Franchise For British Citizens Over Twenty-one
Ottawa introduces a new franchise bill to allow British citizens aged twenty one or older to vote in Dominion elections. It requires one year residence in Canada and two months in the constituency, applies to men and women, and sets up provincial lists as the base for Dominion rolls with provisions to update and revise them.
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Ottawa
Awea
Commons
Guthrie
Guthde
Canada
Clerk of the Crown In Chancery
Turks Besiege Armenian Villages Near Zeitun
Dispatches from diplomatic sources report Turkish bands have besieged Armenian villages including Zeitun in Aleppo province for ten days. Armenians have defended themselves. Zeitun is northwest of Marash where massacres were reported. Paris dispatch notes allied military commission at Breslau assaulted but saved by police.
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London
Zeitun Mumit
Silicia
Zeitun
Aleppo
Marash
Paris
Allied Military Commission
Breslau
Curzon Remarks Surprise US Officials
Curzon's remarks blame the United States for delays in settling the Fertish question and say the State Department has not been informed of the London supreme council decision. American peace delegates at Paris were asked about the Turkish settlement but did not discuss it. France sent a copy to Ambassador Jusserand for presentation to U.S. representatives, though not yet received by the department.
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State Department
Washington
Earl Curzon
United States
Supreme Council
London
Paris
France
Curzon Blames U S for Delay in Turkish Problem
London notes Earl Curzon, the Foreign Secretary, blamed the United States for delays in settling the Turkish problem during peace conference negotiations. He said framing the treaty was hindered by delay and hoped the U S would assist the new Asian Minor states and aid the army reorganization. Ottawa outlines three district militia reorganizations to perpetuate overseas battalions. Kingston Winnipeg and Vancouver serve as district headquarters. The article recalls King Alfred’s method of timing by candle length.
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Earl Curzon
United States
London
House of Lords
America
Lord Curzon
Asia Minor
Bia
Ottawa
Canada
Kingston
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Admiral Jellicoe Outlines Canadian Naval Basis and Costs
Jellicoe’s report to Canada outlines a fleet unit for defense and empire duties, proposing one battle cruiser two light cruisers six destroyers four submarines and two mine sweepers. It also lists a coastal protection force of three light cruisers one flotilla leader twelve torpedo craft eight submarines and a parent ship. The notice notes US wartime convoy aid and stresses aircraft as essential to a complete navy.
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Ottawa
Canada
Viscount Jellicoe
C. Ballantyne
Naval Service
Bn Navy
Ahe
Ment
United States
Great Britain
Jellicoe
Capitalists Multiplied Their Fortunes in War
Lord Colwyn, chairing the Income Tax Commission, cited examples from the Manchester Chamber of Commerce showing war wealth growth. A man worth one million in 1914 multiplied it sixfold, another with three million multiplied fivefold, while aliens with £10 000 capital saw profits and a worker offered 90 pounds of wartime savings to the state.
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London
Lord Colwyn
Income Tax Commission
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam Pearce
Anyother
Cost of New Parliament Building in Ottawa
Ottawa reports show the new Parliament Buildings cost 6 954 116 dollars up to February 28. Contractors receive 8 percent on costs up to 4 million and 7 percent on excess up to 1 million, not to exceed 3 900 000. Architects get 5 percent on reconstruction work up to 5 million.
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Ottawa
Parliament
Outrages in Ireland leave police wounded and raids reported
In Ireland a series of outrages occurred as police faced attacks. Sergeant Nazer was shot and killed, Constable Doyle wounded at Rathekeale near Limerick. Inspector McDonough was gravely wounded in Cork while exchange fire with crowds. Constable Murphy was ambushed at Limerick. Kilbeggan saw 100 armed men raid Darrow Castle to seize arms while occupants were away, doors smashed.
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Dublin
Ireland
Nazer
Doyle
Rathekeale
Limerick
Cork
McDonough
Murphy
Kilbeggan
County West Meath
Darrow Castle
Egyptians Favor Freedom Referendum Move at Cairo Assembly
Two dozen members of the Egyptian legislative assembly met at Said Zagloul Pasha’s house, head of the Egyptian mission to the peace conference, and adopted a resolution proclaiming the independence of Egypt and the Sudan. The measure protested the assembly suspension and denounced the British protectorate.
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London
Onty
Egyptian Legislative Assembly
Said Zagloul Pasha
Egypt
Sudan
Cairo
Cost to complete Manitoba Parliament buildings set at over eight million
Manitoba legislature figures via Minister H A Grierson show 8 075 418 dollars needed to finish the Winnipeg parliament buildings. The appraisal board also awarded 1 207 331 dollars against Thomas Kelly and Sons the original contractors. Also mentions a US navy plan for a record dirigible and a Mississippi inventor mouse trap.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
H. A. Grierson
Board of Appraisal
Thomas Kelly and Sons
Drury Government Vows Swift Action to Enforce Prohibition
Premier Drury told about 250 Dominion Alliance delegates that Ontario will implement the Temperance Act firmly and without provoking a reaction. He argued for careful steps to keep temperance progress steady while eliminating legal obstacles to any provincial plebiscite.
