Nationwide drive raids 2000 radicals in 33 cities
DoJ agents stage sweeping nationwide raids against Communist groups arresting over two thousand with deportation in mind. Seized include radicals from varied nations and several women. warrant issued for William D Haywood, though he eluded capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
W. D. Haywood
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Atlantic
America
Department of Labor
Garvin
Ludwig ‘Martens
Unite States
New York
Attormey
Gary
Ind
Bb, Debrow
Vera
Iz Dobrow
Henry A. Berger
Sweden
Mexico
Mexico City
Haywood
William QC
L.W.W
Landis
LWW
Toronto magnate Ambrose Small missing for four weeks
Toronto theatrical boss Ambrose Small, longtime owner of Canadian cinema chains, has vanished four weeks after receiving a million dollar cheque tied to a theatre transfer to Theatres Limited. His wife and associates fear foul play as police probe possible kidnapping or highway bandit activity amid no solid clues from New York or Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
New York
Montreal
Toronto
Teachers of Hamilton Stand Fast in Pay Demand
Women leaders in Hamilton rejected a $100 raise offer and pressed for a $200 increase with a $900 to $1800 range. The internal management committee proposed a $160 raise with a $750 to $1400 band. Teachers voted to reject and seek their original demand. Also reported a fatal auto crash in New Westminster involving John Mo Clughan, with Mary McBhughan injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iamilton
Sehiale
Edgedttdn
Auto New Westminstie
Jai
Republican senators urge presidential candidates on League of Nations
Washington reports a letter demanding all Republican presidential hopefuls state their position on the League of Nations. The missive seeks clear records from those involved, amid party politics and debates over international engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Washington
League of Nation
Republica
Low- Yen
Iifinals
Fire gutting McCune block at Nelson area
A fire gutted the McCune block in Nelson, destroying structures and prompting emergency crews to battle the blaze. No injuries were immediately reported, and investigators review cause and property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCune
Nelson
Brave voyage of schooner Jean FE Somerville to Pensacola
Mobile Alabama January 6. With a deserter mate and her husband failing, Mrs N S W Oram an expert navigator and Avonian extraordinary steered the schooner Jean FE Somerville from Las Palmas nearly to shore. Salvage was necessary as head winds drove the ship off course. The schooner was picked up by the steamer Mcluse Haustic about 70 miles from land and towed to an anchorage off Pensacola. A tow boat then brought the vessel into port last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Ns. Ww. Oram
Jean. FE. Somerville
Las Palmas
Mcluse
Haustic
Pensacola
Fort
Liberal and Coalition Candidates Defeated in Spen Valley
London January 3 Sir John Simon former home affairs secretary and Liberal candidate for the Spen Valley by election was defeated by Labor candidate Tom Myers who won with 11 962 votes. Coalition Liberal Col Bryan Fairfax finished third with 8 184 votes and Simon led in votes to Labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Myers
Myers
Sir John Simon
Col
Bryan
Fairfax
London
Janu
John Simon
Home Affairs
House of Commons
Spen Valley
Bryan Fairfax
New Anti Bolshevik Leader Appointed in Southern Russia
London reports a wireless dispatch from Moscow stating General Romanewitzky was chosen as the new anti Bolshevik leader after the overthrow of Gen Denekine's government in Southern Russia. The source cites a messenger from Taganrog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Denekine
Gen. Romanevitzky
London
Denekine
Russia
Romanevitzky
Moscow
Eivicer
Taganrog
Tragic Christmas Death After Carrying Sick Son
Vilel Lessard aged sixty six died at his home in St. Joseph Beauce county on Christmas Day. The dying man reportedly carried his sick son up the stairs then collapsed in the kitchen, crushed by the effort. Investigators believe the strain of lifting his heavy son led to his fatal collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Vilel Lessard
St. Joseph
Beauce County
Fernle G W V A elects z H Bryant president
Z H Bryant has been chosen as president of the Fernle G W V A, in a formal vote reported by the organization. The election confirms leadership for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bryant
Fernle G.W.V.A
Final Plans for 1920 Industrial Congress In Canada
Calgary dispatch reports final arrangements for the 1920 Industrial Congress to be held across Alberta and British Columbia. Meetings will unite bankers and business leaders from Canada and the U.S. with sessions in Medicine Hat Lethbridge Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Victoria and New Westminster over two weeks. M A Brown mayor of Medicine Hat and congress president notes strong continental support from government banks railways and municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
British Columbia
Alberta
Industrial Congress
Bigathering
Canada
United States
P. M H. Shatcross
Vancouver Board of Trade
J. A. Cunningham
B.C
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Edmonton
Vancouver
Victoria
New Westminster
Seasions
M. A. Brown
Congress
Alderman J Harvey Clement Dies Suddenly in Brantford
White Alderman J Harvey Clement collapsed while returning home after a cafe gathering in Brantford Ontario. An inquest will be held to determine the cause amid unusual circumstances and civic candidate celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantford
