Berlin in civil war as Spartacans seize control
Copenhagen reports Berlin in a state of anarchy with banks barricaded and public buildings in Spartacan hands. Thousands of armed workers patrol the streets as gunfire erupts and government forces plan to storm deputies’ guards later. Spartacan leaders Leöpkecht and Luxemburg aides urge final fight.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Munich
Politiken
Kati Léobknecht
Borliz
Spartacan
Karl Liebygecht
Hen Linden
Brandenberger Strasze
den Linden
Wilhelmstrasse
Unter den Linden
Moe “Siepsig Strasse
Adlon
Adolph Joffe
M. Radek
Germany
Ber
Dr. Stabknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Spartacana
Spartacans
Ruthenian troops surround Lemberg amid fighting with Polish forces
Central News dispatch from Copenhagen, quoting Vienna dated Saturday, says Ruthenian troops advanced and surrounded Lemberg defended by Poles. Poles driven from Lubachoff. 20 000 rifles on a 12 mile front. A Polish women division fought and suffered heavy losses with many captured. Riga port reportedly captured by Bolsheviki January 4. Bolshevik westward advance claims report many villages taken. Lithuanian troops said to hold Hadbrodzie near Vilna. 3,000 Bolshevik prisoners at Stepanovo.
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London
Lemberg
Copenhagen
Vienna
Lubachoff
Riga
Bolshevilki
Roosevelt's Funeral Will Skip Military Honors
Teporter states Theodore Roguevilt's wish for a simple funeral will be honored with no military honors. National memorials may occur in Washington or New York, but the ex president's funeral will remain modest.
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Gunter Hay
N.Y
Theodore Roguevilt
Washington
New York
Pte Mallory Awarded Military Medal
Word was received yesterday by Mr and Mrs A Mal from their son Pte R Mallory serving after being blinded last year. He won the Military Medal for bravery while in action. The family notes he recently passed an examination and completed a poultry farming course.
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A. Mal
Alberta Federation of Labour Supplementary Report Session
This morning the Alberta Federation of Labour presented a supplementary report from the Executive Board. It urges the coming executive to seek organizing aid from the Trades Congress American Federation of Labor and affiliated Trades and Labor Councils, with financial support requested from these bodies to recruit both skilled and unskilled workers into international unions. A special committee is proposed to study the Workmen's Compensation Act, and further committees are urged to review mechanics lien and Coal Mines Act provisions to protect workers amid legislative changes.
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Trades Congress
American Federation of Labor
Trades and Labor Councils
Federation
Mechanica
Alberta
Albertation of Labor
Alberta House Opens With Expected Quiet Session
The provincial legislature is summoned to meet on Tuesday Feb 4 in the second session of the fourth parliament. Changes include the retirement of Cross and Gariepy from the ministry and the addition of MacKay and Cote. J J Gaetz fills the vacancy from Senator Michener’s resignation.
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Alberta
Messrs
Cross and
Gariepy
MacKay
Cote
J. J. Gaetz
Michener
Oversas
Alberta Labor Convention Opposes Liquor and Printing Reform
The Alberta Federation of Labor convention rejects liquor strength increases and funds travel, with $600 allocated from the Trades and Labor Congress for legislative purposes. It also endorses a bill to regulate printing contracts to keep work within Alberta with province-wide tender requirements.
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B. W. Bellamy
Alberta
Alberta Federation of Labor
Fegerd
Theraof
Theta Government
Sidi Gov
Aghool
Achoo
Cgntract
Dutaide
Witlin
Pham
Concerd
Doings of Coast Wrigley Ring Unearthed in Liquor Inquiry
Vancouver report says the crown may press police court action against those implicated in illicit liquor activity if jurisdictional hurdles block continued inquiry. Attorney General J W Deb Farris notes agents have been uncovering whiskey ring activities and aims to use all knowledge, vowing the inquiry will continue. He praises findings for exposing system weaknesses and hints at amendments to the prohibition act and a new prohibition commissioner appointment.
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Vancouver
Wun. O
J. W
Deb Farris
Kidwiedge
Farris
Local Federation delegates enjoy evening entertainment
A delightful program last evening hosted by the local committee for the Federation convention featured chairman Mr. Bellamy and speakers including Mr. Hector Lang Rev J W Morrow and other delegates. Percy Currid Doreen White Mrs Campbell Jonas Laight performed recitations and songs with the Dreamland orchestra. dancing and refreshments followed.
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Federation
Bellamy
Hector Lang
J. W. Morrow
J. A. Kinney
A. Farmilo
Federation Executive
Chas. Allred
W. BE. Hay
J. T. Cuyler
The
War Veterans, Educational Association and Teachers Alliance
Percy Currid
Doreen White
Mra. Campbell
Jonas Laight
Dreamland Orchestra
Art Fleming
Three Months for New Pretences In Glasgow Case
Lawrence, charged with obtaining goods under false pretences, was sentenced by Magistrate Rae to three months in the women's goal at Macleod. The accused claimed no knowledge of the dress and other alleged items, with the court noting the enticement involved.
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Lawrence
Rae
City Council Hikes Water Rates and Sets Budget Tone
The council approved an increase in water rates and discussed tax collection, finances, and future ventures. Mayor Brown urged cooperation to back council goals for a challenging year amid tighter finances and new municipal duties. A war indemnity resolution and regional housing funds were discussed with other city matters deferred.
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Calgar
Canada
Ald
Marshall
Huckvale
Borden
Germany
Ths
Alberta
Davidsa
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Pte. Mallory
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