No Immediate Sign Of Settlement Of The Railway Wage Dispute
A Canadian wage dispute between railway workers and management shows no quick settlement as union leaders press that wage cuts threaten a minimum health and decency standard of living. Government bodies study industrial peace while companies push for reduced pay dated back to July 26. Proceedings in Ottawa involve officials from the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees and representatives of the railways with a board hearing in Alexandria Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Shepimnen
Peaen Renis
Frank MrcKenna
Paiviewun NG
Railway Keupinere
Hans Dreneral 3
CRE
Eastern Linen
Emitier
Emuins
Ottawa
Nudlanmel Railwaye
Elt
Ater
Board of Conehiation
Ite
AL BL Criffley
Criffey
A. R. Mosher
Brotherhood
Mosher
Crilley
Mr. Mosher
RH. D. Dykes
Winnipeg
C. HH. Minchin
Walgary
Buildis
F. T. Castello
Alexandria
Ont
Howard B. Ross
K.C
Montreal
George J. Wesley
German debt rises in August for Germany
From August 1 to August 18 the floating debt of Germany increased 4.5 billion marks, bringing the total to 213.4 billion marks on August 18. The notice contrasts public spending with local community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Forest Fires Ravage Northeastern Minnesota Towns
A series of peat fires swept Northeastern Minnesota as winds fed smoldering peat beds into blazing wildfires. Ten people are confirmed dead and hundreds left homeless with two towns wiped out and more communities in danger. The blazes, described as the worst since 1918, scorched forests across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Mirn
Minnesota
Cattle Men Appeal Tariff Duties Across US Canada
Western Canadian cattle growers urge changes to emergency duties on cattle and appeal to the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means, arguing high rates harm US farmers by limiting feeder cattle imports and hurting cross border trade.
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Washington
United States
Senate Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Canada
Ontario Savings Department Hits One Million In Six Weeks
The Ontario provincial bank in Toronto reports one million dollars of business in six weeks. Over 100 branch representatives held a winter meeting to review progress and celebrate staff efforts that drew thousands of citizens. Director Mr. McKenzie cited initial obstacles and staff loyalty as key to rapid success.
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Toronto
Province of Ontario Savings Department
Assured Savings
Ontario
McKenzie
Toronto Centenarian Nora Sullivan Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs Nora Sullivan of Toronto marked her centennial on August 15 1822. Born in Cork Ireland she has resided in Toronto for forty years and reaches her hundredth year.
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Toronto
Nora Sullivan
eCork
Ireland
Serious coal strike tension in Nova Scotia fields
Ottawa reports Minister of Labor James Murdock urged United Mine Workers leader John S. Lewis to keep mines afloat and allow talks with British Empire Steel Corp. Troops and flooding fears loom as New Aberdeen and New Waterford centers face disruption. Calgary notes no advance toward settlement despite new talks.
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Nova Scotia
Ottawa
James Murdock
John S. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Murdock
Lewis
Iitish Empire Steel Corporation
USM. W. A
Colonel Elkins
Hattfax
New Aberdeen
Sydney
Pictou
Cumberland
New Waterford
Calgary
District 38
Federsl
World Mourns Death Of Viscount Northcliffe
Global tributes pour in after the death of Lord Northcliffe with telegrams from King George V, Lady Sarthcliffe, and leaders including President Harding. The Times notes widespread esteem for the publisher’s career, citing messages from France, India, the Dominions, and the United States. Messages fill more than a page of the Times.
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London
Viscount Northcliffe Conn
Northciffe
Sarthcliffe
Harding
Times
France
India
Dominion and Commonwealth
United States
Northcriffe
Mesages
The
Dublin Reels in Silence as Arthur Griffith Is Buried
Dublin observes a day of mourning with all activities suspended for the burial of Arthur Griffith at Glasnevin Cemetery after a Requiem High Mass at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Large crowds attended the service, with many outside the cathedral unable to enter, following rites of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Arthur Griffith
Dublin
Ireland
Arthur Grifith
Glasnevin
Judge Demands Real Domicile Proof in Canadian Divorce Suits
Detroit judge says hundreds of Canadians obtain divorces there by pretending to reside in the city. He orders court clerk Pokorny to verify residence for every Canadian filing suit, stating no decree will be granted in a Canadian case until one party has truly lived in Detroit for two years as the statute requires. Winnipeg notes the death of William Cross, former Montreal railway mechanic and longtime Canadian Pacific Railway official. Maple Leaf Milling in Welland plans to ship flour to Wales and later Welsh coal to aid local fuel supply, praised by city council.
