Warning For Irish Extremists Who Oppose Great Britain's Offer
London papers reflect regret over Eamonn de Valera speech while urging acceptance of Britain's terms. Editors say the Irish people will likely accept the deal, warning extremists that Britain remains committed to a united Ireland. US editorials praised the government’s peacemaking.
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Great Britain
London
Eamonn de Valera
Treland
Sre
Dublin
Daily Mail
Ireland
Dail Eireann
London Times
United States
The
Daily Telegraph
Leeland
Italy Wants Trade With South Russia
Rome reports that negotiations for an economic agreement with the Russian Soviet delegation are near completion. The four points include open negotiations for a wide economic pact, Russia granting Italy the same facilities as others, equitable consideration of Italian credit claims, and Soviet delegates in Italy abstaining from propaganda.
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Rome
Messagero Bay
Russia
Italy
Two Die After Gasoline Speeder Handcar Collision
In a collision near the Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia Railway yards two men died Sam Kushuk who rode the handcar and Thomas Kalper who drove the speeder. Injured are William Lewin local president of the GWYA and Steve Pallow of Fedora Alberta.
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Edmonton
Alta
Edmonton, Dunvegan
British Columbia
Sam Kushuk
Thomas *Kalper
William Lewin
GWYA
Steve Pallow
Fedora
Nica
Aviators Offered High Pay for Moorish Army Service in Melilla
Tangier reports attracting experienced European aviators to join the Moorish army in Melilla with offers of 43 007 francs monthly. Advisers warn that losses to Spanish allied and neutral firms through fighting around Metills may far exceed such estimates, with 100 000 000 pesetas cited as a low figure.
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Tangier
Morocco
Melilla
Metills
Reduction in British workers' wages reported
The Ministry of Labor announces that in July 3,600,000 workers had wage cuts while about 5,000 gained increases, producing a net weekly reduction of about 1,073,000 pounds.
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London
Ministry of Labor
Government and soldiers hear forecast of unemployment insurance
Hon. J. W. de B. Farris, attorney general, said at a Vancouver meeting with government workers and returning soldiers that unemployment insurance is bound to develop in Canada due to the country's current experience.
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Vancouver
J. W. de B. Farris
Canada
British Coal Strike Leaders Lacked in Vision say Smith
Herbert Smith acting president of the Miner's Federation blasted the federation at its Llan Dadna annual meeting. He blamed lack of vision among leaders for blunders in the recent coal strike and criticized government action that hindered wage negotiations and mine safety policies. He urged removal of the government and faulted leaders for previous policy errors.
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London
Herbert Smith
Miner's Federation
Federation
Llandadna
Smith
Mr. Smith
High North Streams Allow River Crossing by Canoe
J J Barker Hudsons Bay district manager reports Churchill and northern streams flood levels permit crossing Frog Portage by canoe. Reindeer River rapids submerged as natives show good health and strong fur prospects. Fox and lynx populations appear to be increasing.
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Prince Albert
J. J. Barker
Hudson's Bay Company
Churchill
Frog Portage
Churchill River
Good Crops Reported in Saskatoon District Harvest
About forty percent of the wheat in the Saskatoon district has been cut under ideal harvest weather. Yields of forty to forty five bushels per acre are expected locally, with a probable general average above 25 bushels. Northern districts and county east of Saskatoon show similar results. West of Saskatoon yields are variable but many farmers report around 33 bushels or more.
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Saskatoon
Wrest
Early Harvest Proceeds Ahead in Bramdon District
Harvest operations in Bramdon are nearly two weeks early vs last year. The first wheat arrived at a local mill on August 24 1920 and this year the first harvest was brought in on August 12. Most threshing is finished and coarse grains have also been cut. Support local merchants by spending at home.
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Bramdon
Plate Developed In Air Captures Parade From Air Route
An Army Air Service experiment proves a photograph developed in flight. A photographer flew from Bolling Field to Camp Meade and back, bringing a plate already developed showing the parade of students at a citizens training course. The plate was ready for printing upon return.
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Washington
Army Air Service
Bolling Field
Camp Meade
Citizens
Passing of Peter of Serbia Former King Dies at 76
Belgrade reports the death of former King Peter of Serbia at age 76 after a long illness. He abdicated in 1919 when Crown Prince Alexander became ruler of the new State of Juga Slavia and expressed hope for Serbia's future while seeking a grave on Serbian soil.
