US Seesawk interference in Irish question debate in Commons
In a House of Commons second reading clash over the Irish bill Premier Lloyd George and Ulster leader Sir Edward Carson accused the United States of meddling. Carson blamed American Republicans and Sinn Fein propaganda for Irish killings. Adamson opposed the bill but supported a one parliament plan with broad powers. Asquith and several Liberals voted against. The measure passed 8 to 94 with large attendance.
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London
United States
Lloyd George
Edward Carson
House of Commons
United States Senate
de Valera
Jefferson Davis
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Sir Edward Carson
Asquith
Loyd George
Win
Adamson
Jeaders
Lalor
Mr. Asquith
Plot to Murder Carson Reported in Cable News
During a debate on the Irish Home Rule bill, Sir Edward Carson, the Times leader, said he had been warned by Scotland Yard that Clan na Gael members in the United States had ranted with the stated aim of assassinating him.
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Carson Montreal
Montreal Star
London
Edward Carson
Wister
Scotland Yard
Clanna Gael
United States
Italy Appoints General Albrecci to Allied Commission
General Albrecci, minister of war, is designated to represent Italy on the inter allied commission at Constantinople. The appointment marks Italy’s active participation in postwar diplomatic affairs and Italy's support for allied efforts in the region.
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Copenhagen
Albrecci
Italy
Inter-Allied Commission
Constantinople
Threaten Strike in Germany Rotterdam Despatch
A Rotterdam Courant despatch from Essen reports labor union and three Socialist party representatives issuing an ultimatum to the German government. They threaten a general strike unless demands are met: recognize the Bielefeld resolutions, abolish military measures opposing them, and recall Gen Watten with forty eight hours to implement the armistice terms.
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Rotterdam
Rotterdam Courant
Essen
Germany
Bielefield
von Watten
Bielefeld
Rumors Of Wheat Hauled Across U S Border
In Ottawa Sir George Foster said the government had heard rumors that some farmers were shipping wheat to near the United States boundary and hauling it across the line for higher prices. The wheat board and government had no proof of such action and would not pursue individuals. Certificates would not be compensated for seed-wheat price reductions tied to drought areas.
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Ottawa
Mac Nutt
Saltcoats
George Foster
United States
Wheat Board
MacNutt
Hudson Bay Railway Project Costs Revealed
In a house reply Mr Campbell was told by the minister of railways that 322 miles of Hudson Bay Railway steel have been laid with 92 miles remaining. Total railway expenditures reached 13 million 890 thousand 387 dollars while terminals cost 6 million 344 thousand 499 dollars. Completing the track to Port Nelson is priced at 1 million 750 thousand dollars, with a full completion estimate of four million dollars.
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Ottawa
Campbell
Hudson Bay
Port Nelson
Mars signals spark Flammarion hope for interstellar comms
Paris astronomer Camille Flammarion argues that recent wireless signals may originate from Mars. He believes interstellar communication could be possible, likely through a magnetic force not yet developed.
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Paris
Mars
Camille Flammarion
Asquith Attacks Home Rule Bill In Commons
In the House of Commons, former premier Asquith attacks Lloyd George on the home rule plan for Ireland calling it absolutely unacceptable. The debate shifts between those opposing self government under current terms and supporters fearing a move toward an Irish republic, with leaders Asquith and Bonar Law among principal speakers.
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London
Herbert H. Asquith
Oneparliament
Ireland
House’ of Commons
Lloyd George
Asquith
Liberal Party
Comte
Mr. Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
Urges Hudson Bay Railway Completion in Ottawa Delegation
Western MPs pressed Minister J. D. Reid and Secretary A. L. Sifton to earmark 2 million for completing the Hudson Bay Railway, arguing it is a national project. They contrasted it with Welland and Trent canal funding, urging a full house discussion despite slim chances this year. They warned the Welland scheme waits on St Lawrence progress.
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Ottawa
Welland Canal
Hudson Bay
J. D. Reid
A. L. Sifton
Trent Canal
St. Lawrence
Settlement of Palestine New York Co operation on Holy Land
Speedy settlement of political difficulties in Palestine by Jew and Arab cooperation is expected as the Zionist organization of America reports. Vaad Hasmania has issued a manifesto to Arabs explaining that Zionist aims will not exploit or injure the Arabic population but will benefit all, seeking their cooperation. Cleveland to Chicago in Two Hours
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New York
Palestine
Holy Land
Palestine Tewry
Zionist Organization of America
Zionist Commission In
Vaad Hasmania
Palestine Jewry
Washington
Germany
Congress
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Republican Committee
Oten
Foster
United States
Campbell
Rules Committee
Bolsheviki Lose Heavily on Polish Front in Poland
Bolsheviki forces attacking the Polish front in Poland have suffered severe losses and withdrawal to the east. Polish troops pursued and reclaimed territory lost in last week’s brutal fighting. Ottawa reports guns landed at Halifax will be issued to active militias nationwide. Canada returns artillery supplied in the war. Paris council approves a 20 million dollar loan in Canada for ten years to buy merchandise domestically. Ottawa notes 105,968 Indians in Canada across 1,625 reserves with 38,101 reserve buildings.
