Frontier life tales from a Prussian Dragoon officer
An ex Dragoon officer from Prussia recounts escape, dog separations, and a ride to Q Appelle. He recalls a harsh incident with Chief Factor McDonald, the loss of dogs and ponies, and a later boxing duel with Beneki in post. The narrative ends with移 a promise to continue the story.
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Beitiah Columbig
Ewen
Qp'Appelle
Fovely Valley
Buffalo
McDonald
Elfis
Jeune Hommel
Qu'Appelle
Esceed
Dome “Alette
Fort Carlton
Count Vion
Beneki
Bencki
New Caledonia
Fort George
Surplus airships and Swiss conventions cited in report
Fragmentary text notes surplus airships, US personnel and Swiss conventions, references to print provisions and private and commercial uses, but lacks clear events or outcomes. The readable items imply ongoing discussions about handling surplus equipment and international agreement.
Attack on police barracks across the country reported
A series of attacks on police barracks in multiple regions, including Tralee, ended with the attackers driven off. Police suffered no casualties though several houses were bombed and machines wrecked. Local papers note the Kerryman and Liberator titles among damaged outlets.
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Tity Kerry
Tad’ Castle
Tralee
Kerryman
Liberates
Bidford Speech Attacks Prussianism and Russianism
Mrs. Lloyd George spoke in Bedford during the bye election declaring that Britain has beaten Prussianism and now aims to defeat Russianism. She warned that Lenin and Trotsky followers in the nation threaten feheristed institutions. Frank Kellaway opposes F. Riley of the Postal Workers' Union in the race.
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Bidford
Lloyd George
Bedford
Prohibitionists Plan World Crusade Against Liquor
A Dominion Alliance committee was appointed to press the government to enforce the order in council banning liquor importation and to work with Ontario on Sandy Bill enforcement. The group will support strengthening Ontario temperance laws and advance a Dominion-wide prohibition push and global crusade against alcohol.
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Drys
Toronto
Dominion Alliance
Dominion
Ontario
Ontario ‘Temperance
Alliance
Sinn Fein Edict Bans Irish Emigration Without Permit
Dublin n Dail Eireann decrees no citizen may leave Ireland without Home Affairs permit. Emigration and shipping agents must obtain printed permits signed and sealed by the minister. Violators are deemed guilty of a state welfare offence in wartime and will face penalties.
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Sinn Fein
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Republic
Ireland
Hatfield 1s Banqueted in Medicine Hat Arrival
Hatfield, arriving from California, was banqueted by the Southern Agricultural Association in Medicine Hat. Local business and professional men voiced confidence in his undertaking. Towers are under construction fifteen miles northeast at Chappice Lake. Hatfield claims to tap passing rain clouds, not to conjure moisture from a clear sky.
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Medicine Hat
Hatfield
California
Southern Agricultural. ‘Association
Chappice Lake
Palestine Publicity Urges League Invite US to Conference
London dispatch says the government is urged to ask the League of Nations to invite the United States to participate in talks, expanding involvement beyond Britain and allies. Baron Sydenham is noted among advocates for broader invitation.
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Palestine
London
League of Nations
United’ States
Baron
Sydenhain
Montreal Chamber Recommends Canadian Trade Agents
The Cham d e Commerce urges Canada to appoint commercial agents in the United States to perform similar duties to U S consuls in Canada. The proposal aims to expand promotional and commercial activity across the border.
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U.S
Montreal
Canada
United States
Cham! de Commerce
Honor Roll for British Columbia War Dead Placed
The Victoria Chamber of Commerce prepares a memorial honor roll listing BC residents who gave their lives in the Great War. The project ties to a broader plan for commemorative layouts and public tribute.
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Victoria
Victoria. Chamber of Commerce
Abernen
British, Columbia
Debate on Militarism Sees Cadet Training Debate in Commons
In Ottawa the militia estimates debate centers on a 450000 cadet services budget. Guthrie says 8000 cadets will be trained in summer, while Gould Assiniboia damps militarism and warns of war party扩 spending. Griesbach praises trained militia. critics compare past years and discuss national defense costs with U.S. per capita figures. Dr. McGibbon notes familiar arguments from 1914 about Britain readiness and French troops aiding civilization.
