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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

7

Sinn Fein Terms on Which Peace Can Be Made

Sinn Fein outlines peace terms amid debates on independence and Irish self rule. Debates cite Wilson doctrine and a potential Dominion relationship with England, while leaders like De Valera signal readiness to negotiate with Britain. Griffiths criticizes Lloyd George on manix, Mannix, and wartime policy.

Sinn Fein Griffiths Sland Brence Fribourg Preeimin Iriah Tat Earaenn de Valera England Gila Ireland Irelasd Mr. Grith Great Britain Jatiouary Mr. Griffiths Englind America Australia British Dominions Gridiths Republic

Murray Government Keeps Seat Amid Shifts in Rural Districts

In Walffax and NS Trcton districts Liberal candidate R McMecregor wins by 35 while G H Murray loses to I Leblancq in Richmond county by 3. Murray also wins Victoria county. Legislative standings show Liberals 20 Farmers 7 Labor 3 Conservatives 27 total 43. Government majority 15.

Railway Victoria to Get 3 Million Loan for Pacific Great Western

Hon. J Hart minister of finance requests bids for a 3 million loan to fund further construction on the Pacific Great Western railway. The amount to be devoted to railway works signals ongoing expansion plans.

Victoria Pacific Great Western Railway J. Hart

Refugees Flee Bolshevik Threats to Istanbul Route

Constantinople reports large influx of refugees from Sultina and Kustendje in eastern Romania. They flee Bolshevik menace as they describe unsettled conditions in Romania and fear a Bolshevik movement.

Constantinople Sultina Kustendje Rumania

Bolshevik Forces Approach Warsaw Frontline

Bolshevik units push toward Warsaw with movement from the northwest nearing Bielowieza Forest, Europe’s largest woods, threatening the capital as Soviet lines tighten.

Warsaw Bieloviezh Europe

Lloyd George outlines conditions for Soviet conference

Mr Lloyd George reports a full wartime inquiry on the Soviet note and says that, with Italy's approval, a reply will demand clear terms before allies attend a proposed conference. Poland and border states must take part to secure European peace, with Russia to discuss peace and normal relations. a separate peace would doom the meeting. If Moscow agrees, the conference could meet within a month.

London Lloyd Geers Goulogne Italy Russia Poland Europe Lloyd George Millerend Boulogne

Employment Increase and Net Decrease in Labour Force

The report shows an overall rise in employment from over 100 workers to the department head of labour services due to strikes, with a weekly increase in employment. Yet a net decline of 140 workers, about two percent, occurred due to planned reductions in iron and steel industries from fuel shortages. Compared with six months earlier, some firms added many workers while others cut staff.

Department of Labor

Conference in New York to avert winter coal shortage

Representatives from four government departments and a coal industry committee will discuss methods to prevent coal shortages this winter and how the coal trade might be persuaded to cooperate. Acting Attorney General Ames announced the event as a step toward a workable government industry program.

Washington United States New York Ames Alberta Canada

Paris Waiting for Turks for Signings at Serres

Turkish delegates were not seen and their route from Constantinople to Paris was unclear. If detained, signing of the peace treaty with Turkey at Serres may be delayed, while Greece’s signature could hinge on Italy and Greece tensions over the Atgian wrangle. French circles expected a timely Italo Greek settlement.

Paris Constantinople Turkey Serres Greece Italy Bucharest

New Minister Named London

Prince Antoine Bibescu is appointed Romanian minister to the United States as reported by the London Times. He succeeds earlier envoy in a diplomatic reshuffle and arrives amid ongoing bilateral talks with Washington.

London Antoine Bibescu United States London Times

Irish Move for Peace Faces New Obstacles

The Irish Journal reports renewed policy efforts to ease tensions with Sinn Fein leaders seeking a settlement. Influential figures under Lord Dunraven press for improved talks with the British government as Sinn Fein contemplates accepting county operations in Ulster. The Republican movement, claiming over 200,000 members, shapes Sinn Fein policy toward the Dublin and Belfast crisis.

Nptedria Poultice Sinn Fein Ulster Sinn el Bireig Cromwell

Pleads Guilty to Bigamy in Winnipeg Case

A woman from Minneapolis named Jackson pleaded guilty to bigamy. The court heard that she moved between Winnipeg Minneapolis and Las Pigatay. The judge reserved judgment until Friday as Mrs Jarkeon and Mr Jackson’s counsel urged no suspended sentence and return to the United States.

Winnipeg Caranane Jackson Minneapolis Woassie Frank ©. Jackson Posuarrte Frida

Three Saved from Drowning at Pike Lake Sinking

Alex Wemiss his wife and their baby daughter were saved from three possible drownings when Marty Tupling and Hugh Forbes reached the sinking punt off 701 Thompson Chambers at Pike Lake. They dragged the family out as the boat sank. The Wemysses were none the worse for their experience.

Saskatoon Alex. Wemiss Thompson Chambers Pike Lake Marty Tupling Hugh Forbes Mr. Wemyss Mrs. Wemyss

French Lightweight Champion Injured In Bout

Georges Papineau lightweight champion of France was knocked unconscious after falling through the ropes in the fifth round against Fighting Fred Fitzgerald of Australia. The bout ended abruptly with Papineau striking his head on the press table after a toe to toe exchange. little separating the fighters through four rounds.

Montreal Georges Papineau France Fred Fitzgerald Australia Papineau

Collishaw Returns to England to Lead Frontier Patrol

Squadron Commander Collishaw leaves here for England to take up new duties and then proceeds to the frontier region of India to command a large squadron of picked airmen on border patrol work.

Vancouver Collishaw England Frontier India

Prince of Wales Reschedules Jamaica Visit to September

The Prince of Wales will visit Jamaica on September 15 instead of September 23, extending his stay to three days for an island-wide tour.

Prince of Wales Jamaica Kingston

Military Secre tary of War bans political activity by service members

The secretary of war has issued instructions prohibiting anyone in military service from taking an active part in political campaigns or using their official position to influence elections. The order aims to maintain neutrality in political matters among service personnel.

Washington United States Bakers Hae

Visitors from overseas at Halifax welcome

A formal Halifax welcome greeted Viscount Burnham and delegates from beyond the seas visiting Canada. They urged cooperation among nations and discussed imperial policy as reporters observed friendly exchanges and informal social functions during the afternoon.

Lalas Burlarge Gathe Jaena Hrath Robert Donald Phant Viscount Burnham Halifax Canada

Canada Moves To Eradicate The Drug Menace

Canada adopts measures to curb illegal drugs with federal actions set to take effect around September. The new rules require doctors and veterinarians to disclose certain drug activities and compel manufacturers to monitor and report suspected illicit use.

Starvation Threat Amid Turmoil in Asia Minor City

An official despatch reports the city of Achaia in Asia Minor cut off from the outside world, with Christians and Muslims on the verge of starvation. The Armenian bureau received the message via Lakic Cyprus, noting alarming conditions and reliance on limited aid.

London Achaia Asia Minor Lakic Cyprus Turay

Five Year Old Dies After Boiling Water Accident

Frank Dier, five, fell into a pan of scalding water at home while playing with two younger sisters. He died at Children’s Hospital from his injuries yesterday. His parents, Mr and Mrs Anthony Dier, mourn the tragedy.

Winnipes O- Frank Anthony Dier Children’s Hospital

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