Government and Sugar Prices Face New Control Measures
The government resumes control of sugar prices through an agreement between the Department of Justice and the Food Administration. Licensing will end for dealers who profiteer as the Sugar Equalization Board sets wholesale and retail rates. The House Agriculture Committee moves to extend the Food Control Act to retailers to curb profiteering and reduce living costs.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Food Administration
United States Sugar Equalization Board
House Agriculture Committee
House
Divorces Opened at Manitoba Court Fall Sessions
Announcement from Winnipeg law courts shows over eleven hundred divorce applications filed for hearing as the Court of King’s Bench opens for fall sittings on September 15. Six judges will hear the cases. many applicants are soldiers returning to find wives unfaithful. Divorce costs run from 200 dollars upward per the lawyers’ fees.
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Winnipeg
Law Courts
Court of King’s Bench
Intercession Sought for Absent Workers Amnesty
At a national trades and labor council meeting the group decided to petition His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to intercede for a general amnesty for absentees under the Military Service act.
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Quehbee
National Trades and Labor Council
Royal
the Prince of Wales
Harvesters Riot Disrupts Rox Riviere du Loup Train
A train carrying 800 to 900 harvest workers from various districts caused a major disturbance in Rox Riviere du Loup Quebec with robberies including a shop theft of 300 dollars. At St Andre de Kiamouraska a station was fired but controlled. Other offences occurred along the route including stoning of trains. detectives boarded the train and no arrests were reported.
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Rox Riviere du Loup
St. Andre de Kiamouraska
Berlin Liberals Rally Against Erzberger in Rowdy Meeting
A Berlin Liberal meeting chanted Away with Erzberger as Finance Minister Erzberger faced a harsh public grilling. Speakers accused him of treason and corruption and even called for hanging. a resolution urged his retirement.
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Berlin
Aith
Erzberger
Helfferich May Be Prosecuted in Berlin
The German Ministry of Justice will review evidence against former vice chancellor Karl Helfferich to decide whether to press charges. The instruction signals potential prosecution and follows the collection of documents and testimony.
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Helfferich
Berlin
Ministry of Justice
Karl Helfferich
Italian Troops Enter Hungary Reported
Parts of Italian forces are moving toward Hungary as reports reach us. No location details or timing are provided.
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Hungary
Strike Ties Up Miramichi Mills Workers
In Newcastle New Brunswick practically all Miramichi mills are idle due to a broad strike. Men loading the steamers demand a nine hour day and sixty five cents per hour.
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Miramichi
Newcastle
N.B
Six Room House Offers Space and Front-Room Flexibility
A feature promoting a six room residence highlights a large front room usable as dining or living space, with plans for two front windows and flexible decoration. The upstairs includes three bedrooms and a bath with ample closet space, plus a side entrance that could be altered near the front entry.
Wages Raised for Telegraph Operators in Canada
The Canadian Railway War Board grants substantial pay raises to telegraph Morse operators and percentage group workers in major cities. Increases backdated to June 1 raise wages to 133.25 129.60 and 122 for three percent groups with a 100 monthly minimum system wide and 73 in city branches. Clerks' pay to be decided September 16. An eight hour day is set for some large center offices.
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Montreal
C. R
Canadian Railway War Board
Morse
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Moose Jaw
Calgary
Vancouver
Austrians Seek Vienna Approval Before Signing Treaty
The Austrian delegation told the supreme council it must take the full treaty text to Vienna for assembly approval before delegates can sign. Council members expressed surprise as Austrians were believed to have full powers. The council urged arrangements to sign without Vienna, with signing possibly postponed into September.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Vienna
Assembly
Hhe
Sugar demand rule in Sydney prompts export delay
Instructions from the Canadian trade commission require refiners to first meet local sugar demands before any export. The telegram to F C Kimber secretary of the Sydney board of trade confirms the policy and the reply to the Western government wire.
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Sydney
N. S
Canadian Trade Commission
Saeh
F. C. Kimber
Sydney Board of Trade
Consumers to Fight Profiteers Paris
Citizens and housewives in Montmartre form the consum ers league of France to combat high food costs. Founders plan to expand the group into a national buyers federation with members across the country.
