Reds blamed for seamen strike in Britain leader argues
J Havelock Wilson, head of the British Seamen's Union, claims Red influence spurred the worldwide disruption. He cites Majestic sailing on schedule and steady British port operations as proof the strike weakens. He warns Reds promised strike money must deliver or face fallout. He asserts 100,000 union members will honor contracts and stay at work.
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Montreal
J. Havelock Wilson
British Seamen's Union
Mr. Wilson
Britain
Mr Wilson
Noted Scientist Dies In Africa While Leading Dino Fossil Quest
Prof W E Cutler of the University of Manitoba died September 2 while leading the British Museum's Africa exploration for dinosaur bones. A geologist and authority on Western Canadian history, he surveyed rock formations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and planned a regional natural history work. Born in London 42 years ago, he was unmarried.
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Winnipeg
W. E. Cutler
University of Manitoba
Africa
Cutler
British Museum
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Prof
London
Eng
Canton Embargo Study Draws British Canadian Government Attention
A telegram to the Vancouver Merchants' Exchange and the board of trade reports the Canton embargo on British vessels is attracting serious attention from the British and Canadian governments and other affected governments. The message cites Right Hon W L Mackenzie King replying to the premier’s August 20 inquiries.
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Canton
Vancouver
Vancouver Merchants’ Exchange
Board of Trade
Ntwn
W. L. Mackenzie King
Amalgamated Civil Servants Demand Expanded Rights
At the annual convention of the Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada resolutions called for full civil and political rights for all civilians and the abolition of monetary fines for mistakes by civil servants, signaling broad reform aims.
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Edmonton
Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada
Mass Meeting Favors Austria Joining Germany
About 3000 people gathered at Ay hall to support Austria’s union with Germany. President Loebe of the Reichstag recently arrived from Germany with a committee of Germans advocating the two nations’ unification.
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Germany
Vienna
Ay Hall
Austria
Loebe
Reichsteg
Clarence Darrow cites shift from law to writing in Girard
Clarence Darrow in Girard Kansas stated he is finished with practicing law and expects to devote himself to writing. He discussed publication plans with Fr Haliemann Julius and expressed enthusiasm for future literary work.
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Girard
Kas
Clarence Darrow
Haliemann-Julius
Manitoba Gold Discovery Near Hele River Reported
An immense free milling gold quartz vein is reported near Hele River Manitoba about 100 miles from here, discovered by Joseph Stence, a miner and prospector who has arrived. Nearly 50,000 Canadian cattle were shipped to England during the past season.
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Winnipeg
Hele River
Man
Joseph Stence
England
Favor Ban On Narcotics Ottawa
The trades and labor congress backed a total ban on narcotics sales and manufacturing except medical use. Toronto speakers blamed Britain for fostering opium traffic through India and criticized the empire while urging immediate suppression to prevent other nations from starting substitutes.
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Ottawa
Trades and Labor Congress
T. Buck
Toronto
India
James MacDonald
Bert Merson
Germany
Britain
Congress
British Wait Decision On Mosul Boundary
Secretary of Foreign Affairs Austen Chamberlain travels to Geneva for the League of Nations council. The Mosul boundary question and European security top the agenda as officials await the boundary commission report. London Star warns of war danger if Turks contest Mosul Vilayet, but informed circles expect a satisfactory Geneva settlement.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Geneva
League of Nations Council Assembly
Mosul
League
Rome Faces Insolvency and Municipal Takeover
Rome, the Eternal City, becomes insolvent and the cabinet adopts the city to fund administration. Taxes have been high but cannot cover costs, placing governance under the interior minister who will appoint a governor.
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Rome
Italy
Interior
Japanese consul arrives in Canada with reciprocity talk
Hon. T. Kawai new Japanese consul for Western Canada arrived aboard the Alabama Maru carrying word that Japanese people would welcome a separate reciprocity treaty with Canada. He noted Canada has the Anglo-Japanese treaty in principle but lacks a direct Canada Japan trade agreement.
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Victoria
Canada
T. Kawai
Western Canada
Kawai
Great Britain
Japan
First airplane prospecting trip reaches Prince Rupert
Col J Scott Williame of Montreal with his mechanic arrived in Prince Rupert from Telegraph Creek completing BC's first ever aeroplane prospecting expedition. The machine was lent by Threevers, Quebec, for the voyage.
