Supreme council unmasks plan to unite factions for peace
The allied and associated powers move to unite Russian factions for a peace conference. President Wilson presents a four point plan urging general elections and removal of trade barriers while a joint commission reports on Polish issues. A plenary meeting is slated for Saturday at the Prince's Islands with Pershing as potential military member.
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Supreme Council of “Hat Power
Russia
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Sea of Armore
Black Sea
Bosphorus
J. J. Pershing
Boun Callun
Paris
Joint Commission
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Council
Wilson Pregents
Wilson
Associated Powers
Rexiles
India
Counc
Prince's Islands
Tony
Siberia
Zowe
United
Etetes
Britain
France
Italy
Davide Lloyd George
League of Nations
Poland
Manufacturers Back Provincial Industrial Bureau Move
A well attended meeting of Medicine Hat manufacturers endorsed Mayor Brown’s plan to create a Provincial Industrial Research Bureau at Edmonton. Delegates named to attend the provincial conference on February 3 include Charles Pratt J E Davies and A F Andrews.
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Charles Pratt
Manufacturers’ Association
J. E. Davies
Alberta Foundry and Machine Go
A. F. Andrews
Ogilvie Milling Company
Edmonton
Madgleine Hat
SbNo
Patter Gu m
Brown
R. P. Stewart
Medalla Stoneware Company, Limited
Bolshevik Defeated Near Soszedary in Lithuania
Despatches from Libau and Kovno report Lithuanian forces defeating Bolshevik troops near Soszedary between Kovno and Vilna. Bolshevik casualties were heavy with about 6,300 taken prisoner. Lithuanians reportedly advance toward Vilna as Finnish troops clear Esth onian influence from Nor aing and Livonia.
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Bagel
Jad
Jédlen Trotaky
Narva
Libau
Noraing
Livonia
Bolahordie
Terceg
Paris
Soszedary
Kovno
Vilna
Bolshevists Could Attend Peace Conference Says Victory
Paris reports the peace conference invitation to Bolshevik leaders as the greatest potential victory for Bolsheviks. Milukoff in London calls Bolsheviks nonrepresentative robbers and mad dogs, urging overthrow with Allied arms to restore Russian rule and end Bolshevik terrorism.
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Paris
Decisiory Supreme Council of the Peace Cong
Wilson
London
Paul N. Milukoff
Russia
Alberta population estimates in the early census record
The fragment discusses Alberta population estimates from the quinquennial census, noting figures for 1901, 1908, and 1919 with an estimated 679,000 in 1919. It mentions boundary changes, and Alberta’s rank among Canadian provinces with Ontario leading.
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Alberta
Seattle unions weigh Feb 1 sympathy strike
Seattle January 24 members of 130 unions tied to the Central Lumber Council planned a vote on February 1 to strike in sympathy with the Metal Trades workers, about 8,000 strong, who walked out Tuesday demanding higher wages.
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Seattle
Seattle Cetral Lumber Council
Metal Trades Workers
Pbrega
Severe sentences reduced for banned literature in possession
Word from the secretary of state says Charles Watson and Harry Cheesman had their harsh penalties for possessing banned literature cut. Watson’s three years and $500 fine were shortened to thirty days, while Cheesman’s six months became fifteen days. The reductions calmed labor circles and spurred petitions to Ottawa.
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London
Charles Watson
Harry Cheesman
Watson
Checaman
Inbor
Ottawe
Woman jailed for talks refuses release to keep quiet
Chicago January 28 Mrs Ruth Lightall remains outspoken despite jail threats. Judge Carpenter offered freedom on recognizance if she would stay silent, but she reportedly said she would rather stay in jail than stop talking. Her bond was continued at 2000.
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Chicago
Ruth Lighthatl
Patera
Carpenter
Jai
Jet Evan Ae
Agricultural Society to stage summer exhibition and Western Canada Fair plans
Directors met at the board of trade rooms and unanimously voted to hold an agricultural exhibition this summer. J F Fisher was named a delegate to the Western Canada Fair association in Saskatoon to advocate Medicine Hat in the A circuit. A committee including Col. Sissons W Cousins A F LePage Dr Blythe and Rev J W Morrow was appointed to seek council support for the project and stock improvements.
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Agricultural Society
Board’ of Trade Rooms
J. F. Fisher
Western Canada Pass Association
W.C.F.A
Canada
Col. Sissons
Messrs W. Cousins
A. F. LePage
Dr. Blythe
J. W. Morrow
Attempt to Blow Up Bridge in Montreal C P R
An unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Mountain Street bridge of the Canadian Pacific railway was made last night. Two men were seen lurking under the bridge and fled as officers approached. Twelve sticks of dynamite were found beneath the structure.
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Montreal
Mountain Street
Canadian Pacific Railway
Due Bridge
Fire destroys Walsh and Welsh Construction buildings in Vancouver
Early today a blaze gutted the T. A. Walsh Company and the Welsh Construction Company at 7 Alexander's Home, causing about a quarter of a million dollars in damage. No injuries reported. The fire destroyed the guarded building and contents.
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Vancouver
B.C
Enerrorot Area Reaches Vancouver
Readable segments report the Enerrorot area reaching Vancouver with details on location in Victoria BC and surrounding shifts in the region. Further specifics are unclear due to OCR fragments but indicate cross coastal movement and related notes.
City Hall meeting weighs new bylaw on burning debris
Fire theft raised at city hall as Mayor Hotson and health committee chairmen hear that ten fires last year started from burning rubbish in back gardens. Council may prohibit burning except weed and garbage crews to reduce waste amid Canada’s high fire rate.
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Soid. Hotson
Attolals
Canéta
Wirgon Likely Proposed For League of Nations Post
Paris reports President Wirgon is likely to be offered the presidency of the league of nations commission, the Echo de Paris says, referring to the permanent executive body for the league's affairs.
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Paris
Havas
Wirgon
Commission of the
League of Nations
Echo de Paris
Commission of the Teague of Nations
Paris approves panel to study western front force strength
Paris reports a committee will be appointed to inquire into the strength of forces to be maintained by the allied and associated governments on a western front during the armistice period. The decision was issued today in the capital.
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Paris
Perce Col Grant
Canada food board relaxes meat and fat restrictions
Ottawa reports the Canada food board now permits serving beef and venison in public eating houses at times and withdraws restrictions on butter and other fats. Restrictions on eggs, flour, and related items are also removed.
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Ottawa
Canada
Weather myths dispelled in Medicine Hat exhibit
City photographs show a 70 degree thermometer at city hall door a ball park game and ground plowed near the Children's Shelter to prove there is no local weather bias. Mayor Brown plowed by hand while Mayor and aides pose in a rustic display to counter reports of extreme conditions in Southern Alberta.
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Ball Park
Alberta
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