Cabinet Shifts in Ottawa Trigger Major Government Adjustments
Ottawa announces extensive cabinet reshuffles as Major General Mesnburn leaves the oil portfolio and replacements are named across key departments. Sir Robert Borden plans a parliamentary return with possible general elections, while George Most acts as prime minister and cabinet vacancies from New Brunswick and Ontario await filling.
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Cio
Lna
Mesnburn
Oilites
Cir
Robert
Marsin Hare
Cretar
Carvel
Cub Hlon
George Most
Skarnce Front Canada
George
J. Doherty
New Brunswick
Robert Borden
Serbian Prince Die? Explosion Kills 27 in Belgrade Dispatch
A Belgrade dispatch reports Serbian Prince killed and 26 others by a dynamite blast in Serbia. The cause is given as unclear with many injured. The report notes chaos as survivors flee into streets and alleys.
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Berlin
Ptrimes
Serbia
Belgrade
Lokal Anesis
Porsons
Germany's Army Strength Placed Near One Million
British War Office estimates Germany could muster about one million troops. The breakdown shows 400,000 regulars plus 12,000 in the navy, with 40 to 50 thousand in armed volunteers and reserves. Under the peace treaty Germany must reduce regular forces to 100,000 by March 31, with total military forces not to exceed those limits.
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Leidon
Germany
Ceermany
Maretz
Jtowing
Militares Police
French Plants Resuming Work in War Turmoil
Fragments describe Northern factories partially resuming after a four year disruption. Text notes wartime duties, labor paralysis, and a large number of workers returning amid special provisions and food security concerns.
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Ace
Indusirs
el Bs
Jfiarwres
Planis
Ogeu
Temps Urges Premieres to Defers U S Ratification Treaty
The Temps calls allied governments to defer world decisions until Washington ratifies a proposed Very sailies treaty. It argues the United States must join allies to address global issues and urges leaders to align with U S approval before acting on conflicts.
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Temps
Washington
United States
Vr Roblowsis
George
Chenenesay
Nit
Pears
Devlinston Conflict Report and Devonshire Ottawa Invitation
Fragmentary dispatch notes a 600 government troops mutiny at Shkotovamin joining Partisans after killing two officers and seizing four guns and government supplies. A separate item claims the Duke of Devonshire may extend his stay in Ottawa with possible invitation.
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Vlidivostockh
Shkotovamintinted
Vse
Midenin Ann
Devonshire
Glebe
Duke of Devonshire
Ottawa
England
Research Council Aids Canadian Science Efforts
The advisory council for scientific and industrial research plans cooperation with the government air board to tackle navigation issues in Canada. It funds forty bursaries and fellowships for 1920 and grants research on vanadium slag for steelmaking and on diseases affecting fox farming. Ottawa may host a 1923 British Association meeting drawing 400 to 500 visitors.
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Government Air Board
Csada
Canada
Drury
Indus
Prince Edward' S
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
British Association
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Great Britain
Yellow Sugar Available Amid War Measures Orders
Fragmented text hints at currency, export controls, censorship changes, and war measures impacting trade. Mentions sugar as a commodity and references to Canada, Ottawa, and wartime policy affecting exports, imports, and censorship. Entities include War Measures Act, Canada, Ottawa, and references to unspecified officials.
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Ore Arders
Fred Anil
Abe
Esthonian Delegates Return to Dorpat for Armistice Talks
Reported talks in Dorpat show Esthonian delegates resuming negotiations with Soviet leaders. Bolsheviks reportedly propose a neutral zone ten kilometers wide in Soviet territories, avoid fortifications, and aim to disrupt Esthonian forces on the Nerva front. Analysts warn actions may inspire other Baltic states if negotiations stall.
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Dorpat
Pstiemin Fetepatt
Dharpat
Res Vni
Nerva
Debated German Bombardment of Rheims Cathedral Examined
Kent Gen von Idsansen, recounting the first Marne battle, disputes German bombardment guilt and revisionist claims. He notes Saxon troops occupied Rheims for a day and Prussian Guard fired for two hours despite claimed military necessity.
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Faron von Idsansen
Third Army
Marne
Baron von Tsansen
Grenmans
Thedral
Rhetns
Robbery at W 7 Watson Jewellers by Five Auto Bandits
Five car thieves robbed W.7 Watson's jeweller on King Street West. They seized valuables then fled. A pursuer forced two suspects to drop three small trays of jewellery worth 205 dollars before escape. A policeman chased the bandits as they left the building. London notes parliament committee of trades union applied for passports for émigrés. government declined for destinations with no diplomatic ties.
