Italians Halt Piave Crossing and Drive Back Invaders
Italian war updates report another failed Teuton crossing of the Piave at Intestadurra. In the Zenson loop, Italians repelled the assault and pushed Germans back to the eastern Piave bank, threatening Venice. French forces near Monte Tomba meanwhile shifted to offense, inflicting heavy losses on Austrian units and capturing guns and matériel while air support aided the attack.
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Rome
Piave River
War Office
Intestadura
Piave Jondon
Italy
Piave
Zenson
Venice
Greater food production urged by Ottawa in 1918 bulletin
Ottawa January 1918. The entomological branch of the department of agriculture urges greater production of food supplies during 1918. A bulletin issued under Hon. T A Crerar calls attention to the strong response in 1917 to the push for higher agricultural output.
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Ottawa
Jan. Y
Department of Agriculture
T. A. Crerar
Riots Court Martial Sentences Five Negroes to Hang
Five men tried by the last court martial in the West ton riots were sentenced to be hanged, per the court verdict announced by Major Gea Buckman this morning in San Antonio Texas.
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San Antonio
Texas
Gea Buckman
Optimistic New Year Message From Lloyd George To Canada
Ottawa Jan 2 The British prime minister David Lloyd George sends a New Year message through the Governor General to Canada praising allied unity and promising victory and lasting peace as the war enters its fourth year. The message expresses confidence that freedom and victories will solidify before the year ends. News Want Ads advertise money investing returns.
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Llovd
George
Canata
Ottawa
Rightson
David Liloyd-George
War Cabinet
Canada
Europe
Halifax Relief Play Reprises By Local Operatic Society
Edivites is staged again Thursday evening at the Empress Theatre to benefit the Mailfans Relief Fund. A nominal charge of ten cents gains any seat, and the production drew praise last week, promising a packed house for the charity show.
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Erndine
Operatic Society
Mailfans Relief Fund
Empress Theatre
Local Casualties Report Missing Lieut Henry Smith
Lieut Col Horace Jenkins of the 21st Alberta Hussars reports Lieut Henry Albert Smith missing, showing his name on the casualty list. Smith previously served as a Hussar and joined the Third & MLA, going overseas. his home is Maple Creek.
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Horace Jenkins
21St
Alberta Hussars
Henry Albert Smith
Mil Itia
Lieut. Smith
Hussars
MLA
Maple Creek
Meat scarcity grips England as price controls clash with farmers
London reports widespread meat shortages as Lord Rhondda enforces cattle pricing by live weight. Farmers resist selling to markets while butchers demand price revisions. Food controller threatens commandeering cattle and prosecutes any seller exceeding fixed retail prices.
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Lord Rhomnda
London
Jungland
Lord Rhondda
Rhonddalay
Union 5.6 Hall Hosts Splendid Sunday School Rally
The Union Sunday School Rally at Fifth Ave church drew large crowds from Washington Ave First Baptist and others. Alderman Hector Lang chaired with sermons from W B Hay and A F Andrews. Teachers led Roll Call songs and Scripture readings as Winnipeg greetings arrived by telegram.
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Union
Fifth Ave
Washington Ave
Fifth Avenue
First Baptist Schools
Ald
Russia Threatens Direct Talks With German Socialists in Peace Offer Refusal
Petrograd reports the Russian peace delegation describing German terms at Brest-Litovsk as unacceptable and threatening to deal directly with German Socialists if talks resume. The Brest-Litovsk negotiations have been broken off by Bolshevik authorities over Poland Lithuania and garrison retention demands.
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Petrograd
Soldiers’ and Workmen's
Soldiers and Workmen's Deputies
Brest-Litovsk
M. Kameneff
Russia
Germany
Liban
Riga
Daily News
Red Guards
Father Vaughan Says He Still English in War Speech
London dispatch reports Father Bernard Vaughan addressing Trafalgar Square on war economy. He asserts he is still English and loyal to his king and country, despite papal ties, drawing loud applause from the crowd.
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Toronto
London
Mupire
Bernard Vaughan
Trafalgar Square
Biretia
Cossack
Mine sweepers sunk in British harbor weather
The admiralty reports the mine sweeping sloop Arbutis and the armed cutter Grieve sunk after torpedo strikes and severe weather. Both vessels were lost with crews, reflecting wartime perils at sea.
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London
Admiralty
Arbutis
Grieve
Six French Planes Lost at Front as Artillery Skirmishes Continue
Paris reports six airplanes were brought out of action yesterday by French forces. Official notice states artillery fighting persists at multiple front points with limited favorable advances and fresh reports of activity from Italian front areas.
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Paris
Haioono
Halifax Relief Canvass Begins Thursday Morning
Halifax relief efforts mobilize with committees organized for a citywide canvass starting tomorrow morning to raise funds. Citizens should have subscriptions ready when canvassers call, aiming for rapid completion despite unfriendly weather conditions.
