Violence campaign in Quebec sways antiwar mood
Montreal reports a Lauriér Bourassa led effort using organized violence to pressure Quebec against the Union Government. English speakers face suppression as Unionist meetings are disrupted and threats deter free speech, with police protection seen as weak. The piece condemns Liberal leaders and notes a growing nationalist-Laurier alliance promoting anti war sentiment.
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Montreal
Lauriér-Bourassa
Quebec
Union
Kitchener
Robert Borden
Honore Mercier
Coursol
Laurier
Louis Reil
Rouge
Mercier
Parti National
Liberal Party
Henri Bourassa
Canada
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Laurier-Bourassa
Immen
le Canada
Bouassa
le Devoir
Ottawa
Bourassa
Capita
Winnipeg
Niagara
Women Urge Conscription Support at Toronto Service
At a Toronto devotional meeting, women urged unity for Union Government and conscription to aid overseas troops. Speakers invoked Deborah and urged every woman to act, pledging renewed support and prayers as men in khaki entered the venue seeking morale and reinforcements.
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Flanders
Women's Liberty Club
the Royal
Alexandra
L. A. Hamilton
Toronto Women's Union Government League
Lisery
Deborah of
Barak
Deborah
Vicory
Irael
A. K. Johnston
Germany
Russia
Italy
Old England
J. R. MacLean
Wwomen
Maclean
Union
Robert Bercen
Lindsey
Canada
Oonsoe
Betty Thomp
Pluck Not Luck Drives Campaign Ants Toward Prize
Candidates for Guardian big prize press time to the limit as December 8th closing day approaches. The piece warns against rumors, urges constant hard work, and notes winners will come from sustained effort rather than whispers or showy claims.
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Guardian
100000 Men Are Forlorn? Canada Expects Draft Amid War
London dispatch reports Justice Minister C J Doherty announcing Canada will recruit 100000 men under the Military Service Act from the single men class. He says it would be incredible for Canadians to drop efforts if unmarried men fail to provide the needed conscripts.
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Canada
London
Verdun
C.J. Doherty
Economy urged in Canadian coal use
Washington dispatch reports the fuel administration emphasizing the necessity of strict economy in coal use in Canada. A communication was forwarded to the Dominion fuel Controller highlighting the urgent need to conserve energy amid ongoing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Dominion Fuel Controller
Silent candidates loom large in local campaign
The piece urges voters to beware quiet contenders who promise action but contribute little, warning that still water runs deep and suggesting some candidates remain inactive until casting their votes. It hints at more details inside the page.
Week of Events and Visitors Highlight War Effort
Princess Patricia visited Kingswood Convalescent Hospital and praised local arrangements. Victory Bonds dominate talk as citizens deem it a patriotic duty to buy. Notable items include Lieut. Col. Jenkins as assistant director in London and the illness of Chief Justice Mathieson showing signs of improvement.
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Patricia
Kingswood Convalescent Hospital
Massey-Harris
London
Mr. Robinson
J. 8S. Jenkins D. S. G
The
Medicals
England
Mathieson
Harry Lauder
Toronto
Ottawa
Adrift Ship in St. Lawrence Sends SOS Amid Ice
A fight ship stationed in the lower St. Lawrence near White Island is adrift in ice and sent an SOS. It carries six to eight crew members. Help is being dispatched as ice conditions worsen. about twenty vessels from Montreal are expected to attempt the passage with caution.
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Queebec
Lower St. Lawrence
White Island
Montreal
Candidate withdraws in Battleford three-way race
Ottawa reports Albert Champagne, a Unionist candidate in Battleford Saskatchewan, has withdrawn. The constituency had two Unionist nominees creating a three cornered contest, with withdrawal leaving a two cornered race between Conservative Unionist and Laurierite.
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Ottawa
Albert Champagne
Battleford
Sask
Bathurst Hospital Burns to Ground in Fire
Bathurst New Brunswick November 30 The Joan H Dunn Hospital in west Bathurst was gutted by fire last night Patients were removed with difficulty The loss may reach $20000
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Bathurst
N. B
Joan H. Dunn
West Bathurst
Potato shortage blamed on rail car scarcity in Montreal
Adelard Fortier, in a report to the Chamber of Commerce, says Montreal potato scarcity stems from a lack of railway cars. In the Maritimes there is a glut, forcing farmers to sell at virtually nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Adelard Fortier
Chamber de Commerce
Canada
Maritime Provinces
German Surrender Report From East Africa
Canadian Press Despatch reports an unconditional surrender of a German force in East Africa. The unit included 12 German officers, about 100 Germans, and 400 native troops, retreating from the Ang ng he area toward Newala amid perceived British occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Afriga
London
Five Children Burned to Death in Innisfail Fire
Canadian Press report from Calgary states five Oaks children died when a house four miles south of Innisfail burned after their parents were away at a lecture. The blaze destroyed the home and the tragedy occurred last night.
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Calgary
Innisfail
George Oaks
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