Wilson asks Senate to take definite stand on peace treaty
President Wilson urged the Senate to adopt a definite and unmistakable stance on the peace treaty. He argued objections about U.S. risk in the league were unfounded and that real power lay in the council with UNANIMOUS decisions while the empire’s votes in the assembly were merely advisory.
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Pable
Cole
Wilson
Senate
United States
Aix
League
Council
Hutterites Targeted by Manitoba War Veterans Over Regulations
Manitoba Great War Veterans urge stricter measures on Hutterites including barring admission, forcing naturalization papers, and deportation for nonconformity. They demand all residents sign pledges to obey country laws including military service.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Great War Veterans’ Association
Oxygen Blast Fatality at Montreal Plant
A tank of oxygen exploded at Canadian Vickers plant in Maisonneuve Montreal fatally injuring one man and burning fourteen others. About twenty five narrowly escaped death as a small forge near the site may have ignited leaking gas. The deceased is named James Fairholm. age and address unavailable.
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Montreal
Canadian Vickers
Maissoneuve
James Fairholm
China Tokyo Japan invite China to confer on Shantung
Officials reported that Japan will officially invite China to confer on the Shantung situation after ratifying the peace treaty. The invitation is non binding as Japan cannot compel China to accept.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Shantung
Anti Bolshevik Plot Reported From Moscow Ring
A Bolshevik wireless dispatch cites an anti Bolshevik conspiracy with ramifications across Russia. It claims 66 men were captured and executed on conspiracy charges and that the plot originated in Moscow.
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London
Russia
Moscow
D Annunzio Raises Force to Over Twelve Thousand Men
Allied officers estimate Gabriele D Annunzios contingent now numbers over 12,000 with reinforcements. The surge prompts questions on maintenance due to a port blockade, forcing D Annunzio to ask volunteers to stay ready at home. A Dalmatian frontline dispatch notes an Italian detachment crossing near Toguire after overcoming Jugoslav resistance and US ships departing Spaln for Toguire.
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Gabriele D'Annunzio
Leo Cers
Pine
D'Annunzio
Paris
Toguire
Dalmatia
Belgrade
United States
Spaln
Aerial Derby Planned by Aero Club of America
The Aero Club of America announced plans for an around the world aerial derby with total prizes near 1 000 000. A special commission will tour the world to arrange stopping places referees and committees in every country along the route. Dirigibles may be used by competitors for part or all of the trip.
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Aero Club of America
New York
Eevery
General A. Ross Sworn In as Hearst Minister in Toronto
Brigadier General Arthur Ross of Kingston was sworn in by Lieut. Governor Sir John Hendrie as minister in Hearst's government without portfolio. Premier Hearst announced the Soldiers' Aid Commission and Soldiers' Settlement would come under the new minister's administration.
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A. Ross
Toronto
Arthur Ross
Kingston
John Hendrie
Hearst
Soldiers’ Aid Commission
Soldiers’ Settlement
Land settlement for war veterans discussed by Ottawa committee
The special House committee on soldiers' civil re establishment heard demands from the United Veterans League and Imperial veterans of Vancouver for representation. Brig Gen McLean urged delegate appointments while Kingston Army and Navy Veterans sought a hearing. The board plans to settle around 2,300 veterans near rail lines, with about 60,000 acres of reserve lands and forest reserves to be freed for soldier settlement, and loans totaling 48.6 million dollars anticipated this year.
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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
Thougard
MacNeil
Mather
Mr. Mather
Canada
McNeil
Major Ashton
No Discrimination Against Farmers in Food Prices
Major Duncan, acting head of the board, rejects farmers' charge of discrimination. He says the court will first probe the most critical cases and then extend to clothing, footwear, and other industries, noting the court is recently formed and aims to cover needed sectors soon.
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Toronto
Major Duncan
Board of
Te Unferce
Hig
Retain Oil Fields For People Motion Urges Independent Prospector Leases
Ottawa report from Col J A Currie North Simcoe outlines a motion proposing changes to oil prospecting leases to aid independent companies while preserving a royalty for Canada. The motion also calls for expansion of the civil service commission to include returned soldiers and for a general amnesty for soldiers imprisoned for wartime offences.
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Ottawa
J. A. Currie
North Simcoe
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Civil Service Commission
Profiteers In Montreal Charged With Overpricing
Montreal merchants were charged before the Board of Commerce with charging sixteen cents a slice for apple pie and selling sugar at thirteen cents a pound with restrictions. False teeth were sold at 200 percent profit and bread at excessive prices. Dr. Stiles of the Baby Welfare League urged price controls on milk after a survey found sixty five percent of milk in poorer districts unfit for human consumption.
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Montreal
Board of Commerce
Stiles
Baby Welfare League
League
Ottawa Grain Act amendment on surplus sale rules
An amendment to the Grain Act specifies that if grain in an elevator on August 31 exceeds one quarter of one percent of the gross grain received in the elevator during the crop year, such excess surplus shall be sold by the Board of Grain Commissioners and the receipts used for Canada Grain Act administration costs.
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Ottawa
Board of Grain Commissioners
Canada
Wilson Threatens Boycott Over Fiume Crisis
President Wilson reportedly rejects neutralization of Fiume and international control of docks and railways. American peace delegates refuse to discuss the matter while Italian circles report a threatened economic boycott if Italy keeps Fiume without a broader agreement among the powers.