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Halifax
Air policy debate in Britain over munition building
London reports the British war cabinet plans to reconsider its proposal to seize the British munition building for air power use following a lack of strong protest. The note reflects government urgency and parliamentary sensitivity in the early stages of air defense planning.
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London
Cahinet
Munevar
Air Poare
Wil son to chair Winnipeg milk committee in Saskatchewan move
Regina dairy commissioner W A Wilson, leaving the department to head the Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries, accepts J D McCregor western food controller’s invitation to lead a committee addressing the Winnipeg milk situation.
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Regina
W. A. Wilson
Saskatchewan Co-operative Creameries
J.D. McCregor
Western
Winnipeg
Hutchings Denied Appeal in Exemption Claim
Judge Haggart refused Harold Hutchings of Great West Saddlery Co. permission to appeal to Ottawa over an exemption claim that was disallowed. The decision announced in Winnipeg on December 61.
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Winnipeg
Haggart
Harold Hutchings
The
Great West Saddlery Co
Ottawa
Get Your Calling Cards Printed at the News Office
Local residents are urged to visit the News office to print calling cards. Quick turnaround and durable stock available.
New Year's Message From Alberta's Lieutenant Governor
Edmonton January 1 LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR BRETT issues a New Year's message to the people of Alberta expressing gratitude for divine beneficence and offering wishes for prosperity happiness good health and continued success in the year ahead Contd on page 7
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Brett
Nat
New Republic Formed in Black Sea Region Capital at Novorossysk
Petrograd reports a new republic with Novorossysk named capital on the Black Sea. A coalition cabinet including Constitutional Democrats is formed and Ukrainian delegates to the constituent assembly are en route. Civil war rages in the Don Valley as mobilization and military action surge. General Kaledinesky is said to lead with a large force. he is reelected hetman of the Don Cossacks.
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Constitutional Democrats
Novorossysk
Ukraine
Kaledines
Petrograd
Dan. d
Black Sea
Tehergomorsk
Trans Caucasia
Atus
Caucasus
Don Valley
London
Poultry Show a Great Success in Medicine Hat
The Medicine War Poultry and Pet Stock association conducted a four day show in the old opera house. A new 25 cent season ticket tag allowed early access. Visitors saw a wide display of high quality birds competing with entries from Medicine Hat and district against western Canada winners.
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Medicine War Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Opera House
Canada
Medicine Star
Redclify Boy Wins Military Medal in France
Mr and Mrs John Ktehen learn their eldest son Isaac Kitelen, who left Canada with the Old COMLR, has been awarded a military service medal for conspicuous bravery in France. At 110 years old he enlisted early from Redclift and is now on leave in Scotland with friends.
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John Ktehen
Isaac
Canada
Kitelen
Rsnds
Scorland Redcliff Review
Winnifred Consolidated School District Formed in Alberta
The Winnifred School District No. 1924 joins Maxville Rose Cliff and Fawn districts to form Winnifred Consolidated School District No. 41 in Alberta. Dr. Levi P. Gilbert, editor and minister, aged 65, died at his Cincinnati home.
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Winnifred
Maxville
Rose Cliff
Fawn
Province of
Alberta
Levi P. Gilbert
Cincinnati
Gilbert
Western Christian Advocate
Diplomatic Service Calls for Fresh Blood in Britain
The Daily Chronicle urges new blood and modern realism in British diplomacy as veteran ambassadors like Sir George Buchanan near retirement. Visionary voices argue recruitment should focus on ability over aristocracy and wealth, with Spring-Rice’s U S posting signaling possible changes.
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Hondon
Signecil
Bertle Te Ou Fitgeeve
Cuibassies
Washington
Paris
Gcoree Buchanan
Othe Perrorrad
Daily Chronicle
George Buchanan
Viscount Bryce
Lloyd Georges
Foremost man appointed as wolf bounty inspector
Thos Owens of Foremost has been appointed to a wolf bounty inspector role amid local wildlife concerns. details unclear due to damaged OCR but indicates official appointment and local involvement.
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Thos. Owens
Wolf
Important meet tonight to discuss questions and entry
A local meeting is called for tonight at S00 to discuss honspiel related questions and decide rink entries. All members are requested to attend.
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Associated Press
Monte Tomba
Osteria di Montenera
Manzihem
Brenta River
Etdivites
Halifax Relief
England
HALL
R. Lorne McTavish
British Admiralty
Islyn Wemyss
John Jellicoe
Germman
Poland
Lithuania
Father Vaughan
Eamous Jesuit
Board IN Museum
Winnepeg Mile Enquiry
Hutchings
Edmonton
France
Ambarcadors
Fely Tomten
Fock
United States
Iaamsine
Cab
Seeertars
Sihpoctmott
Wole
Curling Club
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