Wheat Control Debated in House on Wheat Board Certs
In Ottawa the House debated the wheat board participation certificates as Sir George Foster argued they were now worth at least 40 cents per bushel, while some were stamped and given away. Critics urged restraint, noting centralized control risks and urging an enabling bill rather than full powers. The resolution passed first reading amid concerns over board pricing and farmer vs consumer protections.
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Ottawa
George Foster
Wheat Board
George
King
Stevens
R. J. Mapion
Fort Wallan
Goul
Assinibaia
United States
Appointment of Prince Arthur London
The Daily Chronicle notes Prince Arthur of Connaught’s appointment as governor of South Africa, postponing a heated debate over English versus dominion partnership in governance. It cites past governors like Selborne and Buxton and highlights the Duke of Connaught as Canada’s most popular governor.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Prince Arthur of Connaught
South Africa
Selborne
Buxton
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Retaliation by Hungary Against Austria in Transport Boycott
Hungary escalates a counter boycott in response to the international transport boycott. Rail and river services are cut, freight barges on the Danube are halted, and Vienna to Hungary trains are held up. Hungary proposes talks in Vienna to discuss ending the broad international boycott.
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Vienna
Hungary
Austria
International Organization
Danube
Trafic
Te Is
Savings Deposits Rise in Canadian Banks in May
Ottawa reports May savings deposits increased by about 20 million dollars, boosting the past year gain to over 120 million. Demand deposits fell from April as current loans edged up while call loans in Canada declined.
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Ottawa
Canada
Railway workers strike in Tampico for higher pay
Mexican strike report from Excesior states mechanics in the Tampico railway shops walked out demanding increased wages and better pay terms.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Riots in Ulster Could Spread Across Ireland Says Derry Report
Belfast correspondent warns Londonderry faces civil war dynamics as Sinn Fein movement and armed loyalists converge. Large crowds with weapons threaten surrounding Ulster, with civilians targeted and military forces at risk of entanglement as artillery reportedly arrives.
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Derry
Ulster
Chen
Labor party calls for recognition of Soviet Russia
The twentieth annual Labor party conference adopted a resolution demanding recognition of the Soviet government of Russia. An amendment by Ernest Bevins of the Dock Workers' Union called for a labor commission to investigate conditions on the continent. The resolution and amendment followed addresses by Lieut.-Colonel L Estrange Malone MP and Mr Bevins.
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Scarborovgeh
Labor Party
Russia
Ernest Bevins
Dock Workers’ Union
L’estrange Malone
Leyton
Bevins
Germany Reports War Losses In World War I
German statistics show 1,350,000 soldiers killed and 520,000 widows. There are 1,130,000 orphans and 500,000 maimed or conscripted persons supported largely by charity.
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Geneva
Germany
Russian Refugees Wish to Seek Community in Canada
Refugees from Pstrograd, mostly couples, lodged in a London poor law institute, desire to migrate to Canada to form a community. The Foreign Office has informed Canadian authorities of potential aid to establish such a group. They bear British names like Miller Johnson and Sti but do not speak English. Canada reportedly hesitates to accept them to avoid a self formed enclave.
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London
Pstrograd
Trade With Russia Rumors Stir Canada England Move
The report suggests Ludwig Martens, Soviet envoy to the United States, has pressed a Canadian aided route to England for trade talks with Soviet Russia. Officials indicate no embargo exists between Canada and Russia and shipments may proceed, while Canada reserves control over contraband and deportation.
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Onawa
Ludwig Martens
Russia
United States
Nuorleva
England
Nuor- Jeva
Soviet Russia
Canada
Ruysala
Savciet Mussina
Conmada
Mike
CPA
Dispute Referred To League Of Nations
The London Times reports that representations have been addressed to the Swedish and Finnish governments by the allied powers over the question of the Aland Islands status. Finland resists separation from Sweden, arguing closer ties to the Finnish archipelago and denial of a unified division.
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League of Nations
London
London Times
Sweden
Finland
Lea Syreden
Aland Islands
Ari Sur Risand
Big Gas Strike At San Joaqui Well Near Peace River
Mr Williams reports a flow of twenty million cubic feet of gas daily from the San Joaqui well on the Peace River. The strike occurred while he was at the site and gas continues to surge. Drilling will continue in search of oil and potential gasoline extraction methods are being explored. The well lies about 12 miles from Peace River town and shows promise as a significant gas find.
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Edmonton
San Joaqui
Peace River
1. Williams
San Joamwa
Peace River Town
Coal Shortage Threatens Montreal Plants
The Montreal area faces a serious coal shortage with citizens fearing many plants will soon be forced to close. Officials warn the supply crisis could disrupt power and industry across the region.
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Montreal
Period of Inflation Ends in Canada and Britain
The Times financial editor notes Canada’s banking expansion shares conditions with Britain. He says the inflation period has ended and it would be unwise to expect continued rate expansion observed in recent years.
