Soviet mobilizes demobilized army for active service
Archangel dispatches report the Soviet government will mobilize all demobilized Russian soldiers returning from Germany and Austria into the Red Army across the Russian Soviet Republic. Paris reports Baltic area officials ready to ship food to Petrograd as it nears capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Germany
Austria
State Department
Archangel
Paris
Baltic
Readines
Petrograd
Libau
Gulf of Finland
Food Commission
I Petrograd
Loch Umionists Strike Called for Monday Morning
The Press Committee reports optimism for the central committee and sets the strike start for 11 o clock Monday. A wire to Sir R L Borden cites labor recognition and collective bargaining as goals and Vancouver and Winnipeg voices outline a general strike policy amid wartime worker issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Council
Li @m
R. L. Borden
Strike Called In Toronto Sympathetic Work Stoppage
Workers in building trades garment workers and other unions left their jobs at 10 this morning as a sympathetic strike to aid metal workers ongoing for weeks The action affects 7000 to 12000 members with streetcars and utilities operating and Mayor Church forming a citizen committee to aid order and public service in Toronto May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Canada
Toronto
Labor Temple
Church
Citizens’ Committee
Winnipeg
Conductors Move Toward AFL Affiliation
The Order of Railway Conductors in its triennial session authorized its directors to pursue affiliating with the American Federation of Labor. About 35,000 railroad men belong to the order, according to reports.
Troop Trains Move Amid Turbulent Morning
Fragmentary OCR notes reference ex SS unit movements by troop trains and a 245k figure tied to a morning report. Details are unclear, but the fragment suggests logistical activity and a notable quantity or cost associated with the transport.
Liberal convention set for Medicine Hat district June 5 1919
Liberal committee calls for delegates to the Ottawa convention of August 6 7 1919. Alberta Liberal association appoints Thos Gell as Medicine Hat convenor. District aims to choose three delegates and three alternates to represent Liberal principles. Continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Committee
Ottawa
Alberta Liberal Sesociation
Thos. Gell
Medicine Hat
Municipal aid act empowers commissioners to aid distressed cities
Edmonton May 29. Legislation to help municipalities in financial distress was enacted to place them on a sound footing. Commissioners may be appointed to investigate indebtedness and consult with bondholders and ratepayers. They can recommend immediate or staggered payments, sinking fund adjustments, and debt restructuring, with terms to fit the municipal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Arrival of 31st Battalion Sunday Morning in Medicine Hat
The 31st Battalion troop train will reach Medicine Hat at 9 30 Sunday city time and stay one hour and a half. Men will be entertained at Riverside Park with tables, refreshments, flags, and a march past led by General McDonald. Telegrams of welcome were sent by the mayor and Lieut Alan McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Riverside Park
McDonald
Alan McGregor
History of the 81st Battalion Gallantry and Casualties
The history of the 81st Battalion largely drawn from Medicine Hat shows gallantry and a heavy toll of casualties. Organized at Calgary on November 14, 1914, it served with the 6th Canadian Brigade, left for overseas May 12, 1915, and fought across France and Belgium including Ypres, Mt Sorrel, and the Somme before the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ougt Batt
Calgary
Alberta
A. H. Bell
Sarcee Camp
England
France
Battalio
St. Sylvestre
Aldershot
Kemmel
Wytschade
Messines Ridge
St. Eloi
St. Elol
Sanctuary Wood
Zillebeke
Mt. Sorrel
Ypres
Zulebeke
St. Bloi
Somme
St. Omer
Canday
Albert
Courcelette
Welcome Arrival Plans For 31st Battalion In Medicine Hat
The 31st Battalion officers and soldiers en route to the west are to be welcomed in Medicine Hat. Mayor M. A. Brown and Col. E S Doughty lead a reception committee arranging an hour to ninety minutes of greetings and a pie feed. Citizens, relatives, and friends anticipate the visit Sunday morning with a large turnout and organized entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
E. S. Doughty
D.S.C
Medicine Hat
Clyie
Elty
Canada
Empire
M. A. Brown
Doughty
D. C
Citivens
W. A. McGregor
Entertainment Con
G W V A Members Attend Annual Church Parade
All G W V A members and other returned men are asked to parade at the Club Rooms next Sunday at 2 15 in uniform if possible for the annual Church Parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Board of Trade Rooms
G.W.V.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council of Pour
Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
United States
Berlin
Incente
Coli
Henry
Maison
Vancouver Trades Council
American Labor Federation
Medicine Wat
Ghent
Toronto Star
Antwerp
Brussels
Eolest
Maastricht
LIEGE
Belgium
Lower
Scheldt River
Harvey
Beck and
Hyndman
C.E.F
Mill Workers Union
Trades and Labor Hall
Becker Block
Rotarians
K.C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!