British Improve Position In Early World War I Front News
Reports from Petrograd and London recount a string of clashes and advances across multiple fronts. Rostov hostilities escalate with Bolshevik and Cossack actions while British shells push east of Bullecourt. Bolshevik gains at Tamanovka and Kaluga are noted along with Korniloff’s Cossacks defeated near Ielgorod. Troop movements, armistice talks, and renewed German assaults outline a volatile war picture.
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Petrograd
Kaledines
Rostov-on-the-Don
Sebastopol
Rostov
Kalehida
London
Bullecourt
Pronville
Ielgorod
Korniloff
Vandleike
Don River
Nakalcchevan
Bilelgorod
Ballecourt
Queant
Berlin
von Buelow
Mienta
Piave
Monte Spinoneia
Revolver Possession Charged in Police Court Case
Mike Korelek, Bill Todorasch, and R. McCallum, P.R. employees, appeared before Magistrate Raw charged with possession of stolen property and knowing it was stolen. They pleaded not guilty and were remanded to November 18. a further charge against Korelek for possession of firearms was noted.
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Mike Korolex
Bill Todorasch
R. McCallum
The
P.R
Raw
Mike Korelek
R. DB. Dav
Uqn
Quesson
Davideau
Rae
Fire caused by child playing with matches at HH Forkett's
A fire yesterday afternoon at HH Forkett's was caused by a small child playing with matches. Clothing caught fire in the room where the child was playing. The business faced about $600 in damages and had no insurance.
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HH. Forkett’s
Ah. Borkett
Halifax Election Postponed Under War Measures Act
Ottawa reports the Halifax election delayed under the War Measures Act. A polling date is not set. Yukon’s Jan 2x polling day is noted as a possible date. Readings to the general returning officer indicate Halifax cannot safely vote Monday due to conditions and potential irregularities.
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Yukon
Halifax
Russia to release German prisoners for Russian officers conflict
London dispatch reports Russian authorities order the release of civilian German prisoners in exchange for 4,000 Russian officers in German prisons. The note adds Russian troops may evacuate Finland and Sveaborgen fortifications commander reportedly acknowledges Finland's independence.
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London
Haparanda
Dagens Nyketer
Stockholm
Morning Post
Finland
Sveaborgen
German reply to Balfour statement discussed in Berlin
Berlin officials respond to British foreign secretary's claim that Britain learned in September via a neutral tone of a German inquiry about German war aims. They contend the neutral government inquiry was made with British sanction and knowledge, following international practice.
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A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
Pance
Wa&e
Splaumen
da Pigp
Government cuts patronage and controls costs during wartime
The Union Government states it abolished patronage in appointments and government contracts. It imposes low profit limits on packing houses and flour mills and halts grain use in liquor production. Public works funding is trimmed to conserve finances for the war while expanding the Food Controller’s powers. Soldiers dependents receive higher allowances as tribunals face expedited appeals amid political pressure.
Calder predicts Union government majority of 27 seats
Winnipeg dispatch reports Hon J A Calder predicting a Unionist majority of 27 seats in the next parliament after careful study with ministers. Ottawa notes 25 uncontested seats, with Liberals claiming a comfortable lead on Monday night despite overseas votes.
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J. A. Calder
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Dominion
Llvberats
Turgeon
Gloucester
N.B
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Frank Carvell
Martin Hurrell
F. B. McCurdy
Department of Militia
Helmsman Held at Halifax Suspected German Spy
Halifax officials detained Helmsman John Johansen of the Norwegian steamer Ema Belge relief ship after a collision with the ammunition mer Mont Hlage caused Thursday disaster. He was turned over to military authorities from a mass relief hospital where he was treated. Another spy arrest followed on board a ship, with details and identities unclear in the fragment.
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Halifax
No. Des
John Johansen
Helmeman
Ema
Schools Closed Citywide for Election Day
All city schools will be closed on Monday Vth as many rooms are needed for polling booths, affecting classes and campus activities across the district.
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Vth
Politic Forum Sunday Draws Union Socialist Speakers
The Portuma Forum gathers Sunday afternoon with Me b o Hand for union government, Lieut. Go Ph Reilly on this stance, and Mr Go Paton the Socialist candidate explaining socialist positions. Each speaker has a 30 minute slot followed by 15 minutes for questions from the audience. The meeting aims for fair, educational discussion before the election. The event starts at Welock.
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Div
Go Paton
Final political rallies tonight across city line up speakers
Two major rallies set for this evening as campaign winds down. A L Sifton will address Kiopress theatre with J WooViervon and Rev R Lorne McTavish backing him. At Elks Hall Hon Joseph Martin will speak for Mr Reilly, with Reilly possibly adding remarks. Martin spoke at a women’s meeting this afternoon.
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A. L. Sifton
Morrow and
McTavish
the Empress
Jos. Martin and
C. B. Reilly
Ellis’ Hall
Kiopress
Res. J. WooViervon
R. Lorne McTavish
Canada
Elks Hall
Joseph Martin
Reilly
Martin
Calgary Synod Endorses Union Government
The executive committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Calgary endorses the union government. The resolution urges churchmen to set aside party politics and support the government to end the war swiftly and address related challenges.
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Calgary
Synod of the Diocese of
Church of England
Diocese of
Grand Duke Alexis Slated for Throne Under German Protection
London reports a Petrograd wire suggests Bolsheviks aim to restore a monarchy with despotism in Russia. The correspondent says propaganda favors the Romanoff line and that England’s overthrow of autocracy is opposed. Rumor claims Grand Duke Alexis could be made emperor under German protection.
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Petrograd
Britain
London
Istue
Russia
Romanoff
England
Alexis
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