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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
3
London report on Mr Lloyd George’s House of Commons remarks urging peace and international understanding. He warns against hostile rhetoric toward Germany and calls for renewed cooperation while noting Britain’s limited Russia trade and the need to address unemployment and international indebtedness after the war.
Premier Hughes told the House the question of a British Pacific base was discussed at the Empire conference and a decision reached. He said the base would not be in Singapore. The London Sketch linked Singapore to a planned £2,600,000 upgrade and noted possible Washington conference implications.
Six young robbers planned a bank holdup at the Bank of tHocheliosa in Elie Man Botaway area and were each sentenced to five years. Named defendants include Henry B. Quacken bush James Redding Sydney B Roberts George W Adams Clarence V Adams and David Lefer Lefer supervised the owner of the stolen car used in the crime. The others entered the bank.
A military movement in Lisbon prompts the Portuguese government to resign. A Vigo despatch to the London Times says troops seized strategic positions and the new ministry may be formed under ex revolutionist Manuel Maria Coelho as premier.
A bomb exploded in the residence of Myron T. Herrick, the United States ambassador to Paris, injuring the valet who opened the package. The blast wrecked the room, and Herrick arrived at the scene two minutes later.
London report from Reuters Melbourne states that Rt Hon Sir Joseph Cork treasurer of the Commonwealth told the House of Representatives the Commonwealth shipping line earned a profit of 467000 pounds sterling in 1920.
The League of Nations Council defines the Silesian boundary from Oderburg to Nibolschau then northeast to Hohelinde, between Rossburg and Girkenheim, northwest to Lissau, and along the old German empire frontier to the Germany Poland line under Article 87 of the Versailles treaty.
A Wellington renter reported that the New Zealand House of Representatives ended a debate on imperial matters with broad approval of Prime Minister W. F. Massey. A minority of Labour members criticized the Anglo Japanese alliance and war commitments, while most factions agreed the Dominion must bear a fair share of naval defense burden.
Imperial Oil reports ongoing drilling at multiple wells in Saskatchewan Alberta and Alberta MacKenzie River district with aims to prove or disprove oil existence. Vice-President A M McQueen and directors recently toured western stations and refineries in Regina Vancouver and the west and plan winter operations where possible.
Peking reports Japanese minister Yukichi Obata presented to Chinese Foreign Minister Yen a memorandum detailing Japan's position on Shantung. The note comments on China's Oct 5 reply and urges reconsideration of the refusal to enter direct talks on the full issue.
In Cymric Saskatchewan a party led to two deaths and five others in critical condition after wood alcohol was allegedly served. Doctors Holbam and Ferguson of the town were called to treat the five injured attendees.
The prize list from the Dairy Show in the Agricultural Hall places the first three in the colonial Cheddar class to Canada. Mountain View Cheese Factory of Ontario takes first, Ayr & Company of Montreal claims second, and Dominion Cheese Factory of Toronto finishes third.
A rear end collision between two Canadian National freight trains at Brandon Junction 27 miles east of Brandon injured two crew members. Allan McDonald Swan Lake Manitoba is hospitalized with a broken ankle while J. J. Cooper Winnipeg brakeman suffers scalp wounds.
Col Harry Cockshutt the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario was fined ten dollars by a county magistrate for speeding in an automobile Toronto report states the action and result.
The Red Cross declares a duty to oppose war and promote peace through worldwide help and unselfish action. After World War I its leaders urge citizens to join a systematic campaign against the spirit of war, citing the 1921 Gen eva resolution and calls from the International Red Cross to combat militarism and foster internationalism.
A statement from the Western Editors urges international cooperation among governments parliaments voluntary groups and Red Cross societies. It emphasizes that lasting peace requires personal commitment and a spirit of concord guiding the work of aid and reconciliation beyond wartime.
Berlin reports July exports at 6.2068 billion marks, up from June 4.422 billion. Imports also rose to 7.555 billion marks, compared with 3.409 billion in June, signaling broader trade growth for the month.
Premier Dooley announces arrangements in London to finance the New South Wales wheat pool for the coming season. Government will pay farmers a cash advance of three shillings per bushel on delivery to the railway.
Walter Brown European director notes in a London Times letter that thefts of food sent to Russia via the American Relief Association have been very small.
Vancouver reports a Board of Railway Commissioners decision in Ottawa cuts freight rates across British Columbia to match the Fort William Winnkee basis. The ruling saves shippers and consignees at least $2,000,000 yearly and lowers costs on every car moving from Pacific coast points to eastern destinations up to Calgary.
Ottawa to issue a proclamation urging Canadians to observe a two minute silence from 11 a m until 2 minutes after on November 11 the armistice anniversary In response to the British Colonial Office the government will coordinate nationwide observances including a November 7 ceremony and a pause of all movement such as ships and trains across the Empire The period of remembrance honors those who fell and the war’s memory
The yacht Laculus, home of the former head of the Anti Bolsheviki Government in South Russia, was sunk by the British steamer Adria near Conetantinopia. The ship lies in 79 feet of water, with some treasure feared recoverable by divers.
Sir Auckland Geddes, British Ambassador to the United States, addressed the Scottish Society of America in Red Springs North Carolina. He urged voters in democratic nations to grasp international problems, arguing the people are the real rulers.
London reports Commodore Hays former commander of the 3.8. Olympic will helm the new ship the Majesty currently under construction. The vessel is described as the world’s largest liner and is progressing toward completion.
Dominion Express officials report about 30000 was stolen when H. Bartle, express messenger on train No. 4, was held up by an unknown bandit near Swift Current. Saskatchewan Provincial Police and Inspector Goldsmith conduct a manhunt around Parkbeg, Chaplin, and Moose Jaw with Moose Jaw as headquarters. Police cordons and patrols surround two suspected areas as officers seek the bandits.
The German mark drop spurs a run on gloves and textiles as foreign buyers, including Swiss shoppers, purchase cheaply. Swiss frontier closure limits cross border textile trade while the Swiss watch industry stalls due to cheaper German watches.
Five thousand Journeymen Plumbers and Gas Fitters resume work under Judge Landis wage award of $1 an hour after union agreement with the Master Plumbers and Carpenters. Carpenters had sought $1.25 an hour and reportedly returned to Landis scale unofficially pending formal contract.
Post office inspectors search for the sender of a tainted candy box that sickened six nurses at West End Hospital. The box, addressed to a 41 year old student nurse, arrived through the mall and contained homemade fudge with poison detected throughout.
Washington reports the Senate ratified the peace treaty with Germany and similarly approved treaties with Austria and Hungary. The votes followed the reservations outlined by the Foreign Relations Committee, completing the administration’s immediate central powers peace programme.
A call to residents to spend at home to boost the local economy and aid area merchants. The message emphasizes supporting nearby businesses to strengthen the community’s financial health.
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