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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
London reports rapid British summons to Paris for urgent military talks with Lloyd George amid Bolshevik advances in European Russia. Analysts expect possible Bolshevik push toward Poland and the Baltic states while cautioning that northern Letts and southern Rumanians could threaten any eastern assault.
A bi partisan round table waged two hour talks among four Republicans and five Democrats on reservations to the peace treaty. No agreements were reached but a Saturday session is planned and senate circles show renewed hope of a compromise.
Berlin reports German troops have begun evacuating Silesia with operations starting January 14 as part of wartime redeployments.
The Rhineland high commission under Paul Tirard of France becomes the governing authority in occupied German territories, with headquarters at Coblenz. In the American zone Major Geo. Henry T. Allen issues an order, while Pierrepont B. Noires leads the American section awaiting U S treaty decisions.
In Toronto, Mr. Justice Middleton lamented crime and jail crowding despite prohibition. He told grand jurors to propose any measures to curb the outbreak, noting a global wave of crime at the opening of the assizes.
Col J G Rattray head of the law enforcement department says the new Manitoba force will be ready for duty on April 1 with a strength of sixty men. The plan eliminates special constables whose other occupations will no longer be allowed under the new system.
Secretary Baker announced that part of the United States Expeditionary forces in Siberia will withdraw immediately. The withdrawal of the entire expedition is under consideration in connection with the evacuation of the Czechs. Troops will move to the Philippines before returning to the United States.
Ottawa report notes November imports from the United States fell by 1.5 million dollars while Britain imports rose about 1.2 million. Exports declined about 6 million overall, with UK shipments up 5.6 million due to rush wheat exports. For eight months exports to the United States fell 7.5 million and imports fell 23.8 million. UK exports dropped 36 million while UK imports rose 11.5 million.
The cabinet council addressed the Ottawa newsprint shortage caused by Fort Frances Pulp and Paper defying paper controller R A Pringles orders. The government backs Pringle and plans enforcement through Commissioner Perry of the Mounted Police to ensure delivery to western newspapers.
Professor L W Gill director of technical education will travel to the Pacific Coast conference on technical education held with western provincial governments. The federal government has set aside ten million dollars to promote technical education in Canada over ten years, with provinces required to spend an equal amount to their received share.
Berlin casualties rose as reports said 42 people were killed and 165 wounded in Reichstag violence. Berlin papers put deaths over thirty and wounded around one hundred, with street patrols reinforced after bursts of gunfire and police bombs causing panic and trampling of onlookers including women.
Five youths under 22 charged with about 50 robberies and attempted murder of policemen must post bonds totaling 420000. Judge Jarecki set Olsen’s bond at 180000, the highest, with another at 90000.
The Caproni airplane on the Rome Tokio route left Saloniki Sunday morning and reached Adalia by 3 30 PM after a 435 mile flight at about 72 miles per hour. The Italian government is arranging the project.
Vice-Admiral Sir Trevelyan Napier, who commanded a British cruiser squadron at Jutland, will visit the United States within ten days on his way to Bermuda where he will assume command of North America and West Indies stations. He has been mentioned in despatches and made a Bath companion. In Chicago, William Jennings Bryan predicted the Peace Treaty would be ratified by the Senate soon, citing public demand for action.
Deputy commissioner H. M. Gaylord told federal prohibition agents and inspectors in Chicago that enforcing the dry law would require six years of effort, as agents from mid western states listened to his address in Washington.
Bolshevik forces in Siberia push east along the trans Siberian railway. A communication reports capture of seventeen columns of Polish legionaries sixteen guns and 20 machine guns. Balaya station near Krasnyarsk is occupied and fighting continues around Reval. Bolsheviks retreat six and a half miles from the river Dubna near Jacobstadt.
Hon. J. A. Calder said no wholesale return of about 2000 CEF veterans discharged in England is planned. Each case is assessed on its merits, with some individuals repatriated if deemed beneficial, but no estimate of total numbers is available.
The Manitoba command of the Great War Veterans association adopted a resolution urging Ottawa to set aside $200 million for a recon structional policy and for the re establishment of returned soldiers under the G W V A plan. The proposal calls for a broad development program of the Dominion's natural resources.
Railroad detectives surprised robbers targeting a freight car with 1,600 cases of whiskey worth about 216000 en route to Winnipeg from St. Louis. Jack Burke, a local prizefighter, was fatally shot by a police officer. Harry Rabinovitch of Winnipeg pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to rob the car and was remanded for lack of 25000 bail. Ontario to Censor Theatre Posters in Toronto. A new order appoints a film and theatre censorship board with fines and fees for ads and posters to be censored before publication.
Edmonton clerks reveal that Alberta government liquor sales within the province yielded about $400,000 in profits for 1919. Attorney General Boyle issued the statement detailing the figures and policy implications.
Regina reports Saskatchewan's population at 833 267 in a legislature announcement by Premier Martin. He cites figures from the vital statistics branch of the provincial health bureau.
Ward McCrill, jailed on bootlegging charges in Minot, rushed the jailer Ernie Thompson as he was locking him up and shot him in the forehead. He seized keys, unlocked his cell, and fled as prisoners' shouts drew bystanders. Authorities later detained his brother Tom McCrill for investigation. Ward’s wife is listed as living in Edmonton, Alberta.
A Berlin despatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports chaotic scenes in the Reichstag as Deputy Kandler sought to speak about Tuesday’s incidents. The Independents repeatedly interrupted him while he warned that minority rule risks dictatorship by street agitators and bloodshed from the previous day.
Melbourne message reports the Australian government will keep the Customs act in force despite ratifications of the German peace treaty prohibiting the importation of German goods.
The Hague foreign minister Karnebeek said Holland has not decided to join the League of Nations yet but has sent delegates to Paris to shape Holland's role in the league's Rhine shipping plans.
Paris reports the supreme council drafted a note to the Dutch government urging extradition of former German emperor Wilhelm II. The note cites Article 227 of the Versailles treaty, invites Holland to join the allied powers, and outlines a five judge tribunal from Britain France Italy Japan and the United States to try the case and determine punishment.
British mission reports Gen Denikin at Skaterindar says Caucasus army repulsed five frontal attacks and a left-flank turn. Reds failed to cross the Don at five points. Don Cossack line from launch to mouth holds. Scarce roads hinder cavalry crossings. volunteer forces guard from Nikopol to Mentopol north of the Crimea.
London report says two Americans were killed and three wounded in a battle with an armored train commanded by General Semanoff between Lake Baikal and Verkneudinsk in Transbaikal. The Americans reportedly captured the train, via a Daily Mail correspondent from Harbin.
Prof G W Warren of Cornell tells Manitoba Rural Credit speakers that immediate price drops are unlikely and a fall within five to fifteen years is possible. Sir Edmund Walker of the Canadian Bank of Commerce calls for higher production to curb inflation and urges continued industrial development. Sir John Aird warns foreign exchange hinges on saving, economy and greater output.
Four armed bandits robbed the Beaver Brook Bank in the suburbs of Philadelphia taking about $6,000 in cash and securities. They held up the cashier and employees and escaped, one of the boldest daylight robberies in the area.
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