Turkey to be stripped of military power and veto rights
A historical report outlines postwar aims to dismantle Turkey's forts and remove its troops, ending its veto over redistribution of former sacred lands. The plan also preserves self rule for minorities and proposes international governance of Constantinople if necessary, as outlined by Allied leaders.
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Turkey
Petug
Tiain Peare
Ain Turkes
Lloyd Gooree
Ean International
Constantinople
Sts Ing
Timber Scarcity Warned By Forestry Official
George Tunstall of the Dominion forestry branch warned at the forestry convention that a timber famine is inevitable within fifty years unless cutting is revolutionized and wasteland reforested. He noted lumber profits do not yet support growing timber and cited Manitoba’s projected cut of 50 million feet for the year. Paris reports repatriation of 190000 prisoners of war since January 20, including 43110 officers, from French camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Forestry Convention
George Tunstell
Dominion Forestry Branch
Tunstell
Manitoba
Paris
War Office
Currie Calls for Readiness in Canadian Forces
General Currie urged constant preparedness and continued militia support during a Canadian Artillery Association address. He warned against complacency and emphasized pay for adjutants to maintain efficiency across the force structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itha
Canada
Balshevi
Arthur Curtie
Canadian Artillery Association
Si. Arthur
Sugar Control Rescinded In Canadian Price Move
Ottawa cancels the fixed sugar price and profit limits after review. The board states changes were unnecessary as costs rise and retailers seek higher margins. The U turn ends the 16 cents per pound fixed price plus freight and three cent profit plan. Tornado in Spain destroys thirty houses and a church at Lentarlo near Valencia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Wiest
Ptural Central Canada
Board of Comenerce Tras
Spain
Madrid
Lentarlo
Valencia
Long Promised Home Rule Bill Is Presented In Commons
The long promised Irish home rule bill was presented in the House of Commons with a first reading only. It proposes a two-parliament system sharing powers on local matters while imperial control remains on foreign affairs and defence. Land annuities in Ireland would fund the two parliaments, estimated around 3 million pounds annually.
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Somlone
House of Commons
Lid George
Home
Tokis
Great Britain
Ireland
Treian
Prenier
Tre
Lloyd George
No Diplomatic Relations With Soviet Russia
Fragmented OCR text discusses the policy shift away from diplomatic ties with Soviet Russia. Mentions Bolshevik opposition and border state concerns, suggesting a broader stance favoring severed relations and restrictive policies amid wartime rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
Compensation Act Upheld In Manitoba Court
The Manitoba court upheld the Compensation Act finding it within jurisdiction. The case questions whether the act is intra vires and the decision may be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Supreme Court of Canada
Winnipem
Manitoba to Amend Rural Credits Act Under Deadlock
Winnipeg MAL A George W Prout administrator of the Rural Credits Act says amendments will be introduced as a remedy to a deadlock between rural credits societies ranks and the administration department. The plan would empower the department to open provincial credit offices and dispense with bank financial backing. Banks refuse six percent and demand custody at higher rates.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
George W. Prout
MAL. A
Rural Credits Societies
Treaty Debate stalls Senate over ratification timing
The Peace Treaty sits under constant consideration in the U S Senate as leaders from both parties dispute prospects of ratification. While some allies forecast success, most observers concede ratification is impossible and agree only on limiting the fight's duration before a decisive vote.
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Senate
Deroyratio
Uclate
Moezel Named Deputy to Erzberger in German Cabinet
Moezel is chosen to succeed Erzberger as deputy secretary in the German cabinet. The selection, announced January 27, positions Moezel as a key aide in Erzberger's department.
Colby Succeeds Lansing as Secretary of State
Colby of New York who led the Progressive party under Theodore Roosevelt will replace Robert Lansing as Secretary of State.
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Washington
Samprage Colby
New York
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert Lansing
BC Farmers Decline Political Entry After Province Convention
A garbled report describes BC farmers deciding not to enter politics after a convention. Speakers including Weeks and President Cope discuss warnings and opposition, noting unresolved issues and possible future actions in the province.
Bolsheviks Claim Constantinople Amid Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text reports Bolshevik forces asserting control in Constantinople. The garbled lines reference Russian Soviet activity and potential upheaval, with unclear dates and names due to transcription errors.
