Trouble in Egypt as Milner Presses Protectorate
A Cairo report in El Misr details a clash between Viscount Milner and Egypt’s Grand Mufti over independence. Milner argues a protectorate benefits Egypt while the Mufti insists discussion is only possible after withdrawal of any protectorate, warning against force and pledging Egypt’s independence.
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Cairo
Viscount Milner
Grand Mufti
Egypt
el Misr
Lord Milner
Syria
France
Tripoli
Italy
Milner
Correchdég
Only One Man in 200 Stands Over Six Feet In Height
A historical note states that only one in two hundred men reaches a height above six feet. The fact highlights rarity of tall stature among the population.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised to Build Blood and Vitality
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as the ideal tonic for the sick and weak. It asserts the pills restore strength, improve appetite, and aid anaemic conditions, citing testimonials from Kingston Ontario, including E A Underwood, and offers six boxes for $2 50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
E. A. Underwood
Kingston, Ont
Dr. Wiliams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Italian Death Sparks Cairo Tensions After Killing
In Cairo the killing of an Italian musician by a British soldier provokes mixed emotion. A military picket halted traffic as troops passed. The Italian, resisting, struck a soldier and was then fatally injured by another. Alabzar University students threatened a funeral demo, but the Italian consul accepted the British explanation and altered the procession. Egyptian crowds rallied against Britain, while some supported Italy.
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Cairo
Alabzar University
Great Britain
Italy
More Play For School Children Ottawa
Dr John Noble chairman of the Toronto board of education urged more money for hockey sticks and less for textbooks at the Urban School Trustees association conference in Ottawa. He called for increased play outdoor work and attractions for younger children including music dancing and theatricals.
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Ottawa
John Noble
Toronto Board of Education
Urban School Trustees Association
Mopping Up Continues in Detroit Raids
Examination of 900 alleged radicals in Detroit raids finished. More than 300 prisoners handed to immigration officials. Including those arrested in November raids, four hundred prisoners now held for deportation.
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Detroit
Sir Robert Borden Joins Jellico in Florida Vacation
Sir Robert Borden, on a brief Florida vacation, departed with Admiral Viscount Jellicoe as he travels from Washington to Key West. It is believed Borden will proceed to Cuba where Jellicoe will board a British warship.
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Sir Robert Borden
Lord
Government approves Grand Trunk purchase agreement
Ottawa reports the governor-in-council has approved the form of the agreement between the government and the Grand Trunk company for the purchase of the railway system. The government announced that the agreement had been approved, marking another step toward completion.
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G. T
Ottawa
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk Company
Largest hotel for women opens on Fifty seventh Street
The largest hotel in America designed for women and business women will be built in New York at Fifty seventh street and Lexington avenue. It will offer about 7000 rooms for rent at one to two dollars per day to accommodate women of moderate means.
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New York
America
Fifty-seventh Street
Lexington Avenue
Will Fight To Keep Odessa In Bolshevik Advance
Odessa the chief Black Sea port of Russia will not be ceded without a fight as Gen Schilling hurriedly strengthens defences. No panic has been caused by the prospect of hostilities near the city.
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London
Odessa
Black Sea
Russia
Schilling
Prospects For Overseas Trade Highlight Canadian Mission
W C Nixon a Chant trade mission member in London reports strong overseas trade prospects for Canada in Great Britain and Europe. In Ottawa Nixon conferences with Sir George Foster and Canadian officials discuss sustaining trade representation and activities abroad with plans to finalize soon. Nixon plans to return to London near month end.
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Canada
Great Britain
W. C. Nixon
Chant
London
Lloyd Harris
Sir George Foster
Canadian Trade Commission
Nixon
Senator Underword Pushes Bipartisan Versailles Treaty Breakthrough
Senator Underword of Alabama warned in the senate that if the Versailles treaty deadlock is not broken within days he will press a resolution to appoint a bipartisan committee.
