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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
2
Andrew B Law urged that Germany must ratify the Versailles treaty, claiming government power to compel action if needed. Frank L. Polk told Kurt Leisner that delays in Washington do not change Germany’s obligations to the treaty or the U.S. commitment to enforce it.
Sir Gordon Hewart defends the coming trial of the former German emperor, stating no dissensions exist and law officers are thorough. He notes fifty thousand written statements have been examined to prosecute war crimes, underscoring the task's magnitude.
War Office summary notes German forces are increasingly pressed on three sides by Letts and Esths as evacuation becomes unlikely. Bolshevik activity grows in Turkestan with propaganda spread to India and the Far East. In South Russia Denikine’s troops gain ground while Bolshevik momentum slows. White forces clear the Pi erg a valley in North Russia amid winter conditions.
Ranchers report thousands of horses and cattle dead from freezing and starvation amid a protracted drought and four weeks of stormy weather. Stockmen struggle to feed livestock as cattle freeze in barns and wolves prey on vulnerable animals.
Ontario authorities report 1,673 smallpox cases in November, with 1,356 in Toronto. Year to date, seven deaths from the disease.
William E Johnston American anti saloon activist laments injury from a student ragging at Evening News testimonial and asks the raised money be sent to St Dunstan s hospital for the blind. His eye was removed recently and he is progressing and will leave the nursing home tomorrow.
Ottawa reports the Queen Mary has accepted the Indian name Gah Non Roah Kwa from Six Nations women near Brantford Ontario. The name was given by Mrs Helen Hill, president of the Six Nations Women's Patriotic League.
Winnipeg with the lifting of the United States import embargo on wheat farmers expect higher payments for their wheat sold to the Canadian wheat board. It notes high prices in Minneapolis and Chicago may not continue and reports James Stewart of the board warns current US prices may be artificial.
Ottawa reports the Soldier Settlement Board surpassed fifty million dollars in loans to returning soldiers. Through November 15 the total loans reached 50,699,603 with 16,175 loans approved and an average loan of 2,135. Funds covered land purchases improvements stock and equipment on Dominion lands and on settler owned land.
John Kennedy of the Manitoba Grain Growers told a Beaverton nomination meeting that one man on the land is worth twelve in other jobs. He urged independent action to get men on the land and to keep them there, criticizing tariff taxes and calling for better farm legistation. Kennedy argued farmers bear heavy federal costs, claiming the land worker is crucial to Canada’s future.
Two Villa rebels report to federal headquarters at Parral that Francisco Villa has been captured by their force and will be surrendered to Carranza. Chihuahua offers a reward of 10,000 pesos for Villa.
Negotiations between James O Grady for Britain and Maxim Litvinoff the Bolshevik ambassador in London, over repatriation of British prisoners in Soviet Russia, will end soon. The National Tildende reports the conference has been favorable to a prisoner exchange.
An electric treatment applied to the spine at St. Mary's Hospital Brooklyn revived Lena Pasco twenty from a prolonged coma since Friday morning. The patient had been in a sound phuinger prior to the electric cure, and the procedure reportedly restored consciousness.
Twenty five firemen were overcome by fumes in a large paper warehouse blaze in South London. They were dragged from the building by fellow crews. Six firefighters were admitted to hospital in serious condition.
Berlin notes indicate Germany will not sign the protocol linking the peace treaty to its entry into effect. Baron von Leisner informed the conference secretary that Germany rejects the protocol. Observers say U S Senate non ratification shifted German public opinion toward resisting indemnity demands and wartime crimes trials.
The United Farmers Labor government plans to dispense with the era of pomp at the Ontario legislature opening. Future sessions will begin with a simple ceremony, omitting cannon, governor in court dress, military regalia, and women in jewels, aiming for a democratic, modest tone.
Officials found a modern still fully equipped in a room at near Willard Hall owned by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Tenant William Lene said two Italians occupied the room. their names were unknown. WCTU denied knowledge of illicit liquor trafficking.
H. Hamlin, candidate for Ward 6, requests a recount after J. Blumenberg of Labor won with 2 149 votes to 2 039 for Hamlin Citizens and 74 for Kaplonovitch Ind with 69 spoiled and 69 fed ballots noted.
Dispatches report 50,000 workers idle in Barcelona due to the strike. The figure marks a sharp rise in unemployed labor as the stoppage continues across the city.
A delegation led by Wim. Coote and six clergymen, including Reverends Croks Blur Corkey Harte and Maguire, prepare to sail from New York on a speaking mission denouncing Sinn Fein amid claims of Bolshevik methods and urging support for law and order.
The Laurier monument drive aims to raise 106000 for a Sir Wilfrid Laurier statue. Campaigns run in all provinces with Liberal leaders reporting steady progress. Headquarters set at Hope Chambers Ottawa and the drive continues until Sir Wilfrid's death anniversary February 17 with a target of 100000 daily.
Ottawa reports the Dominion fuel commissioner Mr Magrath warns Canada's coal supply is critically low with November imports near zero and only 150 cars per day allotted. He fears many industries may shut down before winter while utilities and homes remain protected. He favors public appeal over wartime style fuel restrictions.
Premier Nortis of Manitoba says Ottawa must build a railway into the Copper Lake gold district or the province will take action. He warns the federal government against refusing the rail link.
A senate resolution urges President Wilson to sever diplomatic ties with Mexico and withhold recognition of Carranza. Senator Fall claims evidence shows Mexican officials aided Bolshevik propaganda in U S cities, with further proof promised. The measure, sent to the Foreign Relations Committee, hinges on ongoing Mexican policy and the Jenkins case at Pueblo.
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