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Prince Rupert
British Columbia
Col
J. Scott Williame
Montreal
Telegraph Creek
Prince Rupe T
Threevers
Que
Dud of the Great War Blasts farmer in Amiens shell blast
In Amiens France Jean Roy a farmer from Bouchapesne was blown to pieces by a shell that had fallen without exploding during heavy German bombardment. He struck the shell while driving a stake into the ground and the blast killed him.
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Amiens
France
Jean Roy
Bouchavesne
British Teachers Tour Canada Toronto
Sixty five education authorities and teachers from public and secondary schools in Great Britain travel through Canada under Oversea Education League auspices for a tour. The group visited Toronto as part of its exchanges and observations.
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Toronto
Great Britain
Overseas Education League
Extend Letter Rate To Wider Area
The Ottawa bulletin announces that from September 1 the domestic letter rate of 3 cents for the first ounce and 2 cents for each additional ounce will apply to Canada to North American destinations. It already covers the United States Mexico and the British West Indies and Newfoundland. The extension adds Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Dutch West Indies French West Indies Guatemala Haiti Honduras Nicaragua Panama El Salvador and St Pierre and Miquelon.
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Moose Jaw
Post Office
Ottawa
North American
Canada
United States
Mexico
British West Indies
Newfoundland
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Dutch West Indies
Aruba
Bonaire
Curacao
Saba
St. Eustatius
St. Martin
French West Indies
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras Republic
Nicaragua
Panama Republic
Salvador
St. Pierre and Miquelon
No Plan Made to Form Western Party Across Canada
Winnipeg reports quote Hon. T. A. Crerar, Robert Forke, and Hon. A. B. Hudson denying any plan or discussion to unite Liberal and Progressive forces in the west. Crerar insists he never called for such a coalition, Forke says no move occurred, and Hudson says he was never asked or informed of any proposal.
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Western Party
Winnipeg
Regina
Robert Forke
A. B. Hudson
South Winnipeg
Mr. Forke
Hudson
Imperial Press Delegates Arrive for Melbourne Conference
The Empire Press delegates arrive in Melbourne after a stormy voyage from New Zealand. Premier Bruce welcomes them and calls the Imperial Press conference the unofficial parliament of the British Commonwealth. He says better knowledge from idea exchange will aid empire problem solutions and that press leaders can guide public opinion across the empire.
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Sydney
Australia
Empire
Imperial
Melbourne
New Zealand
Bruce
British Commonwealth of Nations
Sherman resigns as District 10 UMWA president returns to U S
William Sherman, president of District 10 of the United Mine Workers of America, has resigned and is returning to the United States. He succeeded his father F H Sherman in the role four years ago.
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Calgary
William Sherman
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Sherman
F. H. Sherman
Women Seek Homesteads In Edmonton Mail Inquiries
A Dominion Lands office report notes many women directing inquiries about available homestead land in Edmonton Alberta. The pattern highlights increased female interest in settlement opportunities and land ownership in the region.
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Edmonton
Alta
Dominion Lands
Britain and Mexico to Form Claims Commission
The foreign office announces Britain has accepted Mexico's invitation to appoint a claims commission to settle the bilateral claims between the two countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Britain
Mexico
Ancient Escutcheon Returns to Quebec on Megantic
The White Star liner Megantic docked at Quebec with Hon. P. C. Larkin, Canadian high commissioner in London, bringing back the ancient escutcheon of King Louis XV. The shield, four by three feet, long stored in Hastings England, was restored for a September 10 ceremony after negotiations.
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Megantic
Quebec
P. C. Larkin
London
Louis XV
France
Wolfe
England
Murray
Hastings
Larkin
Atlantic
Bank Merger Brings Royal Bank of Canada Unity with Union Bank
The Royal Bank of Canada completes the acquisition of the Union Bank of Canada effective Aug 31, integrating 47 branches and expanding to 789 Canadian and 126 international offices. New Union Bank directors join RBC board. J W Hamilton named assistant general manager in Winnipeg. Financials reflect capital and reserves of 48.8 million, deposits 562.5 million, and total assets 731.8 million as of June 30.
