German Officers Criticize Govt in Secret Memorandum
Reports from Amsterdam and Copenhagen describe German military officers voicing extreme dissatisfaction with Germany's stance on the Russo Finnish conflict and possible actions to influence Russia. Other items note Baltic tensions and a British raid on Heligoland with direct hits, plus the sinking of the Eskdene by a mine.
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Hitler
Heligoland
London
Mail In
Amsterdam
Germany
Goering
Hermann Goering
Leeds
England
Yorkshire Post
Russia
Baltic
Stalin
Copenhagen
Berlin
C.P
Scotland
Britain
Lairdsglen
Finhorn
J. F. Sanderson
C.P. ‘Cable
Royal Air Force
Messerschmidt
North Sea
Air Ministry
Winnie Judd Escapes from Arizona Jail
Winnie Ruth Judd, known as the Blond Tigress, escaped from the Arizona state prison for the second time in a month. Governor Bob Jones said no details were available. Hospital officials hoped she would be recaptured soon after a prior escape on Oct. 24 from the state hospital for the insane.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Arizona State Prison
Bob Jones
Lous Angeles
Wages and Working Conditions in Calgary Trucking Targeted
The industrial relations board will investigate wages and working conditions in Calgary’s trucking industry. The meeting is set for Monday, December 4, announced by Clayton Adamis, the board chair.
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Calgary
Industrial Relations Board
Clayton Adamis
Finland asks League to arbitrate Russo Finnish war
The League of Nations faces a Finland appeal for arbitration as Russia invades, with meetings set for Dec 9 council and Dec 11 assembly. Ivan Maisky, Soviet ambassador, reportedly will not attend the Geneva council session. Rudolf Holati delivered Finland's note to Avenol. Russia's spokesman in Geneva said they would respond.
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London
C.P
The
Press Association
Ivan Maisky
League of W Nations Council
Geneva
Finland
Charles
Foltz
Associated Press
A.P
League of Nations
League
Joseph Avenol
Eamon de Valera
Itire
Rudolf ‘Holati
Avenol
Russia
Britain Agrees to Buy Canadian Bacon for War Effort
Ottawa reports Canada will supply Britain with 4.48 million pounds of bacon weekly under wartime terms. Wiltshire sides priced at 20.18 dollars per hundredweight, Canada to supply, Britain to pay freight and insurance. The deal includes up to 5.6 million pounds weekly and a Canadian Bacon Board to handle purchases.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada
Britain
United Kingdom
Canadian Seaboard
London
Dominion
Canadian Bacon Board
Relief Officer Miller Tenders Resignation
In Edmonton on December 4 relief bureau office manager A H Miller submitted his resignation to Minister W W Cross amid Calgary council charges that provincial relief officials urged forcing able bodied recipients into the army. Cross refused to accept pending clarification.
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Cross
Calgary Relief Administration
Lang Re-Elected by Acclamation in City Hall Nomination
Mayor Hector Lang and several school boards were re elected by acclamation as aldermanic nominations expand to eight candidates to fill four seats. Election day is Monday Dec 11 with advance polls Dec 7 8 and 9. nominees include Robert Calder A B Marshall Ernest Warham R B Pratt H C Leinweber James Hole Frank Baxter J T Cuyler and others.
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Hector Lang
Robert Calder
A. B. Marshall
Ernest Warham
R. B. Pratt
H. C. Leinweber
James Hole
Frank Baxter
J. T. Cuyler
J. J. Fitzgerald
F. J. McComb
R. S. Boyd
W. C. Quinlan
A. &. Marshall
Thomas Graham
F. H. Scarlett
B. F. Leach
Finland Fends Off Soviet Push Across Finnish Fronts
Russia claims advances in the north and south against Finland with navy shells in the Baltic. Simultaneously Finnish defense reports heavy casualties on invaders. Reports from Kronstadt and Petsamo Fjord indicate Soviet landings and air actions. Finland seeks peaceful settlement while reinforcing defenses as civilians brace for attacks.
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Moscow
C.P
Russia
Baltic
Gulf of Finland
Finland
Ain
France
United States
Pravda
Aaa Mean
C.P. Ry
Petsamo
Salmijaervi
Norway
I. J. Simcox
International Nickel Company of Canada
Kirkenes
Heelingeors
Lake Ladoga
Helsingfors
Gandhi and Linlithgow in Indian crisis spotlight
An article notes Mohandas Gandhi and Victor Hope as key figures in India’s political crisis. It cites the Viceroy Linlithgow and Gandhi as central in shaping the response to demands for self government amid wartime pressures.
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London
C.P
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Indian National Congress
Victor Alexander John Hope
Marquess of
India
German Raft Crossing Attack on Yser Front Reported
From the Canadian Press dated December 4 1914 German troops attempted to cross the River Yser by rafts while French forces advance in Alsace prompted German preparations to defend Strasbourg.
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Preas
Begium
Yser
Alsace
Strasbourg
Russia refuses Finnish settlement talks at Helsingfors
Moscow reports Russia will not negotiate a settlement with the Finnish government at Helsingfors after representations by the Swedish legation. The development comes amid ongoing tensions and a stalled peace process in early December.
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Moscow
Russia
Helsingfors
No Extension of Duck Season This Year
W H Wallace fish and game commissioner informs President C Pattison of the Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association that a seasonal extension cannot be amended in Canada Gazette on short notice. He says amendments for the southern zone may be considered next year if the province recommends it. Signed F H Williamson Central Office National Parks Bureau.
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W. H. Wallace
Fish and Game
C. Pattison
Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association
Canada Gazette
F. H.W. Willlasmon
Street Tree Fund Canvass Starts Wednesday
The committee collecting funds for Christmas tree street decorations will begin a canvass of the business section on Wednesday. A total of 90 dollars is needed. If all merchants donate one dollar, the goal will be reached.
Princess Louise Dies at 91 Duchess of Argyll Passes Away in London
Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll died Sunday at Kensington Palace aged 91 widow of the former Governor General of Canada. She was Victoria’s great aunt and the oldest survivor of Queen Victoria’s family. Born March 21 1848 in Buckingham Palace she married the Marquess of Lorne in 1871 and lived much of her life in Britain with strong ties to Canada and Alberta named for one of her Christian names.
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London
Louise
Duchess of Argyll
Canada
Kensington Palace
Queen Victoria
Duke of Connaught
Beatrice
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Spain
Ottawa
Louise Ad Chatelaine
Rideau Hall
Marquess of Lorne
Duke of Argyll
Dominion
Alberta
Buckingham Palace
Marquess of
Continent
Duke of Duca
Beaconsfild
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Be Peripaes
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Kiwanis Club
Tai Kon Greenhouse Co
Canadian Legion
Lewis Bargain Store
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H. Lang
W. W. Oliver
W. W. ‘Parrish
W. B. Dempster
C. W. Niblock
R. C. Black
S. C. Taylor
M. O'Malley
P. J. Murphy
W. L. Weller
Henry LeFort
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