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Pondolia
Ottawa
Halifax
Canada
Ashton
Militia Headquarters of
Dominion
Paris
Lucien Cannon
Dorchester
Holland Retains Ex Kaiser Reply to Allies
An Amsterdam despatch says the allied powers accepted Holland's last note on the former German emperor. The Dutch government on March 5 refused to surrender Wilhelm for trial, and British premier Lloyd George pledged steps to curb his liberty and keep the peace, including on the Doorn estate.
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London
Holland
Amsterdam
Wilhelm
Kaiser
Wilahelm
Doorn
Winnipeg labor delegates plan meeting for release of strike leaders
More than 700 delegates from Winnipeg labor organizations will gather on April 11 to discuss strategies to secure release for convicted strike leaders. James Law, secretary of the defence committee, indicated attendance may extend to labor groups from other cities. The committee also seeks support for dependents of the convicted leaders, totaling 29.
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Winnipeg
James Law
Defence Committee
Law
Shorter Hours for Nurses in Winnipeg Training
An eight hour day and 56 hour week have been set for nurses in training at the General Hospital. This marks the first reform in the training school with plans for an afternoon off each week later. A shortage of applicants prompts officials to improve training conditions to attract students.
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Winnipeg
General Hospital
Daylight Saving Confusion Spreads Across Canadian Border
Canadian border cities face confusion as daylight saving time expands from New York into border areas. Montreal Toronto and Ottawa plan to adopt on May 2, while Niagara Falls Ont and other fronts already run on the new time. Railways have not yet decided. In Istanbul, Turkish Nationalists destroy a rail bridge at Biledjik between Constantinople and Aleppo, isolating a Punjabi detachment that is expected to emerge safely soon.
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Toronto
Canada
United States
New York
Montreal
Ottawa
Niagara Falls
Ont
Bse
Constantinople
Biledjik
Aleppo
Bri
Nish
Lebanon Declares Independence in Asiatic Turkey
Lebanon in Asiatic Turkey has proclaimed independence from Prince Feigal's government. The U S consulate at Beirut relayed the decision to Washington. A cedar flag styled like the French tricolor was chosen and a constitution is being drafted. A separate notice reports a customs revenue rise of over 10.4 million dollars for the year, per J H Bertram, city collector.
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Lebanon
Washington
Turkey
Prince Feigal
State Department
United States
Beirut
Ottawa
J. H. Bertram
Hoover for President Accepts Nomination Offer
Herbert Hoover telegraphed the Hoover Republican club of California that he would accept the Republican nomination for President if it is felt the issues necessitate it and demanded of me.
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Hoover
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Republican Club of
California
Canadian millers seek price rise to ease flour shortage
Ottawa reports a four cent rise in flour price proposed by Canadian millers led by George A SafeDonald of Quaker Oats to offset higher manufacture costs and reduced exports. They blamed wheat board restrictions, mill feed scarcity, and urged government to adjust rules and encourage foreign buyers to take more Canadian wheat as flour.
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Ottawa
George A. SafeDonald
Quaker Oats Company
Canadian Wheat Board
Canada
Wheat Board
United States
Germany Promises Ruhr District Compliance with Treaty
German government assures France it will not deploy regular troops into the Ruhr beyond limits. France warns it will occupy parts of the neutral zone if Germany violates the terms, regardless of Allied approval.
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France
Ruhr
M. Millerand
Cork elects Alderman Mac Sweeney Lord Mayor
At a special Cork corporation meeting Alderman Mac Sweeney was elected Lord Mayor. He is a Sinn Fein leader and the text notes that several states have been deported or imprisoned.
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Cork Cork
Cork Corporation
Mac Sweeney
Sinn Fein
Grand Duchess Olga to Reside In Denmark
Grand Duchess Olga of Russia, sister of the former emperor, travels via Serbia to Denmark where she will reside permanently. She remains convinced her brother and his family are alive despite recent events.
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Grand Duchess
Olga
Denmark
Constantinople
Russia
Nicholas
Serbia
Ist
Big deficit on national railways announced by minister
The Canadian government reports a total deficit of 47 million including Grand Trunk Pacific losses. Dr Reid outlines rising operating costs from 84 to 108 million and contemplates freight rate hikes to cover fixed charges. He questions an 88 million extra public burden and defers final decision to Parliament.
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Reid
Canadian Northern
I.C.R
Dr. Reid
House
Grand Trunk Pacife
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Railway
Canada
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