Balfour Addresses Washington on World Peace Drive
In Washington Arthur Balfour urged unity in achieving the world’s desi re and peace after years of war. He said the allied effort must continue, focusing on cooperation under leadership to complete postwar work and secure lasting victory beyond armistice.
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Washington
Trelogatek
Arthur J. Balfour
Balfour
America
Atlantic
Pacific
At Lirstams All
Jess
Smugglers Arrested in Basle Area Cocaine Ring
Nine men were arrested at St Louis near Basle after smuggling ten pounds of cocaine valued at $15 000 into the Rhine occupied territory. The drug was to be sold among Allied troops by women of high social standing for large profits. Further arrests are anticipated.
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Rhine
St. Louis
Basle
Explosion Triggers Fire at Rail Shops in Shawnee Ohio
Explosion at Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad shops ignites a blaze that spreads through the structure as the fire department fights the flames. The incident follows reports of damage to the second largest unit in the system. Portland, Ore, and Vancouver Island riders feature in a separate page on a regional horse show with top honors awarded to James McCleave and Walter Spore Jr.
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Shawnee
Ohio
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Nook Island
Portland, Ore
James McCleave
Victoria
B.C
Prise
Vitality
Walter Spore, Jr
Edmonton
Domino
Portland
Lloyd George May Yet Attend Conference
Lloyd George sent a message through Ambasar Geddes to the state department expressing regret at missing the opening conference session. He cited Ireland negotiations and unemployment legislation as the reasons and hoped to attend before the conference reached a decisive stage.
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Washington
Lloyd George
State Department
Ambasar- Geddes
Fire Destroys Ontario Homes Killing Five In Kearney Tragedy
Five people died and a child was badly burned when a blaze destroyed three houses at Kearney Ontario. Mrs Wheeler and her children Doris Sophie Roy Wheeler and the baby Doris perished. Mildred is critical. William and Freddie escaped by jumping from a rear window. The father, away in North Bay, learned of the disaster by telegram at the station.
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Kearney
North Thay
Ont
Aire
Fred Wheeler
Doris
Roy Wheeler
Sophie
Mildred
Williiam
Freddie
William
Wheeler
North Bay
Returns From Perilous Journey on Casco to Siberian Coast
The Casco under Hadson's Bay Company charter returned from the Behring and Siberian coast voyage. Two engineers, G. A. Clucas and J. O. Overhill, were killed in an explosion at Petrovapiosk while repairing gas tanks, and Sydney Elgy of Vancouver was severely burned in the rescue attempt.
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Siberian
Vancouver
Casco
Hadson's Bay Company
Behring
Siberian Seks
Petropaviosk
G. A. Clucas
J. O. Overhill
Sydney Elgy
Clicus
Train wreck in Portugal leaves ten dead and eight injured
A passenger train from Algarve to Lisbon struck rails placed across the track. Ten people were killed and eight injured, many of them women and children. Railway workers deny any part in the wrecking, issuing a manifesto.
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Lisbon
Algrave
Railway Board Delays Grain Freight Rate Decision
The Railway Board deferred ruling on grain freight rates after a Ottawa hearing. Officials cited Western Canada agriculture suffering severe strain as farmers leave for cities and grain rates yielded usurious returns. Representatives urged drastic rate reductions. the board said a final decision would be withheld pending another hearing in Ottawa.
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Railway Board
Winsipee
Canadian Page Railway
Drumheller
Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
Western Canada
H. J. Symington
K.C
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
United Grain Growers, Limited
Territories
Threatened Strike by Chinese Officials Over October Pay
In Peking, judges and police threaten to strike over unpaid October salaries. Judicial officials petition the cabinet seeking arrears and a $200,000 reserve fund to secure their sustenance, signaling potential work stoppage if payments remain delayed.
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Peking
Britain to start paying 50 million pounds yearly to U S
In the House of Commons Sir Robert Horne announced that Britain will begin paying interest on its debt to the United States at 50 million pounds annually. He urged that the inter allied indebtedness not be discussed further to preserve friendly relations.
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London
Great Britain
United States
House of Commons
Robert Horne
Robert
Manitoba Population Grows Rapidly in 1921 Census Findings
The 1921 census shows Manitoba population rising from 61,190 in 1911 to 613,008, a 42.92 percent gain. Winnipeg climbs from 136,035 to 178,364, an increase of 42,329. St Boniface up 71.2 percent to 12,816. Brandon up 10.99 percent to 15,859. La Prairie up 14.60 percent to 6,748. New shippers to Trail Smelter and six shipments from Slocan arrive. year totals reach 348,508 tons at Trail.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Winnipeg
St. Boniface
F. Boniface
Brandon
Fortage la Prairie
Trail Smelter
Nelson
B.C
Slocan
Trail
Food prices fall in most cities report shows
The Department of Labor announced that retail food prices declined in nine of eleven major U.S. cities between September 15 and October 15. Detroit led with a 2 percent drop while Minneapolis saw a 0.4 percent decrease.
