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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
Ottawz Canadians face a likely hard future for soft coal supplies says C A. Magrath Dominion free controller after Washington talks broke down. He warned of grim coal prospects and urged strict conservation as Ontario Quebec fuel administrations report the cross border dispute may worsen the shortage.
General Ludendorff addressed a German memorial service in Potsdam praising military training as moral education. A sergeant-type figure in field-grey cried allegiance while the congregation sang Deutschland Uber Alles. The preacher urged death for brothers and honor and called for a monarchy supported by the people's will. General Ludendorff received an ovation as he departed alongside cheers for former Emperor William.
The Grand Trunk Railway cutback reduces service by ninety trains in Ontario due to coal shortages from the U S strike. Nine fewer trains will operate from Toronto starting November 30, as the company announces the schedule change.
Czerny, commander of the Lenine boys, is first of 16 000 to be arraigned for crimes under Bela Kun. He pleads duty and denies executions while alleging direct orders from Bela Kun. Hungarian Bar Association refuses defense. court orders in-court lawyers to defend the accused.
In London the premier explained that Article 5 of the Versailles treaty requires the US president to summon the League of Nations meetings despite the US Senate refusal to ratify. He denied promising to settle the Irish question and warned that plebiscite commissions in Germany depend on broader power quotas. The Anglo French United States defense treaty hinges on US ratification, but could survive if the US ratifies separately.
A Wise Boss tells a clerk to announce the boss is out and not working to mislead Smithers, warning that otherwise he will realize the deception.
Canadian leaders hail the Prince of Wales visit as a success and a unifying force. Messages from Premier Borden and Buckingham Palace praise the Prince for his tact, charm, and enduring ties between Canada and the empire.
A man posing as G Whittaker passed forged cheques totaling 4000 drawn on the Standard Bank Fort Saskatchewan branch. The cheques appeared accepted but lacked proper initialling. Suspicion by a teller led to police investigation, but the impersonator could not be traced.
Lord Leverhulme argues that a six hour workday and two twelve hour shifts for machinery will raise output while benefiting workers. He cites co part nership profits and says the plan applies to industries with high plant and equipment costs. He arrived aboard the Mauretania to promote adoption in Britain Canada and the U S.
The International Institute of Agriculture at Rome released estimates via the Department of Agriculture showing bumper world crops for corn potatoes barley sugar beets and rough rice. Wheat oats and flax seed fall below the five year average across fourteen countries. Wheat will total about 2 040 059 000 bushels. corn about 3 126 194 000 bushels, up from last year and above the five year average.
Ottawa minister of finance Sir Henry Drayton said he would wait for complete Victory Loan subscription figures before comment. He indicated the government needs funds to run the country and that a large percentage of subscriptions will be accepted.
Sleeping sickness claimed two more victims in Winnipeg, bringing total deaths to eight since emergence. City health authorities reported two additional cases, raising total cases to thirty two.
More than $7,000,000 will be spent to install special equipment on seven former German passenger liners enlisted by the United States Shipping Board for a fast passenger and mail service between the United States and South America.
A humorous exchange contrasts drunken generosity with frugality as two men trade remarks about behavior when intoxicated. The quip highlights social banter likely from a late 19th or early 20th century paper noting differences in temperament.
An agreement between the Canadian War Mission in Washington and the U S central fuel committee provides for an allotment of bituminous coal to Canada to meet emergency needs. Canadian preferred industries must file applications via C A Magrath in Ottawa before forwarding to the mission and central fuel committee.
Ottawa reports the draft agreement for Grand Trunk acquisition will be completed in a few days then sent to the cabinet and Sir Alfred Smithers for England. It renews the bill’s details, delays appointments to arbitration and management boards until shareholders ratify, while the government prepares its case and audits the company. The choice of government counsel remains unsettled, possibly expedited by the Prime Minister’s return.
Ludwig Martens, self styled Soviet ambassador to the United States, testified that the Bolsheviki do not intend to repudiate $100,000,000 in bonds issued by both the imperial and provisional Russian governments. He said official authorization was granted to arrange settlement of the outstanding bonds, many of which were sold in the United States.
A Vienna to Basel dispatch reports the Soviet foreign ministry plans to detain Austrian nobles and subjects in Russia as hostages to secure Bela Kun and his government.
Among those invited into the Army and Navy Veterans was Capt. Law C.A.M.C. the first Canadian to set foot in France after Canada entered the war. He landed in France in November 1914.
A Cairo dispatch reports stricter regulations in Egypt have improved the native press tone and the overall situation. Demonstrations are banned after the midday prayer, the dispatch notes from last Friday.
Moscow wireless dispatch quotes Pravda saying the Soviet government is willing to negotiate peace with the Entente and the imperialists, but only if the Entente agrees not to support counter revolutionaries.
A bill in the House of Commons to allow Viscount Astor to relinquish his inherited title was defeated by 169 votes to 56. The measure would have enabled the holder to abandon the Astor title his father, the late Viscount William Waldorf Astor, held.
A Basel A dispatch reports Italy will honor the Paris peace decision on Dalmatia and block Gabriele d Annunzio from moving toward Spalato. London coverage notes Britain debates the drink trade bill with press commentary urging moderation and better licensing while keeping liquor accessible at reasonable hours and prices.
Trappers in the Peace River district report river ice breaking and expect early spring break up. Travelers say crews crossed the river for ten days despite thick ice and anticipate clear waterways soon. Rabbits remain brown and current fur harvests are not prime, suggesting the season’s timing.
A committee report credits Winston Spencer Churchill with transforming the tank idea into a practical weapon. It notes he is a servant of the state and not entitled to reward, while acknowledging other contributors who received sums up to 5 000 dollars and a principal award of 70 000 dollars shared among them.
Partially arrived government steamers bring Cuban sugar to Montreal and a third cargo is due by week’s end, boosting total shipments to 10,000 tons, easing the local sugar shortage. Willie, Pa asks what a jack of all trades is, Papa notes it means a fellow who can produce anything except results.
The Telegraf cites authorities who expect no extradition demand against the former German emperor. It notes former Crown Prince Frederick William fears extradition less than his father and hints at a softened estrangement within the imperial family due to maternal influence.
Copenhagen reports the Baltic inter-allied commission has stopped fighting between Lithuanians and Germans and Russians. Combatants are ordered to retire to the October 30 demarcation line, per Lithuanian press bureau from Kovno.
A humorous note compares a man spending half a year courting to the time he spends waiting for streetcars, implying the latter is a longer, duller wait. The remark uses light social satire to comment on patience and daily delays.
Canadian Premier Norris urges universal public school access for every child as vital to citizenship. Ontario Premier Drury hints at reforming criminal law administration to emphasize justice and mercy in courts, urging humane treatment of prisoners and a reformed system.
A brief item notes an actress courting publicity through her press agent. The casually framed remark hints at promotional tactics and media attention surrounding a performer.
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