Monastir Falls to Austro German Forces Influences Balkan Front
London reports circumstantial evidence of Monastir’s occupation by Austro German troops and cut telegraphic links. The fall may affect Allied forays in Vardar and Cerna valleys as Montenegro sees continued Austrian advance. Italy’s stance breeds questions as Russia reports minor gains on the Dvina and Star. Langton Hall sinks with crew saved. Paris notes a quiet night at the War Office.
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London
Monastir
Servia
Macedonia
Vardar
Cerna
England
Sonnino
Italy
Germany
Bulgaria
Greece
Dvina
Galicia
Dardanelles
Monastil
Reuter
Salonika
Langton Hall
Paris
War Office
Hamburg line officials guilty in clearance fraud case
A New York jury returned guilty verdicts against four Hamburg American Line officials for conspiring to obtain ship clearances for relief ships bound for German cruisers early in World War I. Separate case of Dr Karl Buenz and three associates saw post verdict motions delayed, with bail set at $5 000 each and motions to set aside verdict and arrest judgment to be filed Saturday.
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Hamburg American Line
U.S
New York
United States District Court
United States
Atlantic
Karl Buenz
Hne
Howe
Canada soldier lampoons England in Bramehott letter
Private Harold Maiden from Vernon writing from Bramehott before France describes England as the finest country yet poorly run. He mocks restaurants and service delays while noting high prices for eggs and butter, cheap beer, and local women and speech. He mentions medical supply ads from Medicine Hat and a cash offer.
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Vernon
B. C
England
Harold Maiden
Bramehott
France
Metagama Lands Safely with Troop Members From Canada
Ottawa reports the troop ship Metagama arrived safely in England from Canada on November 20. On board were First Canadian Pioneer Battalion with 30 officers and 1,046 men, additional infantry reinforcements from Ontario, field artillery from Toronto, railway construction, medical corps, and details totaling numerous officers and men.
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Ottawa
Metagama
Canada
England
First Canadian Pioneer Battalion
Ontario
Toronto
British government did not requisition three ships says Wag ner
The Morning Post reports official confirmation that Richard G. Wagner, president of the American Atlantic company, states the British Government has not requisitioned the ships Hocking Genessee and Kankakee.
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London
The
Morning Post
Richard G. Wagner
American Tranq Atlantic-ompany
Hocking
Genessee
Kankakee
Medicine Hat Subscribes Nearly $50 000 to War Loan
Medicine Hat subscribed close to 50 000 to the Canadian war loan through banks. While totals are incomplete, figures show over 40 000 on hand with additional subscriptions from other channels. Wood Gundy & Co of Toronto advertised the loan heavily and likely processed substantial business. Early over subscription discouraged further bids.
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Medicine Hat
Wood, Gundy & Co
Toronto
British gunboat sunk in Egyptian waters by German sub
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Athens reports a British coast defence gunboat sunk in Egyptian waters by a German submarine. The sinking increases tensions as naval operations continue in the region.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Athens
Montreal Presbyterians split over church union outcome
Montreal voters in 49 Presbyterian churches show a tight split on union. Of the ballots reported, 2,391 favor union and 3,327 oppose, signaling slim chances for adoption unless a broader margin emerges.
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Montreal
Canada
Union
German mark falls to new lows amid euroarea turmoil
New York December 2 marks continued to decline against the dollar with demand bills on Berlin and Hamburg easing to 78 3 4 cents and cables at 78 7 8 cents. The rate implies more than twenty percent discount from normal exchange and requires about five marks to equal one American dollar, up from four.
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New York
Berlin
Hamburg
Attaches Called Home Over German Espionage Ties
Washington reports secretary Lanning requests immediate recall of Captain Loyed naval attache and Captain Von Pappen military attache for improper activity in military and naval matters. Count von Bernstorff told of Captain Boyed naval attache deemed persona non grata due to links with Hamburg America conspirators found guilty in New York.
