New Commander Haig Takes Command Amid Balkan Front Shifts
In London and Sofia reports note Haig's swift emphasis on concentration and readiness as Balkan moves loom. Entente forces at Saloniki hold strong positions north of Saloniki, while Greece and Bulgaria agree on neutral zones along the frontier.
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Haig
Sofia
London
Greece
Bulgaria
Balkan
Athens
Saloniki
Daily Mail
Strumnitza
The
Times
Morning Post
Karasuill
Vardar
Kilindlr
Salonika
Kitindir
Doiran
Gievgell
Servia
Monastir
German plot affidavit ties to Canadian tunnels blast
An affidavit by Johannes Henrykus Van Koolbergen, filed in San Francisco and printed by the Providence Journal, alleges a German conspiracy to blow up Canadian Pacific tunnels with money paid to Koolbergen. It names Franz Bopp, Baron George Wilhelm von Brincken, C. C. Crowley, and Mrs. Margaret Cornell as key figures and describes planned sabotage on the Pacific coast.
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Providence
R.L
Providence Journal
Johannes Henrykus van Koolbergen
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
George Wilhelm von Brincken
C. C. Crowley
Margaret Cornell
Bopp
Canadian Pacific
Koolbergen
George Wilhelm von Drincken
Bono
Canadian Pacifico Railway
Agai
Canadian. Pacific
Brincken
Wilhelm von Brincken
Cal
Canada
Secret Service
Franz Bopp
von Brincken
Peace Party Won't Land at Kirkwall
The Times reports none of Henry Ford's Peace Party will be allowed to land at Kirkwall after the steamer Oscar II arrived there on Wednesday.
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London
the Times
Henry Ford
Kirkwall
Senator Burbank
Thomas A. Edison
Neat
Haig Succeeds French at Front in World War I
General Sir Douglas Haig is named to replace Field Marshal Sir John French as commander of British forces in France and Belgium. French becomes commander of the United Kingdom armies and is made Viscount of the United Kingdom. The change was expected and announced in Parliament. Haig takes over amid ongoing war strain.
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London
Athens
Saloniki
France
Sir John French
Douglas Haig
Flanders
Manchester Guardian
Haig
French
Belgium
John French
United Kingdom
House of Commons
Asquith
Joffre
War Office
Field Marshal French
Marshal French
Field Marshall French
Duke of Connaught
Meighen to Spend Christmas at Portage La Prairie
Ottawa Dec 15 Hon Arthur Meighen solicitor general leaves tomorrow night to spend Christmas at his former home in Portage La Prairie He will address a number of patriotic meetings in the west.
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Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Portage la Prairie
Fancy Gas Shades Arrive In Varied Colors
Just arrived shipment features Rose Green Amber Crystal and Blue fancy gas shades with new designs and big value. Priced at 30 cents each.
Poolroom Re-Opened With Five Good Tables
Corona poolroom is now open with five good tables. Cigarettes cigars candy and tobacco sold. H. E. Bray is manager. Electric vacuum cleaners offered for $35 cash or $6 down and $49 a month. Free trial day available by phone or in store. Madi cine Hat Light Supply Co. 128-7f. Great bargains in jewelry at Nicholson's Jewelry Store 189-8.
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Corona Poolroom
H. E. Bray
Madicine Hat Light Supply Co
Nicholson
Sissons Named Brevet Colonel In Ottawa Promotions
Lieutenant Colonel F C Sissons receives brevet rank in Ottawa among recent promotions. The brevet designation honors years of service and marks advancement toward full colonel status within the command.
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F. C. Sissons
Ottawa
F.C. Sis- Song
Atoersky questioned over free gas and water in Edmonton
Atoersky of the Dominion Land office and 63rd regiment faced city officials after a News story claimed he received free gas and water. An inquiry found no free orders from him. Questions linger about his militia status and patronage ties to Nelson Spencer and George Macdonald.
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A. Atoersky
Dominion Land Office
63Rd
Edmonton
Ald. Morro
Atoersky
R. B. Davidson
Col. McLeod
Atagraky
Macdonald
Land Office
Nelson Spencer
Spencer
Ateersky
Capt
Parker
George Macdonald
Dominion Land
Recruiting in Britain Snowed Under Enrolments Figures Pending
In the Lords the Earl of Derby, director of recruiting, refused to provide advance figures. He said enrolments were very large last week and noted they must ascertain single men's turnout before married men. Premier Asquith’s statement due next week will clarify results. In Canada, church figures show 50 percent of Presbyteries favor union with Methodist and Congregational churches by a tally of 22,770.
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London
House of Lords
Earl of Derby
Asquith
Toronto
Canada
Methodist
Congregational
Reichstag Faces Heavy Agenda Amid War Strains
London reports the Rotterdam Daily News correspondent says the Reichstag must sit longer than expected to address mass discontent. It faces about 130 food distribution resolutions and many social policy measures, plus demands for higher pay for troops and better relief for war families.
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London
Rotterdam
Daily News
Government imposes embargo on Canadian hay export
Ottawa December 16 The government has decided to place an embargo on Canadian hay shipments to the United States and, until lifted, no hay will be sold across the border. The embargo aims to conserve Dominion exportable hay for the Allies who demand it.
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Ottawa
United States
Dominion
New designs for big value at low price
Broadside touts new designs with strong value emphasizing 30 cent price point. Mentions a sales push across items priced at 134 and 3 units, suggesting a catalog or flyer approach for promotional offerings.
King George in Khaki Uniform in Dreamland Film Show
Moving pictures at Dreamland tonight feature King George in a khaki uniform, drawing crowds to the cinema as the monarch's appearance is shown on the arena screen.
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King George
Dreamland
Austria's Ancona Note Unacceptable to U S
Washington reports Austria's reply to the Ancona note is wholly unsatisfactory and disappointing to the United States. Secretary Lansing awaits full text from Ambassador Penfield as relations stand at a breaking point amid London and Amsterdam reports. An English society drama, Evidence, in five acts, plays at Dreamland tonight.
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Austria
Ancona
Washington
State Department
Vienna
Ansia
Lansing
Newg
Penfield
London
Amsterdam
United States
Von Koolbergen Identified in Lethbridge Prison Letter
A letter from J H Von Montford’s wife asserts he is the wanted witness Von Koolbergen in the San Francisco boibi outrages case. The man, a former Calgary forger sentenced to one year, is held in the provincial jail in Lethbridge. Authorities may detain him if needed for the Von Brincken and Crowley prosecution.
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Lethbridge
Alto
J. H. von Montford
Calgary
von Koolbergen
von Brincken
Crowley
San Franciaco
Koolbergen
Actian
Fransisco
Kodbergen
Ia Sup
Bs von Brincken
Casualties Reported From Third CMR In Medicine Hat
Killed Joseph Angin and wounded William Lakey, both from A squadron of the Third CMR, enlisted at Medicine Hat. Angin hailed from Bayonne New Jersey and Lakey was from a cliff area. Three Medicine Hat men recently returned from England are cited as heroes. Pte. James S. Holmes, Pte Hawkins, and Pte Madsen noted among others. A reunion occurred at the depot as Holmes and two comrades landed. Madsen returned to Calgary after talks on excellent treatment received from German forces.
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Joseph Angin
William Lakey
C.M.R
Medicine Hat
de ' Angin
Bayonne
Jersey
Lakey
England
James S. Holmes
Hawkins
Taird
Madsen
Léa E
Holmés
Madsen Caygelle
Calgary
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Western Front
Medicine Hut
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Derby
Reighstag
Star Witness
Qoal
Ennis
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