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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
7
The Dublin county court orders officials to withhold information from British Income tax authorities and prohibits examination of books. Cork Sinn Fein circulates warning to merchants not to provide tax data, threatening consequences for breaches amid rising unrest and transport disruptions across Ireland.
The British Labor delegation returning from Russia issued an interim report urging immediate peace with Russia. It condemns blockade and intervention as madness and folly and notes Russia's economic and transport difficulties amid world isolation. The report argues a revolutionary government maintains order with popular support despite enemies and internal strife.
Marconi Company to extend its demonstration across Canada and Britain. The plan involves constant wireless communication from the ocean liner Victorian as it sails from Liverpool to Halifax. Stations will be set up at Cornwall coast England, Cabot Tower, Signal Hill St. John’s, and on the Victorian for press coverage.
El Paso Times correspondent reports Francisco Villa has signed an armistice and agreed to cease attacks on trains, garrisons, and towns. He may surrender under conditions to be approved by Provisional President De La Huerta.
Hon Arthur Steignen in a cabinet reshuffle forms a new administration following Sir Robert Borden's retirement. Two cabinet members resign with N W Rowell head of the Privy Council among retirees.
Hon Meighen expected to assume the presidency of the privy council as cabinet reshuffles unfold after Sir Robert Borden’s resignation. Meighen, long a West-Canada figure, has represented Portage la Prairie since 1908 and helped push the Military Service act through in 1917. Possible by elections loom for vacant seats if appointments occur.
A violent explosion ripped through a gunpowder factory at Vongnes near Dijon. Ten people are reported dead and about thirty seriously injured.
Manitoba crop outlook from the provincial Department of Agriculture reports generally satisfactory conditions with about one third of points entirely satisfactory. Some areas show reduced rainfall but no crop failure is indicated. Early harvest is expected as early wheat fields head. Grasshopper control via poison has reduced damage though pockets remain in certain districts.
A 100000 strong land army organized by the Department of Agriculture moves northward across the western wheat belt. Reports to the Department say harvesting this brain crop proceeds faster than in years past and labor shortages have eased. A ten hour day pays seven dollars.
The list of the Medal of the British Empire Order honors names Canadians Charles Norman Barclay Eva Grace Curtis Marshall Emery McQuoid Reginald Moncrief Gilbert Murray George Paterson and Clare Sauve for conspicuous bravery at explosives factories in Canada.
Alberta and Saskatchewan cattle owners assist in a federal dip program targeting mange. Dr George Hilton reports the dipping of all designated stock began June 24 with 88 vats, later increased by 12. Range riders supervise roundups as the second dip starts, aims for completion by July 15 with treatment figures due.
New York bar prices spark heavy imports of Canadian fresh beef as Evening World reports a decline in beer price comparisons. Shipments from Canada have reduced short shipments to New York and made the city a price model for the United States.
A member of the Poland Spa A delegation said Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Wilson were considering the question of military aid for Poland. The remark highlights Allied leaders weighing support for Poland amid postwar tensions and security concerns.
The Department of Agriculture released a draft crop report from 37 Saskatchewan points praising a healthy crop state. Saskatoon reports irrigation plans for 125000 acres south western Saskatchewan, reaching Weyburn Lethbridge. Edmonton notes 20000+ government placements this year amid rain and growing crops. Calgary to open Pope Lease land for soldier settlement with 100+ applications. British press tour to Alberta includes frontier stampede events.
A farmer from Birds Hill delivered a fully headed winter rye to Winnipeg. The sample, sown in October last, measured 58 inches and was described as in good moisture. Brandon reports strong interest in the Bet ter Farming Train across the western provinces with over twelve hundred daily attendees. J Laidlaw of Niverville exhibits hemp for Canadian Fibre Products Company, noting excellent crop prospects and a $1,000,000 capital.
Victoria reports that the Canadian Collierick Ltd chairman, returning from Brazil Paris and London, will start immediate inquiries to invest in a steel plant in British Columbia. Separately the province reports fish catches totaling 1,320,888 in the first quarter, with 17 edible species. Calcium carbide production, using limestone and coke, is urged at various sites to supply acetylene gas and chemical needs.
London reports that the army council upheld the India commander in chief over General Dyer’s Amritsar firing. Dyer is removed as Punjaub commander and faces reduced pay. Churchill noted several hundred killed and many wounded. The Commons debated the decision amid budget signals.
Official advices report Japanese occupation of Port Arthur harbor area near Pos sich Bay 75 miles southwest of Vladivostok. The note cites loss of strategic Siberian terminal as Japan expands control on the Asiatic coast, altering plans for the Trans Siberian route and regional access.
Sir Belby F. Alston, the British Minister to China, reaches Shanghai en route to England with a petition from Chinese student leaders opposing renewed Anglo Japanese treaty. The document argues the treaty conditions no longer exist and Russia and Germany threats are gone, claiming the United States alone could endanger peace and would not change policy abruptly.
Reports say the British delegates for the Im trial press conference will arrive three days late. The Steamer Victorian’s party will land at Sydney Nova Scotia instead of Halifax as previously planned in August at Ottawa.
Sir Lomer Gouin tendered his formal resignation as premier of Quebec during a carrier meeting. No successor or cabinet changes announced. The retiring premier stated he departs with confidence in the province’s future and the Liberal party’s work toward peace, concord, and prosperity since 1897.
Representatives of the seamen and shipowners clashed at an international conference in Genoa over a proposed amendment by Cuthbert Law of the British Shipowners. Law urged applying an eight, four day and 48 hour week only when vessels are in port, warning the 48 hour week would spark unrest. A British seamen’s representative fired back that shipowners profited during the war, threatening a red flag of revolution if seamen are not properly treated.
The house of commons announced back pay for civil servants totaling about 4 million dollars. Individual checks will reflect the difference between former salaries and new classification awards, possibly two checks per person for periods April 1 1919 to April 1 1920 and April May and June 1920, with about 45 000 checks to be issued by the auditor general's department.
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