Greece Blocks Bulgarian Turkish Move in War News
Conflicting reports from London describe Allied and Central Powers maneuvers in the Near East with Greece negotiating terms to deter invasion of Grecian Macedonia. Turkish forces attack Kut El Amara in Mesopotamia and Greek Premier Skouloudis forecasts Greek diligence in evacuating territory after operations.
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London
Bhut
Salonika
Doiran
Gievgel
Greece
Skouloudis
Grecian
Macedonia
Athens
Paris
Champagne
Woevre
Vosges
Berlin
Earl of Derby
Mésopotamia
Kut
Amara
Constantine
Wilhelm
Festive Spirit Amid Ruins In Arras On Christmas Eve
On the French front near Arras hundreds of shells filled the air as Arras kept a faint Christmas spirit alive amid ruined streets. Residents spoke of holding out for victory and peace while candlelit chapels and organ strains pierced the night among shattered buildings.
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Arrag
Arras
Nevel
Salonika despatch reports fortified Anglo French camp
A dispatch from Paris dated December 1896 notes Bulgarians remain near Monastir as forces in the Salonika area prepare to withstand a possible assault. The description highlights lines from the Strumnitza valley and confirms entrenchment of allied troops at Salonika.
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Paris
Bayas
Weathy Monastir
Strumnitea
Salonika
War Loan Stock Certificates Available to Subscribers
Local banks have received stock certificates tied to the War Loan and subscribers may obtain the certificates on January 8 by complying with the usual provisions.
John McGuire promoted to Captain and Adjutant in Calgary
Word from the city says John McGuire former police member and CPR clerk has been named Captain and Adjutant of the 63rd Battalion at Calgary. He joined the 63rd as a private and rose rapidly through ranks including Company Sergeant Major and regimental Sergeant Major before his commission. He has 21 years in the Imperial Army and served in India.
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John McGuire
63Rd
Calgary
McGuire
Sarcee
Leutenant
Imperial Army
India
Editorial argues for conscription amid wartime fraud
London editors condemn the voluntary system as an orgy of fraud and pressure. The Post says tradition of opposition has failed and those who believe in compulsion must stand by it. Procrastination is framed as betrayal at a critical moment.
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London
the Post
Major Beecher Dead in Quebec Pneumonia
Major A. V. Beecher of London Ontario and medical officer of the 33rd dies in Quebec from pneumonia. His brother Lieutenant Colonel Campbell Beecher, second in command of the first battalion, fell at Givenchy on June 15.
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A. V. Beecher
London
Indian Mutiny Veteran Joseph Kane Dies in London
Indian Mutiny veteran Joseph Kane died at his London Ontario home aged veteran, who lost a leg at the Battle of Arrot. His son James Kane was recently seriously wounded at Ypres.
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London
Ont
Joseph Kane
Arrot
James
Ypres
Mill Hand Killed in Christmas Morning Accident
Alfred Redden, a mill employee at Ogilvie, died when his clothing snagged on shafting and hurled him to death from a lower floor. Co workers found his body pinned to the ceiling as the Christmas shift ended. An inquest was convened by Dr. Thomas with several jurors named.
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Alfred Redden
Ogilvie Mill
Ogilvie
Thomas
W. H. Thomas
H. A. Moore
Jas
McFhergan
Sheppard
Ace
Woolram
Bur- Montage
Flettos
Lie
Relief Fund Bread System In Belgian War Aid
Under German tyranny Belgium relied on the Commission for Relief in Belgium to feed its people. The Commission’s flour is baked into uniform loaves and distributed by bread tickets to rich and poor alike, all paying the same price for identical quality.
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Germany
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Belgian Relief Fund
Commission
Industrial peace in whole Dominion
Ottawa reports that the Canadian Northern Railway accepted funding for the conciliation board which settled a dispute with locomotive engineers and firemen. The company’s acceptance yields wage and condition benefits for eastern lines and ends a tense period, with further boards at St John and Portom negotiating with long shoremen and street railway workers.
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Ottawa
Department of Labor
Canadian Northern Railway Co
C.N.R
Canada
St. John
Bortom
Urgent appeal to fund flour for Belgian starving families
Citizens urged to donate to buy flour for Belgian families in need. A sack costs 2.50 and feeds one month. local secretary W H Williams will receipt donations via newspapers. Recent contributions total 11.00, with a goal to reach 100 before year end.
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H. Williams
2Nd St
J. H. Collier
Ceenee
Ceereee
Renee
Wagstaff
London Football Results from Dec 27
Results from English games played today at home grounds. Chelsea beat Brentford 4 1, Arsenal 3 2 West Ham United, Millwall Athletic 4 Crystal Palace 1, QPR 3 Watford 1, Fulham 8, Leeds City 2, Sheffield United 3, Bradford City 1, Huddersfield Town 8 Leicester 1, Notts County 1 Notts Forest 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
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London
Chelsea
Brentford
Arsenal
West Ham United
Croydon Common
Tottenham Hotspur
Millwall Athletic
Crystal Palace
Queen’s Park Rangers
Watford
Clapton Orient
Fulham
Leeds City
Sheffield United
Bradford City
Huddersfield ‘Town
SGT Ashe Retires After Service At Home
SGT Ashe retires after years of duty and returns home to Mea Crawford, with honors and family support noted in the brief dispatch.
