Would Have Senate Take Definite Stand
Parble Colo President Wilton urges the Senate to take a definite stand on the peace treaty. Mr Wiser counters claims the U S is disadvantaged in the league noting Britain’s five votes exist in the assembly but real power lies in the council where decisions require unanimity.
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Parble
Colo
Wilton
Senate
United States
Wiser
Assembly
League
Council
Measures Proposed to Curb Hutterite Immigration in Manitoba
The provincial command of the Great War Veterans Association urged stronger measures to limit Hutterite settlement in Manitoba. The plan calls for naturalization papers from all Hutterites currently in the province and deportation for those who refuse. It also requires a signed pledge to abide by Canadian law including military service.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Great War Veterans’ Association
Oxygen Blast Fatality at Canadian Vickers Plant
An explosion in the No. 1 shed at the Canadian Vickers plant in Maisonneuve left one man dead and 14 severely burned with about 25 others narrowly escaping death. The tank of oxygen apparently leaked and ignited near a small nearby forge. The deceased was identified as James Fairholm, age and address unknown.
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Montreal
Canadian Vickers
Maissoneuve
James Fairholm
Japan to invite China for talks on Shantung issue
Officials say Japan intends to officially invite China to confer on the Shantung situation after ratifying the peace treaty. They caution that Tokyo cannot compel Beijing to accept the invitation.
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China
Japan
Shantung
Anti Bolshevik Plot Report Detains 66 Suspects
Wireless dispatches reveal an anti Bolshevik plot with reach across Russia. It led to the capture and execution of 66 men on charges of conspiracy. Origin of the plot is traced to Moscow.
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London
Russia
Moscow
D Annunzio Raises Forces to Over Twelve Thousand Men
Allied observers report D Annunzio has increased his force to more than 12 000 men raising questions over maintenance due to port blockades. An Italian detachment with armored cars crossed the demarcation near Toguire Dalmatia overcoming Jugoslav resistance as U S ships depart Spala for Toguire.
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Trieste
Gabriele D’annunzio
Finnie
D'Annunzio
Paris
Toguire
Dalmatia
Belgrade
United States
Spala
Aerial Derby Planned by Aero Club of America
The Aero Club of America announces plans for a world around the globe aerial derby with total prizes of 1,000,000 dollars. A special commission will tour the world to map routes arrange stops and form committees in each country. Dirigibles may be used by contestants for part or all of the journey.
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Aero Club of America
New York
League Can Exist Without U S Paris In An Explanation
Premier Clemenceau told the Chamber of Deputies that the League of Nations could exist despite a U S senate rejection. He argued the French believed the League offering only partial guarantee, so the Franco British American alliance treaty was drafted as a protective measure.
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League
U.S. Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
League of Nations
United States Senate
France
Great Britain
United States
General A. Ross Sworn In as Minister in Hearst Government
Kingston born Uni Brig Gen Arthur Ross was sworn in Toronto by Lt Gov Sir John Hendrie as minister without portfolio. Premier Hearst announced the Soldiers' Aid Commission and Soldiers' Settlement would come under his administration.
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Toronto
Uni
Arthur Ross
Kingston
John Hendrie
Hearst
Soldiers’ Aid Commission
Soldiers’ Settlement
Land Settlement For War Veterans
Ottawa notes a special House committee debate on soldiers settlement. Veterans leagues demand representation. delegates to be heard from Imperial veterans in Winnipeg and Vancouver. The Soldiers Settlement Board cites a projected 48.6 million dollars for loans and administration this year, with about two thirds of 4 128 grants choosing homesteads near rail lines.
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Ottawa
House On Soldiers
United Veterans” League
Gratuity League
Imperial Veterans of
Vancouver
McLean
Imperial Veterans
Winnipeg
J. G. Evans
Army and Navy Veterans
Kingston
W. J. Tupper
Dominion
S. Mather
Soldiers’ Settlement Board
MacNeil
Mather
Mr. Mather
Canada
McNeil
No Discrimination Against Farmers by Court Chairman
Major Duncas of the Board of Consuerce states there is no charge of farmer discrimination. He notes the court, new and focused on pressing cases, will soon address clothing, boots, shoes and other industries as it proceeds with its probes.
