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Bolshevist Movement Sparks Riots and Calls for Revolution
The piece describes a Winnipeg rally where attendees cheered Bolshevik greetings to Russia and demanded the release of political prisoners in Canada. Speakers linked to Queen and Ivens advocated revolution, while returning soldiers clashed with alleged Bolshevist supporters, leading to rioting and police concerns.
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F. J. Dixon
William Ivens
Canada
Calgary
Russia
Russell
Blumberg
Queen
Ivens
Dixon
Coppin