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Detroit
Mich
Richter
Edward Pokorney
Winnipeg
William Cross
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cross
England
Canada
Montreal
The
CLEAR
Welland, Ont
Maple Leaf Milling Company
Wales
Maple Leaf Milng Company
France backs Poincare stance with Allied Premiers vote
The French Cabinet under President Millerand unanimously approved Premier Poincare's position from the London conference. It discussed a Germany moratorium awaiting Reparations Commission decision and outlined measures if there is disagreement. The government decided not to call an extraordinary Parliament session yet to keep deputies informed.
American Surgeon Resents Canadian Hospital Standardization Critique
Dr. Walter McKeown of St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto rebukes Dr. M. T. McEachern of the American College of Surgeons over calls to standardize Canadian hospitals. He argues Canada should handle reforms domestically and cautions against overreliance on American bodies and foundations.
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Canada
Dr. McKeown
Toronto
Walter McKeown
St. Michaels Hospital
Optaria
M. T. McEachern
American College of Surgeons
McKeown
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Three Hurt In Mine Accident At New Aberdeen
William Cameron suffered a broken leg Joseph McNeil sustained a head injury and Daniel MacDonald was shaken when a car bound for No 2 mine at New Aberdeen Rose up and struck the cage shaft head. Safety catches prevented a plunge to the shaft bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glace Bay
Wiliam Cameron
Joseph McNeil
Daniel MacDonald
New Aberdeen
Interest In Empire Naval Defence Recurs Across Dominions
Ottawa reports arrangements for a fall railway commission tour across Canada and mentions New Zealand’s pledge of half a million pounds toward Empire naval defence. The piece notes prior subsidies by Australia, Cape Colony, Natal, and Newfoundland, and cites imperial defense debates from the early 20th century and the Washington conference. Premier Massey signals New Zealand’s response.
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Londons
Peeniler Marser
New Zealand
Empire
Cape Colony
Cape
Natal
Newsourn
Austraiia
Mivy
Hotita
Eanada
Bnyerial
Noth Ing
Borden
Washington
Usarmament
Dominions
Lord Lee
Admiralty
Massey
Employment Increasing Ottawa says labor market on mend
Rh A Rigg newly appointed director of the Employment Service states the volume of employment is on the upgrade and business is recovering. He notes gradual but perceptible improvement and that the bottom has been reached. He cautions that winter may be milder than previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Rh. A. Rigg
Rise
Disastrous Barons Fire Destroys Post Office and Implement Store
A major fire in Barons Alberta destroyed the post office the postmaster's residence and the Barons Implement Company warehouse and store. The implement store and stock were valued at about 20 000 with heavy insurance while the post office and postmaster residence valued over 6 000 and fully insured.
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Calgary
Alta
Herald
Barons
Alli
Bayr
Barons Implement Company
Postminster Andrews
French ace Lardier injured in Clement gliding contest crash
Clement-Ferrand France Aces pilot Gilbert Lardier famed for downing 15 German planes was badly injured when his glider crashed in Clement during an international contest. The craft wrecked after losing control in a 30 mile wind. Toronto Ontario election redraw eyed for 1823.
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Clement-Ferrand
France
Glbert ‘Lardier
Clement
Fire at Jewish Boys’ Orphanage in Shawbridge
A Montreal report states twelve people died when the Jewish Boys' Orphanage at Shawbridge burned. Eight inmates perished and the rest included the orphanage director, his wife, and two children. Basements are believed the origin. The home housed 55 boys aged 7 to 15 in a brick three storey building.
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Montreal
Jewiah Boys
Shawbridge
Mount Robson Reached Again by Explorers from West
Windsor Putnam of San Francisco and Jack Hargraves a Canadian guide reached Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, in a historic second ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Robson
Edmonton
Windsor Putnam
San Francisco
Jack Hargraves
Rockies
Ohio Guards Demobilized After Coal Strike Sending Troops Home
Ohio National Guard units deployed to coal fields were ordered back to their armories and demobilized by Governor Davis after the strike.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
Davis
Plan to Help Farmers Market Grain in Regina
The federal government may aid farmers by convening bankers to devise ways to hold grain longer to avoid a fall glut and price drop. Premier Dunning suggests extending leniency to farmer debtors and coordinating with provincial and federal authorities. Edmonton reports no further action planned while the Wheat Hoard situation remains unresolved.
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Regina
Charles A. Dunning
King
Seth Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dunning
Dominion
Edmonton
Greenfield
Gttawa
Ume
Tite
Provingal
Qiucra Swithh
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U.S
Provincial Bank
G.T.R. System
Quebec
Ww.a. Bigger
Grand Trunk Railway System
W. C. Chisholm
Lord Northcliffe
C.P.R
F. CG. Norris
the Mercury
Elkhorn
Manitoba
Poincare
HAG
Railway Board
Board of Railway Commissioners
Saskatoon
Jasper
Alberta
Lucerne B.C
Hazelton
B.C
Victoria
Vancouver
Kamloops
Nelson
Lethbridge
Fort William
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