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London
Times Financial
Canada
Saskatchewan Ant-Grasshopper Efforts and Dairy Cow Imports
J. Booth reports outbreaks in new Saskatchewan districts with poison dope protecting crops though advised to spread thinly. A. J. Clark announces dairy cows bought for Saskatchewan farmers at cost with $10,000 to form new herds. Edmonton Board of Trade opposes end exams as tax on pupils. Forty-one districts entered for the Farm Boys Camp at Regina with demonstrations then Saskatoon camp linked to the university fair.
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J. £. Booth
Saskatchewan
Booth
A. J. Clark
Saskatchewan Livestock Branch
Department of Agriculture
Nvestock
Edmonton Board of Trade
Regina
Saskatoon
University
Auction Sale of Pure Bred Cattle at Brandon
Two major auction sales of purebred cattle will be held on July 23 at the Provincial Summer Fair in Brandon Manitoba. Commissioner J G Rattray reports widespread Sabbath breaking with stores open on Sundays and farmers at work. steps will be taken to stop these practices.
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Brandon
Ot Brandon
J. G. Rattray
Manitoba Provincial Police
Alberta Establishes Seven Bird Sanctuaries in Lake Areas
Seven bird sanctuaries are created in Alberta near Many Islands Lake Birch Lake Padowki Lake Buffalo Lake Miquelon Lake Ministik Lake and Lac La Biche to protect principal wild bird breeding sites. C A Magrath of the International Waterways Commission cites irrigation investment of 20 million dollars as yielding greater dividends for Southern Alberta.
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Alberta
Many Islands Lake
Birch Lake
Padowki Lake
Buffalo Lake
Miquelon Lake
Ministik Lake
Lac la Biche
C. A. Magrath
International Waterways Commission
Wheat Ahead On H. L. Patmore Farm Near Brandon
Seventy acres of wheat in the head on the H. L. Patmore farm south of Brandon. Stalks about 21 inches long with strong heads and promise of heavy yield. Kubanka variety sown April 20.
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Brandon
H. L. Patmore
British hunter bags nine grizzlies near Kamloops
J. W. French, a big game hunter from Eastern Canada, reached Kamloops with a record bag of nine grizzlies and three black bears after six weeks north of Revelstoke and Shuswap. Victoria, B. C. council votes to end daylight saving time after a two day trial and reverts to standard time.
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J. W. French
Canada
Kamloops
Revelstoke
Shuswap
Victoria
B. C
Parcel Post Debate Shapes National Costs and Services
A parliamentary debate scrutinizes parcel post costs and rural routes. Senators Blondin Proudfoot Mortik and others defend the parcel post system while condemning its deficits and the impact on mail service and local merchants as the bill advances through committee toward third reading.
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Grana
Dielre Blondin
Namitee
Promubroas
Pierre Blondin
Post Office
Mortik
Proudfoot
Near East crisis prompts reserve appeal and Mesopotamia debate
War Office plans an immediate appeal for reservists to bolster the army reserve due to the Turkish nationalist advance in the Near East. Separate House of Commons debate focused on Mesopotamia policy with Asquith urging troop withdrawal and Lloyd George defending Britain’s continuing responsibility.
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War Office
London
Daily Mail
Anit
The
Near East
Kemal Pasha
Vondon
Commons
Mesopotamia
Asquith
Lloyd George
Britain
Turkish Nationalists Threaten Dardanelles Forces
British naval commander in Constantinople alerts Lloyd George that Mustapha Kemal's Nationalist troops now about 40 000 men threaten the allied position in the Dardanelles. They control much of Anatolia and plan a strong attack while skirmishes erupt. Villages are burned and pillaged as the Turks advance toward the mid district.
Wireless Telegraphists Strike Called Off After Meetings
London reports that a strike by wireless operators has been withdrawn after association meetings in London Liverpool and other venues. Leaders say they secured guarantees of fair treatment and avoid disruption to shipping operations.
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London
Association of Wireless Telegraphists
Liverpool
German Food Riots Leave Fatalities in Ulm and Ravensbourgh
Despatches from the German frontier report famine riots in Ulm and Ravensbourgh causing seventeen deaths in Ulm and five in Ravensbourgh with numerous injuries as clashes escalated into pitched battles.
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Berne
Ulm
Germany
Ravensbourgh
Will Not Increase Indemnities for Commons Members
The proposal to raise indemnities from 2500 to 4000 per session failed to win government support in the house. The prime minister acknowledged constituencies face sacrifice but signaled no action to fund higher allowances. The government stated it has no plan to introduce a bill or money for increases, closing the matter for the current session.
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Ogawa
House of Commons
Robert
Note on German disarmament handed to peace delegation
The Boulogne conference approved note to Germany on disarmament was handed to the German peace delegation in Paris. It is expected a subsequent note will outline specifics demanded to prevent further military occupation of German territory.
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Paris
Germany
Council of Ambassadors
Boulogne
British Labor Delegation Says Soviet Russia Not A Model
Reuters dispatch from Stockholm reports Mrs. Philip Snowden and Dr. Guest of the British Labor Delegation arriving home and asserting that soviet Russia could teach western Europe nothing. They predicted socialism would spread in Great Britain before it did in Russia.
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London
Reuter
Stockholm
Philip Snowden
Dr. Guest
Russia
Soviet Russia
Western Europe
Great Britain
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