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U.S
Washington
Department of Labor
Detroit
Minneapolis
Japan Faces Large Fiscal Deficit As Cabinet Weighs Budget
Tokyo reports a deficit of 34 900 000 yen for the present fiscal year. Finance Minister Taka Hashi cautions that revenues may be even lower, indicating the need for broad retrenchment as the budget draft is reviewed by each government department. The Yomiuri Shimbun notes the strain on fiscal policy and possible actions ahead.
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Tokio
Japan
Baron Takahashi
Shimbun
Striet
Finance Department
Thne
Victoria Council declines loan offer to fund Melbourne projects
Melbourne dispatch reports Wos ML McPherson, Victoria treasurer, declining a United States loan to Victoria. He cites completed negotiations in London for a potential loan to be available here if required, as authorities seek funds through this avenue.
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Victoria
London
Melbourne
Exchange
Telegraph Company
ML McPherson
United States
gLondon
Auto plunges into harbor. four men escape drowning
Four men narrowly escaped drowning when a car they were riding in plunged over a wharf into the harbor at Pringe Rupert. The driver tried to brake but misapplied the pedal, and the vehicle sank as the men fought their way out from under water.
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Pringe Rupert
B.C
Alec
Anti Bolshevik Revolt Rumor In Southern Russia
Under secretary for foreign affairs Cecil Harpisworth told the House of Commons that a revolt against Bolshevik rule had broken out in the southern part of Russia. No reforms had been received despite reports that General Tedora Airanian led the uprising from Ruraunia.
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Lowson
Cecil Harpisworth
House of Commony
Russia
Tedora Airanian
Ruraunia
World Settling Down To Work Says Lloyd George
A deputation from the empire development committee urged faster imperial resource development and new markets as Britain eyes surplus population. Lloyd George at the Lord Mayor’s banquet predicted Ireland may join the commonwealth, cautioned about conference outcomes, and noted a global economic revival amid war lessons.
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Lloyd George
London
Empire Development Parliament Committee
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Ireland
Washington
Harding
Great Britain Objects to French Priority in Reparations
Britain protests the Loucheur Hathemay plan under which Germany would pay a large share of reparations in kind for rebuilding northern France. The British cable to Briand argues the priority for Meance over cash payments harms British interests and stems from British influence on the French government to negotiate with Rathenaun.
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Washington
Germany
France
Briand
Fparly
Syreemim
Meyance
M. Loucheur
M. Rathenaun
London
Shorn of Splendor: Lord Mayor Show Curtailed in London
London reports the Lord Mayor processional pared to save costs amid national distress. Citizens saw fewer guests and reduced ceremony as local and national officials curtailed festivities. Separately, a Winnipeg injury award lists $915,000 for auto injuries. a King's Bench suit against Ford Motor Company seeks $20,000 in damages after a collision.
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London
Tas
Ehorn
Pew
Winnipeg
Sea Alexander
Sisookit
King’s Heroh
Ford Motor, Caz
Gansida
Tamited
Mory
Court of Appeal
Montreal Waterways Plan Condemned by Rural Chamber
A final report condemning the proposed oceani chip channel to the Great Lakes was presented to the rural chamber of commerce by its Georgian Bay Canal committee and unanimously rejected by the group.
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Waterways Plan
Montreal
Great
Dam destroys Nipigon River trout pool in Port Arthur
Dam on the Nipigon River diverts waters for hydro use at Port Arthur Ontario. Cameron Pool near Port Arthur, once famed for trout, is now a stagnant pond as the river section becomes diverted for electric power generation.
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Nipigon River
Port Arthur
Ont-—-Cameron
Nipigon
Romes
Canada
U.S
Great Britain
France
No “Nidré
Insurrection in Montenegro Aims at Independence
Dispatches from Rome and London report a Montenegrin battalion seizing strategic heights as Montenegrin independence efforts emerge amid Albanian tensions. Forest fires near Podgoritza are alleged to be serbian sparked, while Albanian counter-attacks halt Jugoslav troop advances into Albania.
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Serbia
London
Montenegro
Rome
Mount Loveen
Podgoritza
Albania
Rone
Welcome for Prince in Delhi Chamber Resolution
The London Delhi Chamber of Princes unanimously adopts a resolution urging the viceroy to convey warm greetings to the Prince of Wales upon his India landing. It stresses the Indian princes strong attachment to the Imperial throne.
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Prince
London
Delhi
Belting Out Racing Severs Winnipeg Stakes
D J McDonald publisher of this city announces sale of his entire racing stable. Phil Patch, a leading Canadian pacer with four losses this season, is among the horses to be sold to Boldt.
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Winnipeg
D. J. McDonald
Phil Patch
Canada
Ve Boldt
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