Peace of World depends on Britain and US unity says former PM
In an address before the Lotus club, Sir Lloyd George urged a policy of municipal understanding to deter aggression and oppression. Dr. Kotler praised the welcome to George and the shared faith in liberty, while George cited examples from the War of Independence and called for flags of Britain and the United States to lie side by side in comradeship for humanity’s future.
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York
oConvicelon
Great Britain
United States
Kotler
Llgud
George
Ada
Lberty
Dorin
Ion
Canada
Bane
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Ireland
Willy Miink
Great Commonwealth
Hong Kong Faces Heaviest Rainstorm in History
Hong Kong endured one of its heaviest rainstorms with 31 inches falling from 9 pm to the next evening. Flooding inundated streets near Asiatic Petroleum Company and neighboring areas, lifting roadway sections and washing earth and sand onto pavements. Ground floors of offices flooded and minor landslides reported island wide.
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Hong Kong
Hong King
Asiatic Petroleum Company
Pew
C N R Sets World Record with Port Arthur Grain Move
Approximately two million bushels of grain arrived at Port Arthur on October 31 by the Canadian National Railways. A total of 1,490 cars were delivered, with trains arriving every forty eight minutes, a pace believed to be a world record for single track operations.
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Port Arthur
Oni
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba Board of Health Plans Insulin Distribution
The Manitoba Board of Health announced plans to distribute insulin for diabetes treatment in the province. Insulin will be supplied to certified medical men through the Manitoba Insulin Committee and provided free to patients who cannot pay, while those able to pay will receive insulin at cost.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Board of Health
Manitoba Insulin Committee
Naval board cites officers in Honda Point disaster
Three officers were found responsible for the Honda Point destroyer wreck in California. The board of inquiry reports 33 lives lost and naval matériel valued at 13 300 000. The findings were presented to Secretary Denby.
Freight Rates On Grain Lowered On Lakes
Freight rates for grain shipments on the lakes have fallen as inventories near balance. Seventeen boast oak uk 2.444.000 bushels were moved in a day, with most headed to Buffalo and Detroit. Michigan mines that had not sent to the head of the lakes before are now shipping to this port, with November charter rates reduced to five cents to Buffalo and four cents to Bay.
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Fort Willem
Buffalo
Geris Oare Fower
Bay Herts
Poincare Outlines Four Points for Reparations Inquiry
Premier Poincare, in Nevers, is understood by the French Foreign Office to endorse four points within the committee of experts to study reparation. They cover Germany's payment capacity, new payment methods, German finances renovation, and a new monetary system. The program aligns with the U S note to London, and maintains Germany's debt to the allies was fixed permanently.
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Paris
Peincare
Nevers
Offce
Committee of Experts
Washington
Germany
Foreign Office
United States
London
Poincare
Woman Barrister Dead Toronto
Miss Clara B. Martin aged 49 former board of education member and Ontario’s first woman barrister died October 31 in Toronto. The obituary notes her pioneering career and public service.
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Toronto
Clara B. Martin
Board of Education
Onttario
Ber Oet
France and Britain in Accord on Reparations Experts
Paris reports that London and Paris agree on appointing a joint British French Italian Belgian team of experts to study Germany's reparations capacity. The notes discuss legal consequences of splitting Germany from nonsignatory provinces and invite US representation on the expert committee.
German Mark Slides Further as Trade Stumbles
The German mark plunges to a new low around 130 billion amid stock market chaos. Domestic demand worsens as staple prices hit prohibitive levels, with little foreign aid expected. Berlin mobilizes relief for food and clothing as official funds dry up.
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Wateh Ax
Suic
Germany
Berlin
Customs Revenue Up In Canada For Seven Months
Customs and excise revenue rose by 22 million plus for the seven months ending October compared with the previous year. Excise taxes contributed about 17.5 million of the increase while stamp changes diverted income from mail to revenue stamps. Total seven month receipts reached 179.38 million versus 157.03 million a year earlier.
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Ottawa
Customs and Excise
Department of Customs and Excise
Post Office Department
Yeoman Wheat Seen As British Milling rival to Manitoba
British agriculturist Lord Biedisioc promotes Yeoman wheat as a high milling quality crop capable of rivaling Manitoba grain for British farmers. The National Farmers Union discusses expanding Yeoman wheat under government committee guidance. In Moscow a bribery trial ends with death sentences for eighteen and prison terms for twenty three involving naval technical staff and contractors.