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Montreal
Royal Bank of Canada
Union Bank of Canada
Union Bank
Rural Bank
W. R. Allan
R. T. Riley
Winnipeg
Stephen Haas
Toronto
John H. Price
Quebec
W. H. Malkin
Vancouver
J. W. Mamilton
Royal Bank
Canada
Ship Horses To Germany Moose Jaw
Jack Byers, Dominion livestock representative, will lead a shipment of western bred horses from Moose Jaw to Hamburg via Boston. The trial batch, purchased from Saskatchewan and Alberta ranchers, includes assistance from provincial veterinarians Dr. McClellan and Dr. Talbot. Western ranchers will watch the results closely.
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Moose Jaw
Jack Byers
Dominion Lvestock
West
Germany
Boston
Hamburg
Saskatchewan
Alberta
McClellan
Regina
Talbot
Edmonton
Mine Workers Assailed as Strike Sweeps Anthracite
A detailed outline of the large scale anthracite strike driven by 158,000 workers across 272 collieries in 10 counties, involving 135 companies. The piece notes 8,000 to 10,000 maintenance staff, daily wage losses around 1.15 million dollars, and 266000 tons of daily production lost, with union demands for 10 percent tonnage raises and a new two year contract.
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W. W. Inislis
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United
King Tut to be ex humed next October in tomb
Howard Carter announced the body of Tutankhamen will be exhumed next October without disturbing the tomb or crowds. He estimates the young king was about 15 or 16 years old. Cosmetics found plastic and fragrant in a jewelry jar are under analysis for possible ancient Egyptian formulas.
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London
Howard H. Carter
Tutankhamen
King Tut
Carter
Freight Rate Ruling Benefits West Coast Trade
Vancouver reacts to a railway commission order that cuts grain rates to Vancouver from Calgary to 10.8 a bushel and to Fort William from 15.6 a bushel. G G McGeer predicts Western shipments reach 150 million bushels this year and Vancouver ports will handle most of Alberta and half of Saskatchewan exports, with manufacturing growth and harbor improvements expected.
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Vancouver
Prairies
British Columbia
Railway Commission
Canadian Pacific Coast
Calgary
Fort William
G.G. McGeer
K.C
Pacific Coast
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Want Seasonal Rate For Alberta Coal
Premier Greenfield seeks a supplementary order in council for a special inquiry into seasonal coal shipment rates. The request aims to push before a cabinet meeting as ministers can be gathered, with Ontario Premier Ferguson’s cooperation noted.
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Edmonton
Greenfield
Mackenzie King
Toronto
Ferguson
Alberta
Ontario
Ottawa
Railway Commission
Economic Conference Canada to Get Together Toronto
The joint call by presidents of Vancouver Winnipeg Montreal Halifax and Toronto to boards of trade and chambers of commerce of the Dominion for an informal conference in the early fall has met a ready response. Advices to President Gundy of the Toronto board of trade indicate every province will be well represented.
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Canada
Toronto
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Montreal
Halifax
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce of
Dominion
Gundy
Toronto Board of Trade
Saskatchewan ranchers sell 25 Hereford steers for Toronto fair
Gilchrist & Cros of Maple Creek sold 25 two year old feeder Hereford steers to Jack Byers Dominion live stock representative. The herd will be exhibited at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto to prove the quality of Saskatchewan stock to eastern feeders.
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Moose Jaw
Gilchrist Cros
Maple Creek
Toronto
Saskatchewan
Jack Byers
Dominion Livestock
Auto Fatalities Across States Rise in Four-Week Span
Washington reports three hundred twenty eight people killed in automobile crashes across fifty seven cities in the United States during the four weeks ending August fifteenth. The prior four weeks recorded four hundred seventeen deaths.
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Washington
United States
Oil Developments Near Lethbridge Patent Pending
Important oil developments unfold in the Alberta fields as Imperial Oil's Dead Morse Coulee well, just half a mile from the Rogers Imperial gas giant and 30 miles east of Coutts, reaches 2 630 feet with more progress anticipated.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Imperial Oil Company
Morse Coulee
Rogers Imperial Gas Giant
Coutts
McGill Names Chemistry Demonstrators
McGill University announces demonstrators in the chemistry department including D. B. Panterneck BSc Calgary B P Sutherland BSc Vancouver and C R West BSc Seattle. The plan indicates appointments as part of Montreal campus duties.
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Montreal
McGill University
Panterneck
Calgary
B. P. Sutherland
Vancouver
C. R. West
Seattle
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Darrow
Trades and Labor Council
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
J. H. Woods
The
Calgary Daily Herald
Imperial Press
Royal Bank Board
Philadelphia
Boards of Trade
McGill
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