US peace delegation to be three envoys and others named
President Wilson plans to attend preliminary peace meetings with allied heads. The core American delegation is likely Robert Lansing Henry White and Colonel E M as envoys with additional prominent officials and experts forming a large accompanying party. The president will not sit as a delegate and will observe the proceedings rather than join the formal table.
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Presidert Wilson
Americas
Robert Lansing
Henry White
France
E. M
Congress
White House
Ambersadorial Rar
Mystery Ships Roar Across Atlantic Reported in Regina
Mr. Fred W. Miller tours the west detailing three enormous mystery ships said to outpace destroyers. He claims one carried Foreign Minister lai across the Atlantic and that two raiders were sunk within 24 hours after being warned by these vessels. The ships reportedly boast 15 inch guns, a speed of 54 knots in tests, bombing hydroplanes, and a single turret at each end.
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Atlantic Ocean
Regina
Fred W. Miller
Washington
United State
West
Mr. Miller
Lai Four
Atlantic
Regina Post
Red Cross Announces Shipments for Canadian Troops
The executive committee of the Red Cross Society issues rules for future hospital shipments. No supply or garment shipments to France will occur unless requested by the overseas commissioner. Liberia will require hospital supplies while Canadian troops are stationed there. Alberta and British Columbia are to supply regular hospital garments and Manitoba will ship dressings.
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The
Red Cross Society
France
Red Cross
Liberia
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Baby Brother’s Value Sparks Family Quip
Maggie learns her baby brother could be bought by Uncle George for a shilling an ounce, a remark that startles her. Her father replies proudly that they will not sell him, insisting the child should stay and grow bigger.
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Maggie
George
Daddy
Gil
Soldiers Will Have Full Share In Lumber Co Op
In British Columbia 1500 returned soldiers will launch the Returned Soldiers Cooperative Lumber Company Limited. Sir Douglas Cameron and Thomas Meredith will depart for England to arrange a federal charter. Mills to be operated on a cooperative basis with soldiers owning full shares and managing. Workers to be returned men only. Company plans camps and agencies across Canada the U S and Europe with wages at lumberman rates. Eight large BC saw mills and timber limits totaling billions of feet are secured options. Corporate officers include Sir Douglas Cameron president R W Gibson vice president and Meredith general manager.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Sir Douglas Cameroe
Thomas Meredith Willl
England
Sir Douglas Cameron
R. W. Gibson
Victoria
Thomas Meredith
The Great Task of Americans In France At Armistice Time
American forces in France on November 11 totaled nearly two million personnel. The Army operated 967 standard gauge locomotives and 13 174 standard gauge freight cars, with additional locomotives and cars of foreign origin. Over 53 000 motor vehicles were in use, and 3 miles of standard gauge railway were built to alleviate French rail shortages. The press cites vast munition and food stockpiles, noting 390 million rations of beans and 183 rations of flour among items reported.
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France
Associated Press
United States
Arma| Press
Prisoners Protest Harsh Conditions Post Armistice
Britain insists on receiving proper treatment for British and other ranks held as prisoners after the armistice. The official statement notes 444 British officers and 4 350 other ranks, plus 6216 other races, reached Dover and London from Helland and Germany. Germany replies it cannot fully meet demands but will strive to improve conditions and compensate where needed.
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Britain
Hell
Helland
Germany
Dover
London
Prisconers
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth Enter Ghent Amid Jubilant Tout
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold entered Ghent with cheering crowds lining streets showers of roses and chrysanthemums. They rode horses in full dress regalia as troops formed the first division of the Belgian army reviewed at Place d Armes. A ten year old girl presented a bouquet to the Queen who kissed her on both cheeks amid cheers.
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Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Leopold
Belgium
Ghent
Bruges
Glarckem
Houlthulst Forest
Place d'Armes
Simneo von der Leyne
Elizabeth
Return of Scout Officers Promised After World War I
Winnipeg expresses relief as officers and senior Scouts prepare to return from the Great War. A provincial note urges 1st District to sustain postwar leadership, loyalty, and service for the Boy Scouts Association, with emphasis on preparing for revived headquarters and guiding youths into a hopeful future.
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Boy Scout Movement
Ion
Ilson
Boy Scouts Association
Seouta
Brotherhood of Youth
Italy Clash on Adriatic Coast Sparks International Tension
The Manchester Guardian cites an informant describing a tense incident as Italy landed about 2,000 troops at Cattaro while Serbian forces and Allied troops, including French and American soldiers, were present. The Italians reportedly pressed to lower the national flag, but armed conflict was avoided through active intervention.
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London
Manchester Guard Ham
Italy
Adriatic
D’ezperey
Certinje
Cattaro
Move im Orderly Mannes Berlin
Three million German troops with a million horses and large baggage withdraw toward the Rhine from the Belgian and northern France border in an orderly movement. The forces carry their own provisions and supplies.
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Berlin
Rhine
France
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Siberia
King Albert
Bruges Gate
Winnipeg
A. T. Macintosh, Esq
B.S.A
Man
Coffrey
Mannes
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