Union Government Record Cites War Efforts and Reforms
Sir Thomas White asserts Union Government actions in its first year include national registration aiding reconstruction, munitions industry support, rising agricultural output, higher war tax revenues, Victory bond success, 25 million for provincial housing loans, food board operations, and anti profit measures on living costs. He credits labor dispute resolution via the Canadian board under the Military Service Act.
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Toronto
Thomas White
Attentiin
People of Canada
Food Board
Canadian Board of Adjustment
Sir Thomas White
German civilians fined for defying British martial law in Cologne
German civilians in Cologne faced British occupation law enforcement as 200 people were rounded up after a 7 then 9 pm street curfew and tried the next day. First offenders were fined 10 marks with little in the way of excuses given.
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Army of Occupation
Cologne
Edmonuton Store Hoard Faces No Extension Under Act
Edmonuton reports no time extension for store hours this year under the Albertie Factory Act. Merchants petitioned the attorney general for similar privileges to last year, but the department counters any action would violate the act and must keep stores closed or open under force. The decision timeline remains unsettled as authorities weigh Saturday openings and related retail rules.
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Edmonuton
Bee
Attorney-General’s Department
Ehimees
City News Wanted Column Serves as Local Shop Window
The News Wanted column functions as the city’s shop window, highlighting community tips, items for sale, lost and found, and local notices to attract readers and promote neighborhood activities. It reflects a bustling urban information hub.
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News Wanted
Toronto Police Strike Shuts City Officials Dismissal Sparks Action
Toronto reports a police strike after 385 of 500 officers walk out following the dismissal of 13 Police Union officials by the Police Commissioners. About 90 inspectors sergeants and inside men are on duty with no uniformed officers on the streets. Mayor and city authorities work to restore order and return to normal policing.
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Toronto
Police Union
Trades and Labor Council
Hinge
Canada to Siberia Emphasizes No New Troops
In an interview published in this paper General Mewissen minister of defense states that no additional Canadian troops will be sent to Siberia beyond those already detailed. He confirms existing commitments stand.
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Siberia
Canada
Toronto
Mewissen
Wititla
Bootleggers Heavily Fined At Bow Island
Bow Island correspondent reports police stop bootlegging on a street run. A car load of liquor was seized and two men were convicted with fines of 100 dollars plus costs each. The whiskey supplier was fined 200 dollars plus costs after appearing before His Worship. His vehicle was restricted with two 500 dollar bail conditions. The article notes provincial treasury gains from enforcement.
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Bow Island
Dec
A.P.P
Igor
Poland urges allied nations to recognize government
General Joseph Pilsudski told AP in Warsaw that recognition by the Allies is essential to manage Poland’s transition and secure fronts against Bolshevik influence and German occupation troops. He warned of danger from Hoffman’s army and urged arms and support. Poland severed ties with Germany over German actions in Polish territories and bolstering Bolshevik collusion fears.
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Warsaw
Vienna
Poland
Joseph Pilsudski
Associated Press
Belvedere
von Heseler
Diet
Germany
Hoffman
Lithuania
Posen
Vie Polish Committee
Paris
Amsterdam
Berlin
Rev IT W Neal to resign for Methdist Social Union role
Rev IT W Neal of Broadway Tabernacle Church Toronto will retire to assume the post of secretary for the Methodist Social Union of Toronto.
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IT. W Neal
Broadway ‘Taernacle Church
Toronto
Methodist Social Union
Soldiers Should Receive Six Months Pay Bonus
Lorento December 17. Militia minister Sydney Mewburn urged increasing discharged soldiers fur lough pay from three to about six months. He argued it would be better to tax those at home to fund a six month war bonus than keep veterans in barracks. He warned against encouraging idleness and noted many South Africa veterans had not worked since.
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Lorento
Sydney Mewburn
South Africa
Many Grain Growers At Annual Meeting
Calgary December 18 delegates to the United Grain Growers annual meeting total two hundred fifty with sessions continuing to tomorrow night. Non partisan league Trades and Labor Council and Great War Veterans Association members will address the session. Secretary expects 874 delegates and up to 300 present. Hotels filled billeted guests. President T A Crerar Minister of Agriculture delivered address and reports were presented.
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Calgary
United Grain Growers
Whicn
League
Trades and Labor Council
Great War Veterans Association
T. A. Crerar
Allies to Occupy Berlin Reported at Paris
Paris dispatch notes unofficial reports in The Mafin that the Herbert-Slaaze government has entertained the Allies to occupy Berlin.
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Berlin
Paris
Mafin
herbert-Slaaze
Probable Date Set for Peace Conference Report
Paris newspapers place the probable date of the peace conference between January 10 and January 15. Preliminary meetings will occur at the foreign affairs ministry with Premier Clemenceau presiding. A session will also include a meeting with President Wilson and British Prime Minister David Lloyd George.
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Dee
Paris
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Clemenceau
Wisen
David Lloyd George
Paymaster Committed For Trial In Toronto Case
Toronto, Dec. 18. Captain H. Fisher former paymaster of A.M.C. in Toronto Military District was committed for trial at the local police court on the charge of stealing 18547.23 dollars from the Dominion of Canada without plea or election. His counsel T. C. Robinette argues the discrepancy stems from cash handling errors and that over 9000 dollars has been recovered and repaid to the government.
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Toronto
Dominion of Canada
H. Fisher
A.M C
Toronto Military District
T. C. Robinette
K.C
Prince of Wales Tour Aims to Honor War Dominions
London on December 17 reports a battle cruiser being refitted for the Prince of Wales imperial tour. King George intends to express gratitude to the Dominions for their wartime services to the Mother Country and the empire.
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London
George
Prohibition Scandal Moves to Probe Findlay Case
Vancouver officials and Prohibition leaders call for immediate investigation into the Findlay case. Walter Findlay pleaded guilty to importing 106 cases of rye whiskey, sparking demands for higher‑ups to be questioned and for wider inquiry beyond a simple fine. John Nelson and Premier Oliver urge a full probe to expose malfeasance and enforce the law.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
John Nelson
People’s Prohibition Association
Prohibition Organization
Walter ©. Findlay
John Oliver
Farris
Victoria
Nelson
Prohibition Executive
Findlay
Department of Attorney-General
House
Poultry Exhibition Opens in Medicine Hat
Mayor Brown opened a major poultry exposition in Medicine Hat praising the event as among the best in association history. The show features Leghorns Orpingtons Rocks Wyandottes and many prizes listed with winners. attendance and entries are strong signaling value of the breeders’ work.
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Peoltry
Mayor Brown
Medicine Hat
Leghorns
Orpingtons
Rocks
Minorcas
Anconas
Wyandottes
Brown
Twaites
Poultry Association
Ile
Canada
The
Partridge Wyandottes
J. Simpson
Neil McKellar
Hen
Simpson
Neil Mcwellar
Cockerel
P. J. Simpson
R. L. Bent
P. F. Simpson
Pullet
R. H. Kent
Entertaining Returned Soldiers in Danouet
A Civic Reception and Entertainment committee met in the mayor's office to plan a program for Danouet F Veterans and their wives and children. The main challenge discussed was securing a large enough hall to accommodate all attendees, with a six lady and twelve gentleman committee roster noted. (Continued on page 4.)
Odessa Occupied by Ukrainian Forces Reported
London reports unconfirmed that Odessa, the Russian seaport on the Black Sea, has been occupied by Ukrainian forces led by Pothira, described as anti German and separatist.
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London
Tase
Odesca
Blues Sea
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