Fixed Wheat Prices To May 31 And Allied Arrangements
Winnipeg reports a pact between the Canadian board of grain supervisors and the government extending fixed wheat prices to August 31 next. Carrying charges, divisions with allies, and export arrangements remain in force. Canada needs 30 million bushels for home use and allies have offered to buy 600 thousand tons of flour. orders in council accept this as a minimum.
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Winnipeg
Board of Grain Supervisors For
Canada
Dominion
Seaboard
British papers question innocence of wartime rulers
The Telegraaf report recalls the ex German emperor and crown prince amid public doubt in London press. Newspapers like Daily Mail Daily Telegraph and Westminster Gazette caution that Germany’s former rulers bear responsibility for war while claiming innocence.
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Amsterdam
Wickingen
Athe Telegraaf
Frederick William
Hohenzollern
London
Rupprecht
Bavaria
von Berthmann- Lollweg
Germany
Daily Mail
Hig
Varacity
Belgium
Fant
The
Daily Telegraph
Neutrality slip may be expensive for Britain and allies
London reports that allies demand delivery of the former German ship and seek international court action. The Dutch government is urged to intern German forces in Holland and Amsterdam faces possible compensation claims for allowing German troops through Limburg and for ferrying Belgian supplies as the war drags on.
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London
LieJf
Pynee
Holland
Amsterdam
Reneuye
Limburg
Belgium
Sayu
Croetier
German troops to be disarmed as surrender starts
Amsterdam dispatch reports the disarming of Field Marshal von Hochettrecins is underway in Aimneury with soldiers not resisting. Troops are allowed to dispose of motor cars horses and other equipment cheaply as they proceed.
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Amsterdam
Veno
Joy Riding in Borrowed Car Leads to Suspended Sentence
Magistrate Rae heard two youths in the afternoon for joy riding in a borrowed car. Miller ad I Toole faced a fine of 500 dollars or twelve months' imprisonment. Their prior good record earned them a two year suspended sentence after taking J Todd's car from the depot and heading south. They were spotted by the owner and overtaken near Dunore Hill.
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Rae
BE. Miller
I. Toole
Joy Maing
J. Todd
Dunnore Hill
Cynress Club Accepts Bank Offer for Sixth Ave Lot
At a Cynress Club meeting last evening members voted to accept Bank of Commerce bid for a 25 by 50 foot Sixth Ave lot between the beach and club house. The price around 34600 dollars. The bank aims to expand its premises and preserve south light. The club will retain its Esplanade 100 foot frontage with tennis courts and will not sell it now.
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Cynress Club
Bank of Commerce
Sixth Ave
Questios
W. Go Lynch
British Troops Enter Cologne in World War I Advance
Dec 7 dispatches report British forces entering Cologne at 4 am. English Lancers and armored cars spearheaded the advance. Allied plans call for three Rhine bridgeheads with Cologne held by British and Mainz occupied by French American forces, Coblong bridgehead to connect Cologne and Mainz.
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Amaterdan
Cologne
Basel
Rhine
Mainz
Coblong
Maing
Washington Celebrates Government Employees Day
Washington observation marks a public holiday as government workers pause duties and join celebrations around the capital. Officials emphasized civic pride and national service amid lighthearted events and community gatherings.
Medicine Hat Public Library Seeks New Building
The Medicine Hat Public Library Board considers upgrading facilities to meet rising demand. Chairman Mellorygrees notes current premises are inadequate, while Mr Retlumy backs a municipal owned and controlled new library and reading room at a future date. The annual report includes the chairman’s remarks and comparative figures.
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Medicie Herrable Library Board
Mellorygrees
Opline Library
Retlumy
Chaiman
Public Library Board
Medicine Hat Public Library
Germans to Discuss Postwar Berlin Occupation
Unclear fragments indicate talks among German figures and allies in Amsterdam about future status of Berlin after World War II. Remarks reference occupation conditions and possible arrangements involving other leaders.
No Foundation for Rumors on City Flu Situation
Officials report the city has eleven new cases this week and twenty houses under quarantine. The epidemic is described as under control and rumors of a renewed outbreak are stated to be unfounded.
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Brown
Council
Britain Day Celebrated in New York
New York observes Britain Day proclaimed by Governor Whitman with Union Jacks, dinners, and fetes. The Wilrrin Society hosts a British army and navy tribute lunch, and Canadian and British guests attend a Sulgrave Club Canadian Club dinner. Special church services planned, and papers honor Canada’s WWI war service figures like Victoria Crosses and Distinguished Service Orders.
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New York
Britain
New York State
Whitman
Wilrrin Society
Sulgrave Jactitudion
Tomor IW
City Officials Weigh Development and Utilities Expansion
A lengthy meeting summarized civic aims for the next five years, urging development while opposing extending utilities to subdivisions. Mayor Brown praised community support during the year and the council's broadly elected stability. Negotiations with the C N R produced a railway project this year, with hopes for continued progress next year.
Queen’s Message to Ten Women of the Empire
A royal message received by the governor general from the Queen honors ten women of the empire for their wartime contributions. The scroll mentions women’s rise in service during the war and gratitude for their efforts across the seas. Continued on Page Five.
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Gga
Eight Hour Day Adopted by British Rail Staff
London reports the British pay cement has agreed to implement an eight hour day for all wage staff of railways in the United Kingdom. The pledge follows railway money promises by the president of the trade union and is set to take effect near February.
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London
Payy Ciment
United Kingdom
the & Trade
Ward Four Should Elect Marshall in City Council Race
The annual report to ratepayers shows strict economy at City Hall with over $20,000 saved in 1918. The News endorses Alderman Marshall for re election, praising his hard work and urging no contest to his seat as Ward Four votes between Al and Jas Hole after J M Cooper retired.
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Brown
Ald
Marshall
Jas. Hole
J. M. Cooper
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Leiter
British Now
Washington
Bnet
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