British Cavalry Cross Rhine in Occupation Advance
British forces crossed the Rhine for the first time as part of the occupation push. About a thousand khaki cavalry led by General Trummer moved from Bonn and Cologne to form a semi circular line, with Canadian units operating around Bonn. The review occurred beneath the large equestrian statue of the former emperor as General Plummer watched the troops begin their final occupation march.
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Cologne
Rhine
Bonn
Trummer
Plummer
Permanency of Northwest Mounted Police Assured
Ottawa reports an order in council increasing the Northwest Mounted Police to 1200, assigning duties across Alberta Saskatchewan British Columbia Manitoba and part of Ontario District 16. The move aims to reassure permanence, stating no termination of the force and securing future strength.
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Northwest Mounted Police
Ottawa
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Manitoba
Oxatario
International Boundary Line
Government of Canada
The
Privy Council
Western
Canada
Kaiser Refuses to Leave Holland
Amsterdam reports former German Emperor William Hohenzollern has refused to depart Holland after warnings that his continued presence could bring serious difficulties. The Telegraaf says officials indicated his voluntary departure would gratify the Dutch government.
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Amsterdam
William Hohenzollern
Telegraaf
Holland
Canadians Reach End Of Pilgrimage In Germany
Canadian corps headquarters set up at Bonn on November 11 after signing of the armistice. First army units cross the Rhine on foot, completing a long march with scarce detours since September. Demobilization preparations for two divisions begin, with Canadian Third and Fourth divisions possibly replacing them near Mons while German civilians seem friendly as the war ends.
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Gerpssay
Bonn
Armiatice
Can. Firat
Rhine
Walcome
Canal Duom
Fourth
Mons
Federal government undecided on western resources transfer
Ottawa reports Minister Cald er states that the federal government has not refused to discuss the transfer of western provincial natural resources. He cites an earlier decision to address the issue at a general provincial conference and notes the conference last month moved discussions toward terms and conditions for any transfer. Continued on Page 6.
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Ottawa
J. A. Calder
Canadian Press Limited
Western Canada
Sir Robert Borden
Pramier
Norris
Martin
Stewart
Alberta plans postwar telephone expansion for veterans
Toronto reports Hon. Charles R. Mitchell, Alberta treasurer, says wartime public works slow period ends after the war. He expects active provincial telephone construction and a conference with labor and veterans groups to map positions for soldiers returning west. He notes many soldiers are farmers likely to return to land.
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Toronto
Alberta
Charles R. Mitchell
Mitchell
Harmony Amid War Effort At Alberta Foundry Banquet
Alberta Foundry and Machine Co workers honor their employers with a complimentary banquet at the Cecil hotel. Speeches praise industry, loyalty, and wartime unity as Mayor Brown notes a planned Canadian Northern Railway expansion aiding local progress.
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Alberta Foundry
Cecil Hotel
Alberta Foundry and Machine Co
Detr Em- Ployer
Messrs
J. Ki. Divies
WY. W. Parrish
Munro
Major Brown
Mersie Davies
Parrisi
Clapp
U. S
Chalmers
Imperial Munitions Board
Tev
J . W. Morrow
Simith
The
Swan Mince
President Wilson Welcomed by Paris Crowds and Leaders
President and Mrs. Wilson entered Paris greeted by massive crowds estimated at two million. Fireworks and illuminations lit the city as French leaders Poincare and Clemenceau joined the welcome. Marching soldiers and labor groups lined the routes while Parisian officials debated granting the president honorary citizenship. A separate note says Wilson plans to visit England on the return trip, with King George extending an invitation.
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America
Paris
England
Wilson
Faris
Poincare
Clementeau
France
Place de la Concorde
United States
Europe
Dauphine Gate
Murat
Champagne
Somme
General Federation of Labor
Place de Clinchy
Counseil
Gent
M. Gent
George Washington
Brest
Ot ‘Wen
London
King George
Ambassador Davis
British Election Returns Hint at December Result
London reports from Dec 16 note mounting public interest as December election prospects rise. Mentions crowds and notable figures among voters and party workers, with emphasis on women’s role and the appeal of candidates.
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London
Bootha
Portugal President Shot Dead by Assassin at Lisbon Station
London dispatch reports Portugal's President Dr. Paes killed by an assassin at a Lisbon railway station as he waited for a train to Oporto. The attacker fired three bullets, Paes died within minutes, and one assailant was captured. condition of others unclear. Government officials confirmed the killing.
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London
Portugal
Lisbon
Walting
Oporto
Paes
Havas Agen
Sidonlg
Dent
I Paes
Ori
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J. W. Morrow
Mr. Davies
Mr. Morrow
Brigium
Kitchener
Kiel Canal
Ypres
George
Adele
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