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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
2
A 21 year old Canadian born girl vanished after travelling alone from Syria to Marsailles France. Her father Mr Yank Reid of Syria sent her a ticket and $40 but authorities cannot locate her. She has been missing about sixty days and is presumed anxious family member.
Ottawa reports that employers board of conciliation not chosen and likely to be appointed by the Minister of Labor. C N R management delays rep but no representative appointed. If unresolved, ministerial appointment proceeds. Also, Galveston records a fatal explosion and fire at Southern Pacific 611 terminals causing $100,000 to $300,000 in losses and injuries.
Ottawa report on Grand Trunk and Canadian National consolidation up to November 30 cites $608,473 in capital expenditure with $75,927 annual cost, offset by an estimated annual saving of $965,755 and a $338,000 credit from CN salvage. Legal and physical hurdles remain before parallel trackage can be abandoned and direct connections established.
A Ridgewood New Jersey family waits for Christmas as the fate of a U S Naval balloon crew remains unknown after its December 13 departure from Rockaway. Lieut A Farrell is among the officers aboard the balloon.
The royal speech at midnight prorogation references friendly powers and aims to resolve the Greek crisis with Allies. It notes unsettled relations with Russia, hopes for resuming trade, and peace for eastern Europe. Ireland is urged to return to constitutional methods to end violence and restore peace amid great danger.
A Halifax fire in the business district destroyed Wood Brothers dry goods store and stock for half a million dollars. The blaze seriously damaged Gates Musical Store and a building housing Alfred Zeneighe Furrier and owned by the Bank of Nova Scotia.
The Charlottetown Business College closed for Christmas, reopening January 4, 1921. Capt. C. Martin spoke to teachers, diplomas were awarded to graduates, and Principal Miller praised staff and students. A long list of graduates in shorthand and typewriting followed, with best wishes for the holidays.
In London on December 24 Lady Astor faced a humorous exchange in Parliament with Mr. Macquisten over Liquor Control Board representation. She suggested including habitual public house patrons wives on the board, drawing laughter as she eventually withdrew from the witty contest.
A bold hold up occurred in Montreal on December 24 when Demitre Luias of the Point St. Charles Business Club was shot three times. The shooter, who identified himself as Charles Martin 51, said he had just arrived from the United States.
Dispatch from Moscow reports Lenin addressing the Soviet Congress on economic restoration. He links industrial and agricultural recovery to electrification, noting a plan costing 15 million gold rubles. Russia would seek foreign capital and timber exports to fund the project.
A New York Times poem by Lurana Sheldon offers separate Christmas wishes. It prays for soldiers and peaceful friends while cursing profiteers and traitors with dire fates in the coming year.
Ottawa report says the Canadian Board of Commerce will not pursue revival until after the Imperial Privy Council rules on its legal status. The item, released with good authority, notes no action will occur before PC decision.
The Clothing Manufacturers Association announced a new piece-work pay scale in New York on December 23, reducing earnings by about 30 percent from the peak paid since November 1919. Sidney Hillman of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union criticized the move as a production cutback despite seven factories reopening. The scale aims to leave the average worker about $15 per week lower than during the peak period of the last year.
The funeral of Master Earl Grant drew many friends and citizens. Twenty Boys Naval Brigade members marched in reverse arms under Gerrd Madigan, reflecting trained discipline. Solemn Mass of Requiem at St Dunstan Cathedral, graveside rites by Rev W V McDonald, Last Post played by Bugler Paoli. Pallbearers: Walter Hyndman, Raymond Hughes, Ralph Sterns, Joseph McIsaac, Clarence Howatt, Charles Praught. Five Queen Square School classes and cadets attended.
Mr. E F Weaver manager of Imperial Oil Limited Charlottetown PEI received a Knights of Columbus ring from the companys employees on Fitzroy Street. The note praised his refined bearing, tactful yet firm manner, and loyal support of staff and patrons. They wished him a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 1921.
Ottawa dispatch reports Captain Joseph Bernard skipper of the Teddy Bear after four winters in the Arctic and being frozen in Coronation Gulf for over a day He learned the war’s end a year after the Armistice now heads home to Tignish P A I
Ottawa reports groceries come down slowly according to official figures from the Department of Labor. Housewife’s may not notice a full slump yet, but prices show a easing trend in weekly grocery bills.
London reports say Sinn Fein documents showing complicity with a German plot in 1919 will be released soon. Premier George says incriminating literature was captured in raids on Sinn Fein leaders. Threats against citizens in County Kerry are reported in reprisal for three missing British officers.
New York reports a waning crime wave as police intensified patrols and judges in general sessions raise bail for former bailees. Four men are jailed after bail reforms, while 60 defendants have bail forfeitures totaling 150000. One prisoner’s bail was raised from 5000 to 35000 by Judge Mellin tyre.
Rome reports the front around Fiume is in a state of war with roads torn up tracks broken and barbed wire entanglements set. Telegraph lines into Fiume cut and cavalry patrols guard strategic points as military vehicles stream between headquarters and front lines.
The Young Adams Company drew a large crowd with the four act drama In Old Kentucky at Prince Edward last evening. Miss Adams as Madge and H Wilmot Young as Harold Lawson delivered strong performances while the vaudeville segment drew hearty applause. The show repeats this afternoon and The Black Flag plays tonight.
Dr Leo Frank of Charlottetown sends a cordial Christmas message to the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Justice, senators, and other officials, praising wartime peace, League of Nations hopes, and enduring Franco American ties. He notes Plymouth Tercentenary reflections and the long Canada United States boundary peace, urging harmony and goodwill.
Toledo police and detectives worked full time to halt a wave of holdups house robberies and safe blowing as nearly a dozen crimes were reported yesterday.
Vancouver dispatch reports the Canadian Government Merchant Marine plans to add the Maple Leaf emblem to steamers funnels. General manager R R Teakle says the mark will serve as worldwide advertising of Dominion ownership. Canada names, house flag, and registry ports will highlight origin and reinforce Canada’s ship-owning role.
The Young-Adams Theatrical Company held its annual Christmas reunion at Mrs. Wilmot Young’s Victoria Hotel apartment after a successful performance of In Old Kentucky. Santa Claus, Perry Norman, distributed gifts to members and their families amid a festive banque in the dining room, with Warr Brown arranging the scene and music and speeches adding to the merriment.
High tide today at 10.5 and tomorrow at 11.42. Tonight 10.08 and tomorrow 11.02 high tides. Sun sets this afternoon and tomorrow at 4.21, rises tomorrow at 7.41. Full moon Saturday at 8.39 a.m. Contains Dee 265ti note.
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