British and Australian Labor Leaders Endorse U S Party Strategy
J H Thomas a British Labor leader predicts faster reform shifts, urging political and union action to empower workers. T D Mutch of Australia backs a strong U S Labor party, urging U S labor to organize and unite, comparing struggles in Australia and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Biltich Labor Party
England
J. H. ‘Thomas
Bri
House of Commons
Ms. Thomas
Central Confederated Union
United States Labor Party
Nes
National Union of
Railwaymen
International ‘Socialist and Labor Conference
Beme
United States
Thomas
Labor
Tabor
T. D. Mutch
Australia
Mutch
Union
S& Newspaper Men
Orders to tear down political posters in Coblenz
Military police and patrols in Coblenz and occupied areas were ordered to remove any political posters at once and prevent meetings of a political nature. Headquarters reported no meetings, but authorities received word of an intrigue involving several influential Germans aiming to stage a pro separation demonstration in Coblenz from Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblenz
Prussia
Berlin Seeks Vatican Ties Amid Diplomatic Shifts
Berlin reports Herr Von Bergen former counsellor of the regation is appointed minister to the Holy See for the German empire replacing the Prussian representative. A papal delegate may be sent to Berlin signaling a shift in tradition. Monsignor Pacelli, once tied to the Bavarian court, has left for Switzerland and is not planned to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vatican
Herr von Bergen
The
Regation
Holy See
German Empire
von Bergen
Monsignor
Pacelli
Switzerland
Bavaria
Poland Seeks Food Aid and Rebuilds After War
American Relief Administration reports Poland remains destitute with shortages of food clothing and raw materials and machinery for idle factories. The Pilsudski government is stable aiming to improve peasant conditions and build a middle class. Since mid February about 100000 tons of American foodstuffs have been sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N.Y
Poland
American Relief Administration
Pilsudski
New British Volunteer Units Arrive With Des Moines
The American cruiser Des Moines arrived here with transports bringing new British volunteer army units to relieve the United States and other forces who have been fighting since last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Archangel
Desmoines
United States
Germany Proposes Counter Plan Linking Blockade Losses
Berlin reports detail German counter proposals blaming Allied blockade for wartime losses in births milk supplies and hospital needs. Officials argue Germany redirected rubber and cotton for military use, while synthetic drugs suffered from war industries. The press views the plan as aligned with democratic ideals and sovereignty concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Serbia
Berlin
Theodore Wolff
Tageblatt
Vorwaerts
Germany
Church leaders urge exchange of ideas to ease labor tensions
Rev. Ernest Thomas of the Methodist board urges compulsory intercourse between employers and employees to reduce unrest. James Simpson notes rising labor intelligence and calls for a 44 hour week as a statutory standard. Ottawa reports 1918 war expenditures totaling 343,836,801 with major costs in Canada Militia and Overseas Militia defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Thomas
Army and Navy Board
The
Methodist Church
Royal Industrial Commission
Canada
Thomas
Bruce
Mathera
Uo. Thomas
Ione Case
Winnipeg
James Simpson
Mr. Simpson
New Zealand
Australia
Simpson
Thomas Moore
W. H. Hoop
Ottawa
Audlitor- General of Canada
Militia Department
Overseas Department of Militia and Defense
Free Passage Open for Ex-Service Men to Dominions
London The Overseas Settlement Office part of the Colonial Office has begun operations and its work approved. Free passage will be granted to ex-service men. A boom in emigration to North America is expected from Scotland as inquiries for transport surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Overseas Settlement Office
Colonial Office
Dominions
North America
Scotee
British MPs Debate Share of Detailed Ships in War
Ben Willet raises the issue of claiming a share of enemy shipping detained in American waters. Andrew Bonar Law declines discussion but pledges trust in British delegates to protect interests. Horatio Bottomley questions Wilson's idealism and ship claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Bottomley
Wilson
Plague Follows War in Europe Spurs Medical Talks
One hundred thousand in Poland are ill with typhus. the disease is epidemic in Poland and Hungary and feared to spread through southwestern Europe in winter. The supreme economic council appointed a British French and Italian committee to work with the Red Cross league to plan combat measures for typhus and cholera for submission to governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poland
Sdvices
Supreme Economic Council
Hungary
Europe
Supreme Council
League of Red Cross
Grieve Invited To Try Again As Navigator For Raynham
Grieve and Hawker survived a mid ocean attempt across the Atlantic. Frederick Raynham invites Grieve to join Martynside as navigator with Captain Morgan to pilot the plane. Williams, RAF Lieut., arrives to select an airdrome for an Alliance two seat biplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raynham
