Sam Restive a Toronto fruit merchant his wife and six children Milk left in a doorway bottle was tampered with The family dog drank the tainted milk and died shortly after marking a grisly incident in the city
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Toronto
Sam Restive
New Canadian Liner Launched in England
The Cunarder An dania was launched at Hepburn en Tyne with Lady Perley christening. The 540 by 65 by 43 foot liner sails at 14 knots, ready for commission next spring, with 500 cabins and 1200 third class seats. It features a verandah cafe and a children’s playroom. Sir Thomas Royden spoke on a regular Canada service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hepburnen Tyne
Lady Perley
Serious grain-storage squeeze at Fort William and Port Arthur
With two weeks of accumulation at the head of the lake earlier in the season, grain stocks may fill Fort William and Port Arthur storage by November 15. A million and a half bushels more arrived last week than shipped out, leaving over thirty million in store. Elevators cannot hold more than forty eight million bushels, a capacity reached in under three weeks from November 1, prompting talks of a large winter fleet to load grain and ease storage pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort William
Ont
Port Arthur
Brothers Charged With Embezzlement in San Antonio
Paul and Peter O'Brien, long time Sullivan & Co. Bank employees, were arrested on embezzlement indictments. Each faced about 150 counts alleging theft or embezzlement totaling more than two million dollars. The brothers left the bank six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Paul and
Peter O’brien
Sullivan & Co. Bank
O’briens
New Yorker Wins Aerial Derby In Kansas City
Lloyd Bertaud of New York won the American Legion Aerial Derby over a 140 mile triangular course in 60 minutes 15.25 seconds in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lloyd Bertaud
New York
American Legion
Bolsheviks Withdraw from Enzell in Persia Treaty
Russian forces retreat from Enzell Persia following a treaty between Moscow and the Persian Communist government. Evacuation completes transfer of control as new accord shapes regional power.
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Enzell
Persia
Moscow
British Flags At U S Convention Cheer Beatty Escort
N B Maxwell and Rev C E Jenkins report from Ottawa that British flags were carried and cheered by American Legion delegates in Kansas City. British escort Admiral Beatty through streets met with unanimous approval, hailed as a foremost hero of sea warfare this century.
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Admiral Beatty
Ottawa
American Legion
Kansas City
Great War Veterans’ Association
N. B. Maxwell
Dominion
C. E. Jenkins
Canad Ex Service
Maxwell
Maxwell Wired
Britain
United States
Conditions Gradually Returning to Normal
Reginald McKenna deprecated speculation and warned recovery would be slow despite a clearer financial horizon. He urged Britain to honor debts while suggesting it may remit obligations to Britain. He praised President Wilson for hosting a wartime conference as world leaders seek lasting peace and industry, urging Americans to buy at home.
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New York
Reginald McKenna
America
McKenna
Mr. McKenna
United States
Britain
Europe
Far East
England
Canadian Veteran Heir to Estate
C P Virtus a 28 year old former Canadian soldier working in Youngstown parks learns from a Edmonton trust company letter that he may inherit his father’s estate valued at 40000 to 50000 dollars A will leaving the property to Fisk University Nashville Tenn was found but not witnessed so not valid under Canadian law
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Youngstown
Ohio
C. P. Virtus
Edmonton
Alta
Fisk University
Nashville
Tenn
Information Wanted On Soviet Offer
London reports authoritative quarters say Britain will reply to M. Chicherin’s note offering to assume Russia’s pre 1914 debts. The reply will note the offer covers only imperial state debts, and that peace talks depend on an allied or international consensus on Russia’s debt policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
M. Chitcherin
Russia
Moscow
Wreck Victim’s Priceless Picture Valued at 59000
In the Palliser tunnel disaster of October Geo Goodwin, a roiwarman, perished along with a priceless painting bought from a German prisoner overseas. An expert appraisal valued the artwork at $59,000. Goodwin left a wife and two children.
Paraguayan presidency secured after minister departs
Feix Paiva has assumed the presidency of Paraguay after the deposition of President Gondora, amid a revolutionary movement that arose in Asuncion. Despatches to La Nación report the upheaval and transfer of power.
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Muenos
Aires
Feix Paiva
Republic of
Paraguay
Preilent Gondora
la Naviva
Asuncion
U S Alarmed by Rapid Decline in Canadian Trade
New York Herald editorial warns that U S exports to Canada are decreasing faster than imports, risking loss of a top customer. It cites a two to one quarter drop ratio and urges expanded credits to Canada, noting Canada as the second biggest buyer after the United Kingdom. The piece argues broader loans abroad while withholding credit from Canada is wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
New York Herald
Dominion
Herald
the Herald
United Kingdom
South America
Mexico
Central America
West Indies
German Syndicate Proposes Somme Village Rebuild Plan
Representatives of a German syndicate offered to rebuild twelve Somme villages using German labor and material. The proposal would be offset against reparations under the Loucheur Rathenau agreement. They stated 2,500 workers could complete the work within a year. M. Loucheur asked them to return with a decision later.
