Britain presses for united Allied reply on German reparations
Prime Minister Baldwin and Foreign Secretary inform Parliament that replies from France and Belgium offer little prospect of resolving the German reparation dispute. Britain submits a draft joint reply to allies and urges publication to show the world the need for prompt united action to avert European ruin.
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France
Belgium
Great Britain
Germany
Bridah Goverment
Statement Wall
Alles
Empire Extends to South Pole Zealand Enforces Dependency
London reports an order in council declaring the Ross Dependency a British settlement under the Settlements Act. New Zealand will govern the dependency, defined as islands and territories between 116 east and 150 west longitude south of 16 south latitude. Tokio notes preliminary talks between Japan and the Russian Soviet Government on diplomatic relations.
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London
South Pole
Roas Sea
Ross’ Dependency
New Zealand
Ite
Dependency
Tokio
Japan
President Harding Dies Suddenly In San Francisco
Warren G. Harding, President of the United States, died at 7:30 after a weeklong illness. Doctors Sawyer and Boone could not prevent death. Mrs. Harding remained composed as the end came, following a day described as the most satisfactory since his illness began. A separate note from Los Angeles reports a $250,000 bequest to Clara May Miller from Theodore Tibbits for saving him from drowning as a boy.
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Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Warren G. Harding
United States
Sawyer
Boone
Mrs. Harding
Brig
Los Angeles
Theodore Tibbits
Lynn
Mags
Clara May Miller
Clara Beckwith
Imperial Conference to Consider Dominion Guidance Requests
London debates the advisability of Dominions shaping Empire decisions. Lord Strathspey asks about offers to Dominions for seats in Parliament. Lord Long calls such moves unconstitutional. Duke of Devonshire notes federal parliament ideas rejected. conference will weigh rapid news transmission and overseas guidance.
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Imperial Conference
London
House of Lords
Lord Strathspey
Lord Long
Questin
Dominions
Duke of Devonshire
Loni Strathspey
Evonshire
Prémier Smuts
South
Aftica
Bankrupt Germany Inverse' Gold Standard Forecast By Devises
New York reports economist J. F Deufites former Versailles peace mission member arrives from Europe with dire view. He predicts a four to one currency revaluation on a gold basis if mark is eliminated and Germany must reorganize finances. France seeks 26 billion gold marks reparations. Britain may face debt consequences. risk of conflict between Britain and France looms amid European chaos.
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New York
J. F Deufites
United States Peace Mission
Versailles
Europe
Germany
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Ireland Not At War Dublin State court rules civil war not in Ireland
The Court of Appeal reversed a chancery division ruling and held that civil war did not exist in Ireland on June 15. The decision affects thousands of prisoners held on military necessity grounds, but government plans to extend imprisonments and repressive measures for three months suggest no broad amnesty.
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Dublin
Ireland
Court of Appeal
Nora Connelly O'Brien
Master of the Rolls of the Chancery Division
Dail
Senate
Cattle Shipments Exceed Expectations
Ottawa reports July cattle shipments to the United Kingdom reached 4157 head across twelve voyages with 530 fat cattle. Dr J H Grisdale, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, said the new Canadian business surpassed hopes, noting midsummer dullness and strong August prospects with ten shipments arranged and likely continued activity into autumn.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Kingdom
J. H. Grisdale
Russian council fixes ten church holidays this year
Moscow reports the Council of Commissars has set ten church holidays to be observed under the new style calendar. This year marks the first time Russia will celebrate before Christmas in step with the rest of the world.
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Moscow
Council of Commissars
Russia
Revenue Stamps For Receipts Ottawa Reform
Ottawa enacts Aug 1 amendments to the Special War Revenue Act requiring stamps on receipts for payments of ten dollars or more sent by letters or postcards and reduces cheque stamp tax to one dollar. Banks and the Government will use special revenue stamps for tax collection.
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Ottawa
Insulin Factory Planned for Toronto to Meet Global Demand
Toronto plans a new insulin factory as laboratories at the university cannot supply enough space. The old M.C.A. structure is being converted to a manufacturing site to supply insulin for Canada and export to countries without their own production. Currently insulin is produced in the United States Great Britain and Denmark.
