Victory Loan a Triumph for Canadian People
The note praises the Victory Loan campaign as a triumph for Canada praising public support and the work of all agencies including press, women's groups, financial bodies, and workers. It notes the loan’s success surpassing expectations and the anticipated economic and reconstruction benefits for Canada. Total proceeds and indebtedness details are mentioned alongside credits and purchases linked to war costs.
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Thomas
Canada
USA
Glorilla
Preal Financial
Ilway
Kingd
British Government Warns Germany Over Prisoner Cruelty
Britain accuses Germany of cruel treatment of prisoners in German custody. London warns that unless relief and proper care are provided, reprisals or rectifications will be pursued, offering aid of food clothing and transport to camps if not forthcoming.
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London
Germany
Vervinentt
Weir
Brussels Exactions by German Soldiers Reported
Brussels acting burgomaster M Leimmenich informs German delegates of twelve instances in which German troops extorted money from residents on November 12 and 13. Amounts ranged from 30 francs to 110,000 marks, with pretenses that soldiers acted for authorities or that civilians fired from houses. The letter warns these calumnies echo pretexts for earlier destruction.
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Brussels
M. Leimmenich
Sol
New York
Germany
Columons
East
Poland
Romania
Rawlinson urges humane conduct as British forces advance
General Rawlinson calls for disciplined advance dated November 4 instructing the army to respect civilians and avoid targeting women and children. He appeals to all empire troops to set a good example amid German aggression and sustain the war effort.
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London
Rawlinson
Tseo Gendany
Kaiser as a food hoarder found in Berlin castle
Berlin troops and workers council say vast caches of food were discovered in the former German emperor’s Berlin fortress. Officials claim goods amounting to many hundreds of thousands of marks were stored, with a variety of foodstuffs unearthed.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Aes
Flerlin
Soldiers’ and Workmen's Council
Austrian court official refused clothing for former emperor
An Austrian court official who went to the Sche Palace to obtain clothing for the former emperor was refused. Austrian newspapers report the refusal rests on crown property having been confiscated by the state.
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Aris
Sche Palacé
French Entry Into Metz Seals Allied Victory Mood
Metz fell under Allied momentum as Marshal Kain entered the city to celebrate a French victory. Lorraine residents flocked to honor Petain and France, while German symbols were removed and statues toppled, signaling a shift in occupation and national sentiment.
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Metz
Kain
The
Armes
Lorraine
Germany
France
Jverason
Whch
Mete
Marshal Petain
William I
William II
Deferred pay and post discha rge allowances for soldiers
The receiver general will credit about 16 million dollars as deferred pay for soldiers of the CEF. Pay earned but not drawn, with interest, will be distributed on discharge. Soldiers’ majors and men retain their saved sums, while Ottawa notes a further allowance and a free grant known as post discharge, equivalent to three months pay, paid in three installments.
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Ottawa
Grain Board Cancels Alberta Shipment Restrictions
The Canadian grain board cancels prior orders restricting oat barley flax and rye shipments in Alberta. It also voids a wheat shipment restriction on the C N R from Sibbald to Hanna. A new order sets seed wheat price limits except for registered seed and merit seed with government permit. it also covers seed purchases not handled by elevator or cars.
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Wionipes
Board of Grain Supervisors For Canada
Alberta
C.N.R
Sibbald
Hanna
Government
Seed Purchase Commission
Ships of Food On Way to Europe to Aid Northern France
Two hundred thousand tons of food are en route to Europe for Northern France and Austria. The ships sail under sealed orders to Gibraltar and Bristol Channel ports and will await Food Administrator Hoover for destination guidance. War-bound vessels head to Italian and Mediterranean ports while others head to French and Belgian ports.
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Washington
France
Europe
Gibraltar
Bristol Channel
Hoover
Ati
Mediterranean
German losses in World War I reported by Vorwaerts
Vorwaerts Berlin cites reliable authority to claim by October H1 Germany suffered 1,580,008 dead and 260,000 missing, with four million wounded and 490,000 prisoners held in enemy countries.