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Torspio
Major Duncas
Board of Consuerce
Retain Oil Fields For People Proposal for oil policy change
Ottawa-Cel. J. At Currie North Simcor gives notice of a motion urging Alberta and Saskatchewan oil field expansion with a royalty for Canada. It also proposes enlarging the civil service commission to include returned soldiers and granting amnesty to soldiers jailed for wartime offences.
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Ottawa
Cel. J
Currie
North Simcor
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Civil Service Commission
Profiteers In Montreal charging high prices
Montreal merchants were accused before the Board of Commerce of profiteering. Charges included sixteen cents per slice for apple pie and 200 percent profit on false teeth sold at five dollars a set. Sugar was quoted at thirteen cents a pound and bread prices were high, with restricted supplies unless other goods were purchased. Dr. Stiles of the Baby Welfare League urged milk price controls. The league reported a summer survey in poorer districts found 65 percent of milk unsuited for human consumption.
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Montreal
Board of Commerce
Stiles
Baby Welfare League
League
Grain Act amendment outlines surplus grain sale
Ottawa reports an amendment to the Grain Act requiring that any grain in an elevator on August 31 exceeding one quarter of one percent of the grain received in the crop year be sold by the Board of Grain Commissioners. Proceeds go to the Canada Grain Act administration costs.
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Ottawa
Board of Grain Commissioners
Wilson Threatens Boycott Over Fiume Crisis
President Wilson replies to the neutralization and internationalization proposal for Fiume docks and railways but keeps details private. American peace delegates refuse to discuss it. In Italian circles, Wilson is reported to have rejected the proposal and to have threatened an economic boycott if Italy maintains Fiume without a powers agreement.
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Italy
Paris
Wilson
Fiume
Figne
Demand for Mine Nationalization Deliberated by Union Congress
The Trades Union Congress committee drafted a nationalization demand for the government following Glasgow congress resolutions. It is presented as strong but not an ultimatum. In Vancouver a steel steamer War Chariot was launched by Mrs. George Edwards as sponsor, the final war orders vessel from the imperial munitions board yard.
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London
Trades Union Congress
Vancouver
B.C
Coughlan Yards
George Edwards
Imperial Munitions Board
Senate Labor Probe Set On Steel Strike
Arrangements are made for the senate labor committee inquiry into the nationwide steel strike. Senator Kenyon plans cross examinations of Jose Fitzpatrick and Gary of U S Steel, aiming to show causes and aims, with reports within a fortnight.
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Washington
Senate
Cory
San Kenyon Aur
Jose Fitzpatrick
Chis
Contnittes
Hhey
Thomas
Colorado
Kenyon
Fitzpatrick
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Rendine Kenyon
Unwes
Good Crops In Dry Districts At Swift Current
No frost has appeared in the district and farmers have begun cutting flax in promising yields. The region shows a large amount of late flax likely to be harvested. One farmer expects over $4,000 from flax and a sizable amount of oats.
Fire in New Parliament Buildings Ottawa
A blaze broke out inside a basement room among boxes in the new Parliament Buildings Ottawa. Firefighters dragged hoses through corridors to reach the fire. Property damage totaled about $2000, with uncertain risk to new paintings or plaster from smoke.
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Parliament
Ottawa
No Danger From Germany In Treaties Debate
In Paris a resumed debate on the German peace treaty sees Andre Tardieu defend the accord and push for a German army reduced to a gendarmerie under treaty guarantees. In Pekin a Chinese peace decoration honors General Tueal Chi Jui for leading China’s wartime declaration against Germany with the Grand Order of Merit.
