U.S. Interferes Censured Over Irish Question Debate
In the UK House of Commons Lloyd George and Sir Edward Carson attacked U S policy on Ireland during the second reading of the Irish bill. Carson blamed Americans and Sinn Fein propaganda for murders while Lloyd George warned against secession and an Irish republic. Adamson urged one parliament with broad powers and a constituent assembly. The bill passed 348 to 94 amid the largest vote attendance of the session.
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London
United States
Lloyd George
Edward Carson
House of Commons
United States Senate
de Valera
Jefferson Davis
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Sir Edward Carson
Asquith
Wm. Adamson
Muer
Mr. Asquith
Plot to Murder Carson Revealed in London Cable
The Montreal Star publishes a London cable noting that during the Irish Home Rule debate Sir Edward Carson was warned by Scotland Yard that Clan na Gael members had landed from the United States with the stated aim of assassinating him.
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Carson
Montreal
Montreal Star
London
Edward Carson
Scotland Yard
United States
Italy Names Albrecci to Allied Commission at Constantinople
General Albrecci former minister of war represents Italy on the inter allied commission at Constantinople. His appointment follows adjustments among allied powers as they coordinate policies in the region.
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Copenhagen
Albrecci
Italy
Inter-Allied Commission
Constantinople
German unions threaten general strike over armistice terms
A Rotterdam despatch says labor unions and three Socialist parties issued an ultimatum to the German government. They demand recognition of the Biclefield resolutions, abolition of military measures that oppose them, and the recall of Gen Von Watten. A forty eight hour deadline is set to implement the Sielefeld armistice terms.
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Rotterdam
Rotterdam Courant
Essen
Germany
Biclefield
von. Watten
Sielefeld
Rumors Of Wheat Hauling To U S In Canada
Ottawa reports that Sir George Foster said government has heard rumors farmers ship wheat to points near the U S boundary then haul it across the line for higher prices. Neither government nor Wheat Board confirms beyond rumors and cannot pursue compensation for seed wheat price reductions to certificate holders.
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Ottawa
MacNutt
Saltcoats
Conmions
George Foster
United States
Wheat’ Board
Hudson Bay Railway Track Laying and Costs
The minister of railways told the house 322 miles of steel have been laid on the Hudson Bay Railway with 92 miles remaining. Total expenditures end of last fiscal year were 13,890,387 dollars and 6,344,499 dollars on terminals. Estimed cost to Port Nelson is 1,750,000 dollars, total completion may reach 4,000,000 dollars.
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Ouawa
Campbell
Hudson Bay
Port Nelson
Signals From Mars Belief by Flammarion on Interstellar Contact
Camille Flammarion, the noted astronomer, says recent wireless signals may originate from Mars. He believes inter stellar communication could be possible using a magnetic force not yet developed, though not by current methods.
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Paris
Mars
Camille Flammarion
Asquith Attacks Home Rule Bill In Commons
Former premier Herbert H. Asquith criticized Lloyd George's two parliament plan for Ireland in the house of commons. The Liberal leaders clash fuels Ireland agitation while debate focuses on self determination and potential Irish republic risks under existing government.
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London
Herbert H. Asquith
Ireland
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Asquith
Liberal Party
Urges Completion Of Hudson Bay Road
Ottawa delegates press for funding to finish the Hudson Bay Railway arguing it is a national project comparable to Welland Canal funding. They clash with critics noting Welland’s delays and Trent Canal funds while St Lawrence canal remains unfinished. The minister promised to raise the issue in the house for discussion.
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Ottawa
Welland Canal
Hudson Bay
JJ. D. Reid
lHon. A. L. Sifton
Littl Hope
Fmet
Hudson Bay Road
St. Lawrence
Settlement of Palestine Hopes Jewish Arab Cooperation
The Zionist Organization of America reports a Palestine dispatch from Vaad Hasmauia stating Jews and Arabs may settle political differences quickly through cooperation in restoring the Holy Land. The manifesto to Mig Arabs pledges that Zionist aims will not exploit the Arabic population but will benefit all and seeks Arab cooperation.
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New York
Palestine
Holy Land
Palestine Jewry
Zionist Organization of America
Zionist Commission In
Vaad Hasmauia
Cleveland to Chicago Mail Flight Sets Speed Record
Pilot James H. Knight broke the Cleveland to Chicago mail flight speed record covering 340 miles in two hours ten minutes at an average of 157 miles per hour. The previous record of two hours twelve minutes was also held by Knight and set days earlier.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Clevland
James H. Knight
Knight
Bolsheviki Lose Heavily on Polish Front
Bolsheviki forces attacking the Polish front in Poland have suffered severe losses and withdrawn eastward. Polish troops pursued and retook territory lost in the fighting of last week, according to an official army headquarters statement.
