French Labor Declares Stand While Rail Strike Paralyzes Paris
Paris reports a stationary strike amid half rail service and serious delays at St Lazare with virtually no freight trains in the forenoon. The General Labor Federation issues a manifesto promising continued action and defense of national interests. Public services claim to remain functioning as cabinet ministers note worker posts. Marseilles harbor is nearly shut with no ships leaving as the general strike broadens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Lazire
General Labor Federation
League of Nation
Miller
M. Letrocquer
Canada’s aid to returned men praised by Capt. Baker at Dreamland
Capt. H. Baker lauded Canada’s support for returned soldiers at a Dreamland Theatre Forum. He highlighted pensions aims for widows and children, generous land settlement loans, Soldier Settlement Board figures, and wide access to employment bureaus and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganada
Capt. H. Baker
Canada
H. Baker
Dreamland Theatre
Ald. Montgomerie
Leah Buith
Hillis
G.W.V.A
National ‘Service
Capt. Baker
Soldier Settlement Board
Mareh Toth
Rotary Officers Presented At Luncheon
At the As s'nibole Hotel Rotary luncheon the new officers were presented by J E Davies district 19 governor who spoke on the club's future work. Retiring President J Kellas reviewed the year and thanked members, urging support for incoming directors. New officers include President I W Stacey Vice President J M MacArthur Secretary F Martyn Oliver Treasurer A J LePage and Sergeant at Arms L Hodges. Stacey also submitted committee assignments.
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Rotary
Ass'nibole
J .E. Davies
District 19
J. Kellas
Lncoming
W. Stacey
J. M. MacArthur
F. Martyn Oliver
A. J. LePage
Os. Hodges
Stacey
Premier Lloyd George Ordered to Rest After Mild Illness
London May 1 Premier Lloyd George was ordered to remain in bed for a few days by his physician due to a mild attack of bronchitis and fatigue from San Remo duties. The indisposition appeared during yesterday's Irish conference when he canceled plans to visit the king at Windsor Castle.
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Lloyd George
London
San Remo
Fast Nizat
Windsor Casilo
Death of Crown Princess Gustav Adolf of Sweden
Stockholm May 1 Crown Princess Gustav Adolph eldest daughter of the Duke of Connaught died this afternoon in Stockholm. Born 1882 she was known as the tom boy of the royal family and survived by her brother Prince Arthur and Lady Ramsay. The Duke of Connaught received word in London of her death amid birthday congratulations.
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Stockholm
Gustav Adolpn of
Sweeden
Margaret of
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Lady Ramsay
Lady Tansay
Canada
Princess Patricia
London
Duke of Connaught
Stockhol
Gustav Adolph of
Sweden
Isin
Polish forces occupy Wieg on Linduav city reports
Warsaw dispatches claim Polish troops have entered Wieg on Linduav per extra editions. General Vilsuimehki confirms troops in the city. A May report notes Bolshevik forces retreating toward the Dnieper as Polish and Ukrainian forces push forward toward Nievo wed. Hilsudiaki’s units attack from three sides.
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Bolshies
Warsaw
Wieg
Linduav
Vilsuimehki
Poland
Bolshky
Dnieper
Niev
Hilsudiaki
Brother of L B Smith Believed in Spirit River Death
A telegram from Serjt Wade, Spirit River, Alta, states Leonard B B Smith died by his own hand on Saturday. The message asks if the brother currently residing in this city can confirm the identity and arrange notification for the next of kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Smith
Patrce Taylor
Sergt. Wade
ASP
Spirit River
Alta
Leonard BB. Smith
Chis City
Che
Saskatchewan livestock exhibit plan approved for Chicago
Regina Saskatchewan May 1 The proposal to organize a total Saskatchewan exhibit of purebred animals to show at the International Exhibition in Chicago during the first weeks of November and December received broad support at a Saskatchewan Livestock Board meeting Practically the entire board attended and it was agreed to ask the Department of Agriculture to cooperate by covering transportation costs and helping to organize the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Chicio
Saskatchewan Livestock Board
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Storm Devastates Poges Town Killing Fifty In Oklahoma
A devastating storm last night reported to have killed fifty people and injured over 150 in Poges town, Choctee County, Oklahoma, with extensive destruction cited across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskages
Poges
Oktay Chochee County
Ransom Demand For Missing Daughter Appears In Papers
Louis Bulte, a New York cigar maker, ran an ad offering ransom for his 1-year-old daughter Henrietta who has been missing for two weeks. He said the notice followed what he says are messages from kidnappers. The girl vanished while en route to deposit money for her father.
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New York
Henrietta
Louis Bulte
Violent Clash Between Poles and Germans in Ratibor
Berlin reports a violent collision between Poles and Germans at Ratibor in Silesia during a Polish national festival. Many injured on both sides, some seriously, according to a published dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratibor
Silesia
Berlin
Furnace Fire Damages Preston Planing Mills Office
An overheated furnace caused a blaze in the Preston Planing Mills office yesterday evening. Firemen from Box 68 responded at 5.00, using the chemical engine to extinguish the fire. Damage described as very light.
