19 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
1
London reports ten killed and ten injured in last night's air raid with five more injured outside London. Several fires occurred but material damage deemed not serious and no naval or military establishments were damaged.
Election returns from several provinces show Liberals leading in Alberta Manitoba and Ontario with soldiers votes possibly swinging close contests. In Edmonton West and North York Liberal leads hold though some Unionist tallies edge ahead. Nova Scotia Ontario and Quebec results tilt Liberal in many ridings while soldiers turnout could push the government to a sixty seat majority.
Reported enforcement actions following Quebec elections show Liberal era measures extended to Ontario. Aiding influence inquiries led to charges against two figures with fines and costs imposed by the Mounted Police court.
Canadian soldiers arrived at the Atlantic port amid diverted routes due to a recalt disaster. The British ship carrying over 2 006 troops landed today and the men will be sent to Capeda by rail for further deployment.
Returns trickle in from nine polls as The News tallies shrinkage in Mr Siften’s lead. Latest figures show the majority reduced by twenty five to 2298 as counts continue to arrive.
Ottawa telegram confirms Prime Minister Hughes sent a cable of warm congratulations to William Hughes of Australia. The Australian premier replies that Canada has set a glorious example which he trusts Australia will follow tomorrow.
Sir Robert Bord issued a statement thanking Conservatives and Liberals for backing the Union government in the general election and praising Canada's wartime unity. He notes no clear majority, credits Liberal and Conservative efforts, and stresses the population's duty and sacrifices in World War I.
The article notes Bod miners at Lethbridge 69 went on strike after disputes with management. It mentions the fair Sees ceotpag Shomer advised the antlers hot to strike.
Reports from Chicago indicate General Sarrail is to be recalled from a peace assignment to command in the eastern theater. The move comes as Allied forces push to strengthen front lines and coordinate with French and British units. General Gattlemer is mentioned as possible successor in Sarrail’s command.
A relief meeting is scheduled for tonight at 9 to coordinate aid for disaster victims. Organizers urge community members to attend and contribute to a relief fund aiding those affected by the Halifax disaster.
Ottawa des. The statement notes that Wilfrid Will Joque arrived in the capital this morning and spent the day at home. He denied granting interviews and said he would not issue a statement on the election result today. The speaker for the Forum next Sunday will be Dr. Gershaw and his topic will be announced later.
The Timex reports that Field Marshal Haig will change his lead quarters staff, which has remained largely unchanged since he assumed supreme command.
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