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Copenhagen
Vorwaeerts of
Berlin
Protests Protect Hindenburg Amid Cassel Proclamation
In Copenhagen the Cassel workmen and soldiers council issues a proclamation placing Field Marshal von Hindenburg under special protection. It notes his victories but pledges to safeguard his people in their hour of trial.
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Copenhagen
Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Council of Cassel
von Hindenburg
Von
Petain to Be Named Marshal of France
Paris reports General Philippe Petain, commander in chief of the French forces, is to be raised to the high office of Marshal of France as decided by a cabinet council. The move signals a key promotion amid ongoing military leadership changes.
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Paria
Petain
France
British Troops May Be Sent To Russia
London reports suggest Britain might propose sending more troops to Russia on a stable footing to aid the Allied Governments against the Bolshevik regime. No definite action has been recorded, and analysts note Bolshevik resistance persists with river boat activity and Cossack forces in the south.
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Watlington
Kiev
Russia
United States
Ribera
Omwk
Viki
Enormous Needs In Reconstruction
Belgium faces four to six billion dollars in losses from German occupation. Labor is ample but needs machinery and raw materials from America. France requires about ten billion dollars to rebuild, with two years to rehabilitate mines and return cattle. Canada aims to build 30 000 houses to meet housing demand.
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Rochester
Belgium
Frapee
England
Paul Vanderen
América
Lieut. Meyer
French High Commission
France
Thomas Adams
Otto
Canada
Wold Tate
German Warships Feared Own Mines
The British admiralty reported that the German cruiser Koenigsberg and escort were delayed at a rendezvous due to mine fields and mist. A detour around mined lanes was used, and guards watched for potential attacks near Inchkeith in the evening of November 14 as a motor launch moved to prevent music disruption with the shore.
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London
Koenigsberg
Firth
von Meurer
Inchkeith
Ottawa rescinds travel permit rule during war
Government removes travel permit requirement for males aged 18 to 45 to ease movement. Regulation aimed at preventing Canadians from leaving due to military service act is rescinded as hostilities wind down.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
German Troops Return Through Dutch Territory With Dutch Sanction
The Temps states German troops reportedly crossed the Dutch province of Bourg and passed the frontier with Dutch authorities' sanction. The move grants free passage in a belligerent exchange and raises questions about the neutrality of the Netherlands in the conflict.
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Paris
Germany
Bourg
Air carrying 35 ages oma wag machine launches from Vilic and returns
A large air carrying 35 ages oma wag machine started from Vilic, 40 miles from the capital, and returned without 2 bitch. The report notes the unusual journey and missing pair of components.
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Paris
Vilic
Joseph in Genesis A Sunday School Lesson Summary
A lesson examines Joseph as the favored son and its dangers, comparing him to Christ the Beloved. It covers his brothers' envy, his dream interpretations, and his mission from Jacob, culminating in Joseph being sold to the Ishmaelites and Jacob’s grief.
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Jos
J . Perheps
Christ
Ives
Ebrom
Cowahe
John
Joseph
Sracer
God
Matthew
Greaves
Shechem
Hebron
Jacob
Hough
Rist
Reuben
Judah
Judas
Brussels Adolphe Max Returns to Rapturous Welcome
Release notes say Brussels burgomaster Adolphe Max, detained after clashes with German governor Von Der Goltz in December 1914, returned from captivity to an enthusiastic crowd. Max was taken to Germany and declined offers to be freed for siding with Germans. In 1917 King Alfonso attempted to secure his release, which came days ago under the armistice terms.
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Brussels
Adolphe Max
Max
von der Goltz
Germany
Belgium
Alfonso
Spain
Honors For General Petain Varis
The text notes a cordial elevation of General Petain to Marshal of France and praises Verdun defense’s impact on Allied morale. It mentions a ceremony or appointment related to the occasion and notes the broader context of the war and anticipated victory.
