Rumor of permanent conscription sparks British debate
London dispatch notes a Labor and anti-government spark at meetings as MP J J Thomas cites a purported letter from a British general proposing a national army of twenty divisions based on conscription. He urges Prime Minister Lloyd George to clarify the issue amid election tensions.
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London
Great Britain
J. J. Thomas
M.P
Derby
National Union of Railwaymen
Manchester
Waw
Thomas
Lloyd George
BRITISH ELECTION FOCUS SHIFTS TO WAR ISSUES
London reports show voters largely ignore tariff and taxes, focusing on wartime issues. Campaign rhetoric emphasizes penalties on Germany, indemnity at decision time, and potential war crimes tribunals. Attorney General F Smith also signals annexation goals.
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Canada
Germany
Waiser
Creneral
F. . Smith
Two Canadian Divisions Stationed in Germany
Canadian military headquarters overseas reports two divisions of the Caamdypan corps stationed in Germany. The remaining divisions third and fourth are in place. Orders have begun for the corps to move toward Mons after a rest period following the armistice.
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Ottawa
Director of Public Information
Caamdypan Corps
Germany
Jaive
Theiaire Fra
Canadians Enter Germany Under Guarded Parade
The Canadian corps crosses the German border in Aachen with Sir Arthur Currie and Prince Arthur of Connaught present. Brigades and staff, plus Western Ontario and Camtasia detachments, escort the advance as Maple Leaf salutes mark a hard won victory after four years of war.
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Prince Arthur of
Tooenugeght
Hettdingeater
Thorse
Hich
Foronte
Ontario
Camtasia Bartierine
Tedee
Will Prosecute Humor Mongers Over Flu Rumors
The health department knows the names of several people spreading false reports that flu has broken out again in the city and warns prosecutions will follow if the practice continues. Since the ban was lifted two weeks ago 15 cases have been reported and there are no houses under quarantine as of noon today.
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Health Department
Rail unions strike in Pueblo as 185 employees walk out
In Pueblo Colorado 185 workers from the Colorado and Wyoming railway part of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company walked out yesterday at dawn. Members of the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and Railroad Trainmen demanded the company sign a wage contract. The subsidiary operates at Sunrise Wye Pueblo and Sundo.
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Pueblo
Col
Colorado and Wyoming Railway
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Brotherhood of Railroad
Colorado Fuel and Iront Company
Sunrise
Wye
Siundo
Kaiser Prepares Defense for Possible Inquiry
London reports that Wilhelm II and the Zollen-Hohenberg line have held interviews in America with two German international law experts. An Amsterdam dispatch says the former emperor is writing his autobiography and a history of his reign to explain his wartime position. The long book may be published or read in an international trial as part of his defense.
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Ardennes
Rhine
Lay
Holland
London
William Hohen- Zzollern
Amerongen
le Dts eHeseg
Amsterdam
Express
Aimerogen
Uerr Hohenzellern
Ods
CAVITI STEALING CASE HEARING HELD
The preliminary hearing on cattle stealing charges against J. Campbell of Seven Persons concluded before Magistrate Rae at the police court. Campbell was remanded for trial and released on a four dollar bail, with CG Po op for the crown and N. v A. McLarty for the defense.
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J. &. Campbell
Rae
N. v A. McLarty
Whiskey Run Growing Alarmingly Across Alberta
The Lethbridge Herald reports bootlegging and whiskey running are rising sharply despite police efforts. A regular cross-border trail from Havre Montana to Edmonton is alleged, with Calgary and Edmonton districts supplying many bootlegged loads. Police say they lack manpower and transport, with Coutts guarded by a single officer patrolling 300 miles of border.
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Lethbridge Herald
Herald
Havre, Mont
Edmonton
Havre
Alberta
Calgary
Coutts
Yeggs Crack Whitla Safe in Local General Store
The Whitla general store of Sam Richardson saw a late night break in by two yeggs using muffling materials and crude tools. They blew the safe, making off with between three and four hundred dollars including post office money, while leaving tools behind. Police and post office officials were alerted but limited Sunday communications allowed the robbers a head start.
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Whitla
Sam Richardson
C.P.R
Dominion trade mission heads for Canada cooperation
Ottawa reports Sir Charles Gordon of the Imperial Munitions Board is likely to lead Canada's trade commission. The body will work with the London headed mission under Lloyd Harris to channel orders to Canada and boost foreign trade. England reports large orders for Canada and strong international prospects. The commission lineup will be announced this week.
