Berlin Civil Struggle Intensifies As Government Gains Ground
In Berlin on January 10 the Ebert government consolidates control with railways shut and troops deployed as a siege state forms. Spartacan forces resist in the east and suburbs while police chief Heimhorn reportedly flees. central plant attacks on Tageblatt and Vossische Zeitung continue with intermittent pauses.
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Ebert
Berlin
Noskte
Teuste Nachrichten
Leipzig
Epaper
Hiehhorn
Zurich
Tageblatt
Vossische Zeitung
Alberta Labor committee votes down wage claim act proposal
In the Alberta Federation of Labor session a minority report urged rejecting the Mechanical Lien Act. Delegates debated that the act is overly legal and favors contractors. The minority urged wage workers be protected with a government wage-claim process and priority of wages, free of cost.
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Alberta Federation of Labor
Russell
wageNabkers
Tully
Justice of the Peace
Alberta Labour Party Arises From Postwar Reconstruction Debate
Delegates at yesterday's convention voted to form a political party in Alberta. The plan calls for a united workers movement with sections on industrial educational and political goals. The program emphasizes social ownership health housing education and democratic control of national institutions as vital steps after the war.
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Alberta
Ning
Wheatley
Java
Alex
Ross
Sergi
Jowett
Seben
Adg
British Labor Party
Federation
Agt Aeroad
Canadian Wheat Leaders Discuss Postwar Grain Handling
A conference with Dr. Magill and Western Canada delegates, including George Wisher and Norman Lambert, reviewed grain handling for the 1919 season. Dr. Robertson explained plans depend on postwar international food control, while Sir George Foster pledged support for London representation and continued government regulation to protect Canadian trade. Canadian wheat prices are expected to hold, with markets likely steady despite uncertainties.
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W. Dafoe
Dr. Magill
Canadian Wheat Commission
George Wisher
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Norman Lambert
Canadian ‘Council of Agriculture
Western Canada
Sir Geo. Poster
Bng
de. Robertson
Department of Agriculture
J. A. Maharg
M.P
Canada
Robertson
Great Britain
Inter-Allied Food Control
Supreme War
Hert
Hoover
Cern
George Foster
West
Canadian Council of Agriculture
London
International Food Board
International Board of Food Control
Tribunal plans laid for wartime law violations cases
The text describes sub committees handling phases of violations charged against enemy nations. Plans for a tribunal to try cases under laws of war have been submitted.
General Strike Declared Across Argentina
A general strike was declared across Argentina at midnight. The report notes upheaval and broad labor action impacting major cities as authorities respond to unrest.
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Argentine
Buenos Ayres
Jat
Redcliffe Case Disposed Of
The Redcliffe Glass Works pleaded guilty to employing child labor in violation of the act. Magistrate Hatcher presided in Redcliffe as witnesses and delegates attended. The company was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Redcliff
Hatcher
Costa
London Rumors Tie New Irish Secretary to Barnes and Geddes
London gossip claims the Lloyd George cabinet will name George Nichols Barnes and Bir Dric Geddes as Ireland secretary and transport demobilisation minister. Walter Long is tipped for First Lord of the Admiralty with pension duties to Parliament. Reports cite parliamentary correspondents and conjecture across newspapers.
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London
Ireland
Lloyd George
George Nichols Barnes
Dric Geddes
Willy
Walter Long
Admiralty
Gil Broderick
Smith
Attoquay- General
Vancouver General Hospital official dies in office
Pr D Mahoney a former Calgary official died of defensive illness while serving as assistant superintendent at Vancouver General Hospital. The death ends a long career in hospital administration with ties to Calgary and Vancouver medical communities.
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Pr. D. Mahoney
Vancouver General Hospital
Calgary
London reports start of allied war talks in Paris
Dispatches from London describe the opening of the allied peace conference in Paris with British, American, French and Italian delegations. Balfour Cecil and Lloyd George plan to join in Paris as Sir Robert Borden arrives for the opening session. The plan aims for a league of nations strong enough to secure member safety while admitting neutrals and eventually enemies.
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London
John W. Safco
Paria
Ministry of Foreign
Astoria
Majestic
Arthur J. Balfour
Lord Robert Cecil
League of Nations
France
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Borden
Robert. Borden
Wilkon
Perrons
Fen
Gertuag
Italy
Adriatic
League
Convention By Close Vote Goes On Record With Revolutions
The Alberta Federation of Labor convention debated general strikes and electing craft committees to coordinate action. Resolution 27 endorsed sympathy with Russian and German revolutions and granted the incoming executive power to call a general strike if needed. Copies were sent to central labor bodies across Canada.
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Record AG
Committee On Officers
Gnd
Laoala
Alberta
Nowa, Swerg
Calgary
J. R. Knight
J. R. Macguire
Alberta Federation of Labor
Russia
Meng
Canada
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Comanelinness
Kaiser
Chicago Tribune
U.F.A
Sucteks
Ath Hiner
Govt
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Tember “St
Quebec
Ding
Ceruros
Eleley
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