Peel 2498 : Davin, Nicholas Flood, Strathcona Horse: Speech by Nicholas Flood Davin at Lansdowne Park, March 7th, A.D. 1900 on the occasion of the first parade of the Strathcona Horse, when a flag from the town of Sudbury was presented by Her Excellency the Countess of Minto (1900)

Author Bio

4579: Dixon's address to the jury in defence of freedom of speech and Judge Galt's charge to the jury in Rex v. Dixon . 1920?.: Dixon, Frederick John (1881-1931.); 1881-1931. Born in England; to Winnipeg, 1904; in Manitoba Legislature, 1914-1930; leading member of Direct Legislation League; political activist who supported social justice, women's suffrage, and worker's compensation; opposed First World War; during Winnipeg General Strike edited Strike Bulletin (after William Ivens and J.S. Woodsworth arrested) and the Western Star; one of ten arrested on charges of conspiracy for their role in Winnipeg General Strike, 1919; acquitted by jury; led Independent Labour Party; engaged in insurance business until his death from cancer.