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Sgt. Ashe
French Socialists Demand Hard War stance at congress
Paris reports at the Socialist National congress Deputy Compte Moret urged no renewal of relations with German Socialists and a total war effort. He argued the Entente's larger population and stronger agriculture and finance favor victory, with discussions held behind closed doors. Jules Guesde attended alongside other deputies.
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Paris
Socialist National Congress
Compete Moret
Jules Guesde
Chamber of Deputies
Editor Denies Wounding Report Of Local Boys
In a letter to the Daily News, Pte Billy Reid 3rd CMR denies a newspaper claim that he and another local boy were wounded. He states a field service postcard sent to Mr J M Morrison said he is well and safe and asks for a correction in print.
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The
Daily News
Billy Reid
J. M. Morrison
Pte
Billy Rid
C.M.R. P.S
Jake
British officers held in Holland may be released on parole
The Rotterdam newspaper reports that British officers interned in Holland may be released henceforth on parole. The notice notes potential freedom for those held and outlines the new policy as applicable to eligible internees.
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Rotterdammer
Holland
Sir Edward Grey Returns to Foreign Office in Improved Health
Sir Edward Grey is back at the Foreign Office, greatly improved in health. His return signals renewed activity and leadership for the department after a period of illness.
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Edward
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
Joint Masonic Lodge Meeting For Officer Installations
An emergent meeting of Medicine Hat Lodge No. 2 and Mizpah Lodge No. 36 A F and A M will convene at the Masonic Hall this evening at 8 p m to install officers into their chairs for the ensuing year.
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Medicine Hat Lodge No. 2
Mizpah Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Masonic Hall
Fire destroys Martin Corrigated Box Factory in Toronto
Lieut. George Wilgress reports the Martin Corrugated Box Factory in Toronto destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at $100,000. Mary Fuller’s play Under Southern Skies was billed at the Dreamsland venue with five acts featuring the troupe.
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Dreamland
Mary Fuller
Toronto
Women Riot in Berlin Menace Kaiser Office
Reliable reports say fresh rioting in Berlin with thousands of women marching through the streets shouting for their sons. Police charged the crowd near the chancellor's office but could not disperse them, and the demonstrations ended only after authorities intervened.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Flowery Plains Council Elected
Deg and election details list Flowery Plains School District councilors elected. Names include H. Peck, D. Bartlett, Abe Wabke, Orra Bishop, Fred Thiel, H. Mage, and others.
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Flowery Plains
Wlowery Plain
H. Peck
D. Bartlett
Abe
Wabke
Orra Bishop
Fred Thiel
H. Mage
Winnipeg Grain Prices and Cash Wheat Rates
Grain markets report Winnipeg bids for Dec and May futures with oats flax and cash prices listed. Local prices show Wheat No 1 Nov at 115 1-2 and various No 4 and feed grades, Oats No 2 CW at 40 with extras, Flax No 1 NWC at 189 and 2 CW at 196, plus Chicago and Minneapolis quotes and local commodities values.
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Winnipeg
Weather clear across the prairie provinces with cold, fair days
The prairie weather remains mostly clear and cold with forecasted fair and moderately cold conditions in Manitoba today and Tuesday. Saskatchewan and Alberta are expected to stay fair and chilly. In St Catharines Ontario Alderman W B Burgoyne is acclaimed mayor for 1916 after J M McBride failed to qualify. Hamilton's labor mayor Walter is reelected by acclamation.
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Port Arthur
Winnipeg
Regina
Evere
Battleford
Swift Current
Calgary
Fair
Kamloops
Pen
Nelson
Lethbridge
Prairie
St. Catharines
Ont
Walter
Hamilton
Band Master A J Hatch Heads 13th O M R Band
A J Hatch ex organist of St. Barnabas Church and former Medicine Hat Operatic Society director leads the 13th O M R band. He has impressed with a playful yet refined rehearsal and promises a promising season for the regiment and western Canada. Hatch’s reputation spans Macleod and the Hat as a producer of challenging operas.
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J Wice
Mer
Page
New
A. J. Hatch
St. Barnabas Church
Medicine Hat Operatic Society
Gondoliers
Hatch
Macleod
Hat
O. M. R. Band
Breslau and Goeben Sunk or Damaged in Black Sea Battle
London dispatch says Turkish cruiser Midirli formerly Breslau was sunk while the battle with the Russian squadron damaged the dreadnought Sultan Selim, formerly Goeben. The ships once escaped British and French pursuit, entering the Black Sea after leaving the Dardanelles.
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New York
London
Midirli
Breslau
T .Tarkdigh
Sultan ‘Selim
Goeben
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Dardanelles
Turkey
Rehamed
Lau
Blaze destroys Brooks shop injuring three
A fire gutted a Brooks butcher shop causing injuries to three people and estimated losses between 2500 and 8000 dollars. Local authorities and the owner, Frank Cophrant Hingland, inspected the scene. Firefighters secured the area and investigated the cause.
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Delhi
Kut-El-Amara
Townshend
Exchange Telegraph Company
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Major Beecher
Mill Hand
OG. N. B. Hag
Dominion Board
Leicester
Bosse
Notts County
Notts Forest
Sheffield
Wed
Mea Crawford
Billy
Lieut
George, Wilgress
Son of the King’s
Ontario
Dee
Arthur J. Hatch
13Th
O.M.R
Chicago
Minneapolis
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Ia. J. Hatch
M.R
Bob Et i
Brooks
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Bob
Smith
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