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Ottawa
House’ of Commons
Guthrie
Sumer
O. R. Gould
Griesbach
Edmonton
Brone
Assiniboia
U.S
Record Egg Shifts to Portage la Prairie in Manitoba
The famed big egg record moves from Victoria to Portage la Prairie. Stewart's Buf Orpington laid a seven ounce egg with a circumference of 9 1 16 inches. He keeps no ducks geese or ostriches.
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Portage la Prairie
Man
Victoria
Warner
Stewart
Death of Wealthy Packer's Son Ends in Suicide in Los Angeles
John P. Cudahy son of late Michael Cudahy, famed Kansas City meat packer, was found dead in his Los Angeles bedroom with a shotgun wound to the head. Detective-Sergeant McMadda says the act followed failed negotiations for a $10,000 loan with a Chicago bank.
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Packer
Los Angeles
John'p. Cudahy
Michael Cudahy
Kansas City
Ito
Chicago
McMadda
Admiralty Denies Inquiring About Coal Supplies
Colonel L A Amery, under secretary for the colonies, told the House that the Admiralty had not made inquiries about coal supplies from Canadian or United States sources. A printer’s notice from Helena, Montana, is noted as misread and unclear in the copy.
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Admiralty
London
L. A. Amery
Colonies
House
United States
Canadian minister in Washington debated in Commons
Ottawa debates a proposed Canadian representation in Washington with $60,000 allocated. Critics warn of conflicts with Britain, while supporters argue it strengthens Canada’s influence and empire relations. Prime Minister says intention is to appoint but cannot decide on the best man. In Washington the US refuses to mediate German reparations, urging immediate resumption of negotiations without acting as umpire.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Washington
Meighen
House of Commons
United States
Robert Borden
Canada
Empire
N. W. Rowell
Privy Council
W. F. Cockshutt
Brantford
W. S. Fielding
W. L Mackenzie King
T. A. Crerar
National Progressives
Harding
Germany
Fehrenbach
Simons
Deenel
Berlin
Hughes
White House
Ontario Premier Drury Warns Against Prohibition
Premier Drury closes Ontario Temperance Act debate stating enforcement would be impossible with a large minority. He warns the anti prohibition forces and calls prohibition anarchy and asserts the mandate from the people supports enforcement if needed.
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Ontario
Drury
Toronto
Greeks Prepare for Large Offensive Near Constantinople
A Turkish report says Greek forces plan a strong offensive to begin in a few days. About 100,000 troops are mobilized, including conscripts from interior tribes and the Kinzingy Kara Bekir army, while five members of the Women's Turkish Battalion are reported killed.
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Constantinople
Wth
Washington reorganizes war staff for field operations
The war department announces a new organization with two war staff heads under General Weeks to oversee field operations. The secretary cites instant preparation and peacetime readiness as the rationale for the change.
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Washington
Gompers Addresses Canadian Workers
President Samuel Gompers urged Canadian workers to unite for democracy and civilization, stressing the need for practical and sane development of international trade unions. The appeal frames labor unity as essential to global progress and worker rights.
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Toronto
Samuel Gompers
Canada
Befor
Formation of Wheat Pool by Western Farmers
A Winnipeg report notes a special Canadian Council of Agriculture committee examining the wheat pool proposal. It plans to apply to provincial legislatures for establishment, with Growers Limited and the Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company as key bodies. The Manitoba and Alberta farming communities would join to market the wheat cooperatively.
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Western Farmers
Winnipeg
Canadian ‘Council of Agriculture
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Ain
Ft ‘Usd
B.C
R. G. McNeilie
C.P.R
Helens
Mont
Montana
Fara
Aif
Rot
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Rive
Gompers
Canadian Council ‘of Agriculture
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