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Toronto
Watson
King Street West
Russia
London
Abe Trades Union Connat
Bolshevik-Ordered Shootings Reported in Baltic Note
A terse note in a Baltic state report claims 14,600 people were shot in 14,600 during a Bolshevik order. The message cites a dated dispatch and mentions an entity named Patel receiving a communication from authorities. The exact circumstances and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
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Berne
Messays
Patel
Cominitomci
Winnipeg 1919 Building Permits Rise Over 1918
Building permits in Winnipeg total $2,914,000 for 1919, $892,000 higher than 1918. December permits alone amounted to $144,000, the building inspector's department reports.
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Winnipeg
Demand for Former Emperor Extradition Discussed in Holland
A prior summer report alleges the former German crown prince escaped internment from Wieringen Island. A note to the Dutch government reportedly containing the demand from Entente powers was met with a polite reply citing precautions. No clear Dutch response is recorded, suggesting possible Hague action if pressed.
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Helland
Washington
Holland
Wieringen
Wilelian
Patel
Prines
Hal Eeery
Hague
Ratification of Peace Germany Set for Signatures
Versailles protocol ratifications take place at the Quai d Orsay with Baron Von Leisner and Paul Dutasta finalizing points except naval terms. Allies to hand a letter agreeing on tonnage adjustments and shared post signature material transfers. Lloyd George to attend the ceremony as allied troops begin evacuation duties and plebiscites prepare.
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Germany
Quai d'Orsay
Baron von Leisner
Paul Dutasta
Germiany
Danzig
Hamburg
Bremen
Lloyd George
Berlin
Geerman Battle Losses Berlin Report Released
Officials in Berlin publish wartime casualty figures stating 1.5 million Gein killed in battle with additional deaths in prison camps. The report appears amid ongoing London coverage. The Prince of Wales begins a voyage to New Zealand Australia and India on April 1 and will be away for an extended period.
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Berlin
Gein
London
Prince of Wales
New Zealand
Australia
India
U S Will Deal Firmly With Radicalism
London Ontario reports Canadian National Railways chief D B Hanna advocates electrifying Canadian terminals soon to gain yard handling efficiency and supports freight rate increases as Canada’s railways move toward government ownership. Government challenges noted with legal and political tension.
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London
D. Bo Hanea
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Ah. Hanna
Christendom
Grand Trunk
Will Soon Retire President Wilson Will Not Seek 2 Third Term
Reports from Washington note President Wilson will not seek a third term. A formal dinner for guests at Parke dining room hinted at his candidacy withdrawal. A later letter clarified he would not run again, ending political plans.
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Wilson
New New York
Wilsons Vei & Tussaceton
Emiriah
Trotsky Reported Assassinated in Bolshevik Mutiny
A Stockholm circulated report claims Leon Trotsky was assassinated during a Bolshevik mutiny over food shortages and winter hardships. It says Trotsky led the Red regiment that mutinied and turned on its officers.
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Trotsky
London
Stockholm
Leon ‘Protskhy
Red Regiment
British Troops Quell Trouble in India and Western Front
Dispatches report British forces countering unrest in India with several casualties and advances at key ridges while also detailing actions on the western fronts. It notes enemy counterattacks, the British retirement to safer positions, and ongoing operations to secure colonial frontiers. Also covered is Manitoba teachers federation approving regional association moves and wage guidance for permanent second class certificates.
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Hove
Gert
Cole
Havant Jou
Dabela
Sake
Goa
Queir
Manitoba
Teachers’ Federation
Association of Teachers' Federation
Hungary Seeks Restored Territory Through Paris Delegation
Vienna reports the Hungarian government plans to pressure for the return of territory via its peace delegation to Paris. Count Apponyi, leading the delegation, outlined the procedure steps for restoring some seized lands.
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Hungary
Vienna
Paris
Count Apponsyd
Japan Sets Plan to Fight Bolshevism With Allied Aid
Report states Japan will cooperate with Britain and France in Siberia, ready to increase force if needed. Viscount Grey completes three months as British ambassador in Washington. Ronald Lindsay to head embassy until a new envoy arrives. Coordinated actions with Allied powers for repatriation of Czech troops outlined.
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Japan
Washington
Uni
Viscount Edward Grey
York
Liverpool
London
Viscount Grey
Ronald C. Lindsay
United States
Siberia
Admiral Ketchak
Japin
Jesan
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Erhinentore Wall
Winniipeg
Dlon
Thorpton
Manitoba Social Service
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