Ont
J. Harvey Clement
Montreal Star staff union appeals to minister over discrimination
The News Writers' Association of Montreal petitioned the Minister of Labor on behalf of about 120 editorial staff members at the Montreal Star. The union alleges unfair discrimination and threats of a lockout by Star management. E. McQuirk represents the department in efforts to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottaway
News Writers’ Association of Montreal
Minister of Labor
T.oan
The
Montreal Star
the Star
E. McQuirk
Makig Offorty
Montreal Water Works Strike Drags On With No Settlement
Montreal officials report no settlement in the waterworks strike as crews add qualified engineers and install more staff. Water pressure nears normal levels with the main turbine back in service, restoring pumping capacity to the usual rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Commigelon Wie
Ninety Pressmen Strike Amid Paper Industry Dispute
On January 7 Ninety pressmen at twenty job offices walked out asking for higher wages. They sought 25.40 weekly from January 1 and 27.06 from July 1 with a 41 hour week, while employers offered 40 hours. Compositors and book-binders stayed at work awaiting an international officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siymilton
Iris
Pras. Inen
Flooded Villages Suffer Heavy Property Damage in France
Paris reports widespread floods in the lowlands with many villages evacuated. Meaux Meins and Chaulus Sur Marne areas are submerged as waterline rises between Sedan and Charlevoix. no deaths yet but property damage expected to be heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sircauis
Meaux Meinras
Chalous Sur
Marne
Sedan
Coharle- Whe
Anianase
Ottawa Food Prices Set to Rise Again
Ottawa residents will see higher food costs as officials announce continued increases driven by rising costs of foodstuffs. Mayo Macdonald of Nelson will seek re election amidst the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Mayo Macdonald
Nelson
Rail workers win wage concessions in government settlement
London reports that railroad workers secured key concessions in a wartime agreement. The minimum will be 40 shillings weekly for lowest grades, with higher trades up to 75 shillings. wages cannot drop below the agreed minimum, 100 percent above prewar rates. Negotiations on other grades continue. the offer goes to the railwaymen's delegates Wednesday for a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Seavvatio
Wnea
Gan
Abidny
Marriage double act questioned by immigration officers
Milton Steele and Millie Clark, both involved in two ceremonies, were questioned in North Sydney by Immigration inspector Dooley. They admitted the New York marriage plan, lacked a license initially, but a license was then obtained and an Anglican ceremony held before resuming to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Steele
Millie Clark
North Sydney
N.S
Hanlifax
Dau. O
New York
Glenwood
Newfoundland
Dooley
North Sidney
Clencoe
Royal Navy
Hoawever
Sera
Steel
Jase Against Mrs Norquay Dismissed In Barracks Hearing
At ANAVDS barracks before Capt Parker Mya Alice Norquay faced a charge for possessing a copy of The Divine Plan of the Ages by the International Bible Students Association. The book was listed in the May 1915 order but was shown not in force, so the charge was dismissed with about forty International Bible Students present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anavds
Parker
Alice Norquay
International Bible Students’ Association
Brooklyn
Norquay
Winnipeg to send curling teams to Calgary provincial conspiel
Mayor Brown of Winnipeg and Manitoba Curling Association officials meet in Winnipeg and confirm at least two rinks will attend the Calgary provincial conspiel starting January 19. Likely entrants include Frank Mainwaring of Birtle and Williams of Morse. Prize list now valued at 4090 with extensive entertainments planned for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Fia Housplel
Man Fined for Beating Wife Over Church Attendance
In police court Magistrate Macdonald heard Radoton Pantehor charged with assaulting his wife after she was late for church on New Year’s. The defendant claimed she kept him from church for fourteen years and alleged infidelity. Botcher admitted striking her when she arrived late and was bound over to maintain peace in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipex
Radoton Pantehor
Macdonald
New Yeur's
Botcher
Census counting begins as 1910 population data updated
An army of 5000 enumerators started counting men women and children across the United States on January 2. The census aims to measure population resources including farms forests and oil production with results expected by late April and a mid March preliminary city estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Scam L Rogers
Perata
Muskrat Fur Demand Spurs Price Rise Across Regions
The New York Auction Sales corps says muskrat skins dubbed Hudson seal fetch high prices for coats and mats. Michigan and eastern muskrats now sell around 2.75 dollars, up from 0.73 to 0.60 in 1915, while western Canadian varieties bring about 2.60 dollars versus 0.80 prewar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Or Auction Sales Corporation
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Han
Ilton
Britain
Sir Evelyn Wood
V.C
Aldershot
Field Marshal
Earl Haig
BE. W. Oram
Liberal and Coaltion
Alderman
Montreal News
Ass'n
Montreal Water Works
France
Jase
Winnipeg
Nmuskrat
Pat Vathal
Baten
Patriare Im Tata
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!