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Serbia
Belgrade
Jugo Slavia
Peter of
Alexander
Juga Slavia
Small Fire Loss In West Kootenay
West Kootenay district reports surprisingly light fire loss this season with six weeks of no rain. Salmon Valley area is now clear except for Sheep Creek on the summit, which causes no damage.
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Nelson
B.C
West Kootenay
Salmon Valley
Sheep Creek
Seamen Sent To Prison Vancouver Six Weeks for Disobedience
Seven seamen on the Canadian Merchant Marine steamship Canadian Observer were sentenced to six weeks in prison after refusing to obey orders. They argued the ship’s condition and food were unacceptable and sought discharge. Montreal awarded a $9,000,000 hotel contract to Thompson Starrett Co. for the Mount Royal site with a October 1 1922 occupation target and a preference for Canadian materials.
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Vancouver
Canadian Observer
Montreal
Mount Royal Hotel Company
Thompson, Starrett Company of
New York
China Accepts Invitation to Washington Conference
Pekin reports China has formally replied with cordial acceptance to the invitation to attend the Washington disarmament and Far East conference.
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China
Pekin
Washington
West Needs More Farmers Growth in Canadian rural population urged
The piece argues Canada must attract more immigrant farmers to expand agricultural output. It warns reliance on U S imports will grow as western population stagnates, raising costs while delivering stability through larger farming communities and acreage. It urges immediate action to bring in more immigrants.
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West
United States
Canada
Britain Objects To U S High Seas Jurisdiction Beyond Three Miles
Britain serves formal notice it cannot recognize U S jurisdiction over the high seas beyond the three mile limit. The action follows the seizure 12 miles off Long Island of the British schooner Marshall laden with liquor. Britain will await court outcomes and the vessel’s registry before further steps.
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U.S
Washington
Forman
United States
Long Island
Marshall
Great Britain
High Seas
Lloyd George Applauds Japan Allies In War Duties
In Halifax a national Acadian congress urged loyalty to King George V and urged merging the Anglo Japanese alliance into broader Pacific understanding with Japan and the United States. David Lloyd George defended Japan to the House of Commons stressing its wartime loyalty and urged preserving ties with both allies.
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Lloyd George
Halifax
N.S
Canada
George V
Commonwealth
Church Point
Baron Byng
London
Japan
United States
Pacific
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Great Britain
Smiis
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
North Sea
North Atlantic
Mediterranean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Mr. Lloyd George
British Living Costs Rise Amid Farm Draught Pressures
The Labour Gazette reports England’s cost of living up in July to 122 percent above prewar prices, from 119 in June. Increases stem from higher farm produce costs due to drought, with rents rising under Rents Acts, while meat and clothing prices generally fell.
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London
Labor Gazette
England
Canada Likely to Send Only Dominion Representative
London premier Massey says it is impracticable for him to attend the Washington disarmament conference due to NZ Parliament session. He notes Smuts of South Africa and Hughes of Australia face similar constraints, making Canada likely the sole overseas Dominion with a representative next November. He trusts the British delegation to represent all overseas Dominions.
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London
Massey
New Zealand
Washington
Smuts
South Africa
Hughes
Australia
Canada
Canada to Represent at Geneva League Meetings
Ottawa announces that Justice Minister C. J. Doherty and London high commissioner Sir George H. Perley will lead Canada at the League of Nations meetings in Geneva. They departed aboard the Empress of Britain on August 20, with Hugh Guthrie expected to act as justice minister in Doherty’s absence.
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Ottawa
C. J. Doherty
George H. Perley
London
Canada
League of Nations
Geneva
Britain
Hugh Guthrie
Doherty
State Premier Arranges Multi-Year London Loans
Reuters reports from Sydney that New South Wales Premier John Storey secured state loans of six million five hundred thousand pounds sterling annually for three years in London. The loans carry an interest rate of five and a half percent.
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London
Reuter
Sydney
Nsw
John Storey
Man Killed In Thresher Near Winnipeg
Mike Wok 27 reeve of Birch River municipality on the Greater Winnipeg Waterline was instantly killed when his arm was pulled into a threshing machine belt and body hurled by a pulley during belt replacement work.
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Winnipeg
Mike Wok
Birch River
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