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Ottawa
Charles Gordon
Imperial Munitions Board
Trade Commission In
Canada
London
Lloyd Harris
Canadian Commission
England
Alberta plans minimal new legislation for reconstriction session
Edmonton reports Premier Stewart expects a lean agenda for the next provincial legislature focusing on reconstruction and soldiers’ rehabilitation. Bills on railway construction are unlikely. priority will go to essential telephony funding and amendments to municipal and educational laws, with possible mothers pensions legislation and higher public school grants. The session likely starts in late January.
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Edmonton
Stewart
Alberta
Nominating committee selects reconstruction panel
The committee names representatives from manufacturers, board of trade, veterans, labor, city council and retailers. Appointees include J E L Davies A Andrews A S Joslin Ji L Tweed and others with three ladies added Mesdames Pingle Cavert and Gillespie plus ex-office members G S Pingle and A J N Terrill. Lieut Col Spencer also proposed for Medicine flat constituency in the provincial house.
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Manufacturers
Board of Trade, Veterans, Labor City Council
J EL Davies
A. #. Andrews
A.S Joslin
Ji. L. Tweed
R. W. Hays
Hh. L. Chadleign
Major Brice
A. B. Clow
B. W. Bellamy
W. D. Cousley
W. Stapleford
Brown
Aid. Burns and
Spencer
Medicine Flat
Ram Dell arraigned on disorderly conduct over Wilson remark
Deedh Paymond L. Ramsdell vice president of United Cigar Stores was arraigned in a magistrate court here for shouting I hope he drowns at President Wilson. The complaint charges disorderly conduct and the case was adjourned until Friday.
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New York
Deedh Paymond L. Ramsdell
United Cigar Stores Company
Wilson
French Leaders Review Mulhausen Troops in Honor of Morocco Color
President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau inspected garrisoned troops at Mulhausen with great public enthusiasm. The Moroccan Colonial Infantry was honored as its colors were decorated. Demobilization of the 1892 to 1886 territorial army reserve classes begins Christmas Day.
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Paris
Poincare
Clemenceau
Mulhausen
Pres. Poincare
Huns Protests As Belgian Occupation Rules Tighten
Aix la Chapelle Germany December 8 The city resists Allied occupation with martial law like measures. Belgians impose sidewalks and cover rules hostages and passport checks keep civilians in, but new rules ease sidewalk bans. The public awaits French control with mixed fear. Women reveal quiet hostility toward occupying troops.
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Aix la Chapelle
Rhenish
Prussia
International Armistice Commission
Brussels
Lua Chapelle
Armistice Commission
Representatives swear loyalty to the German Republic in Berlin
Copenhagen dispatch reports troops guarding Berlin took the oath at Steglitz town hall promising absolute loyalty to the German people's Republic. Independent Socialists urged disarmament, but the soldiers refused.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Steglitz
Thaw Extradition Effort Denied by Thaw Counsel
Reported attempt by New York authorities to extradite Harry Thaw from the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane was denied by James Gay Gordon, Thaw’s counsel. Kilroe and a staff member visited the institution but were not seen by Gordon or Dr. Puller Intendent. The visit followed a claim that Thaw remains under safe keeping as his mother’s report suggested.
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Philadelphia
New York
Harry Thaw
Pennsylvania Hospital
James Gay Gordon
Atorney
Jh. P. Kilroe
Blg Staf
Mr. Gordon
Puller
Gordon York
Man jailed for vagrancy and concealed weapon in Calgary
Wallace aged 25 from the United States was arrested by Police Constable RieRue after loitering near Thirteenth Avenue and Fourth Street. Magistrate Davidson sentenced him to 1 day with hard labor for vagrancy and 9 more for carrying concealed weapons, to run concurrently. His wife fainted in court. the family had sought aid from Associated Charities.
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Calgary
Tebe
Jo Enh P. Wallace
United States
RieRue
Davidson
Wallace
Thirteenth Avenue
Fourth Street
Associated Charities
Marshal Foch May Pay Visit to the States
New York December 10 Marshal Foch may visit America when duties permit a cablegram to Mayor Trylan indicated by the marshal in response to an invitation offering him the freedom of the city. He expressed gratitude and acceptance of the honor.
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New York
Marshal Foch
Ameerica
Trylan
Marshal Yoeh
Wmylan
Ouim
Blockade of Germany Must Be Maintained
Paris reports Marshal Foch refused German delegates requests to communicate with provinces of the Rhine occupied by the Allies. The commander in chief declares the blockade must be maintained as provided by the armistice.
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Paris
Dec
Moarshst
Foch
Viet
Rhine
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