Belgium Declines Part Payment Pending Indemnity Question
London May 1 Belgium rejects partial indemnity payment until the indemnity issue is settled. Belgium seeks government guidance on shares of future reparations as part of the 1,000,000,000 pact with Germany. Italy and France respond to Italian claims amid postwar peace talks.
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Canadian trade falls in fiscal year ending March
Ottawa reports a drop of 612 022 022 in total Canadian trade for the year ending March 8 as exports decline largely to FOILS. Domestic agricultural product exports totaled 2 298? S? 55 compared with the prior year, marking a reduced overall trade value and lower import collection.
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Transcontinental train to cross the continent in rapid service
Winnipeg May 1 report announces a new fast transcontinental train to run coast to coast. The schedule links Winnipeg to Vancouver in about 48 hours and to Calgary and Montreal connections, with sleeper cars and advance berth tickets required. Eastbound service from Vancouver to Toronto and Montreal aims for same-day connections to New York and the maritimes.
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Earthquake in San Salvador Strikes City at Dawn
The dawn earthquake in San Salvador was the fiercest in memory. Tremors caused fear in parks and streets as service restoration followed. Fire and medical teams treated many injured while a vigilant citizen reported smoke from Moveitch Theatre.
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Redcliff Boy Accidentally Shot in Neck
Henry Whitchen, son of Mr and Mrs duhilchen, was accidentally shot in the neck when a neighbor boy showed a revolver. The bullet passed through the right neck and lodged on the left. Dr Brown operated to remove it at Medicine Hat Hospital and the boy’s condition is improving.
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Bolsheviki Evacuate Petrograd Amid Allied Pressure
Reported evacuations of Petrograd under Bolshevik orders. authorities suppress news as troops retreat west of Petrozavodsk along Lake Onega under Allied pressure. City shop windows show a News Wanted column amid confusion and mixed signals.
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Buchanan takes strong stand in the House against Nutterites and Mennonites
The debate centers on immigration and citizenship in Canada. Donald Sutherland argues for wartime measures and control over aliens while opposing the admission of Nutterites and Mennonites. Critics urge careful policy on property rights and language schools as existing communities seek integration.
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Treasury Extends Loan To Wartime Needs
Washington reports a new loan of 20 million dollars from the United States to cover obligations incurred by the war effort. The total borrowings from the United States climbs to about 571 million as wartime contracts for materials and foodstuffs continue.
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Moroni outbreak alarms Presbyterians in Canada
Alarming reports from the Presbyterian Home Mission superintendent warn of Moroniutin spread to Western Canada. The memo claims a new menace as young Mormons are qualified as teachers to promote Mormonism in schools.
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Irish Industries Shut as Transport Workers Strike
London reports May 1 that all Irish workers except those in the north have ceased work. Railroads, newspapers, factories, shops and other industries are closed in response to a Transport Workers Union order, creating a nationwide disruption across the island.
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May Day riot in Cleveland leaves one dead
Cleveland on May Day 1920 faced chaos as a socialist Bolshevik demonstration erupted into a dozen riots. One man died, three policemen were shot, about 200 injured, and over 100 arrests were made by early afternoon as downtown streets burned and crowds clashed with authorities.
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Local Trades Council Backs the One Big Union Vote 22 to 8
A special Trades and Labor Council meeting at Becker Block last night approved forming the One Big Union by a 22 to 8 vote. J Knight spoke on unity while discussing credentialed delegates and secession from the International.
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Powell Unable to Visit Western Trip
Sir R. B. Powell cannot spare time for a western tour and will only visit Halifax Toronto Hamilton Montreal and Ottawa. The General Council hopes he may come overseas next fall. They also rejected a plan for nationwide bonfires on peace signing as too dangerous after business leader consultation.
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Giant Merger of British Columbia Canning Firms
Report from Vancouver says the Dominion Cannery Association has absorbed several B C fruit canning companies including Victory Canning Kelowna Packing and Food Products Co Ltd. The amalgamation covers over 650 percent of the province fruit and vegetable canning businesses.
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May Day crowds clash with cavalry in Paris street action
May Day demonstrators formed near Place Madeleine and surged past a cordon toward Place de la Concorde as cavalry moved to push them back. Several thousand reached the square while several people suffered light injuries from clashes. no shots were fired and some individuals were slashed with swords.
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Willie Richy Retires From Boxing Ring
Will ie Richy former lightweight champion announces retirement in a telegram to the San Francisco Chronicle sporting editor.
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Willie Richie
San Francisco Chronicle
Trans-Atlantic Flight Start Feared Favorable Weather
Prospects for a May 1 trans Atlantic flight by Capt. Rayburn and Harry Hawker were favorable this afternoon with ideal weather expected, according to May weather notes.
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Closing on Munch Copenhagen May 1945 Berlin dispatch claims encirclement
Berlin dispatches report government troops closing on Copenhagen with Soviet forces claiming victory and the capture of Schongan and Viling villages around four miles northwest of the city.
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