What Victory in the Balkans Means for Eastern Allies
A Balkan victory reshapes borders with Austria Hungary split among Romania Russia Italy and Serbia. Romania gains 36000 square miles adding population near 12 million while Russia takes Galicia and strengthens Poland links. The spread creates a solid Romanian block and expands Russian influence in Europe.
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British Navy’s Frugal Fire at Jutland
At Jutland a British super-dreadnought captain refrained from wasting large shells after a gunnery hit on a German destroyer. The gunnery officer trained the 15 inch shell and the captain asked if it was necessary. The reply was that smaller calibers would have sufficed, embodying naval economy.
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Jutland
Move to add Bermudas and West Indies to the Dominion
A Canadian movement seeks inclusion of the Bermudas and the British West Indies into the Dominion of Canada. The Canadian West Indian League forms the core group. If realized, British Honduras and British Guiana could join, and Newfoundland might reconsider joining.
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Canada
Bermudas
British West Indies
Canadian West Indian League
British Honduras
British Guiana
Falkland
Newfoundland
Britain
Ence Journal
C P R to Overhaul Trans Pacific Liners at Dry Dock
The C P R plans a New Year overhaul of its trans Pacific liners. Ships will be laid up at Hong Kong for renovation starting with the Empress of Asia for about a month. The Empress of Russia and Empress of Japan will follow with similar layups.
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C.P.R
Hong Kong
Russia
Japan
Asia
CPR Colony Homes for Returned Soldiers in the West
The CPR will build four room homes costing about 1000 dollars each without offices for returned soldiers. Each farm includes 160 acres with 80 more available later, and settlers may pay with easy terms. CPR has several home designs and expects government plans to follow.
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C.P.R
Mystery over Bremen Submarines Behind British Policy
A British tactic of sharing or sinking stored German submarines and saying nothing has bred German mystery. The Bremen is rumored to be the key, with claims two merchant subs named America bound were captured. Officials and captains speculate multiple submarines disappear and may cross inadvertently, while the public ponders if the Bremen will ever arrive safely.
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Bremen
America
Tery
Ston Transcript
Let Us Sing of a Coming Great Peace
A Lloyd's Weekly article proclaims the dynastic war will end, blaming a single ruler and his house. It argues the war is not the writer's sin, predicts the fall of the Hohenzollerns, and foresees years of peace for future generations as Europe emerges from conflict.
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Togo
Europe
Sian
Aenae
Development of the aeroplane one of the wonders of the war
The Toronto Globe extols aerial progress during the war, noting leaps from 39 mph at 400 feet to 165 mph at 10,000 feet with heavy loads. It credits British ingenuity and Canadian aviators, predicts aerial buses on the Great Lakes, and links aviation’s rise to Pneumatic tires and the motor car.
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Frederick Palmer
Jules Verne
H. G. Wells
England
France
Britain
Wuilderst
Canada
Great Lakes
Toronto Globe
Twin Boys Bath Time Dispute Sparks Laughs
In a playful scene a father checks his twin boys. One laughs while the other cries, claiming Alexander got two baths while the other received none. The source notes a humorous misunderstanding reported in American Boy.
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Alexander
Britain’s Grain Import Needs Seen At 592 Million Bushels
An authoritative estimate places Britain’s grain imports at 592 million bushels, possibly reduced to 560 million due to high wheat prices and freight costs. Exports from Argentina, Australia, India and Russia may total 7.0 million, leaving 344,000 for North America. North America is expected to supply porter’s needs throughout the season.
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Argentina
Australia
India
Russia
America
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