Canada Led Allied Dominions In Great War Troop Contributions
London reports revised figures show Canada credited with 610,886 effectives, the highest among dominions not using native troops, with Australia next at 416,809. The British Empire total in the field reaches 8,654,467, while U S forces are about 2,000,000.
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Forward Movement convention draws crowd in Medicine Hat
Large audience attended the Forward Movement events at Gth Ave church with Premier Stewart and Col. Spencer presiding. Stewart argued for social progress, balanced capital and labor, and church involvement, urging citizens to act as their brother's keeper and support stronger social laws.
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Proceedings at Calgary Convention Faces Strike Leaders Trial
Excerpts from the Calgary convention were read during the strike leaders' trial. Witness PS G Perry, official reporter, described the proceedings as open and orderly while noting some speeches criticized the government.
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Calgary
J. Wb Coyne
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W. A. Pritchard
John Queen
A. A. Uoaps
W. A. Pritchard Pee
Mr. Sonnar
Waryo
A. J. Andrews K.C
Cost of living in Canada blamed on government says veteran leader
Winnipeg reports R B Maxwell vicepresident of the Manitoba Great War Veterans association told a meeting last night that the cost of living in Canada is the highest in the world outside Austria-Hungary and that the government bears the responsibility for the condition.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Austria-Hungary
R. B. Maxwell
Manitoba Great War Veterans Association
Minimum Salary Set for Grade Teachers by School Board
At a final school board meeting the board and the vouchers alliance executives agreed on a salary schedule. The total increase reaches 25 000 dollars with the minimum for grade teachers fixed at 1 100 dollars. The full schedule will be published tomorrow.
Local Market Prices Listed for Beef Poultry and Produce
A small market day notes beef at 10 cents per unit and veal 12 1 2 cents, mutton and pork at higher rates. Dressed chicken 5 cents per pound, rabbits 50 cents each, eggs eight cents a dozen, butter 65 or 66 cents, onions parsnips cabbage and carrots three pounds for 25 cents, potatoes two 7 10 per bushel.
Laborers in U S Steel plants get 10 percent wage rise
New York January 29 Day laborers at United States Steel plants receive a ten percent wage increase effective February 1 Elbert F H Geary chairman announced The new rate for laborers rises to 5 08 for a ten hour day including two hours overtime The rise would add about 24 million to annual payroll and lift total payroll to over 475 million
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United States Steel Corporation
Elbert FH Geary
Kolchak Reported Escape From Bolshevik Front
Honolulu dispatch says Admiral Molchak escaped Bolshevik captivity and is hidden in Manchuria per Nippu Jiji Tokyo report. The Irkutsk revolution ousted Kolchak and shifted government powers to the Bolshevik, the cable adds.
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Kolenak
Belgium Holland treaty publication stirs public opinion
The National Belge in Brussels publishes the proposed Belgium Holland treaty soon to be signed in Paris. The Echo De Paris correspondent notes public opinion will be stirred by the publication and suspects the pact may not be signed as a result.
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Chicago Window Washers Strike Demands Higher Wages
Chicago workers demand $48 weekly for experienced window washers on extension ladders and $44 weekly for apprentices. They seek pay for 44 hours per week regardless of actual work. The strike reflects union pressure in January in Chicago.
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Canadian dollar slides further in New York trading
Ottawa reports the Canadian dollar at 88.25 cents in New York with a prior discount of 11 percent. The exchange then fell to about 11 3 4 to 11 3 4 percent. Authorities express anxiety as a meeting of the end council discusses the exchange issue.
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End. Net
Lumber Prices Move Higher in Ottawa Market
Ottawa reports a broad advance in lumber prices from five to forty two dollars or more per thousand feet over the past days with expectations that values will rise further before spring.
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Canadian customs revenue tops 13 million from automobiles
Customs revenue from automobiles in Canada last year exceeded 13 million dollars. The data underline strong vehicle import activity and government collection levels, reflecting sustained demand and policy impacts across the year.
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Canada
Manitoba Moves Toward Proportional Representation
Winnipeg reports the Manitoba government is drafting legislation to introduce a proportional representation system for the upcoming elections, signaling a major electoral reform effort. The move aims to reshape how votes translate into seats and enhance representation across parties.
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Labour delegates disown ties to Nationalists in Ireland
London dispatch reports William Adamson leader of the parliamentary labor party delegates in Belfast repudiating any connection with the Nationalists. The statement followed a Unionist Labor association deputation including principal trades unions seeking clarity on affiliations.
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Bolsheviks face setbacks across multiple fronts in early 1919
Reports from London and Warsaw detail anti Bolshevik evacuations in Derbent and gains by Polish forces along the Deresina and Blyssa regions. Supply difficulties stall Bolshevik advance west of Irkutsk while clashes persist near Khrolyevsk and the Amur district. France reportedly consumes a million gallons of oil in the year.
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Dobrujsk
Kloozen
Alberta Premier Sees Bright Future Amid War Strains
At the Civic club lunch at the As s niboia hotel Premier Stewart expressed confidence Alberta will surmount difficulties and praised a spirit of brotherhood among citizens. Brigadier General McDonald, appointed manager of the Alberta Industrial Development Association, announced a census of factory production to attract new industries and boost local manufacturing in Medicine Hat.
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Medicine Hat
Sudden Decrease Inc Would Mean Disaster
London reports Reginald McKenna former chancellor and current London City and Midland Bank chairman warns that sudden price cuts would cause disaster. He urges reducing public expenditures below tax revenue to stabilize currency and restore London as a financial center and gold market. He criticizes high taxation hindering thrift enterprise and development.
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Reginald McKenna
London City and Midland Bank
System of liquor permits for medical use outlined
The bureau of internal revenue in Washington proposes a permit system to regulate liquor for medical purposes. Doctors and druggists require permits and patient limits apply, with hospitals and workplaces running first aid stations eligible. profiteering will be punished.
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Jan
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Lquor
Up to Date Rifle Range Planned in Hat City
Major Stuart of HQ M D 13 from Calgary visited Medicine Hat to discuss locating a new rifle range since the old Pollee Point range is unavailable. The plan calls for about seventy acres, a 1000 by 40 yard ground for ballistics and a caretakers’ house, with an estimated $8000 build cost. Interested landowners may contact Alderman Thos Montsomeris for details.
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Thirteen New Flu Cases Reported in Montreal
Montreal January 30 Canadian Press reports thirteen new influenza cases and one death, raising totals to 59 cases and eight deaths from January 20 to 28. Dr. Boucher, medical health officer, announced the update yesterday.
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