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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
6
The article surveys Britain’s Western Front strategy through 1916 17 and 18, noting heavy casualties before mid 1916, the miraculous Allied recovery, Russia’s 1917 collapse prolonging the war, Italian front shifts forcing British division transfers, and the late 1918 collapse of German power. It highlights French British cooperation, artillery and logistics, and the Somme battles with enormous initial losses.
The mission to Hungary led by General Jan Christian Sais reported prospects for Hungary to settle its debts through friendly negotiations. The commission noted limited chances of any other settlement and emphasized the path of diplomacy.
The text notes vast British artillery fire on the western front with 42 000 tons in September 1917 and about 45 000 tons in late September 1918. It credits Sir Douglas Haig for building the only British army to form during the war and cites 327 000 German prisoners taken, praising allied loyalty, royal navy, and the British spirit as key factors.
Hereford Quebec April 14 Special veteran postmaster A Peabody 84 recounts six years of kidney and bladder trouble. After a March 1917 chill he was bedridden and endured frequent reliefless days before Dodd's Kidney Pills brought rapid relief in three days and complete pain removal after three boxes. He urges others to try the remedy and asks neighbors about it.
Amsterdam dispatch to Central News reports a Soviet republic proclamation in Salzburg German Austria. The notice notes rapid political moves and international reaction as authorities consider the development.
The Allied powers consider moving the ex Kaiser to trial as part of the Four Power council accord. The pact aims to resolve key postwar issues including Saar valley status, Rhine frontier, and Adriatic concerns, advancing peace while leaving some hurdles intact.
Hebert Poson appeals to Dr. Fried tjof Nansen to head an international commission to study feeding Russia and end hostilities there. A $10 million monthly budget is proposed to carry out the plan amid wartime strain. Amsterdam. Dutch envoys Van den Hooven and Ter Meslen visit Paris as neutral states back a $200 million German loan under Allied supervision to restore Europe’s economic situation with Swiss and Scandinavian bankers involved.
In Wissipeg a labor shortage affects firev work with farm help in higher demand. J A Bowman of the Dominion provincial employment service bureau says men were requested from Vancouver and Pacific cities, as well as St John and Halifax. Farmers pay $60 to $65 monthly. In London plans emerged to move Edith Cavell's body from Brussels to Britain for a large ceremonial burial on British soil.
Credits totaling 4 330 000 to Czecho Slovakia and 900 000 to Belgium were set by the treasury. The Belgian loan raised Allied total to 9 016 229 000 and Belgium’s overall tally to 341 435 000.
Advices from Rio Janeiro report that Brazil and Great Britain signed an arbitration treaty. Reuters notes concern Egypt may turn religiously, sparking a holy war against Britain, with Turkish propaganda possibly influencing natives. Official: Hussin Ruehdi Pasha leads a new Egyptian ministry. provinces mostly quiet though peasant disturbances and anti Armenian hostility in Cairo on April 9 are recorded.
A call for regional solidarity to end bread lines in big cities by keeping money and industry in home towns. Each community should support local jobs and prevent funds from flowing to metropolitan areas. The speaker urges residents to act now to end poverty in their own locality.
Sleepless sufferers are urged to try Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills claiming to restore calm nerves and heart function for a full night’s rest. A testimonial from Jas Latimer of St. John NB notes improved sleep after two boxes. Pills cost 50c per box or are mailed by The Milburn Co Limited Toronto.
On April 25, Anzac Day, a 5000 strong Australian detachment will march through London from the West End to Mansion House where the Lord Mayor will take the salute.
An alliance arrangement allows Atlantic merchandise for Switzerland to pass down the Rhine to Strassburg or Basel. Consequently the next grain steamers for Switzerland will be directed to Antwerp.
The War Department confirms AP reports of a March 30 mutiny by an American infantry company at Archangel. The unit refused to entrain for the front until ordered by Col George Stewart and threats of broader mutiny were raised without a clear Washington withdrawal statement.
Gabriel Bertrand of the Pasteur Institute told the Academie of Sciences he has discovered a method to supply the gas used in warfare for a very different and beneficial future application. The report notes scientific circles discuss repurposing poison gas for peaceful uses.
London court of appeals rules De Keyser's Hotel can claim rent and compensation from the crown for nine months of occupation during wartime, denying a prerogative right to seize property without indemnity. The hotel demanded 23520 dollars. Berlin reports coal shortages force Germany to delay payment for Entente food shipments.
Paris reports the evacuees from Odessa indicate the Bolsheviki gain access to rich southern Russia resources. Allied withdrawal stems from advancing Bolshevik forces and supply strain. Officials fear a larger Bolshevik bloc if Polish and Romanian defenses collapse, prompting calls to speed eastern deployment and sustain aid.
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