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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
3
The Portuguese president is assassinated and a republican revolution is forecast amid claims of a reactionary dictatorship. Over 5,000 republicans have been arrested since the new power took hold, with many officers and civilians jailed.
The University of Toronto will open a February start special class for soldiers who have not reached matriculation. President Falconer says the program helps returning men enter the university quickly without rejoining high schools or junior programs. The schools will run through the summer with a view to many students entering the university next October.
The Stuttgart despatch reports the new Württemberg government proposes to abolish nobility titles and powers, aiming to end hereditary privileges and reshape governance.
President Wilson, after a Paris visit and personal exam in the situation, sees why the peace conference cannot start before year end. He notes the American mission setup is a huge task and informal talks will proceed to lay groundwork while he seeks to understand opponents and avoid antagonism.
Right Hon J R Clynes food controller of Great Britain thanks Sir Robert Borden for Canada’s role in commandeering butter for overseas consumption during a critical shortage. He notes Canada’s swift requisition and shipment to Britain, preserving the small weekly ration and aiding the war effort.
American plant doctors meeting at the University of Minnesota farm announce an extensive campaign against cereal smuts in at least twelve major grain regions. Experiments over a year in twenty five states will guide efforts to wipe out smut and the related wheat scab, with each state delegation handling a specific phase and results to be combined.
Count D Estournelles de Constant and Senator Leon Bourgeois present before Premier Clemenceau a plan for a society of nations. The proposal calls for compulsory arbitration, armament limits, a council for international governance, and sanctions including diplomatic, judicial, economic, and military measures to enforce decisions.
A Swiss traveler extols the Victoria to Vancouver boat trip for its alpine grandeur while praising Vancouver and Victoria as premier winter resort cities. The piece highlights lodging at the Hotel Vancouver and Empress Hotel, notes Banff stopovers, and promotes Canadian Pacific Railways two daily first class trains with stopover privileges and agent support.
Cable from Walter Long expresses appreciation for Canadian forces aiding Port Castries. Note on withdrawal of Canadian garrison from St Lucia and the security provided by His Majesty's ships and the merchant marine during the defense period. Ottawa aids relationship with British authorities.
London Canadian headquarters announce that British Columbia troops will depart homeward through the Panama Canal. Several thousand soldiers will reach Canada without rail travel across the country.
Old time testimonial advertising Dr Chase's Nerve Food. Letters from Rene Page Greenbrier Sask and Mrs C H Christoffer Greenbrier Sask praise relief from headaches neuralgia rheumatism and palpitations after using the nerve food and ointment. Boxed price and dealer details included.
German forces have returned bank stocks seized in Northern France totaling about 6 billion francs. Several safes weighing five to seven tons each, not opened, remain in Brussels and will be moved soon to Valenciennes.
An advertisement touts Hollo way's Corn Cure as a remedy for unsightly warts and painful corns, claiming it will remove them.
Greek official despatch reports Bulgarian troops firing on Greek posts near Troussova wounding three soldiers. In response Greeks attacked and captured two Bulgarian posts. Several Bulgarians killed as forces retreated toward Mont Beles slopes.
Paris reports 275000 French prisoners have returned from Germany. About 200000 remain in Germany, with many already on the way home.
Rustom Rustomjee of Bombay declared at YAACA in New York that Indians choose to remain under the British empire. He attacked Oswald Villard for advocating immediate self determination and argued Indians supported Britain, citing wartime loyalty and contributions of troops and funds.
Charles Perger releases a government statement accusing Vienna of receiving coal from Bohemia while arming foes. The note claims the charge aims to damage Bohemia with Entente support, and accuses German and Magyar propaganda of falsehoods. It cites orders to evacuate Slovakia as Allies acted.
The Chronicle calls for limited military aid only to Russian frontier coast districts where democracy exists and for full economic support there. It urges removal of passports and news restrictions to foster trade and information exchange with Russia. It is noted as Premier Lloyd George's personal organ. Asthma Victims.
Rev Dr R W Chapman, a renowned evangelist and moderator of the United Presbyterian Church General Assembly since May 1917, died after an operation on Christmas Day in New York, where he lived.
President Masaryk of the Czecho-Slovak republic took the oath in the Diet building after arriving from America via Paris. Premier Kramarz delivered the address on behalf of the first free government, and Masaryk pledged to work for the republic’s welfare and to respect its laws.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment addressing sciatic pains neuritis lumbago and muscle strains. It promises quick relief clean use and economy with the product noted as made in Canada.
The British air board has drafted articles for an international air convention to be submitted to the allies. Lord Weir, secretary of state for the air forces, announced the draft and proposed convening an international air conference.
A Toronto woman testifies that Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills saved her life after a period of failing health and a hospital stay. She details a dramatic recovery within two weeks of starting the treatment and notes the price at 50 cents a box with mail order options from The H. Milburn Co. Limited.
Advices to the Manitoba government from acting federal premier Newton W. Rowell announce a strong Royal Northwest Mounted Police detachment for Manitoba. Headquarters will be at Brandon with a force of 1200 mounted police west of the Great Lakes, Manitoba receiving about one fifth of the strength.
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