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Preston Planing Mills
Big Rainfall Records Hit in Two Years
Local meteorologist Mr. Hassard notes the Saturday and yesterday storm yielded 0.99 inch of rain, just shy of an inch. The surge marks the largest single rainfall event in two years, while April totals reach 676 and moisture since April begins stands at one and three quarter inches.
Attempted witness suicide in New York court case
An important witness in a radical investigation allegedly threw himself from a Park Row building to avoid testifying. The thirty year old was detained by the department of justice and died after leaping from a fifth floor window. The act is linked to avoiding court proceedings and potential testimony against plotters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mnain Uazio
Oof Justics
Park Row
Dept
Centenary Planned for Church of Nee land Ruperts Lend
Winnipes May 1 extensive plans outline centenary celebration for the Church of nee land in Ruperts Lend to run October 10 through 17, 1220. The first Christian church west of the hay ihel River was established in 1820 with the centenary to be observed in all Anglican parishes next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
Church of Nee
Seed Time Delayed by Heavy Winter in Southern Alberta
Alberta crop report notes spring seeding 20 to 30 days later than last year due to a long winter and feed shortages. Rain and heavy snowfall in autumn and winter affected land prep and labor, with weak stock hindering rapid sowing. prospects improve if rapid seeding occurs.
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Edmonton
Dept. of Agriculture
Garg murderer executed for Czar Nicholas killing
Paris reports a man named Bosrednitaky confessed to killing Czar Nicholas. He was executed at Varsovie after begging a final wish to wear the shirt Nicholas wore at the time of his death. He claimed the murder was driven by a desire for the imperial garment.
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Paris
Nicholas
Bosrednitaky
Varsovie
Sudden Deaths Reported Over Week in Montreal City
Over the week end four sudden deaths occurred in Montreal. A shooting accident in Rosemount left a boy shot by another while handling a revolver. Two men were found dead in bed. Augeste Wexstein, brother of Willie Mekstein, a Montreal pianist, was killed by a streetcar in Westmount, with his legs severed and he died en route to hospital.
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Montreal
Rosemount
Varsons
Auguste Wexstein
Willie Mekstein
Ile
Westmount
Jerse
Pershing Salutes Panama Canal Workers and Shriners Parade
General Pershing reviewed canal activities and presented cups to more than twenty young workers after inspection. He also attended the Mystic Shriners parade, noted as the most gorgeous event in Isthmian temple history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Pershing
Panama Canal
Negotiations on Adriatic Question May Break Off
Rome reports that Italian Foreign Minister Seialoia and Yugoslav Foreign Minister Trumbiteh may end talks on the Adriatic issue. The Popolo Romano says Yugoslavs no longer authorize negotiation on current basis after meetings with Protich. Wilson's plan for Fiume status is said to have been adopted by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugo-Slav
Wilson
Rome
Vittorio Seialoia
Anton Trumbitehi
Jugo Slavia
Popolo Romno
Signor Seialoia
Lake Maggoire
M. Z. Trumbiteh
Stoyan Protich
Jug
Bolshevism Questioned By Empress Theatre Speaker
Mr P W Collins spoke at the Empress Theatre to a damp crowd arguing Bolshevism is simply socialism in action. He urged wage earners to reject Bolshevism and socialism, calling Bolshevism a two faced movement with ties to universities and soap box orators, and insisted true workers love God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress Theatre
P. W. Coliing
Hector Lang
Colins
Knights of Columbus
Electrical Workers
Collings
Mr. Collins
Europe
Collins
Dialotariut
Russia
Ile
Miss C Smith Seeks City Child Welfare Station
Miss C Smith, superintendent of public health, visits the city to discuss establishing a provincial child welfare station. The project aims to educate on infant care and feeding, drawing on the late Hon A G Meiko's interest and with involvement from nursing and department officials.
Arbor Day Postponed in City Schools
The School Board decides not to observe Arbor Day on Tuesday May ih and will defer the celebration until a later date when trees are received from the city for planting.
Water diverted to main canal from Lake McGregor
Outlet gates opened to send water into Canada Land and Irrigation Co main canal and toward the Little Bow reservoir. Water will reach the Vauxhall district farmers within the year for use.
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Lake McGregor
Canada Land and Irrigation Company
Little Bow
Vauxhall
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Public Works
Marseilles
J. E. Davies
Old
Sinn Fein
England
Juke Connaught Hed
Duke
PLAIM
Aten
Strom
Hnew
C. OF
L. Centenary
Alberta
Dept. of Agric
Montreal City
Adriatic
Bolshevigm
Gollins
Jew Ang
Spimier
Tochem
Eotabligh Child Welfare Station
C. Smith
Els
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