Great Britain Vows Full Payment of War Debts
In a House of Commons debate the British government reaffirmed its intent to repay war debts to the United States in full. Chancellor Sir Robert Horne stressed Britain’s larger per capita burden and refused any relief or alteration, while opposition leader Asquith urged remission for French and other Allied debts and cautioned against mixing U S and European issues.
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Great Britain
United States
London
Als Robert Horne
Sir Robert
France
Asquith
Great
Britain
Europe
Mr. Asquith
Lord Balfour
England
May Spend Winter At Point Barrow Amid Polar Plans
Amundsen will winter at Point Barrow after postponing trans polar aims. Lieut Oskar Gnidal remains with the Maul party training on the Holmes schooner. Canadian aviator Lieut Fullerton is discharged from Amundsen’s services.
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Point Barrow
Norte
Roald Amundsen
Ana
Oskar Gnidal
Holmes
Barrow
I. ¢. Fullerton
Amundsen
Pole
Forest Fires Sweep Canada Amid Aerial Firefighting Efforts
Ottawa reports thousands of forest fires this year with Quebec and British Columbia worst affected. Airplanes and geoplanes aid firefighting by cutting response times from 15 hours to one hour, while Central Quebec and Finlandia areas suffer heavy losses. Drastic health board rules target infantile paralysis in Hamilton with three deaths and rising cases. City playgrounds may close and beaches face uncertainty. An Australian Canadian New Zealand group laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris.
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Canada
Canadian Forestry Association
Finnish Columbia
Quebec
British Columbia
Hamilton Hamilton
Board of Health
Appointment of Officials For New Wheat Board
Ottawa reports tensions over wheat board leadership as James Stewart and F W Riddell decline roles. Alberta and Saskatchewan sought them as chairman and vice chairman, with Manitoba possible later. If declined, provinces may nominate replacements while Ottawa seeks to finalize organization details.
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Ottawa
James Stewart
F. W. Riddell
Canada Wheat Board
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Messrs
Stewart
Riddell
Dominion Government
Wheat Board
Manitoba
Dominion
3921
Winnipeg
France Would Be Rhineland Independent
Paris and the Rhineland would gain independence from Germany with a separate parliamentary government and a supervised financial regime. The plan, favored by French deputies and presented to Premier Poincare, hinges on Germany paying prewar private debts and includes expelling Prussian officials for native administration and extending Allied Rhine land powers.
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Paris
Rhineland
Germany
Death of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell Noted Inventor
Ottawa premier Mackenzie King sent a message to Mrs. Bell expressing Canada’s pride in the invention associated with her late husband and extending gratitude and sympathy from the government and citizens. The note commemorates Graham Bell’s enduring impact on Canadian history.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Canada
Alexandra Graham Bell
Nova Scotia
W. Li. Mackenzie King
Great West Bank To Quit Business
Announcement signed by J. K. Mefnnis of Regina states the promoters of the Great West Bank of Canada will wind up affairs and return money to subscribers minus lawful expenses. Sufficient capital was not subscribed to obtain the treasury board certificate to begin business. British Aviator Reaches Ambala
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Winnipeg
J. K. Mefnnis
Regina
Great West Bank of Canada
Treasury Board
Greeks Avoid Contact With Allied Troops in Asia Minor
Government directs commander in Asia Minor and Thrace to avoid contact with Allied forces amid tensions and regional military operations.
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Athens
Asia Minor
Thrace
Bottomley Expelled From Parliament
London Horatia Batlamler, former editor of John Lull, has been expelled from the House of Commons by a vote of its members. The speaker read a long letter from him claiming innocence and mourning the errors of justice while expressing sorrow for bringing a stain on the House. He said hospital illness prevented his leaving, and urged the House to show forgiveness and sympathy.
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London
Horatia Batlamler
John Lull
House of Commons
Bottomley
Famous Racers Die in Lightning Struck Connecticut Stable Fire
Three famed racing stallions perished as Connecticut Valley Stock Farm in Hatfield Massachusetts burned after a lightning strike. The stable valued at 50 000 dollars and the horses inside about 40 000 dollars were lost. Names include Peter Vonnin valued at 15000, the Earl of Chatham and Nelson Todd each valued at 5000.
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Connecticut Valley Stock Farm
Hatfield
Connecticut Valley
Peter Vonnin
Peter the Great
Australia Ratifies Washington Conference Pacts
The Melbourne House of Representatives approved the treaties formed at the Washington conference, ratifying the agreements on behalf of Australia. The action follows the deliberations of the Australian legislature.
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Australia
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Washington
Fuel Board outlines plan to secure coal supplies Canada
The Dominion Government appoints a central advisory fuel committee to supervise coal and fuel supplies nationwide. Members include W. C. Kennedy, CoA Magrath, Fred Metart, and M. M. Mahoney. Ontario Premier and Premier King discuss cooperation. The panel urges provincial and municipal initiative and calls on local authorities to contact provincial administrations for aid.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Ment
Canada
W. CC. Kennedy
Radhwiss
Coa Magrath
Fred Metart
Montreal
Pury
Ontario
King Cand
Kennedy
Fred McCort
M. M. Mahoney
Washington
Mr. Mahoney
United States
Pennsylvania
Wnce
Government settles claims with United States Shipping Board
The House of Commons announced an agreement with the United States Shipping Board to settle outstanding claims with the British Ministry of Shipping by a payment of 12 000 909 dollars including interest. The notice urged local merchants to buy at home.
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Shipping Board London
House of Commons
United States Shipping Board
Ministry of Shipping
United States Board
China Seeks Permanent Constitution Agreement Reached
Pekin parliament and President Li Yuan-Hung agree on adopting a permanent constitution modeled after the United States. The cabinet says provinces will retain the right to their own assemblies, matching demands for provincial autonomy in the south.
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China
Pekin
Li Yuan-Hung
United States
League Council Set For August 30 to September 4
The League of Nations Council will hold its next session from August 30 to September 4. Dr Quinones de Leon of Spain will preside the meetings as announced today.
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League Council
Paris
Council of the
League of Nations
Quinones de Leon
Spain
British Debts After War Prompt Delicate International Talks
London debates the note from Lord Balfour demanding repayment of World War debts. Discussions hinge on reparations, Allied concessions, and how Germany’s role will shape a broader debt solution. Cabinet divisions and Geddes’s influence draw public interest as Lloyd George and Poincare prepare next steps.
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Great Britain
Earl of Balfour
Europe
Fresalers Lloyd
Germany
Parle
London
France
Mr. Lloyd George
M. Poincare
Lord Balfuuc'e Pote
Lord Balfour
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
Remarkable Letter About Lydia E Pinkham’s Product
A Winnipeg reader describes severe nervous exhaustion and miscarriage risk, praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for reversing symptoms. She states the medicine improved her health, enabled her to work again, and helped her care for a newborn, urging others to try it.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia B Pinkhan
Pam
Mas
Kany Davis
McGee St
Manitcha
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Lahore
Ernest G. Pickup
the Chronicle
Shellbrook, Sask
Moscow
Fuel Board
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Northcliffe
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Barnet
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