Mackenzie King Elected Liberal Leader at Convention
Ottawa reports Hon W L Mackenzie King elected Liberal leader on the convention floor after a fourth ballot amid voting irregularities. Rival Hon 38 S Fielding gained second place with 438 votes. final tally 476 to 438.
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Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie
Lanvier
Liberal Party
National Liberal
S. Fielding
King
Mr. Fielding
George P. Graham
D. D. McKenzie
Nmber
G. H. Murray
Fielding
Relief supplies halted as Romania blocks Hungary aid
Hoover of the inter allied relief commission halts relief en route to Budapest citing Romanian food deprival. US peace delegates say no troops remain in Budapest and few citizens are present. The supreme council appeals to Romania to follow entente decisions and avoid hindering the Budapest relief mission.
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Paris
Herbert Hoover
Inter-Allied Relief Commission
Budapest
Hungary
United States
Supreme Council
Inter-Allied Investigating Commission
Canadian investment plans for Lord Rhondda estate
Y Lloyd-Evans of Vancouver, secretary for the late Lord Rhondda, says millions of dollars from the estate will be invested in Canadian mining areas including Cobalt Porcupine Abitibi and Peace River regions, with funds on the way from the old country.
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Toronto
Lord Rhondda
Old Country
Canada
Cobalt
Porcupine
Abitibi
Peace River
Y. Lloyd-Evans
Vancouver
Trea Stratton Resigns as Manitoba Civil Service Leader
Winnipeg Tribune reports Trea Stratton resigns from the Manitoba Civil Service Association presidency. Stratton’s departure ends a tenure guiding provincial public service groups and policy advocacy.
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Trea Stratton
Winnipeg
Tra Stratton
Manitoba Civil Service Association
Bread Shortage and Labor Strikes Roil London Scene
London reports show no major change in the labor crisis as bakers and Yorkshire miners strike on with bread shortages acute in the east end. Parliament notes coal output near half the prior average and potential liquor trade regulation while Germans are admitted selectively for trade under scrutiny. Bolshevik U boat sunk in the Baltic by British destroyers Valorous and Vancouver per admiralty.
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London
Liverpool
House of Commons
England
Southwestern Railway
South London
Baltic Sea
Valorous
Vancouver
Admiralty
Government bill advances on profiteering prosecutions
The bill to prosecute profiteers advances past the first reading in the House of Commons. It outlines penalties for those found guilty of profiteering during wartime.
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London
House of Commons
Haig Receives Peerage Title Earl Haig of Bemerside
London reports Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig has been raised to the peerage by King George and will bear the title Earl Haig of Bemerside. The promotion recognizes his WWI leadership and service.
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Haig
London
Sir Douglas Haig
George
Earl Haig of
Bemerside
Romania Must Observe Armistice Terms, Says Supreme Council
The supreme council rejected Romania’s ultimatum to Hungary and ordered Romanian leaders to accept armistice terms. Romanian delegate Nicholas Misu reported that Romania was reclaiming supplies taken by German forces, but the council remained unanimous. The Romanian demand required handing over war material for an army of 300,000, half of rolling stock, etc., with livestock and other resources to be surrendered.
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Paris
Nicholas Misu
Supreme Counci
Hungary
Misa
von Mackensee
Budapest
Eed
U S Lecturers Are Classed As Intruders
In Parliament Edward Shortt replies to a question about US citizens in Britain for a prohibition campaign. He says Britain should handle its own domestic questions and questions whether government action is necessary. The statement draws cheers from the house.
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U.S
London
House of Commons
Edward Shortt
Home Affairs
Home Secretary
Montreal Exemption Ruling Challenges Order in Council
Judge Leet delivers Laford vs Senecal ruling that may affect all exemption cases under the Military Service act. Court indicates many cases may require rehearing as no order in council can abrogate penalties or cancel exemptions legally granted.
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Montreal
Leet
Laford
Commons Vote of Thanks to Allied Leaders and Women Units
The house of commons passed a formal vote of thanks to Marshal Foch and allied military and auxiliary services from Britain. It commended British women’s organizations and the government pledged titles and substantial grants to several commanding officers of land air and sea forces, per King George’s recommendation.
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London
Marshal Foch
France
Great Britain
House of Commons
George
Chicago Shopmen Strike Terror Threat Fails to Halt Mail
Leaders of the Chicago district council of the Federated Railway Shopmen's Union estimate 725,000 workers on strike nationwide, signaling a spreading movement. They vow violence will not be tolerated and report no mail trains disrupted to date.
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Chicago
Chicago: District Council
the Federated Railway Shopmen’s Union
Birkenhead Police Resign From Union Protest Strike
Loyal Birkenhead police resign from the police union in protest of its strike action. The move involves about half the Birkenhead force and marks the first open repudiation by loyal police in a strike area.
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Police
London
Birkenhead
Mersey
Liverpool
Winnipeg Strike Trial Claims Police Favored Strikers
Evidence at the Winnipeg strike trial alleges city police watched as strikers disrupted workers on the first day. Witnesses claim a capillary of strong-arm men entered Canada Bread to halt production, with a police officer present who justified inaction while damage occurred.
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Winnipeg
A. A. Riley
Canada Bread Company
Citizens’ Committee of One Thousand
Edward Parnell
Speirs-Parneell Baking Company
Sandy Cuthbert
City Street Commissioners’ Department
R. B. Graham
Winters
Met Fron
Riots in Liverpool as Troops Charge Outside St George's Hall
Midnight clash outside St George's Hall after rowdies attack a sentry. Soldiers charged with bayonets dispersing the crowd while some were struck with axe-handles. Firing sounded in Scotland Road district as details await confirmation.
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Liverpool
St. George's Hall
Scotland Road
Farms Wanted Winnipeg District Listings and Offers
Advertises farm buying and selling services with no upfront charge. Claims several Winnipeg district parcels from 23 to 55 dollars per acre on easy terms, detailing multiple tracts: 400 acres near Winnipeg with river and two building sets, 640 acres near Portage la Prairie, 640 acres at Ta Salle, 492 acres west of Winnipeg on Assiniboine River, 240 acres near Elm Creek, and 240 acres Meadows prairie. Lists cash and term options and invites inquiries for specific needs.
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Winnipeg
Town
Station
Portage
Ta Salle
Tariff Reforms Proposed at National Liberal Convention
The Ottawa Liberal convention debated tariff resolutions urging deep customs reductions to lower living costs and cut production costs. Proposals call for free duties on key foods and raw materials, and increased British preference to 50 percent, with pledges to enact if returned to power.
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Ottawa
National Liberal Convention
Canada
Liberal Party
Wanted 160 acre farms in Manitoba for cash deals
An advertisement from Dominion Farm Agency of Winnipeg seeks immediate purchases of several 160 acre farms in Manitoba with options for large cash payments. They also want two or three 320 acre farms improved, at not more than 35 per acre, offering half cash and a trust buy, with a promise of no listing charges and a square deal.
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Manitoba
Dominion Farm Agency, Ltd
Somerset
Winnipeg
Prince Will Visit Quebec This Week
The Prince of Wales will land Thursday Aug 21 in the afternoon and stay four days in Quebec City. He will be quartered at the citadel and welcomed by officials. An official reception at Parliament Buildings will follow with addresses by Sir Lomer Gouin and Mayor Lavigueur. He remains until Sunday the 24th.
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Royal Highness
Prince of Wales
Quebec City
Citadel
Parliament Buildings
Lomer Gouin
Lavigueur
Prince
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