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Paris
M. Loucheur
Somme
Loucheur- Rathenau
Vilages
Confidence in Disarmament Meet at Washington Conference
British, Malay, and Chinese delegates aboard the Olympic express strong optimism about the Washington conference on arms limitation. Lord Lee of Fareham, head of the British Admiralty, said he spoke for the delegation with quiet confidence that the talks will justify President Harding’s initiative and rejected any notion of failure.
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New York
Washington
Great Britain
Maly
China
Lord Lee of
Fareham
Admiralty
Harding
Seek to Prevent Grain Blockade at Lakes
A meeting of two railway companies and Northwest Grain Dealers Association discussed lake front storage conditions. Line elevator and cooperative elevator companies would assist to prevent lake blockade. D C Coleman says CP Rail reports no congestion and no loading restrictions needed if lake tonnage remains steady at Fort William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
Lake Front
Co-Operative Elevator
Canadian Pacific Railway
D. C. Coleman
Fort William
Treaty Awaiting Signatures Between Italy and Russia
The commercial treaty now drafted awaits signatures by Italian foreign minister Marquis Della Torretta and Soviet representative M Vorovsky. It provides reciprocal ports of entry and exit, removes most trade barriers, and allows alcohol imports from Russia into Italy while prohibiting requisition of Italian goods by Russia.
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Rome
Italy
Russia
Marquis Della Torretta
M. Vorovsky
Conference opens on uniform railway wages and wheat disposal
Reuters reports from Melbourne that Federal Premier Hughes and Australian state premiers have opened talks on wage uniformity for railways across the commonwealth wheat harvest disposal soldier settlement finance and future arbitration in labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Melbourne
W. M. Hughes
Commonwealth
Winter Work for Prince Rupert Dock
J E Simmons of Simmons Construction Company Winnipeg has arrived to commence the ocean dock Superstructure. Work will continue throughout the winter months.
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Prince Rupert Dock
Prince Rupert
J. E. Simmons
Simmons Construction Company
Winnipeg
Ocean Dock
General Cavan Promoted to Lead British Delegation Expert
Lieut Gen the Earl of Cavan, named military expert for the British delegation at the Washington conference, has been promoted to general. The promotion elevates his role as liaison and strategic advisor for talks on postwar security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Earl of Cavan
Washington
Lady Laurier Dies After Brief Illness
Ottawa mourns Lady Laurier widow of Sir Wilfrid Laurier former Canadian prime minister. She died in her eightieth year after a chill while walking. Survived by brothers Godfrey LaFontaine and Charles LaFontaine a sister-in-law and several nephews and nieces. Sir Wilfrid Laurier died February 17 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Lady Laurier
Canada
Liberal
Godfrey LaFontaine
Montreal
Charles LaFontaine
Lisbon
Maine
A. E. Brodeur
Sir Wilfrid
China Loan Abandoned after Default on $5.5 Million Bond
A United States banker for the Chinese consortium announced that default by the Chinese republic on the $5,500,000 loan from Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago led to abandoning a proposed $16,000,000 loan to China.
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Republic
New York
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
China
United States
Barrie Banks Guarded by Alarms and Firemen Police
Barrie Ontario authorities led by Mayor Little and Chief King have secured all local banks with electric alarms linked to street gong and fire alarm. Firefighters are sworn in as special constables for emergency service to prevent looting.
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Barrie, Ont
Little
Chief King
Barrie
Harding Opposes Rhine Troop Withdrawal Resolution
President Harding signaled his opposition during a conference with Chairman Porter of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to any resolution demanding immediate U S troop withdrawal from the Rhine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Porter
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Rhine
Grain Trade Seen Boost Through Vancouver Port
Ten thousand tons of bulk grain have been booked for the United Kingdom and the continent via Vancouver. If rates stay near 30 shillings, grain men predict a strong movement through this port and a renewed activity in shipping and handling.
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Vancouver
United Kingdom
CharIes Elliott Dies After Fall From Railway Car
Charles Elliott aged 55 falls from the top of a British Columbia Electric railway baggage car in Vancouver and dies a few minutes later from injuries sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia Electric Railway
Charles Elliott
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U.S
Thomas Royden
Canaca
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Turner's Weekly
Saskatoon
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British Admiralty
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