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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
2
Dr John Noble argues for more public school funding in Ontario. He calls for more outdoor exercise, physical education, and improved equipment and materials for younger students, including play, dancing and physical activities at the Urban School Trustees conference in Ottawa.
AIDAN reports Hon T A Crerar addressed United Farmers of Manitoba delegates urging parliament sovereignty over cabinet and calling for tax reform and fewer wartime restrictions. He stressed direct taxation and farm interests, pledging that western farmers gain solid representation in Ottawa while warning against special privilege.
A national committee resolved to end the steel strike, ending months of tension since September. Two telegrams to the Labor Department in Washington and to leaders of international unions signaled the halt, with 37 officials involved in the process.
The Daily Mail reports a substantial revision of the proposed war crimes list, narrowing charges to about three hundred from twelve hundred. It notes that many accused face serious offenses and that Allied demands focus on clearly defined charges. A separate report mentions grain and wheat export data to the U.S. and a large hotel for women only.
Cairo report on talks between Viscount Milner and Grand Mufti over Egypt’s future status. Milner argues a protectorate may be needed to guard interests while Mufti rejects discussions on independence, stating no Egyptian would accept talks on such a basis. The exchange highlights tension between Britain and Egyptian leadership amid regional claims.
W C Nixon, part of a Canadian trade mission in London, reports good prospects for overseas trade with Britain and Europe. He cites favorable conditions and discusses discussions with Sir George Foster and government colleagues. Nixon expects progress to continue in the coming days and mentions possible return to Toronto by month’s end.
A British soldier killed an Italian in a traffic clash leading to political uses by factions. The incident drew sympathy for the Italian, sparked demonstrations by Egyptians, and the Malian consul influenced the funeral procession. The event is shaping tensions between Britain and Italy in the region.
Authorities declare Berlin faces a genuine food crisis with patchwork supplies. Mayor Wermt and municipal authorities are cited as failing to coordinate national grain policy, signaling a dire situation at the start of February.
The article notes Clemenceau declaring his candidacy while hinting he would step aside if another candidate gained the presidency. It cites a Paris quote claiming the republic’s fate rests with him and mentions Lenine’s new peace offer and a Britain to London mission. It references royal and imperial travel plans involving the Prince of Wales and Japan.
A chaotic clipping reports massive Russian casualties and a supposed five million men killed on the front, with scattered note of diseases and civilian losses. It mentions Dartmoor ponies, cattle shipments, and a Calgary ranch linked to a prince, plus a Prof Carlyle connected to George Lane ranches.
A provincial police force is to be organized in Alberta to enforce law in remote areas, replacing the existing force in Manitoba. The move follows provincial views and appointees, with remodeling discussions underway as authorities plan the new enforcement structure.
Manitoba officials expect provincial elections in the third week of July as the current government term ends August 6. The election timetable requires a minimum seventeen day interval before polling day, with preparations not yet finalized according to provincial secretary H. J. Armstrong.
Fragmentary report outlines a proposed treaty with Feisal to form an Arabian region including Damascus Aleppo Manns and Hanah under his administration with French support. Mentions Sir Robert Borden and naval figures en route from Washington and possible Cuba visit as part of postwar diplomacy.
A riot at the county jail involved a group calling themselves respectable prisoners led by auto bandits attacking Reds. John Russo, jailed on fraud charges, was noted for his role as guards restored order. Several prisoners sustained injuries including a black eye as the disturbance ended with guards quelling the violence.
Authorities seized the Volks Zeitung and related socialist literature at its premises in Wishingse, along with pamphlets and prints. No arrests were reported as agents organized the seizure, with materials sent to the Justice Department for further handling.
The day closed with Washington tensions as President Wilton and Wallan argued over Page becoming a focal point for the coming action. In San Francisco the Democratic key figure was chosen, stirring the crowd in two halls. Bryan urged submitting the subject to voters while others warned of delays and Senate obstacles. Prohibition news from New Zealand and frontier talks also appear, framing a tense national scene.
A chaotic Britain and United States scene shows radicals gathering in Albert Hall and Hyde Park for Bolshevik style meetings. Police shield speakers while warning of inevitable clashes unless peace holds.
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