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Paris
Montmartre
Consumiers’ League of France
National Buyers’ Federation
Britain sets low wheat price debated by Canadian millers
W. Sanford Evans says Britain’s $1.80 resale price for Canadian No. 1 northern wheat reflects loaf subsidies rather than the purchase price. He notes Britain buys wheat at market price and covers loaf costs by reducing wheat prices, shifting subsidies onto flour.
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Winnipeg
Great Britain
W. Sanford Evans
Millers
Ottawa
Sais
England
Government Sees Price Drops as Prosecutions Loom
Attorney General Palmer reports signs of a living cost reduction as the Justice Department pledges to prosecute hoarders and profiteers. Maryland vegetable packer notes easing prices while state boards push for pledged compliance with price guidance amid eleven Food Control Act seizures across Columbus Georgia St Louis Detroit Chattanooga and Kansas City.
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Washington
Palmer
Maryland
Department of Justice
Anes
Columbus
St. Louis
Detroit
Chattanooga
Kansas City
Railways and Daylight Saving in Canada
The piece argues that U S. congress action to end daylight saving signals Canadian railways must also revert to the old time system when Americans set back clocks. It asserts that Canada will align schedules with the United States and that the same reasoning used to adopt daylight saving applies to undoing it.
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Ottawa
United States Congress
Canada
United States
Resist Holiday Proposal at Peace Conference
Debate over a vacation for the peace conference faces strong opposition from many members who say no recess until the Austrian treaty is settled, likely not before September 1.
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Paris
Greeks Seek Protection for 35000 in Caucasus District
London and Saloniki officials report 35 000 Greeks in the Ardkshan district petitioned the peace conference for protection from Turkish brigades. Turkish forces using Erzerum as a base are said to be carrying out massacres and widespread pillage against Greek residents.
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London
Saloniki
Ardkshan
Caucasus
Erzerum
Miners Plan Five Day Week at Sydney Convention
Miners in Sydney Nova Scotia prepare for a major mining convention this week. Key agenda items include adopting a five day work week and demanding a 425 percent wage increase, with other province wide issues on the table for discussion.
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Sydney
N.S
Government Improves Farmer Pay Under Wheat Board Plan
The Wheat Board will not fix a single price for farmers. It will sell surplus grain at the best world price and return any excess over the initial 2.15 to farmers. The aim is speedier sale and protection from profiteering while ensuring farmers get the highest safe initial payment.
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Brotkers
Wheat Centre Board
Fress, Limited
United States
Canadian Wheat Board
Why Shoes Are High
The Suffolk county grand jury report shows shoe workers earning up to 120 dollars weekly with many at about 40 dollars and some unskilled laborers reaching 30 dollars. A $5.50 factory shoe marked at $12 in a nearby store highlights price discrepancies. A rubber factory is planned for Collingwood near Vancouver.
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Boston
Mass
Suffolk, County
Manitoba Farms Wanted For Cash Purchases And Rentals
Advertises immediate purchase of several 160 acre farms in Manitoba with large cash payments or all cash. Seeks two or three 320 acre farms improved at under 35 per acre with half cash, needs seller to assist this year's crop. No listing charge. Dominion Farm Agency, Ltd. Winnipeg contact Main 3836.
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Manitoba
Dominion Farm Agency, Ltd
Somerset
Winnipeg
Mhone Main
Ideal Farm
Winniper
Wallee
Land Co
McArthur
Employment For Returned Men Ottawa Speech Urges Jobs
General Currie told Ottawa that returned soldiers pose no problem and urged Canadian business leaders to hire them. He opposed fears of unemployment and said Canada can absorb 500000 returned men alongside prewar immigrants. He asserted returned soldiers are an asset and none should be unemployed.
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Ottawa
Currie
H Hs
Canada
Uxtrcda
Titan’s debts seen in the cut of his clothes
A storied figure’s financial strain is reflected in his attire as the worn tailoring suggests heavy debts. The piece notes how upscale wardrobes once signaling status now hint at mounting liabilities and cautious spending.
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