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Italy
Paris
Wilson
Fiume
Demand Nationalization of Mines Emphasized by ParliamentCommittee
London reports the Trades Union Congress drafted a non ultimatum demand for nationalisation of mines to present to the government following Glasgow resolutions. Vancouver ships note the steel steamer War Chariot launched at Coughlan yards with sponsor Mrs George Edwards wife of the chief accountant.
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London
Trades Union Congress
Glasgow
Vancouver
B.C
Coughlan Yards
George Edwards
Senate Labor Probe Opens Into Nation Wide Steel Strike
The senate labor commission prepares to probe the steel strike, with Chairman Kenyon announcing that John T. H. of the strikers' organization will testify. Senators aim to outline causes, determine how many workers and plants are involved, and seek a preliminary report within two weeks.
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Washington
Senate Labor Commission
John TH
Ization
Fabor S
Thomas
Demerrat
Cota
Ite
Senate
Ketryon
Fitzpatrick
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Kenyon
Good Crops In Dry Districts In Swift Current
Good crops are reported in the Swift Current area with no frost yet, aiding flax harvest. Farmers anticipate strong yields with late flax promising success across the district and one farmer realizing over 4000 dollars from flax plus feed from late oats.
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Swift Current
Fire in New Parliament Buildings Ottawa
A blaze broke out in an interior basement room of Ottawa's new Parliament Buildings among packing boxes. Firefighters battled through corridors to reach the fire. property damage is about $2,000. Dense smoke may affect new paintings or plaster. the building's fireproof design helped prevent a larger disaster.
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Parliament
Ottawa
Parliament Buildings
No Danger From Germany Paris
Andre Tardieu defended the German peace treaty as the Chamber of Deputies resumed debate. He rebutted Marin I objecting to German military limits and said the army should be reduced to a gendarmerie with France guaranteed to enforce the clause.
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Germany
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Andre Tardieu
M. Marin
M. Tardieu
France
Chinese War End Declares End of War. Chi Jui Receives Merit
President Hsu Shih Ghang ends the state of war with Germany and awards General Tueal Chi Jui the Grand Order of Merit for his role in China's declaration of war. The decoration formalizes the peace gesture in Pekin.
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China
Hsu Shih Ghang
Germany
Tueal Chi Jui
Grain Act Amendment Proposes August Stocktake
Ottawa announcement by Sir George Foster Minister of Trade and Commerce outlines an amendment to the Grain Act. After the crop year ends August 31 1919 stock shall be taken of the quantity of grain in the terminal elevators each August.
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Ottawa
George Foster
Canada Cattle Imports Urged by Daily Mail Editorial
The Daily Mail urges Britain to permit the importation of Canadian cattle to boost food production. The piece argues for easing controls to improve supply and support farming and industry.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Canada
Plea For Solidarity Between The Allies Amid War Debates
News notes mixed reports on bullion salvage from the Laurentic with little recovery of specie after 1917 losses. It describes bars worth about 6000 dollars each and the challenge of handling wreck plates before extraction. Paris reports Clemenceau defending the peace treaty in a lengthy Chamber of Deputies speech urging unity among allies.
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League
U.S. Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Prensier Clemenceau
League of Nations
United States Senate
France
Great Britain
United States
Iemense Londonderry
Ale
Laurentic
Lounk
America
London
New Palestine Union Plan Seeks Governing Structure
London-Habibi Latfullah reports Prince Feisal tentatively accepts a union proposal for Palestine Syria and Mesopotamia with Britain France and Syria naming a governor-general and a three-state democratic chamber and senate. London doctors strike for seven guineas weekly minimum. American Marines in Dalmatia dispatch notes Italians evacuate after local fire.
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Palestine
Syria
Mesopotamia
London
Habibi Latfullah
Syrian Union Committee
Associated Press
Prince Feisal
Ibdjaz
Pallestine
United Nations
Great Britain
France
Postal Notes Suspended for Remittance to United States
The Post Office Department bans selling any postal notes for remittance to the United States due to high exchange rates in New York. This action halts all such instruments until further notice.
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U.S
Ottawa
New York
Post Office Department
United States
Monarchy Restoration Moves in Hungary Under Archduke Joseph Otto
Budapest reports a movement to restore the monarchy naming Archduke Joseph Otto as king with the former emperor Charles as regent. Archduke Francis is not yet seven, born November 20, 1912, while Charles and Empress Zita are believed living quietly at a Swiss chateau near Lake Geneva. Buenos Aires discussions tie to a $100 million German loan for raw materials and a $200 million Argentine credit aiding Italy France and Britain, with most spending on cereals. In London a cabinet consult leads to another Irish question settlement attempt, Viscount French likely to stay as Lord Lieutenant.
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Geneva
Hungary
Joseph Otto
Charles
Budapest
Francis
Fors Mier
Zita
Prangrina
Switzerland
Lake Geneva
Buenos Ayres
Germany
Argentina
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
France
Great Britain
London
Evening News
Viscount French
Ireland
May Avert Strike on British Railways
The new Minister of Transport Sir Eric Geddes faced a railway workers ultimatum demanding a wage standardization settlement. The National Union of Railwaymen sought action by month’s end, while wartime pay scales would run through year end. Government said talks would continue amid “some misunderstanding” to avert a strike.
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London
Eric Geddes
National Union of Railwaymen
Glasgow
Miners’ Federation
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