Turmoil in Germany as Kapp Coup Declares Power Shift
The Kapp coup triggers a power handover with the assembly dissolved and troops occupying Wilhelms, while General Von Kapp becomes chancellor and Von Luettwitz named commander. Socialist parties call a general strike, Ebert government summons workers, and a Dresden seat is established with no violence reported in Berlin.
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Berlin declares new chancellor and government in coup
A Berlin proclamation declares the empire’s government ceased to exist and General Director Von Kapp becomes chancellor with Gen Von Leuttwitz as military chief. The national assembly is dissolved and a new government forms, with socialist parties urging a general strike as troops occupy government buildings.
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New Brunswick Labor Fans Restrictions on Pulpwood Exports
Fredericton March 12 New Brunswick federation of labor passed a resolution demanding further restrictions be placed by the provincial government on the exportation of pulpwood from New Brunswick.
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Allied forces in Asia Minor face difficulties in Smyrne Adalia and Adana
Constantinople reports Greek Italian and French occupiers hold their own with difficulty against Turkish Nationalist troops. Mustapha Kemal’s strength grows inland as Arabs Kurds and other tribes wage guerilla warfare.
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Ottawa report notes 194 naturalizations in 1918 19 year
The secretary of state’s 1918 19 fiscal year report shows 194 naturalization certificates issued. It records 512 companies with total capital of 214,326,000 dollars incorporated that year. The Grand Jury urges Perth County Council to install electric lighting in Stratford court house.
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Civil Servants Urge Higher Bonus From Foster
Ottawa March 13 The civil service deputation that waited on acting prime minister Sir George Foster urged that last year’s government bonuses were far too small to cover rising living costs. Delegates from across Canada attended the meeting. Foster said this year’s domises would not be less than last year and hinted they would likely be higher.
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Have to Worry Along on Two Percent Beer
Ontario citizens face restrictions as the Attorney General W S Raney informed Secretary W T Kerahan that the province will continue to bar beer containing two and a half percent alcohol. The brewer’s request for higher alcohol beer was discussed after a recent appeal from Ontario brewers. Reverend W A McDonagh of Merrickville, Ontario, reportedly supported the ban.
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400 000 Workers Out On Strike in France
Paris reports indicate widespread action with about 400 000 workers striking across Ryanee. Lyons sees thousands of mill hands out, totaling 60 000 in various industries, while Cunard and Pas de Calais coal miners add another 20 000 each in sympathy. Textile workers seek higher wages and an eight hour day, signaling potential general strike risk. STANDARD OIL TO LIST SHARES
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Berlin government vows non monarchist aims amid spread of Conservative Revolutionary movement
A Cologne dispatch reports the new Berlin government declares it does not seek monarchist or reactionary aims. The communiqué notes the Conservative Revolutionary movement is spreading in provinces as the regime shifts under the Versailles treaty. Continued on page 7.
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