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Germany
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Andre Tardieu
M. Marin
M. Tardieu
France
China
Hs Shih Chang
Tueal Chi Jui
Grain Act Amendment Noted For August Stock Take
Ottawa reports that Sir George Foster minister of trade and commerce announced an amendment to the Grain Act. In August after the crop year ending August 31 1919 stock will be taken of grain in terminal elevators.
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Ottawa
George Foster
Canadian Cattle Imports Urged by Daily Mail Editorial
The Daily Mail urges Britain to permit importing cattle from Canada to boost food production. The piece argues Canada can supply beef to meet domestic demand and stabilize prices amid shortages.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Canada
Plea For Solidarity Between The Allies
A wartime note on unity among the Allies amid recovery efforts from the Laurentic bullion salvage project off Londonderry. Officials describe the immense task of recovering gold bars and metal plates, with values and safety details noted amid war aftermath. Premier Clemenceau defends the peace treaty in a long Chamber of Deputies debate, stressing alliance, liberation, and France's restored prestige. The Premier spoke for over two hours, maintaining resolve despite opposition.
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Londonderry
Lough Suiliy
America
London
Tadf
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Clevrenveau
Coalition of Liberation
IAT
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Proposal for a union of Palestine Syria and Mesopotamia
Habibi Lotiallah, European representative of the Syriat union communities, says Prince Feisal tentatively accepts a plan for a union of Palestine, Syria and Mesopotamia. Acceptance hinges on British approval. plan already before the British government. A governor-general would lead the united nations with three executive bodies and a democratic chamber and senate. Also, reports say U S Marines forced Italians to evacuate Trani Dalmatia. Jugo Slav troops occupied the town after local fire.
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Palestine
Syria
Mesopotamia
London
Habibi Lotiallah
Syriat Union Commuities
Associated Press
Frince Feisal
Nfedjaz
Talesting
Prince Feisal
United Nations
Great Britain
France
Copenhagen
United States
Tran
Dalmatia
Spalate
Irish Doctors Strike in Dundalk Over Wages Demand
Dundalk doctors walk out demanding a minimum weekly salary of seven guineas for all public services. current average is £25 yearly. Several patients are refused treatment at dispensaries. Ottawa postal notes to U.S. blocked due to high exchange rates. no more notes for remittance to the United States will be sold.
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London
Dundalk
Ireland
U.S
Ottawa
New York
Post Office Department
United States
Austria Seeks Monarchy With Archduke Joseph Otto as King
Budapest dispatch reports a Hungary movement to restore the monarchy naming Archduke Joseph Otto eldest son of former Emperor Charles as king with Charles acting as regent. Archduke Francis has not yet reached seven, born November 20 1912. Charles and Empress Zita reportedly live quietly at a chateau near Lake Geneva.
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Geneva
Hungary
Joseph Otto
Charles
Budapest
Francis
Zita
Prangrius
Switzerland
Nations scheme to buy cereals in Argentina loan plan
The finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies released a majority report authorizing a government credit of 200 million for Italy France and Great Britain for two years at 3.14 percent interest. About 75 percent of the loan would fund Argentine cereal purchases while a 100 million loan was requested for Germany to buy raw materials from Argentina.
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Buenos Ayres
Germany
Argentina
Chainer of Deputies
Italy
France
Great Britain
Government to renew effort on Irish question with Viscount French
The Evening News reports a Cabinet consultation with Viscount French leading to another attempt to settle the Irish question and confirms Viscount French will remain Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
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London
Viscount French
Ireland
May Averts Rail Strike Amid Transport Cabinet Action
On the day Sir Eric Geddes takes up his role as Minister of Transport the government faces a railway workers ultimatum over wage standardization. The National Union of Railwaymen threatens a nationwide stoppage, but ministers offer to resume talks citing a misunderstanding and hope to avert a strike with leaders of the union.
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London
Eric Geddes
Transport
National Union of Railwaymen
Glasgow
Miners’ Federation
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