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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
7
The UFO session at Massey Hall endorsed Premier Drury and his cabinet as farm representatives. A formal resolution passed unanimously, Drury thanked the farmers amid hearty cheering. He pledged to avoid class legislation and govern for all citizens. Three sessions drew large attendance.
Former food administrator Herbert Hoover warned that fifteen to twenty million people in Central Europe face starvation outside Germany unless relief is provided. He urged selling the surplus wheat and flour held by the grain corporation on credit to Finland Poland Austria and other Central European nations without requiring new congressional appropriations.
Gabriele D'Annunzio delays withdrawal from Fiume amid town women urging him to stay. He declares he will not leave until a plebiscite approves departure. A women’s group in Fiume organizes a demonstration opposing the withdrawal.
Premier Norris says the next Manitoba general election will likely be held in July, with no firm date until after Legislature. He notes the new voters list will be almost twice as large as the last election.
The 193rd anniversary of General Wolfe born at Westerham Kent will be marked January 2 with the usual dinner. Sir George Perley Canadian high commissioner has accepted an invitation.
An explosion of ammunition occurred at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover New Jersey around midnight. Fire apparatus were dispatched and wire communications cut off briefly. It was unclear if anyone was killed and shells continued to explode as the fire burned for hours.
Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, argued in the Commons that currency and exchange issues require international effort. He said nations with the greatest means must bear most of the burden, including the United States and neutrals, while war participants suffered more. He rejected lecturing or coercing foreign finance ministers as counterproductive.
The War Office issued a denial of a Bolshevik circulated report claiming 1300 British troops were massacred at Meshed Persia. Officials say the claim was propaganda to provoke unrest in the east and India and lacks corroboration from Meshed’s commander.
Winston Spencer Churchill told the House of Commons that Germany had handed over to the Allies 5,000 guns 25,000 machine guns 3,000 trench mortars and 1,700 airplanes. They still failed to deliver 42 locomotives and 4,760 railway tracks. The secretary said the Germans made a tremendous effort to comply with the conditions.
Washington reports the British Foreign Office advised the State Department that Britain will release goods seized from Americans during the war once American ownership is established for the time the goods were shipped.
Doctors Tuffer and Laubrey report Premier Clemenceau's condition as very satisfactory and state there will be no further bulletins. The update offers no additional details on his health status or treatment.
The Ottawa Journal reports Lieut.-Col. Cherry returning from England with 35 million dollars, Canada's share of canteen profits. Soldiers should receive the money, not a patriotic fund, say Ottawa troops who understand the matter.
A French soldier in Belgian army uniform appealed to German police chief in Aix la Chapelle and obtained three policemen to guard a bank raid. He locked staff, looted the vault of one million marks, and escaped. An outside sentry tailed the officer to a cafe where he reappeared in civilian dress.
Judge in police court fined Canadian Express Company 202 dollars for moving liquor from Montreal to Ottawa in violation of the February 24, 1919 order in council. A stated case was allowed to appeal, 35 cases of champagne remain with police for Country club shipment. The defence request to reship liquor to Boivin-Wilson Company, Montreal, was denied.
Customs officers raid the Western Union cable steamer Robert C Lowery after arrival from St Pierre Mig and discover a large quantity of liquor in crew quarters. The vessel is seized with bonds offered for release pending department decision under applicable laws. No charge under the Nova Scotia Temperance Act will be brought.
Provincial agriculture reports indicate nearly all grain has been threshed in Saskatchewan despite fears from early winter weather. Flax remains delayed and some wheat north of Saskatoon is still unthreshed.
A proposed Hoch bill in Congress would limit newspaper and periodical paper use in early 1920 to the first half of 1919. It ties restrictions to circulation and new publications, and requires pledges to observe limits for second class mailing, with violators facing third class postage penalties.
Allied authorities plan to value and seize Austria’s art treasures stored in Paris as security for food and coal to be sent to the famine stricken republic. An inter allied commission of art experts will assess Vienna’s museums and galleries though experts doubt many paintings can be valued as they are priceless.
The Boonah, under Australian charter, was found with two holds ablaze at the Royal Albert docks amid a string of fires on former German ships at the Thames. Police held four foreigners arrested December 13 after resisting capture during a landing, a factor believed linked to the blazes.
Brooklyn District Attorney Lewis says evidence exists to convict six policemen who aided burglars in five recent robberies in Brooklyn and Manhattan totaling over 200000 dollars. Two officers are already under arrest and four more officers are alleged members of a gang that struck in the wholesale clothing district and stole large quantities of apparel.
The supreme council decided to furnish at least 70 million dollars in relief for Austria to proceed at a rate of 8.5 million monthly. The Austrian delegation believes the total needed may reach 100 million dollars, the sum Chancellor Renner asked the council to loan.
Winniptg reports the board of commerce states there will be no relief from high prices for some time due to persistent international trade disruption. They blame profiteering by some dealers while noting many price rises stem from wartime conditions and increased wheat and mill feed costs. Export promotion is accused of favoring manufacturers at the consumer’s expense.
The King Queen and Princess Mary attended a Royal display at Albert Hall by the Canadian Pacific Railway showing the Prince of Wales Canadian tour. Sir George Perley presided and the royal party stayed most of the show as crowds cheered scenes from the Prince’s various towns.
Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific officials say there is little sign of changes to curtail train service due to the U S bituminous coal strike. Reductions announced will continue until coal conditions improve and winter operations permit. Most changes won't affect holiday travel and take effect after the New Year.
A weekly airship service to America is being contemplated by a consortium of aviation firms. They plan to acquire the R 34 and sister ship R 33 and alter them to carry passengers and cargo. The service would operate between London and the United States.
City board of health orders closure of all public and private schools in St. Catharines after six smallpox cases. Council urged to enforce the Vaccination Act.
The Independence Belge reports Brussels will absolutely refuse to return to neutrality, signaling a permanent shift in Belgian foreign policy and a rejection of traditional neutrality stance.
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