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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
3
A chaotic session derailed by sharp exchanges over Russia policy as lawmakers clash over potential concessions. The debate centers on whether to pursue talks while noting Russia’s actions, with witnesses detailing damage and casualties from recent events.
A historical report notes farmers in Canada securing rail and maritime transport to export wheat, aiming for competitive prices amid uncertain futures. It discusses anticipated yields and the impact of transportation logistics on sales to European and U S buyers.
The Prince of Wales sailed for Tasmania after a Sydney stop where extraordinary enthusiasm marked his departure from Adelaide. In a city race he rode horses, winning the five furlongs in 1 8, and addressed 6000 women war workers urging them to treat him as a guardian as workers cheered and wept on departure.
Winnipeg reports that the Privy Council ruling in Russell's case will dispose of appeals for other convicted Winnipeg labour leaders. James Law of the defence committee told reporters there is no word from London agents and that no further appeals are advantageous, aligning with the Russell decision.
An official statement signed by President Ebert and Minister Simons declares Germany will remain neutral amid hostilities between Russia and Poland. The Berlin note affirms neutrality as the crisis unfolds.
Lloyd's Register data show United Kingdom total tonnage under construction at 3.37 million tons, 1.672 million more than the United States. The London Times notes the U S lead fell as wartime rush eased and Britain sustains record builder activity amid global shipping circles.
Daily Mail Dublin correspondent reports Sinn Fein and the British government ready to discuss a probable settlement basis for the Irish question if talks are not already under way. Violence's rise alarms Irish Republican leaders who may listen to Downing Street offers, but home rule must be shelved before negotiations begin.
Canada stood in fourth place at the close of the first day’s team match in Antwerp with a score of 351 out of 420. The United States led with 388 while Belgium 361 Sweden 355 Great Britain 343. Holland France and Norway were eliminated after 300 targets. No circumstance can repair a defect of character.
Ottawa reports a shift toward prosecutions of tax delinquents as the taxation department finalizes lists for court actions across the Dominion. The move follows amendments easing witness requirements, with penalties including 24 percent late returns and wilful default penalties.
Denial dismisses a claim that no more grave photographs will be supplied due to funding. The militia department explains Canada maintains overseas photographic staff. A grave in France and Belgium will be photographed and copies sent automatically to next of kin via Ottawa headquarters.
The minister of labor statistics reports a rise in living costs across the British Isles, reaching 52 percent above the 1914 level. The data highlight higher prices for essentials and ongoing inflation pressures in the postwar period.
A. H. Thom, general counsel for the association of railway executives, announced that freight and passenger transportation in the United States will bear a substantial portion of the rate increase asked by the railroads of the interstate commerce commission. The move aims to offset the $600,000,000 added expense caused by the labor board's wage award.
Farmers at Matsqui and Nicomen Island battled floods from the Fraser. The 10,000 acres of farm land were saved from inundation while 4,000 acres of fruit land at Nicomen Island were flooded. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
Reports describe extensive rioting and casualties in Belfast with widespread destruction. The narrative also covers political maneuvering over British and Canadian diplomatic posts, including potential replacements and the uncertain stance of Sir George Purdy and Sir George Foster. Claims of violence and assassinations surface in other locales, with clashes and factory closures tied to unrest and labor disputes.
Cork correspondent reports two young women who kept company with soldiers were surrounded by four men who clipped their hair in an incident described by London News.
A clemency application has not been filed for R. Bo Ruse sel chief of Winnipeg strike leaders who appealed to the privy council against a two year prison term. No official word on clemency is expected soon.
The settlers fund has reached 900000 dollars for populating arable land in Canada. Mayor N A Brown of Medicine Hat reported to Western Canada Colonization executives in Brandon. James Boden of Lacombe Alberta won grand and junior champion titles in shire classes at the provincial exposition in Winnipeg. Six crates of the 1920 wool crop shipped from Manitoba and Saskatchewan totaling about 150000 pounds. Victoria licensing office reports whites up to 27000 and Vancouver previews a 30000 total series. Agriculture department notes 17500 acres of potatoes this year, down from 18000 last year, grain area rising with 46800 acres of wheat and 47000 of oats, plus 145004 acres of hay. British Columbia fruit shipments to canneries total 2668 carloads in 1919, up 1300 from 1918.
Regina reports the Corrigan estate section and a quarter south of Pease sold for 112000 dollars total at 100 dollars per acre including crops. Saskatoon notes a coal or oil base back substance found on the riverbank three miles away with samples sent to Winnipeg. Saskatchewan agricultural societies plan to spend 390000 dollars this year to boost livestock prediction and keep farmers in touch with experimenters. membership stands at 20000.
The province reports there are now considerably more than 25,000 automobiles in operation across British Columbia. The milestone signals growing mobility and road usage as car ownership expands in the region.
Alberta expedition led by Dr W A Parks of the University of Toronto returns to the Red Deer Valley seeking bones of large prehistoric reptiles. Past summers yielded specimens of iditosaurua and in curvimanus shipped away amid ongoing excavations across the region.
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