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London
Lord Biedisioc
National Farmers’ Union
Government Agricultural Committee
Moscow
Naval Technical Department
Britain Rejects Rhineland Separatist Move
London formally informs France and Belgium it will not recognize the Rhineland separatist government or an independent state in Cologne or other occupied areas. The British directive to ambassadors says it does not recognize the provisional Rhineland government led by Dr Derten and Joseph Matthes and will oppose any separatist uprising in the Cologne zone.
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London
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Rhineland
Cologne
Paris
Havas
Derten
Joseph Matthes
Kellogg Named U S ambassador to Great Britain
London confirms the formal acceptance of Frank B Kellogg as United States Ambassador to Great Britain by the British Government.
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London
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Great Britain
Insulin Tax Debate Could Lift Insulin Exemption
Ottawa officials explain that insulin is taxed as a regular drug because it is not listed among exemptions under the sales tax act. The excise department notes exemption may come by order in council, otherwise tax collection is required.
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Ottawa
Exciga Department
Former Crown Prince May Return to Germany on Quiet Estate
Rumors of a request to return to Germany were not formally presented to the Berlin Government. Informal inquiries indicate Germany would permit the former Crown Prince to come back, provided he remains quietly on his estate in Silesia. Halifax miner leaders jailed for sedition. Melbourne mothers to visit war graves in France and Belgium.
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Berlin
Germany
Silesia
Melbourne
France
Belgium
Greek Rebel Condemned by Saloniki Court Martial
A Saloniki court martial condemned Major Sakeleriou to death for a leading role in the recent military insurrection. The dispatch says General Metaxas's arrest, viewed as likely, is imminent.
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Lonion
Saloniki
Sakeleriou
Athens
Metaxas
Railway Commissioners Schedule Public Sessions on Express Rates
The Railway Commissioners will hold a series of sessions in western cities to hear objections regarding proposed express rate increases. The meetings open to interested parties, with dates listed for Vancouver Victoria New Neon December Cal December Sack Loom Darmember and Winnipeg December.
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UN Ca Pie Board of Reltway Commissioners
Vieteri
Vancadver
Neon
Regine
Winniper
Doukhobors Reject Mexico Farms After Saskatchewan Visit
A Saskatchewan Doukhobor delegation returning from Santa Clara ranch near Chihuahua Mexico said land there did not impress them. They noted progress of Moon movements on Mexican farms and described creditor harassment as a deterrent to leaving Canada.
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Mexico
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Santa Clara Ranch
Chihuahua
Canada
Santa Clara
Britain and United States Reach Agreement on Liquor Issue
The talks between Ambassador Harvesy and British officials yield a draft treaty to end the rum-running dispute. It affirms the three mile limit for British maritime rights while allowing searches beyond that line. The accord may let British ships carry liquor in U S waters and sets detention rights for suspected ram-running vessels within a broad sailing distance, avoiding a fixed twelve mile limit.
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London
United States
Harvey
Foreign Office
Curzon
Great Britain
Satisfied With Trial For Murder In Eskimo Case
Ottawa defense counsel Thomas L. Cory arrived in Winnipeg after leaving Nerschet Island on August 12 and stated that the Eskimos tried there for murder had a thoroughly fair trial in keeping with British court traditions.
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Winnipeg
Heredel Island
U S Farming Costs Said Higher Than Canadian
Representative Anderson argues to the U S Tariff Commission that U S wheat production costs in Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana exceed Canada by more than double. He contends higher costs and freight rates justify an increase in the wheat tariff from 30 cents a bushel to offset the gap, noting Canada enjoys lower overall production and transport costs.
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Washington
Pirmat
Unite States
Northwest
Anderson
Minniegata
Canna
Marvin
Canada
Coolidge
Tariff Commission
Maryn
Ogres 10
Minnesota
North Dakota
United States
Disease Amongst British Cattle
British livestock owners protest frequent outbreaks of foot and mouth disease with 160 cases in Great Britain since August. The outbreaks forced slaughter of 4 750 cattle 279 sheep and 3 647 hogs with nearly £150 000 paid in compensation. Breeders urge ministry inquiry and want police detectives to trace offenders.
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London
Great Britain
Ministry of Agriculture
Prairie Fire Threatens Farms Near Plato and Greenan
A massive prairie fire swept near Plato and Greenan Sask prior to control. It destroyed over 5000 bushels of wheat and damaged farmer buildings while 21,000 residents fought the blaze. Greenan faced grave risk as the fire burned toward the village before being stopped one mile away.
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Saskatoon
Plato
Greenan
Sask
Grenean
James
Brother of W. T. Stead Dies in Redcar
I E Stead aged 72 and brother of journalist W T Stead died at Redcar Yorkshire after a long illness. He was regarded as an authority on the manufacture and metallurgy of steel.
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London
I. E.stead
W.T. Stead
Redcar
Yorkshire
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