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Newspaper
Winnipeg Citizen
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
2
A Winnipeg labor strike narrative argues many strikers were misled by "red" leadership and Bolshevik elements. It urges self respecting unionists to sever the strike from revolution, expel harmful leaders, and restore the Trades Union Movement before irreversible damage.
To meet demand from a large number of subscribers and aid medical relief work, telephone service will be resumed today with switch boards reinstalled since noon. A large staff of operators is needed. applications may be made at any exchange or via the manager in charge. Citizens are urged to cooperate.
The notice urges Winnipeg residents to adopt strict fire protection as volunteer service continues. It calls manufacturers and merchants to hire loyal watchmen, train staff on heating and lighting hazards, and instruct employees in firefighting. Private homes are told to monitor furnaces and chimneys and keep matches away from children.
Berlin reports Germany declines to sign peace terms citing economic destruction political dishonor and moral degradation for present and unborn generations the cabinet states these consequences would follow from acceptance of the terms and argues the Entente is unjustified in imposing them.
Mayor Gray reports to City Council that the ironmasters refuse settlement talks, saying the dispute has become a matter for the citizens as utilities and daily life hang in the balance. The Strikes Committee letter and three promised terms prompted no negotiation.
Ira T. Peacock of Canadian Oil Companies Ltd. denies a May 20 Western Labor News report that the firm sought a permit to sell gasoline. He says strikers visited Elmwood plant May 17. management asked for guidance from the General Strike Committee and emphasized orderly operation and priority to doctors, police, health officers, and hospitals.
Arrangements have been made to pay pensions for the current month if the strike continues. Payments will be issued by The Board of Pension Commissioners for Canada District Office at Notre Dame Investment Building starting Monday the 26th inst.
Five striking post office workers met the Postmaster with support from the Strike Committee to help set up and deliver cheques for soldiers, dependents, and war widows. The Postmaster refused to employ strikers and reiterated no discrimination in service. He noted Winnipeg mails, including the cheques, are not being forwarded under present conditions but promised prompt handling when work resumes.
The Transportation Committee issues Free Ride Cards to members to invite the public to free rides on all cars in their direction. Cards available by applying at the committee office in the Board of Trade Building. Also notes The Winnipeg Citizen is published for free at Fire Halls or Board of Trade Building. Omsk peasants rise against Bolsheviki rule, per Leon Trotzky. May 21 report notes strike prospects improving.
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