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Toronto
Drury
Dominion Alliance
Ontario
Alliance In Convention
Red Flags at Pit Shafts Strike in Mahrisch Ostrau
A large coalfield strike in Teschen district pits Czecho Slovakia against Poland with 26000 workers walking out. Reports describe red flags at shafts and the use of hand grenades in clashes as the movement takes on Communist or Spartacist overtones.
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Mahrisch Ostrau
Vienna
Teschen
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Reds Active in Canada Secret Service Investigation
Ottawa report says Dominion police are probing Red activity with clues found in Ottawa. A stranger visited Rev George Bousfield to gain aid in a plan to remove a prominent Canadian, prompting suspicions as authorities pursue incendiary literature leads.
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Secret Service
Ottawa
Dominion i Secret Service
I George Bousfield
Bousfield
Hindenburg Ends German Cadet Training School
The Gross-Lichterfelde cadet training facility in Prussia, a key source of German army officers, closed under the peace treaty terms. An official ceremony featured gala uniforms and officers, including Gen Ludendorff, with Von Hindenburg telegraphing gratitude to the cadets for their service.
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Germany
Berlin
Grosslichterfelde
Prussia
Ludendorff
Marshal von Hindenburg
Wonders of Wireless Loud Conversation On City Exhibition
Reports describe wireless conversation between a navy biplane crew and a motor truck at Broadway and 42nd Street during an exhibition. A new receiving device enabled listeners near the gas bag to hear voices from the car occupants at ten to fifteen feet. Ottawa reports January war expenditures at 43.8 million with 15.3 million in demobilization and a monthly debt rise of 62.0 million.
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New York
Broadway
42Nd Street
Ottawa
Canada
House
Prince of Wales Named Honorary Commandant of RCMP
The Prince of Wales has reportedly accepted a position as honorary commandant of the Canadian Mounted Police in London. This ceremonial role places him as a leading figure in Canada’s national police force.
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R.C.M.P
London
Prince of Wales
Canadian Mounted Police
Canada United in League of Nations Policy Demands
Ottawa reports Canada classified as a first class League member and outlines payments based on the international postal union, with 1920 fiscal year obligations fixed at £16,234 about $64,040. The conference demands strict enforcement of penalties on Baltic region incidents and orders Radkersburg evacuation per Belgrade’s directive.
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Ottawa
Canada
League of Nations
Rowell
House of Commons
Omniseriat
London
Naval policy shields main fleet as war risks rise
Admiral Sims testifies before the Senate on July 10 1917 cable outlining the US Navy plan to keep the main fighting fleet intact while sending minor forces abroad as needed. The policy favors united battleship action and avoids dividing divisions from the main fleet though coordinated overseas use is possible in emergencies. Prince of Wales begins Australian tour in Portsmouth this week.
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Washington
United States Navy Department
Barranean
Sims
Senate ‘Committee
Mavy Department
United States
Sims Gard
Navy Department
Allied Admiralty Council
Land Set Aside for Settlers Ottaway
The annual record of the department of the interior shows ample agricultural land for settlers in Canada for years. Northern Alberta surveys are active while railway land loss continues. Reemployed soldiers receive accessible land, with large tracts reserved for their use. many bona fide settlers operate outside reserved zones. The government plans irrigation drainage and water power development, and occupier revenue from homesteads remains satisfactory.
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Ottaway
Canada
Department of the Interior
House of Commons
Alberta
Othe
Prince of Wales Tour Costs Revealed for U S and Canada
Montreal Star reports the Prince of Wales spent 35000 dollars on his tour of the United States and Canada, well under the Treasury 125000 allowance. He paid no hotel bills, covered officers' lodging, funded his suite's wine, and gave tips and gifts totaling 10000 dollars.
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Montreal
Montreal Star
Haa
London
Prince of Wales
United States
Canada
Treasury
No Further Loans from U S to Allied Governments
Secretary Houston announced that allied governments will receive no additional loans from the United States government. The statement clarifies U S financial support policy during the period in question.
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U.S. Washington
United States
Houston
Sims Interprets Meaning of the British Message
Berlinw light men tied to a French aviation commission were attacked at Wernitz near Potsdam after being accused of poaching. One soldier died en route to a doctor. others surrendered or escaped. The incident was sent to the French charge d affaires by an allied liaison in Washington. Admiral Sims said Britain thanked the U S for six destroyers, and blamed U S Navy delay for wartime losses and delayed victory.
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Washington
United States Naval Department
Britain
United States
Sims
Senate
United States Navy
Germany
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Curzon
Alfred
England
Admiral Jellicoe
Naval Question
Shaw
Manitoba House
Philadelphia
Drury Government
Temperance Party
Reds
Conference of Ambassadors
Baltic States
Belgrade
Radkersburg
Gratz
Gestiuny
Navy
Portsmouth
Australia
Prince
Royal
Commission
Potsdam
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