12 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
1
General Allenby makes a formal entrance to Jerusalem as arrangements are set for Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious dignitaries to greet the British commander. The event is framed as ensuring justice for all communities in the Holy City.
London reports General Allenby reached Jerusalem on foot with a proclamation prepared for immediate issuance. British guardians of the Holy City pledge impartial justice to Christians, Muslims, and Jews while Moslems resume their roles as doorkeepers of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The dispatch also notes Austrian troops possibly joining Western efforts and broader front activity as winter battles unfold.
London reports reveal rumor of imminent political crisis as Prime Minister Lloyd George faces potential outvote in parliament. Government reportedly pressures for broad backing or risks a general election to resolve the stalemate on key measures.
Melbourne reports ongoing regulations restricting employment for allied subjects in Australia. The notice cites policy changes and potential impact on workers in allied fields, signaling a shift in labor eligibility and approvals.
The text outlines a sweeping critique of the Union Government’s rule detailing patronage abuses reduction of political credit, tax changes, and new powers for the Controller. It notes a ban on certain imports and public works spending, a shift of welfare for soldiers’ dependents, and appeals to Quebec Tribunals, with claims of delayed governance and consequences from a forced election.
Court proceedings in Ottawa examined appeals against military tribunals with focus on exemption for farmers. R P McClelland sought exemption citing business sacrifice and siblings in service. granted for married class after testimony. Other exemptions granted or deferred as counsel advised future cultivation increases. Continued on page va.
Canadian and American workers report slow declines in the Halifax disaster death list as identifications reduce duplicate tallies. Officials caution figures are not final with many bodies unrecoverable. About 50 houses destroyed and up to 1,000 people still missing or unaccounted.
An Earlscourt woman rebuts a man visiting to promote conscription by asking about his sons. He enumerates three, including a conscientious objector and a nineteen year old, but she argues a working mother bears more burden and urges him to consider the costs of war at home. Her pointed questions and moral stance leave the man unsettled and he moves on.
Sir Wilfrid Luprier accompanied by Senator Case grain Won J Witebell provincial treasurer of Ques hea and Yartles Dewart Wood. In Toronto he passed through the city this morning on his way to Casuars where he speaks to adults. Me wives met by a few protesters to end supporters, the old entertainment appeared to be in good health and spirits.
Disjointed text claims demand for the Kaiser’s resignation amid political debate. Wording references democratic assemblies and public pressure, hinting at a tense national discourse without clear dates or names.
The report details total wastage versus recruits in the Canada United States expeditionary force during the last two weeks of November. It notes 3 percent of total casualties are attributed to general service within six months for recruits obtained then. The infantry suffered significant losses, with 262 men from the railways and forestry units among the wastage.
At a Laurier meeting in Winnipes, Liberal candidate Major Lovelace defended Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s wartime policy opposing a referendum on conscription. Lovelace argued for direct action via competent help and rejected delaying the decision, urging support for the government’s war measures.
Ottawa Pee IL reports the Military Service Council instructs the registrar of Halifax district to suspend operations in disaster affected localities. A clearer announcement on draft resumption is expected soon.
Petrograd dispatch reports Leon Trotsky appoints a decree dismissing all Russian ambassadors and their staffs for refusing to denounce the Kerensky government. Trotsky says they are deprived of rights and pensions.
Sir Robert Borden Canadian Prime Minister cancels public engagements in Halifax and Berwick due to storm damage. He adjusts plans to help Halifax after the disaster and shifts Montreal trip to assist.
The board of pension commissioners reports a major reclassification and expansion of pensions and allowances for soldiers and dependents. The move increases the class structure from six to 21 and adds allowances for wives and children of disabled pensioners across all classes. Most pensions will be readjusted and new benefits take effect soon.
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