Poorly Paid Pedagogues Highlight Manitoba Teaching Wages
A Manitoba report from Souris records the Manitoba Pristers Association session noting rural teachers earned an average 791, with city teachers average 14 years experience and rural 3 years, arguing 25 percent salary growth fails to meet rising costs and harms rural youth.
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Manitoba
Manitoba ‘Pristers’ Association
Borrest
Souris
PLA
Denee
Asquith Wins Paisley By Election For Parliament
Asquith, Liberal candidate, is elected to parliament from Paisley after polling 14 736 votes. He defeats Labour candidate J M Biggar who received 11 902 votes and Unionist Z A Itonist who earned 3 795 votes. A crowd of about 10 000 greeted his appearance at the announcement.
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London
Herbert H. Asquith
Paisley
Mr. Asquith
J. OM. Biggar
Z. A
Russian War Sess estimates wartime costs and trade balance
The report estimates wartime losses at 32,000 rubles and notes Russia cannot export currently while needing to import provisions valued at one million rubles.
Soviets Propose Peace Terms To Great Powers In Talks
Reports say Soviet negotiators push peace terms with major powers amid farm experiments and wage tensions. Canadian and North American observers note duress rhetoric while Manitoba agricultural experts discuss durum wheat breeding shifts and wheat varieties resisting drought and pests.
Armed men siege in Cork attack ends with casualties
In County Cork an armed raid on Dobro area stations led to a protracted siege. Fire was attempted using hay piles while police search for raiders. Several civilians’ bodies were found and a wounded man says seven others were carried away. Arrests have not yet occurred.
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Ug Pspscins
Liv
Kis
Pherease
Amin
United States Suspends Trading With Russia
A garbled report states the United States suspends trade with Russia. mentions Vladivostok and Siberia and a government action. Details are unclear, with fragments referencing officials and possible sanctions.
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Russia
Geddes for Washington ambassador selection stated
Geddes named as Washington ambassador designate with Sir Robert Stevenson Torne to succeed as president of the Second of Trade. Litvinoff confirms peace offers to Soviet, Japan, Romania, and Ukraine’s Soviet proposal to Poland reported.
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Lanndony
Canethenis
Awokmb Geddes
National Service
Construction
Trikeish
Washington
Eiabliese
Dl Owas
Auckland
Robert Stevenson Torne
Sir Auckland
Litvinoff
Copenhagen
Masim Litvinoff
Deumark
Penser
Japan
Runimia
Poland
Brandon Board Pushes for Trudsen Bay Railway Completion
Brandon Board of Trade urges Dominion government to accelerate completion of the Trudsen Bay Railway, calling it an absolute necessity for progress and economic development in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branden
Brandon Board of Trade
Dominion
Trudsen Bay
All Trade In Foreign Bonds Now Prohibited
Manitoba proposes amendments to the Voummeranes Act banning all trade in foreign bonds and prescribing fines up to 1006 dollars for breaches. The act also allows imprisonment for violators and includes penalties for individuals aiding evasion.
Army cars trade deal sparks import ban report
A British paper claims an English firm completed a deal with the American government to supply nearly all U S Army vehicles on the Rhine. The sale reportedly valued between 1500 and 2000 pounds per car, triggering a government restriction aimed at curbing overseas sales and protecting market interests.
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London
Met
Rhine
Torri
Caneada
Plenry Drayton
Miseero
Pienes
Dua
Aibverae
Ems
Candina Noahes
Inne Ee Arthonn
Aluthey
Ester Association
AMC SN
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Gen. Currie
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U.S. Senate
Colby
Lansing
Coe
Tata
Alberta
Mr. Weeks
Matey
Cope
Sepsi
Lenine
Sevier Ryesig
Naat
Coos
Asquith
Directend
Brandon
Teobey
Soviet Rassnapp Sasak
Imteenie
Win
Bae Wah
Waldron
Lapermenis
Mariteta
Thinieas Vistperst
Gorrison Esvaned
Capriel
Vladvostok
United States
Siberia
Vladivostauk
Geddes
Sir Edward Grey
H.B.R
U.S. Army
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