Land Settlement For War Veterans Ready for Hearing
A House special committee debate on soldiers civil re establishment includes requests from the United Veterans League and Imperial veterans of Vancouver for representation. Delegates may be heard this week. The Soldiers Settlement Board reports projected year end outlay of 48.6 million dollars for loans and administration.
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Ovawa
House On Soldiers
United Veterans’ League
Gratuity League
Imperial Veterans of
Vancouver
McLean
Imperial Veterans
Winnipeg
J. G. Evans
Army and Navy Veterans
Kingston
W. J. Tupper
Dominion
S. Mather
Soldiers’ Settlement Board
MacNeil
Mather
Canada
McNeil
Major Ashton
Cured Rheumatism Claim Under Free Exchange Offer
An 83 year old man says he suffered rheumatism after army service and tried many cures. The ad promotes "The Inner Mysteries of Rheumatism" as the true cause solution, distributed free by HH. P. Clear. readers can request the set by postcard or letter without charge.
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Ashelmar
HH. P
Timoth
D Annunzio Seeks Reinforcements for 12000 Men at Fiume
Allied reports estimate Gabriele D Annunzio has over 12000 troops at Fiume and port blockade strains maintenance. He asks volunteers to stay ready at home for potential call. Paris dispatch notes Italian detachment with armored cars crossed near Toguire and entered the town after fighting Jugoslavs. US ships reportedly sailed from Spala toward Toguire.
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Trieste
Gabriele D’annunzio
Fiume
D’annunzio
Paris
Toguire
Dalmatia
Belgrade
United States
Spala
Anti Bolshevik Plot Uncovered Cashing 66 Executions
A Bolshevik wireless dispatch reports an anti-Bolshevik plot with ramifications across Russia. The scheme led to the capture and execution of 66 men on charges of conspiracy, said to have originated in Moscow.
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London
Russia
Moscow
Dysentery relief promoted by Dr Fowler's Extract
An advertisement urges use of Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry to cure dysentery in children. A testimonial from Mrs J V Tanton of Watford Ontario describes 25 daily stools with blood in a two year old that improved after using the remedy. Price is 35 cents per bottle from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Dr. Fowler
Aerial World Race Planned By Aero Club of America
Plans for a world round trip by air with prizes near 1 million dollars were announced by the Aero Club of America. A special commission will tour the world to set stopovers secure referees and form committees in each country. Dirigibles may be used for part or all of the journey.
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New York
Aero Club of America
Senate Labor Probe Eyes Steel Strike Causes
Washington aims to radio in on the nationwide steel strike as the Senate labor committee plans hearings. Chairman Kenyon expects John Fitzpatrick and Gary of United States Steel to testify, with cross examination and a report in about two weeks. The panel seeks exact numbers of workers affected, union vs nonunion status, loyalists, allied industries, and immediate causes of the walkout.
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Washington
Senate Labor Commission
Kenyon
John Fitzpatrick
Strikers’ Organization Committee
Thomas
Colorado
Senate
Fitzpatrick
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Tardieu defends German peace terms and army limits
In Parliament Andre Tardieu rejected Marin’s objections to the German peace treaty. He argued Germany should keep only a gendarmerie sized army and that France has sufficient guarantees to enforce the military clause.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Andre Tardieu
M. Marin
Germany
M. Tardieu
France
China's Peace Decoration Awarded to Former Premier
President Hsu Shih Chang ends state of war with Germany and awards General Tueal Chi Jui the Grand Order of Merit for his role in China's declaration of war.
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Pekin
Hsu Shih Chang
China
Germany
Tueal Chi Jui
Grand Order of Merit
Grain Act Amendment Ties August Stock-Take to Elevators
Ottawa minister Sir George Foster announces an amendment to the Grain Act. Beginning after the crop year ending August 31, 1919, stock will be taken in August of each year of the grain in terminal elevators.
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Ottawa
George Foster
Editorial urges permitting Canadian cattle imports
The Daily Mail calls for expanded food production and argues for allowing cattle imports from Canada to bolster supply and stabilize prices.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Canada
Great War Veterans' Association Surpasses 17 000 Members
In Saskatchewan the Great War Veterans' Association reports a nationwide reach with 114 branches and a total membership of 17 000, reflecting strong post war organization and community support across the province.
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The
Great War Veterans’ Association
Sask
General A. Ross Sworn In as Under-Portfolio Minister
Kingston officer Brigadier General Arthur Ross was sworn in Toronto by Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Hendrie as a Hearst government minister without portfolio. The premier announced the Soldiers' Aid Commission and Soldiers' Settlement would fall under the new minister’s administration.
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A. Ross
Toronto
Arthur Ross
Kingston
John Hendrie
Hearst
Soldiers’ Aid Commission
Soldiers’ Settlement
Recovery delays and rail strike crisis in Britain
Report on bullion salvage from the Laurentic notes limited recovery and heavy work to extract bars from wreck plates. London reports Sir Eric Geddes as Transport Minister facing a railway strike threat over wage standardization, with government seeking continued negotiations and a possible path to avoid a walkout.
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Londonderry
Laurentic
Lough Swilly
America
London
Eric Geddes
Transport
National Union of Railwaymen
Glasgow
Miners’ Federation
League Existence Still Possible Without U S Paris Pact
Premier Clemenceau told the Chamber of Deputies the League of Nations could exist despite the U S Senate rejection. He said France feared the League would not guarantee security for years, so a protective Franco British American alliance treaty was drafted.
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League
U.S. Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
League of Nations
United States Senate
France
Great Britain
United States
California Syrup of Figs Ad Encourages Safe Laxative Use
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best gentle laxative for children. It claims a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle, urging mothers to give it confidently after checking for the California label.
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California
Feisal Tentatively Accepts Palestine Syria Mesopotamia Union
Habibi Latfallah, chief European rep for the Syrian Union committee, says Prince Feisal has tentatively accepted a union proposal for Palestine, Syria and Mesopotamia, subject to British approval. The plan envisions a governor general, executive bodies, a three-state chamber and senate, and a drafted constitution.
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London
Habibi Latfallah
Syrian Union Committee
Associated Press
Prince Feisal
Hedijaz
Palestine
Syria
Mesopotamia
United Nations
Great Britain
France
Senate
Good Crops In Dry Districts Swift Current
No frost has appeared this season and farmers have begun cutting flax fields that promise excellent yields. The district as a whole holds a large safe flax crop likely to be harvested successfully. One farmer who expected no crop is realizing over $4,000 from his flax and also gains feed from late oats.
Fire in New Parliament Buildings Ottawa Report
A blaze in the basement of the new Parliament Buildings Ottawa caused about 2000 dollars in damage. Firefighters navigated corridors to reach the fire amid boxes, with dense smoke raising concerns over possible harm to plaster paintings.
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Ottawa
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Dodds
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