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Washington
Underword
Alabama
Senate
Bring Back Peace Enjoy Life With Cascarets
An old advertisement claims Cascarets cleanse the liver and bowels, cure biliousness and constipation, and improve mood and health while you sleep. It warns against Calomel Salts Oil and harsh pills and pitches low cost daily use.
Feisal Leaves Paris in Accord on Arabian State
Prince Feisal son of the Hedjaz king departs Paris after negotiations with France yield a complete accord. The plan would set up an Arabian state including Damascus Aleppo Homs and Hamah under Feisal administration with French official support.
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Paris
Prince Feisal
Temps
Damascus
Aleppo
Homs
Hamad
Dan derine Promises Quick Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement urges readers to use a small bottle of Dan derine available at drug or toilet counters. It claims the product stops hair loss after several applications and removes dandruff, promising thicker, longer, and more attractive hair.
Russians Die in Russia Toll Cited by Princess Speransky
Princess Cantacusen Speransky, granddaughter of Wyse Grant, appeals for Russian relief reporting thirty million people in Russia died in violence famine and disease over three years. She notes five million men died on the front for the Allies.
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New York
Russia
Empire
Cantacusene Speransky
Wlysee Grant
American Central Committee For
Russian Relief
Manitoba to Have Mounted Police Organized for Law
Winnipeg reports a provincial mounted police force to enforce law in Rice Lake The Pas mining districts and remote areas. Col. J G Rattray D S O named chief of the enforcement department with plans to remodel the force after Saskatchewan mounted police, praised for three years of success.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
New Rice Lake
Pas
J. G. Rattray
Saskatchewan Mounted Police
Food Shortage Casts Shadow Over Berlin Ahead of February
Berlin officials warn of a grave food crisis as the government remains unduly optimistic. The national grain bureau has only enough wheat for fourteen days of flour, and authorities warn the shortage could worsen unless stocks are moved promptly. Berlin imposes a two pound turnip ration to offset potato scarcity.
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Berlin
Wermuth
National Grain Bureau
Clemenceau Says He Has Not Declared Candidacy
Paris reports quote Clemenceau denying candidacy while noting he would accept if urged to the presidency. Victoire cites him saying he has not declared himself a candidate but would accept if borne to the office. Echo de Paris adds he feels the presidency is being forced upon him.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Gustave Herve
Victoire
Republic
Echo de Paris
Lenine Proposes New Peace Terms to Allies
Stockholm reports Nicolai Lenine the Russian Bolshevist premier has offered a new peace plan to the allies. Colonel Tallents carries the proposal to London and it includes a pledge to abolish terrorism and the activity of revolutionary tribunals as stated by an Esthonian newspaper.
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Lenine
Stockholm
Nicolai Lenine
London
Colonel Tallents
Baltic States
Bolshevik agitation in Britain tied to US radicals
London authorities warn Bolshevik agitators in Britain echo US radical strategy to topple government and form a soviet system. Officials say plans remain theoretical. they fear labor strikes could trigger upheaval while rights under liberal speech laws limit preventive action.
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London
America
Atlantic
United States
Great Britain
Albert Hall
Hyde Park
Prince of Wales May Visit Japan and Vancouver
Information from Tokio via Japanese consul S Akita indicates the Prince of Wales will likely visit Japan this spring extending his tour from Australia and India to include Japan The Japanese Crown Prince may respond with a visit to Great Britain if the emperor’s plans mature
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Vancouver
Tokio
S. Akita
Prince of Wales
Japan
Australia
India
Great Britain
Laundering a Cofla Costs Eight Cents in Paris
A note from Paris reports the cost to launder a cofla is eight cents, reflecting the era's pricing and local service practices.
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Paris
Frightening Death Folklore and Asthma Cure Ad
An advertisement extols Catarrhozone as a cure for asthma and related ailments. It promises immediate relief from choking spells and labored breathing and claims the remedy kills the asthma germ. The one dollar outfit includes the inhaler and lasts two months, sold by dealers or the Catarrhozone Co. Kingston.
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Catarrhozone Co
Kingston
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