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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
3
The piece claims the Portuguese president’s assassination attempt sparked republican backlash in Paris with De Pars accused of a reactionary regime. It notes hundreds of republicans detained while warning of near anarchic conditions and a likely republican revolution in Portugal’s near future.
University of Toronto authors have decided to open a special school of instruction for soldiers who have completed matriculation. The program will start in February, led by resident Falconer. It aims to fit these men to enter the university promptly, arguing they cannot easily rejoin high schools or colleges. The schools will run this summer with hope of opening university next October.
A Württemberg government plan proposed by a statesman seeks to abolish nobility titles and the powers tied to them. The reform would remove official recognition of noble ranks and restructure privileges tied to historic aristocracy.
Paris report says President Wilson, after a preparatory tour and informal talks, aims to outline plain statements to allies to avoid antagonism. He seeks personal acquaintance with key delegates to help shape the peace conference schedule and secure an acceptable agreement before adjournment.
Ottawa reports Right Hon. J R Clynes writes to Sir Robert Borden thanking Canada for requisitioning butter to sustain Britain's wartime ration. The letter notes a critical May September shortage, freight delays on the Australasian route, and Canada’s timely shipment to avert a disruption of butter supplies during the war.
A conference at the University of Minnesota farm outlines a nationwide effort by pathologists to study and combat cereal diseases. Experts from 25 states will gather data over two decades and coordinate field trials to prevent losses in winter and spring wheat.
Paris Baron Saint D Estornelles de Consia told the Associated Press the fourfold plan to form a society of nations presented to Premier Clemenceau includes compulsory arbitration with limits, armament reduction, a council to regulate international law, and sanctions to enforce decisions. Diplomatic, judicial, economic, and military sanctions would isolate and compel compliance by recalcitrant states.
A Swiss tourist raves about the voyage from Victoria to Vancouver B C admiring Alpine scenery and Canada’s winter resorts. He highlights hotels in Victoria and Vancouver and commends the Canadian Pacific Railway service and stopover privileges as part of the scenic trip.
A British secretary of state reports receipt of the decision to withdraw the Canadian garrison from St. Lucia. The Lords of the Admiralty and the Army Council express appreciation for the Canadian forces whose efforts protected Port Castries, underpinning security for the ships and merchant marine during hostilities.
Dr Royom Rustomier, former Oriental Review editor, told a New York audience that Indians have chosen to remain under British sovereignty. He criticized Oswald Villard for advocating immediate self determination and argued India would not have asserted independence even during wartime.
London Canadian troops will travel home through the Panama Canal, enabling several thousand soldiers to reach their homes without relying on rail lines across Canada. The move marks a direct route home for these units.
A reader letter extols Dr Chase's Nerve Food for relief from headaches nerve exhaustion and appetite improvement. The testimonial cites cases from Afta Chauvin Greenbrier and Greenbrier Sask and endorses the product along with Dr Chase's Ointment H for skin issues.
Allied forces report German loot totaling about 6 billion francs recovered from bank vaults in Northern France. Several safes weighing five to many tons, left unopened, are now in Brussels and will be moved to Walter Reed soon for examination.
An official Greek despatch reports Bulgarian troops fired on Greek posts near Troussova and captured three Greek soldiers. The Greeks then attacked and captured Bulgarian posts, with several Greek soldiers killed as Bulgarian positions withdrew toward Mont Beles.
About 275000 Frenchmen have been repatriated from Germany with 200000 more French men remaining there. Many of those remaining are already on the way home.
Bohemian envoy Charles Peres alleged at the peace conference that Austria fed lies to gain leverage, accusing Vienna of seeking German coal mine control in Dux and Leblitz to block Bohemia. He claimed Allies ordered German actions in Slovakia and dismissed the accusations as propaganda.
The Chronicle urges limited intervention and military aid only for Russian frontier and coastal districts where democracy exists. It advocates removing passport and trade restrictions to enable exchange of information with Russia and aligns with Lloyd George era policy signals.
The article extols Dr. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a life changing treatment for asthma victims. It claims sufferers are restored to happiness and health, noting the remedy is known and prized across the land.
Rev Dr R W Chap an noted evangelist died here on Christmas day after an operation a few days earlier. Since May 1917 he had been moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church the United States.
The Czecho-Slovak president Mafkyrk arrived from America via Paris and was sworn in at the Diet building with Premier Kramarc presenting the symbols of the first free government. He pledged to serve the republic, protect its welfare, and uphold its laws.
Canadian advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves darting sciatic pains and loin aches through inflammation and twinge relief. Highlights the product as a preferred remedy, noting its origin in Canada and suggesting economic benefit.
The British air board has drafted articles for an international air convention to be submitted to the allies. Lord West, secretary of state for the air forces, announced the draft, which is to be accompanied by suggested measures.
A Toronto Ontario reader reports severe health decline after a November change of life event. After a hospital stay and specialist visit, recovery came only after taking Milburn's Heart Nerve Pills. She credits the pills with restoring strength and ability to work, noting price and availability from The H Milburn Co Toronto.
Ottawa reports 1200 mounted police to be stationed west of the Great Lakes with Manitoba allocated 20 percent. Acting premier Newton W. Rowell confirms the Manitoba detachment headquarters will be at Brandon. Detachment strength and location reflect federal plans for RCMP deployment in the region.
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