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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
6
A fragmented report discusses allied potential moves against Bolshevik allies and positions in Europe. It notes warnings of possible action if Bolshevik advances threaten Poland, Lithuania, and surrounding fronts, with concerns over German, Russian, and Irish alignments shaping strategic choices.
A United Nations style report notes prohibition failures and rising crime despite authorities. Mr Justice Middleton tells the grand jury to propose measures to curb the outbreak as tension grows worldwide. United States policy debates accompany the international unrest.
Washington reports a bipartisan round table where four Republicans and five Democrats discussed reservations to the treaty. No formal agreement was reached in the meeting, but renewed hope for a compromise was noted as talks continued with planned sessions to resume.
Berlin reports that German forces started evacuating Silesia on January 14 as part of a strategic withdrawal.
Manitoba announces a larger police force under Col J G Rattray head of the law enforcement department. When organized and ready for duty, units will number six thousand men instead of the current smaller force. The elimination of special constables and the transition of their duties are noted features of the reform.
Secretary Baker announced that part of the United States Expeditionary forces in Siberia will be withdrawn immediately. The move is under consideration for the whole expedition and the troops will proceed to the Philippines before returning to the United States.
Winnipeg dispatch notes a November decrease in exports to the United States by 1.52 million dollars while imports from the U S show a rise. Exports to Russia increase by about 6 million, and to the United Kingdom rise by 5.0 million. For eight months fiscal year exports to the U S fell 7.5 million and imports fell 23.8 million. to the U K exports fell 36.0 million while imports rose 11.5 million.
The cabinet considers the newsprint shortage that halted western Canadian papers due to Fort Frances Pulp and Paper defying paper controller orders. The government backs official actions and seeks enforcement by the Mounted Police commissioner Perry, in Ottawa, to ensure delivery of newsprint to the western provinces.
Reports describe chaotic scenes in Berlin and London as crowds clashed with police. Protests escalated with rioters tossing objects, fires, and barricades while authorities attempted crowd control and public safety measures.
Five youths, all 22 years old from Chicago, are charged with planning robberies and the attempted murder of a patrolman. Judge Jarecki set bail at a total of 420000, with Henry Olsen's bond at 150000, the highest, and another at 90000, as victims identified them after thirty robberies.
An Italian Caproni aircraft, part of Rome government plans, flew from Saloniki to Adalia on Sunday, covering about 435 miles in roughly 4.5 hours at a 72 mph pace. The flight. establishing a Rome Tekia route, linked Saloniki and Adalia with Swaniki departure at 9:30 am and arrival at 3:30 pm. Admiral Napier Will Visit U S as British commander tours Atlantic posts
Chicago reports that the Peace Treaty is likely to be ratified soon as the Senate heads to Washington. Observers note broad public pressure for action, with leader Bryan urging prompt approval and saying the people want action not words.
Federal prohibition agents prepare for a six-year push to enforce a dry United States. H. M. Gaylord, deputy commissioner of internal revenue, spoke to agents and inspectors across the Midwest about the scope and timeline of the national prohibition effort.
Battles intensify as Bolshevik frontline combat continues amid urban clashes and artillery exchanges. Reports describe heavy fighting across multiple sectors with troops advancing and retreating amid smoke and shellfire.
A proposed 200 million dollar federal resolution aims to fund Ashley LY appropriation of 2 0 0 million for reconstruction and reestablishment of soldiers under the G W V L A plan. The Mani toba command favors a broad natural resource development slow rollout in the Dominion.
Railroad detectives halted a scheme to steal 1600 cases of whiskey worth about 216000 en route from St Louis to Winnipeg Canada. Jack Burke the prize fighter was shot dead by a police officer. Harry Rabirovitch of Winnipes said by federal authorities to have planned the robbery pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and was remanded to jail with bail set at 25000. Ontario appoints film censorship board to rate posters banners and advertising with penalties for unapproved displays.
Alberta government liquor profits within the province under the act amounted to about £400,000 in 191. Attorney-General Boyle issued the statement containing the figures.
Regina reports Saskatchewan's population at 833 267, stated by Premier Martin from vital statistics data of the provincial health bureau. The announcement, delivered in the legislature, cites the bureau's figures as the basis for the count.
A wild fragmentary report references a demand to the Dutch for surrender of the ex Kaiser. The text muddles scenes of pursuit, violence, and political theater with distorted place names and garbled names, suggesting a chaotic wartime or postwar telegraph dispatch.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Reichstag deliberations on a peace treaty and Taeindel speech. Reports reference German leaders, the police role, bloodshed fears, and public demand for stability after a volatile political period.
Australia keeps Germany import ban under the Customs Act despite treaty ratifications and minor shifts in policy. Government maintains prohibitions on German goods in line with wartime measures.
The Hague report states that Julland has not decided to join the League of Nations yet. Delegates have been sent to Paris to arrange Holland's participation in the league’s Rhine shipping plans.
The report says Bolshevik forces halted at the Don river after heavy fighting. General Denikin has been replaced by General Wolhacte as commander. Don Cossack troops hold the Don line from Nikopol to Meputul with only small cavalry parties on disrupted roads.
Two Americans died and three were wounded in a clash with an armored train of General Sem aunt between Lake Patkal and Verkueudinal in Transbaikal. A Daily Mail correspondent reported Harbin dispatches that Americans later captured the train.
The article reports experts like Prof. GW Warren of Cornell linking high living costs to wartime inflation and wage pressures, with expectations of a future price drop over five to fifteen years. It also notes calls for greater production and cooperation to restore price stability and repay war debts.
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