Royal Bank of Canada to Open Vladivostok Branch
The Royal Bank of Canada plans to establish a branch in Vladivostok. D C Rae, chief official, will oversee the venture with the branch manager to accelerate development and local banking services.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Vladivostok
D. C. Rae
Royal Bank
Wil
War Saving Stamp Plans Ottawa Authority
Announcement outlines that the government will collect savings via war savings stamps totaling 50 million dollars. Stamps redeemable in January 1924 will yield a rate near five percent, with thrift stamps exchanged for five dollar stamps after accumulation. Strong local groups will organize municipalities nationwide.
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Ottawa
Laos
Fate of Prisoners Under the Turks
A white paper on British prisoners in Turkey reports 3,290 dead among 11 prisoners taken, 2,222 missing believed to have died after capture at Kat el Amara. Prisoners forced to march desert routes to Asia Minor suffered dysentery starvation and exhaustion with scant food, shelter, or medical care.
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Ndon
Turkey
Kat-el-Amara
Asia Minor
Germany Needs Watching London
The Earl of Reading said Germany yielded not from changed views but because she knew she was beaten. He warned allies to stay watchful and urged proof by actions over time that Germany has altered its spirit before trust can be placed.
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London
Germany
Earl of Reading
Lord Reading
Ten Thousand Soldiers to Sail from England for Canada
It is expected that about ten thousand soldiers will sail within days from England to Canada. They will form the first major transportation problem the railway war board and its sub committees must tackle while coordinating cross country rail movements and allocations to support the troop deployment.
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Ottawa
England
Canada
Railway War Board
Iron crosses sold in Germany for a penny each
A telegram from Amsterdam reports that iron crosses given by the former German emperor during the war are now being sold in Germany for five pfennigs, about one cent.
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Paris
Germany
Amsterdam
German Ads and Navy Critique Spotted in Early 20th Century Papers
In German papers, matrimonial ads reveal a social trend with widows and professionals seeking spouses via correspondence. English reports note Captain Peres accusing German naval leadership of bluffing in wartime claims as Britain outpaced Germany in tonnage and the Skagerrak battle exposed strategic flaws and heavy losses.
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London
Peres
Berlin
von Tirpite
Admiral von Scheer
Jersuis Saye
Propaganda Debate Amid War Alliances and Press Curbs
Sir George Cave argued in the House that despite active hostilities the enemy seeks to fracture allied unity and Britain. He alleged Bolsim and Germany share a close link and urged abolishing press censorship while supporting renewed aliens act provisions to curb enemy aliens.
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London
George Cave
Home Department
St George
House of Ae
Germany
Seven Thousand Soldiers Cleared for Demobilization
In Manitoba military district seven thousand mobilized soldiers have been passed by the medical board and have discharge papers ready for immediate demobilization as soon as Europe peace developments permit allied governments to disband armies, according to Brig. General H. D. B. Ketchen G. OC MD.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Military District
Medical Board
Europe
H. D. B. Ketchen
G. OC
M.D
War parcels halted for prisoners of war
Telegraphic advisory from the Canadian high commissioner in London states that war has caused all individual parcels for prisoners of war to be stopped. The prisoners are being cared for by the Canadian Red Cross Society and similar aid groups.
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Ottawa
London
Canadian Red Cross Society
German plans armistice terms to preserve Rhine region access
Dr. Solf reports Berlin seeks armistice changes to allow Germany continued use of the left bank Rhine territory including mines and free navigation. He asks for Rotterdam and coastal access for provisioning and rail traffic in occupied zones. Solf warns without modifications Bolshevik-like conditions could rise, noting Spa talks failed due to Allied delegates lacking power.
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London
Germany
Rhine
Soll
U. S
Great Titain
Francce
Italy
Sell
Rotterdam
Steft
Allies seek November 11 armistice day holiday in France
Deputy All Lefevre introduced a resolution in the chamber urging the French government to negotiate with allies to declare November 11 a holiday marking the armistice. He framed the day as honoring the establishment of the rights of peoples, with July 4 remaining the celebration of the rights of man.
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Paris
Germany
All Lefevre
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Mus
Britain
Histore
Austria
General Petain
Strassburg
Kut-el-Amara
Earl of
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HM Naval
Persius
Canadian Bank of Commerce
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