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Washington
Lansing
Loyed
von Pappen
Lanning Je
Count von Bernstorff
Captain Boyed
United States
New York
Canadians Abroad Lead War Loan Subscriptions
Ottawa reports strong subs from Canadians in the United States for the War Loan reflecting loyal support and trust in the Allies. Subscriptions from BC and distant provinces will be processed later, likely next week, with possible full or partial acceptance beyond the $50,000,000 advertised amount.
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Ottawa
United States
British Columbia
Police Court Hears Drunk and Incapable Charge
Ross Brunsco appeared in police court after arrest on a drunk and incapable charge. He paid $1 as fine and $2 costs in the morning session.
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Ross Brunsco
Petition Seeks Dr. Macdonald for Mayor Amid Hectic Factions
A petition claiming 600 residents asked Dr. Macdonald to run for mayor was presented to Hector Lang. Lang accepted the candidacy, while Macdonald declined citing his medical practice and not being Joan of Arc. The meeting in the Board of Trade rooms saw speakers urging his bid despite his refusal.
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Macdonald
Hector Lang
Board of Trade
Dr. Macdonald
Lang
Chas. Pratt
Canadian Japanese Seek to Form Battal ion Battalion
Vancouver reports prominent Japanese residents are pressing to organize a battalion of Japanese veterans in British Columbia. The unit would consist solely of men who have become Canadian citizens and will be submitted to militia authorities for approval.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Shepn
IS MORE TALK OF ELECTION IS MORE TALK OF ELECTION
Ottawa reports that opening date for Parliament is not fixed yet but a proclamation summoning the House to meet will likely be issued within ten days. The choice is narrowed to January 5 12 or 19. With Speaker Sproule moving to the Senate, the House will meet this year on a Wednesday and there is talk of a general election before the session.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Sproule
Senate
House
Hector Lang Declines Mayoral Nomination
Hector Lang announces that after reconsideration he will not accept the nomination for mayor. He will finish his term as school trustee, a role in which he has performed to the satisfaction of the ratepayers.
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Hector Lang
Hudson's Bay Route Questioned by Port Nelson Timekeeper
Fred J. Tighe, timekeeper at Port Nelson for 1914-16, says the Hudson's Bay route is not feasible for grain shipments. He urges a nonpartisan commission visit Hudson's Bay next summer to decide whether to continue terminal work at Port Nelson, a view endorsed by the Citizen.
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Ottawa
Evening Citizen
Fred J. Tighe
Port Nelson
Tighe
Hudson's Bay
Kgoe
Hudson’s Bay
Homecoming of Maple Creek Vet Serves in France
Lieut. Pabigegm of Maple Creek returns from the front after serving with the British Veterinary Service Corps. The report notes casualties and that some houses were incapacitated and sold to French butchers who retailed meat at 90 cents a pound.
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Pabigegm
Maple Creek
British Veterinary Service Corps
Canada faces extended wartime credit to Britain
Ottawa reports a conference between the Minister of Finance and the Canadian Bankers Association. They discussed financing shells munitions and supplies for Great Britain, noting Britain’s heavy wartime burden. Canada, having supplied Liberty loans, is now asked to extend credits beyond its own war payments.
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Ottawa
Canadian Bankers Association
Great Britain
Dominion
Canada
Joffre Named Commander in Chief of French Armies
Paris December 2 President Poincare signed a decree naming General Joffre commander in chief of all French armies except those in North Africa and colonies Morocco. The appointment was announced as the country reorganizes its military leadership.
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Paris
Genera Joffre
North Africa
Morocco
Poincare
Christmas Truce Hopes Fade As Frontline Fire Intensifies
London reports say Allied and German artillery duels intensify near Ypres with 42 centimeter guns and heavy shells. Soldiers returning from Flanders describe renewed efforts to honor a Christmas truce while brutal fighting and shelling threaten remains in Lameringh cemetery.
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London
Flanders
Ypres
Lameringh
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Britain
Ann
West
Nayne
U. S
Brown
Hawthorne
Joffre
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