Harmony On Foreign Policies Domination And Unity
Premier Bonar Law addresses the Lord Mayor’s banquet at the Guildhall asserting imperial unity in foreign policy as Dominions reach manhood. He cites Constantinople, Italy, and France as key partners and urges Allies to unite for lasting peace across the Empire. The Yukon River remains navigable at Dawson with mild winter conditions. Local merchants advised to compare prices before ordering by mail.
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Bonar Law
Constantinople
Europe
Near East
Italy
Waly
Ant
France
Cheera
New Oil Discovery Reported in Alberta near Coutts
Calgary reports reveal a new oil find in the McLean Mitchell well near Coutts at 2360 feet. Foreman George Muir says small quantities of high quality oil appeared in shale, with expected sands 100 to 150 feet deeper. Geologist warns production prospects are strong amid southern Alberta excitement.
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Calgary
McLean-Mitchell
Coutts
Coutta Sweetgrassy Olis, Limited
George Muir
C. BR. Mitchell
M.L.A
Lethbridge
Alberta
Vevin
Mitchell
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a cure for sick children claiming a teaspoonful clears bowels and liver toxins within hours. It warns to ask for genuine syrup to avoid imitations and notes mothers keep it handy for quick results. A separate item reports a stray bullet injury in Bear River Montana injuring Mrs. Edwin M. House and wounding her jaw and fingers.
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California
Bear River, Mont
Edwin M. House
Waitsfield
Britain Warns Turks of Trouble Over Ottoman Policy
London reports Britain will not trade peace with the Turks at the cost of humiliation. Marquis Curzon declares Turkish demands to leave Constantinople unacceptable and warns Nationalists to refrain from opposing Allied power. He says harmony among Allies is the only path to peace and criticizes Turkish nationalism as excess. The view is echoed by British leaders as decisive action is needed to restrain Turkish actions.
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London
Britain
Marquis Curnon
Canon Street
Kemalisig
Constantinople
Great Britain
Near East
Loril Curzon
Lord ‘Curzon
Turkey
Sunn
Franco Canadian Pact Discussed by Canadian Officials
Paris reports Hon. W. 3. Plesding and Hon. Ernest Lapointe met with Al Diot to discuss mutual trade questions. Fielding said no treaty details could be announced yet but French reception was cordial and arrangements looked promising.
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Paris
W. 3. Plesding
Canada
Ernest Lapointe
al Diot
Omce
France
Fielding
Urges Sun Cure For Tuberculosis By Dr Amand Deliffe
Dr Amand Deliffe urged the Academy of Medicine to use helio therapy and sun baths for tuberculosis. He cited tubercular and peritonitis cures from sun baths in Southern France sanatoria. Dr Maurice Benoit praised sun cure for cancer, noting cancer is less known in tropical suns and more common in colder climates.
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Paris
Academy of Medicine
Amand Deliffe
France
Maurice Benoit
Tropics
Large Wheat Crop in Argentine Reported in Cable
A cablegram from the International Institute of Agriculture cites Argentina’s wheat crop last year at 180,643,000 bushels with 171,018,900 as the five year average. Sown area reached 16,081,000 acres, above last year and near the five year mean. Australia shows about 10,000,000 acres planted, with prospects described as fine.
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Australia
Fire Destroys Eleven Autos at Deaust's Garage
Fire at Deaust's Garage caused a total loss of twenty five thousand dollars with eleven cars destroyed and repairs oils and stock burned. Firefighters withdrew after nearby explosions and the origin remains unknown as workers barely escaped.
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Gravelbourg
Mild winter predicted by northern trappers in Ontario
North Bay observers report an unusually mild winter predicted as beavers delay building winter homes and chipmunks plus squirrels gather small food stores for forthcoming months.
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Northern Woods
al Aigns
Miners May Strike Near Edmonton Over UMWA Recognition
About 1 100 coal workers in the Edmonton field may strike if operators in District 13 do not grant United Mine Workers of America recognition. William Sheri president of UMWA District 13 warns the move could become the area's most serious labor dispute if a settlement is not reached.
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Calpary
Edmonton
United Mine Workers of America
William Sheri
U.blw.a
Danderine Promises Hair Thickening and Strength
An old advertisement touts Danderine as the largest selling hair saver in the world. It claims the product stops hair loss by removing dandruff and strengthening roots, with a money back guarantee if any hair falls after one bottle.
Finance Conference would Benefit Empire Unity
Prof. C. R. Fay of the University of Toronto urged a coordinated study of imperial finance at the Toronto Bankers Educational Association meeting. He proposed a round table among bankers to educate themselves on the financial difficulties of all Empire parts, noting eastern Canada and western farmers as examples.
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Toronto
Dominions
C. R. Fay
University of Toronto
Toronto Bankers’ Educational Association
Fay
Great Britain
Canada
Conference in Ottawa Discusses Immigration Policy
Hon. Charles Stewart addressed the Ottawa conference on immigration. He urged frequent meetings to coordinate efforts and aid settlers. British and continental migration were reviewed with J Oded Smith and Sir George McL Brown outlining overseas immigration measures. A standing committee may coordinate publicity and avoid duplication.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
Conference On Immigration
J. Oded Smith
Dominion
London
George McL. Brown
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Isles
Transportation Interests
Republicans Win Narrow House Majority in 64th Congress
In New York and Washington reports, Republicans clinch control of the House by securing J. Scott Leavitt’s victory in Montana's second district for 218 seats. The race ends as the closest since 1916, with many Republican incumbents defeated by a Democratic push and leaders facing a tense finish.
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New York
House of Representatives
J. Scott Leavitt
Montana
Washington
United States
Resume Construction Of B C University
The British Columbia Government will initiate immediate construction of Provincial University Buildings near Port Grey adjacent to Vancouver. Premier John Oliver announces completion of partly built structures and a government loan to fund the work, with an initial outlay of 1,000,000 dollars.
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Victoria
Port Grey
Vancouver
British Columbia
John Oliver
Alberta Winter Fair shows high standards for youth livestock clubs
Alberta live stock leaders praise rapid progress of boys and girls clubs in cattle, hogs, sheep during the second day of the Winter Fair. Classes highlight competitive youth livestock exhibits reflecting provincial development in Calgary.
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Alberta
Calgary
Canada
Robbery at Portage Post Office Leads to Recovery
Most of the stolen money and registered mail from the Portage la Prairie post office robbery on Oct 3 were recovered. The cache was found under a Portage residence steps. Harry C. Planett is in custody today in connection with the crime.
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Portage
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Harry C. Planett
Cnstoay
Saskatchewan to Shut Down Liquor Export Houses
Ottawa reports an order-in-council to close liquor export establishments thriving in Saskatchewan under the amended Canada Temperance Act. The provincial government requested cancellation of licenses and the implementary order is being issued.
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Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Russian Mennonites Trek to Canada Amid Transport Pact
About 3000 Mennonites fleeing the Near East situation sailed to Baltic ports after being diverted from Russian Black Sea origins. Saskatoon reports confirm they prefer Canada to Mexico and that a transport contract with Canadian Pacific Railways is signed. The settlers are all farmers.
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Europe
Baltic Sea
Ottawa
Near East
Canada
Saskatoon
Mexico
Department of Immigration and Coloniration
Canadian Pacific Railways
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Selkirk
Sam
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the Press
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Congress
B.C. University
Close Liquor Export Houses
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the Dominion Match CO
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Sloan
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