05 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
1
Ottawa reports that Canadian soldiers overseas will be repatriated by unit seniority. Homecoming parades will feature officers and regimental flags. The plan, agreed at July ministerial talks, may shift with social and trade group considerations. Basel and Berlin reports follow.
London reports that Tice Express denies a Berlin report about no new locomotives being delivered under armistice terms. The paper notes Germany is not meeting the schedule and Marshal Hoch has warned of further delays but has not set a deadline to complete the exchange of railway equipment.
London reports Allied representatives at the international conference align on forcing Germany to pay to the limit of capacity. Attendees also favor trying those responsible for wartime outrages. The discussion notes Germany’s vast wealth and limited say in bearing the indemnity burden.
A reading of the fragmented text suggests British seamen threaten a general strike unless Kaiser trial proceedings are initiated. The garbled material references labor action and wartime sentiment, tying seamen to Allied legal accountability concepts without clear dates or names.
Women organizations in the city are urged to attend a meeting called by the Copy Comittee Chamber to elect representatives to the Civic Reconstruction Committee. Full cooperation from all city organizations is requested due to the forthcoming year's demanding responsibilities.
Geneva dispatch says Polish government sent ultimatum demanding German troops evacuate Polish territory amid alleged atrocities. Officials report Berlin’s reply unsatisfactory and threaten action if Poles are not removed.
London reports the abdication of the German crown prince is expected to be published today per the North German Gazette via a foreign dispatch. A Berlin wireless station denies control of wireless stations tied to political groups and impulses in the Peds of see polithend.
President Woodrow Wilson boarded the steamship George Washington at Hoboken amid a military reception. The unprecedented voyage to Europe marks his participation in the peace conference as the vessel prepared to sail at 10 16 p m after arriving by special train at 7 30 a m.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin officials fear a Bolshevik outbreak led by Dr. Liebknecht. Radical socialists allegedly hold artillery and munitions as a government crackdown is urged.
Reported missing travelers prompt a wireless alert along the Castle route near Port. Coastal authorities say a message from Tina Stiliens indicates continued efforts to trace the trio.
Health minister G. MacKay released a noon press statement noting no new deaths yesterday and a total of 2ST cases to date. Varied conditions across Craigmayre Manoville Tanistree Bruderhein show rising infections. an extra VIAL will be sent this evening.
The text notes extensive shipbuilding activity across Canada with 31 ships under construction at major yards including Canadian Vickers Montreal and Collingwood Ontario. It lists Port Arthur Kingston Tidewater Davie and others, plus plans for new plants in Sydney Nova Scotia New Glasgow and Toronto Polson Trou Works. Steel rolling plants will be built in Sydney New Glasgow Hamilton and Sault Ste Marie to support plate and shape production.
Jimmy Hole outlined his platform at a Binst School event, arguing what the council has done and should do. Adelio Marshall and others spoke. Hole criticized tax collection, urged businesslike city operations, advertising, and a publicity effort to attract industries, while addressing park funding for Ward Four and the Y. W. C. L. debentures.
Citizens demand full clarity on city finances as council promises to explain the budget at Friday’s annual meeting. Anxious residents will be able to follow the policy explanation and see what steps are planned to address the depression era pressures with council answers provided after the briefing.
Angelina Guzzo appeared in police court after shooting Luigi Garofafo Monday night. He allegedly forced entry after seeking her son and attempted to assault her. Guzzo fired a revolver, injuring him. Garofafo was taken to hospital in critical condition. the case was postponed for a week.
Osterland Holland December 3. The former German crown prince told a correspondent that no renunciation has been made and no document has been signed.
Dec 4 dispatch reports Field Marshal Von Hindemurg pursued as Solidiers and Workmen's Committee members debate dissolution of Gatman headquaters. Behörden sources say authorities consider major restructuring.
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