St. John’s
Hawker
W. F. Williams
RAF
Liedt. Williams
Alliance
Retiring from Politics in St John’s Newfoundland
Former Premier Lloyd announces retirement from public life in St John’s Nfld. He says he will accept the registrarship of the Supreme Court, a position offered by the incoming ministry after the recent crisis. His cabinet has resigned and he plans to leave politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Lloyd
Supreme Court
Flu Outbreak in Chapleau Reports 26 Cases and Two Deaths
The Chapleau area reports twenty six flu cases and two deaths from the epidemic as of Monday. Authorities monitor the spread and urge caution as health officials respond to the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapleau
Fires Devastate Saskatchewan North Dell Big River Areas
A telegram from Big River inspector reports bush fires across Canwood Polworth and Big River May 18 to 22. One family is homeless. the Ladder Lake Lumber Co warehouse and a stable were burned. Fire crews back fired and fought flames from north and southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big River
Regina
Devas
A E. Fisher
Saskatchewan
Mr. Fisher
Canwood
Polworth
Ladder Lake Lumber Company
Record of Toronto labor debate at Industrial Relations Commission
T A Russell of Russell Auto Car Company argues work creates work and calls for a conservative plan to ease production limits before employers will welcome labor. He says unrest stems from a wish to improve positions and warns the current strike will harm employer worker relations for years. John Doggett cites fear of old age and profiteer excess as causes of unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
T. A. Russell
Industrial Relations Commission
Russell Aotor Car Company
John Doggett
Industrial Council of ‘Building Trades
Canada
Australian aviator Hawker and early Sopwith pioneer
New York reports Harry G. Hawker trained in St Johns Newfoundland and flying a Sopwith aircraft. He set a British duration record of 8 hours 23 minutes on October 24, 1912 and later a 12,900 foot altitude mark in 1913 while carrying two passengers. He aided Sopwith development during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N.Y
Harry G. Hawker
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Sopwith
Canadian Captain Boyd Aims for Transatlantic Flight Prize
Captain J. E. Boyd, a Canadian aviator shot down over Zebrugge, evaded capture and entered the London Daily Mail race for a $50,000 purse. He interned in the Netherlands October 3, 1915 and plans to depart for Newfoundland by mid June for a non stop crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. E. Boyd
Zebrugge
London Daily Mail
Boyd
Newfoundland
Allies plan rapid relief for Petrograd after Bolshevik exit
Allied powers arrange to feed Petrograd and aid the starving population after Bolshevik departure. Herbert Hoover, head of the relief effort, holds the details with relief expected within thirty six hours of their withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Petrograd
Herbert C. Hoover
Mounted Police Arrive In Vancouver To Bolster Security
The first detach ment of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police arrives in Vancouver as headquarters for British Columbia. Officials give no reason for expansion but the move is seen as a precaution against Bolshevist unrest after police unionization eroded public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounted Police
Vancouver
Royal Northwest Mounted Police Force
British Columbia
Maharajah of Bikanir Offers Loyalty and Resources to King George
The Maharajah of Bikanir, noted for loyalty to the British Crown, offers personal services and all state resources to King George amid Afghan advances. He previously pledged similar support in August 1914 at the war’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Bikanir
George
Aeroplane Trip Over Egyptian Desert Reaches London
Colonel Wilson a commander of British forces in Mesopotamia arrived in London after a week long aeroplane journey from Osul via the Egyptian desert and Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Wilson
Mesopotamia
Osul
Cairo
Agreement Reached On Adriatic Question
Paris reports a settlement on Fiume and southern Austrian borders by the allied council. An accord covers general Adriatic questions except economic terms. Territorial issues will be presented to Austria Friday, reparations later. Italy gains in Dalmatia and Fiume, with details not public. Indemnities split among Austria Hungary Czecho Slovakia Yugoslavia Romania Poland and Italy. Italy shares wartime losses due to Trentino gains. Final financial clauses were concluded at the conference.
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Paris
Fiume
Austria
Allied Council
New York
Associated Press
Council of Four
Coupeil
Italy
Adriatic
Dalmatia
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Hungary
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Rumania
Poland
Trentino
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Stoney
M. Summers
Bindser
Jules Howe
St. Lawrence Boulevard
Montreal
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