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Warsaw
Pondolia
Will Distribute Canadian Guns to Militia Nationwide
General Ashton announced that guns landed at Halifax will be spread to active militia units across Canada. Canada had sent artillery during the war and it is now returned to arm Dominion units. Paris.- The Municipal Council approved a 20 million dollar loan to be floated in Canada, repayable in ten years, to fund merchandise purchases within the country.
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Ottawa
Halifax
Canada
Ashton
Militia Headquarters of
Dominion
Paris
Indians in Canada figures reported for Ottawa area
Lucien Cannon of Dorchester notes Ottawa figures showing 105 998 Indians in Canada 1625 reserves and 38101 buildings on reserves. The data highlight the scope of Indigenous communities across the country.
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Ottawa
Lucien Cannon
Dorchester
Canada
Holland Stands by Refusal to Hand Wilhelm to Allies
Amsterdam reports Dutch stand against extraditing the former German emperor to the Allies. Britain’s prime minister says the Dutch government will take measures to curb Wilhelm’s liberty and prevent threats to world peace. Precautions would be taken on the spot at Wilhelm’s Doorn estate.
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London
Holland
Amsterdam
Daily Mail
Wilhelm
Kim
Kaiser
Wilehelm
Doorn
Winnipeg Labor Men Plan Meeting to Aid Convicted Leaders
Winnipeg labor organizations will send more than 700 delegates to a convention on April 11 to discuss ways and means to secure the release of convicted strike leaders. Taubes Law, secretary of the defence committee, said outsiders may attend and that the committee is caring for dependents of the convicted leaders, totaling 20.
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Winnipeg
Winpes
Tautes Law
Defence Committee
Law
Shorter Hours for Winnipeg Nurses Training
Winnipeg General Hospital moves to an eight hour day and 56 hour week for nurses in training. It is the first reform in the training school and may include an afternoon off weekly. Officials hope improved training conditions will attract more applicants amid a nurse shortage.
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Winnipeg
General Hospital
Confusion Over Daylight Saving Time In Canada
Canadian border cities face disruption as daylight saving time begins in New York and border states. Montreal Toronto and Ottawa plan adoption on May 2, while Niagara Falls and others run on new time. Railways have not yet acted and provincial actions are not expected this year. The second item reports Turks destroying a railway bridge near Constantinople with British repairing it and Punjabi detachments possibly retreating in coming days.
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Toronto
Canada
United States
New York
Montreal
Ottawa
Niagara Falls
Ont
Constantinople
Biledjik
Aleppo
Lebanon Declares Independence from Feisal Government
Lebanon in Turkey declares independence from Feisal's government. The U S consulate at Beirut advised the state department. A Cedar flag similar to the French tricolor is chosen and a constitution is being drawn up.
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Lebanon
Washington
Turkey
Feisal
State Department
United States
Beirut
Customs Revenues Jump Big as Bertram Reports Year End
Ottawa reports a rise of over 16 million dollars in customs revenue compared with last year. J. H. Bertram, collector of customs, cites the year just ended in his official briefing.
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Ottawa
J. H. Bertram
Cig
Hoover Signals Acceptance for Republican Nomination
Herbert Hoover telegraphed the Hoover Republican Club of California that he would accept the Republican nomination for President if the issues necessitate it and it is demanded of me.
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Hoover
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Republican Club of
California
Flour price rise threatened by Canadian millers
Canadian millers led by George AL McDonald of Quaker Oats warned Ottawa that flour prices must rise to cover higher manufacturing costs as wheat board restrictions linger and exports fall. They call for regulatory changes and foreign sales to relieve mill closures and job losses, noting 4,000 workers already unemployed.
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Ottawa
George AL McDonald
Quaker Oats Company
Amillers
Canadian Wheat Board
Canada
Wheat Board
United States
Germany Warns on Ruhr Troop Deployments and French Occupation Threat
Germany pledges not to send regular troops into the Ruhr without Allied authorization. French Premier Millerand warns that violation of the treaty could lead France to occupy parts of the neutral zone, despite allies' views. In Cork, Alderman Macs Sweeney, a Sinn Fein leader, is elected Lord Mayor amid past deportations and imprisonments.
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Paris
Ruhr Valley
M. Millerand
Ruhr
France
Cork
Cork Corporation
Macs Sweeney
Sinn Fein
Grand Duchess Olga Plans Danish Residence
Grand Duchess Olga of Russia sister to former Emperor Nicholas leaves for Serbia en route to Denmark where she will reside permanently. She believes her brother and his family are alive.
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Constantinople
Olga
Russia
Nicholas
Serbia
Denmark
Deficit Reported for National Railways and Freight Rate Debate
Ottawa reports a first annual budget for the government railway system shows a total deficit of 33 million including fixed charges, with 14 million operating loss across lines and 19 million fixed costs. Dr Reid questions freight-rate hikes. a 25 percent rise could cost Canadians about 88 million, leaving the decision to Parliament and the people.
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Reid
Star
Canadian Northern
L.C.R
Dr. Reid
House
McAdoo
Grand ‘Trunk Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Railway
Canada
People of Canada
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