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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
7
The conference witnessed Dr. Renner sign the Vienna peace accord after decades of upheaval, signaling stability despite Austria’s fragile government. Bulgarian treaty details were to be delivered Sept 12 at the French Foreign Office with a 21 day review window before a possible vacation.
Col. John Ward, Labor MP, returning from Russia, says deserting Russians who backed Britain would tarnish Britain in non Bolshevik eyes. He argues Britain must stand with those who supported them, to prevent Germans shifting forces to the western front.
Sir Arthur Currie the Canadian commander spoke in Hamilton Ontario against a $2000 war gratuity saying it would be a heavy burden. He supported a veterans commission to review claims and urged reconsideration of pension rules while endorsing generous pensions.
Official quarters state there is no truth to reports that Sinn Fein men boarded a British monitor near Cork, overpowered the skeleton crew, and raided the vessel. The Daily News story claiming rifles, munitions, and instruments were taken is dismissed as unfounded.
The Canadian Wheat Board issues Order No. 42 barring any wheat transfer by railway companies in specified Alberta and Saskatchewan areas without a permit. The outlined Alberta region runs north to CPR Lacombe to Compeer, west to provincial boundary, south to the international line, and east to the Saskatchewan river. Saskatchewan areas include CPR subdivisions and CN subdivisions plus GTP lines and named towns.
Representatives of 24 steel unions announced a strike set for September 22 to press United States Steel Corporation to recognize their unions and accept collective bargaining. The move followed a telegraph request to President Wilson for a clearer statement on arranging talks with company officials and his request to delay action until the industrial conference.
A serious outbreak of rioting in Boston leaves two men and a boy dead amid clashes near Scollay Square and South Boston. Cavalry and a machine gun quell mobs after missiles strike guardsmen and volunteers. injuries to police, guards, and civilians accompany the unrest.
Wa Euler of North Waterloo gives notice to question how many alien enemies remain interned in Canada and how many were interned after the armistice. He asks when releases or repatriation may occur and whether a naturalized British subject of German origin in New Zealand may be interned or deported to Germany.
In the Queen Military Hospital Kingston Ontario Sergt Thompson with pernicious anaemia required a blood transfusion. Harry Parkes an orderly at the hospital volunteered the first pint of blood. The operation was successful and both men are doing well extending Thompson life by many years.
Premier Hughes told cabinet members that if Germany makes the first indemnity payment by 1920 Australia would receive ten million pounds. He added that once the indemnity is fully paid Australia’s share would total nearly sixty million pounds.
A powerful hurricane crippled Lower Florida causing extensive damage in Key West and surrounding areas. An estimated 2 million dollars in property losses, destroyed buildings near Goulds, and sinking vessels including the Grampus and A V Drew. No confirmed fatalities reported as rescue efforts were hindered by rough seas. Fruit and vegetable growers suffered heavy losses around Miami.
An authoritative source indicates the Mathers board decision requires Winnipeg Electric Railway to raise wages by about 400000 dollars. The increases may be retroactive and affect carmen conductors motormen trackmen repair men and inspectors. End-of-week official statement anticipated.
After twenty six days in jail eight strike leaders were bailed on seditious conspiracy charges. Chief Justice Mathers and two colleagues granted bail of 4000 dollars each with two 2000 dollar sureties. The court ruled bail appropriate pending trial, citing public interest and prior refu from a brother judge. Crowds greeted leaders Ivens Queen and others as they left jail chaired by supporters.
Lieut Col Douglas D Young, of the British military mission in Siberia, told the House of Commons that Ottawa should supply Red Cross munitions and supplies to Kolchak and Denikine to combat Bolshevism in Russia. He cited wounded troops sent from the front with unclean dressings and a lack of medical care in the country.
Premier Hughes told a Nationalists Federation meeting that Germany is now the best organized nation for a commercial war. He rejected any suggestion of trade relations with Germany and urged that others seek deals elsewhere.
At a Winnipeg branch meeting of the Amalgamated Postal Workers the group voted to avoid affiliation with the Trades and Labor Council and to abstain from local or sympathetic strikes. They urged removing a clause allowing branch participation in local strikes and demanded government representation on any deputation to discuss the civil service reclassification bill. The next meeting will review salary cuts from cost of living bonuses and proposed reclassification changes. Frank R. Sutton was elected president, William Moore vice-president, and FE J. L. Fuller general secretary.
Premier Stewart assured a deputation of Southern Alberta landowners that the Dominion Government and province will not hinder irrigation schemes. The meeting aimed to settle outstanding matters and advance plans to promote irrigation in the south.
Representatives of the Great War Veterans press for a $2 000 gratuity for overseas servicemen and survey each Commons member. They plan to canvass party caucus after Sir Robert Borden’s indisposition. Local association reports member attitudes to mount pressure.
The House Agriculture Committee reported a bill to curb high living costs by requiring all stored food to be stamped cold storage food. It would also stamp entry and exit dates for goods in storage.
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