Russia May Rise Again as Strong as Beginning
Correspondent asserts that Russia could field new armies if given the chance, promising renewed strength against Germany and a return to early wartime vigor.
05 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
1
Correspondent asserts that Russia could field new armies if given the chance, promising renewed strength against Germany and a return to early wartime vigor.
Petrograd reports a unique Russia crisis with allies urged for latitude. Kornilov escapes Bolsheviks with 400 Caucasian troops near Orsha. Austro German masses threaten Asiago with ten divisions. Mesopotamia operation successful for British Russians. Armistice talks widen to Roumanian troops.
A large crowd watched His Excellency the Duke of Devonshire inspect Boy Scouts, Great War Veterans, and Army and Navy Veterans outside City Hall. Major Bruce led the veterans while Judge Greene and W W McNeely oversaw the Scout inspection.
Mayor Cruikshank will hold a campaign meeting at Elm Street School this evening. City editor invites Mr. M. A. Brown to attend as part of the Mayoralty contest.
Tonight at 8 o'clock a mass meeting of women will be held at City Hall to listen to candidates for municipal honors. Mrs Efieli of Edmonton and Mrs Arthur Lewis of Calgary, inspectors under the Factories Act, will address the gathering.
The jury found Alfred Tothill not guilty after a seven minute deliberation. Justice Ives discharged him with the jury foreman J. W. Hamilton present. Witnesses including sergeant Fisher and Albert Stelter testified about the Rosenfelder case and Tothill’s admissions to threats and shooting.
Sincere and convincing address by His Grace the Duke of Devonshire Governor General of Canada at the Canadian Club drew a large audience. Ireland’s president of the club noted the honor of hosting such distinguished guests including veterans, and urged confidence and duty in these serious times as the event marked a climax in the club’s history.
In Flanders on December 5 the Canadian corps sees strong political interest as soldiers queue to vote at central booths. About five thousand men in one division have cast ballots amid Cambrai fighting. Pre-election Canada news and Victory Loan subscriptions draw notable attention among troops.
The first campaign meeting opened with both mayoral contenders addressing voters. Mayor Cruikshank outlined past work and difficulties, while M A Brown and Ald Seeker spoke for and against the incumbent. A vote to fill the hat assigned Mr J Benson as a member. The mayor highlighted gas supply improvements and the North Railway Street widening as council achievements, noting pipe delivery delays but eventual readiness for winter use.
Municipal election coverage lists Mayor Cruiseshank scheduling 8 o'clock meetings at Bla Street on Wednesday.
Inspectors under the Provincial Factories Act briefed a large audience of business leaders in the Board of Trade rooms last evening. Mrs Knell and Mrs Lewis outlined key provisions including age limits, weekly wages, and shift rules while noting Saturday store hours concessions do not apply to factories. Questions followed on night work, shifts, and rapid permit access for exceptions, with officials indicating flexibility in urgent cases.
London December 5 Cardinal Gasparri Papal Secretary of State replies to the Morning Post accusing the Vatican of backing disruptive propaganda in Italy. He calls the charge atrocious calumny and says the Vatican hierarchy aided the country’s cause and earned praise from the Italian parliament. He defends Vatican neutrality and notes clergy opposed the propaganda even before the Papal peace note.
City electors invited to mass meeting at the Bms Press Theatre Thursday at 8 pm and a second mass meeting at the Corona Theatre Friday at 8 pm. The events aim to present views on city hall business methods and other public concerns during the municipal campaign with Mayor Cruikshank invited to address attendees.
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