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Toronto
Toronto University
M.c.a
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Denmark
Harvesting Advances Across Southern Alberta Fields
Harvesting in Southern Alberta is underway with heavy crops reported at Chin Bellevue ranch and Tron Springs oats. In Coaldale irrigated district wheat cutting is set to begin by midweek, while Irish Republican activists in Venice push propaganda and funds. In Taranto and Maly 30 fascists receive prison terms for forcing opponents to drink noxious substances. New York reports a planned consecration of two Japanese bishops in Tokyo and Osaka next December signaling native-led church establishment in the Orient.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Chin
Bellevue Ranch
Tron Springs
Coaldale
Taranto
Maly
New York
Tokio
Osaka
Orient
Majority Of Sydney Steel Workers Vote To End Strike
In Sydney Nova Scotia a referendum among steel workers produced about sixty-five percent in favor of terminating the strike and returning to work. The union executive will inform the British Empire Steel Corporation. The strike began June 27 over a 20 percent wage rise and the check off system for union dues. Workers say funds are exhausted and some have retired under pressure to feed their families.
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Nist | Sytner
Atede
Ateeh
Uston
British Empire Steel Corporation
Alee
Steel Company
Wye
Thera
Ourdren
Cape Breton
German Train Wreck At Kretensen Station Claims Vast Toll
A collision at Kretensen station on the Hanover and Cassel line between the Hamburg Munich express and a stationary train killed hundreds and injured 34. By four o'clock 44 bodies had been recovered. the death toll is estimated around 300. Identification is hampered by mangled remains and grit blinded the express driver’s vision.
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Herltn
Kretensen
Hanover
Endorse Co-operative Marketing System in Manitoba
Winnipeg conference notes a step forward in a Manitoba co operative Wheat marketing system. United Farmers of Manitoba executives reviewed reports from Regina officials of prairie farmers associations. Board differences emerge on contract form and preference for pool versus selling agency.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
United Farmers of Manitoba
Regina
Farmers’ Association
Prairie
Aviator Reaches World Record Height Near Paris
Sad Lecomte, flying near Villacoublay France, ascends to altitudes near seven miles in a controlled ascent. Instrument readings show 10 800 metres and 11 000 metres with actual height around seven miles before an oxygen failure forces descent after two hours in the air.
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Villacoublay
France
Sad Lecomte
British Gunboats Sail to Amoy to Shield Foreign Interests
In response to fighting among Chinese factions at Amoy, British gunboats Diomede and Foxglove were dispatched to the port. Looting is feared as the British and Japanese consuls requested naval protection for foreign lives and property.
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Amoy
Hong Kong
Diomede
Foxglove
Ex Crown Prince Frederick William Visiting Doorn Holland
Former Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany stays for weeks at his father Emperor William's Doorn residence in Holland. He meets arrivals from Germany at Amersfoort station and refuses to comment on royalist activities, noting holiday visits are expected.
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London
William of
Germany
William
Doorn
Holland
Baye
Daily Mail
Amersfoot
Frederick Wiam
Fire wrecks McNulty Lumber Plant on North Vancouver
Fire destroyed nearly all holdings of the McNulty Lumber plant on the waterfront North Vancouver B C with only the office and factory saved. Loss estimated between 75000 and 100000, insured. Boiler house cut off when ridge to it was chopped through by the fire. night shift workers temporarily evacuated. In Pictou Nova Scotia a Hector commemorative medal was awarded to J G Grant Wrangel Alaska family for attending the Hector celebration, his son accompanied by five relatives, as Wrangel’s mayor attended.
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B.C
McNulr Mil
Wira
Pictou
Hector
J. G .Grant
Wrangel
Alaska
Aig
Grant
Hector Celebria
U S Claims Open in Lausanne Treaty Talks
Turkish and United States experts crafted a formula in Lausanne leaving the United States claims open for further negotiations in the proposed treaty. The approach signals ongoing debate over how to handle lingering disputes.
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Lausanne
United States
Arcich
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