Former Emperor William to be tried in contumacia
A Montreal dispatch reports Paris sources saying Britain will pursue William by contumacia rather than extradition. The plan hinges on Allied commission proceedings and possible absence of the Kaiser in court, with Wilson and Clemenceau showing mixed support for the approach.
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Holland
London
Kaiser
Darenberg
Montreal
Montreal Gazette
Paris
William
Contumacia
Lloyd George
Wilson
United States
M. Clemenceau
Germany
Contumaca
Geneva
Montreux
Belgium
Berlin
Manchester
Manchester Guardian
William Hohenzolern
Liam
Havas
le Matin
Professor Goddard Advances New Rocket Design
A Washington dispatch reports Professor Robert Goddard of Clark College has announced a new multiple charge rocket design. Authorized by the Smithsonian, the device aims to reach higher air layers and possibly the moon, exceeding the 19 mile balloon record. It could greatly aid meteorology.
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Goddard
Moon
Montreal
Washington Dispatch
Montreal Gazette
Robert Goddard
Clark College
Smithsonian Institute
Earth
Benefit hockey game to aid Joe Hall family tonight
A charity hockey event at the rink starts at 8 PM in three 15 minute periods to raise funds for the family of the late Joe Hall. City team and Old-Timers will feature players such as Napper Morris McLean Knight Hendrie Nason Crawford Knight W Nason Moorehouse and Woodhouse McNally R furn bury Earl Porter Evans Ilaw Moore, Tar Moore Cory Wilson Rutherford Dick Highton Sorel Dr Moore Preedy.
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Ralk
Joe Hall
Napper
Morris
McLean
W. Knight
Hendrie
R. Nason
Crawford
Knight
W. Nason
Moorehouse
Woodhouse
McNally
R.furnbury
Earl Porter
R. R. Evans
L. N. Ilaw
Tar Moore
Milt Cory
Roy Wilson
Palmer quotes Hint Wilson Won't Seek Third Term
Philadelphia January 11 Attorney General Palmer told interviewers that people close to President Wilson expect he will not seek a third term. He said sentiment against a president running again is growing and while no definite declaration has been made, friends know he will not consider it.
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Philadelphia
Palmer
Wilson
Centenarian Anna Prater Role in Census Record
Los Angeles January 12 report notes Anna Prater a Black woman listed as 118 years old on federal census enumeration. Born in South Carolina she recounts being sold 15 times as a slave and serving as mammy to 52 white children, escaping three masters only to be recaptured each time.
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Los Angeles
Anna Prater
South Carolina
Canadian Machine Gun Battery to Be Organized in Medicine Hat
Col M A Scott and Capt J L Lawson visited Medicine Hat to establish a new machine gun detachment. Calgary and Edmonton already have batteries with No 1 at Edmonton, No 2 at Calgary, and No 3 to be formed in Medicine Hat. Interested recruits should contact Mr Jussop Nott.
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M. A. Scott D.S.C
J. L. Lawson
Edmonton
Medicine Hat
Scott
Calgary
Col
Lawson
Jussop Nott
Bruce Re elected President of Great War Veterans Association
One hundred twenty six members voted at the Great War Veterans Association meeting. Major Bruce was re elected president with 74 votes. Major Macdonald 83 and Mr Montgomerie 69 for vice presidents. Executive and entertainment committees named, receipts total 11154.57 with a 1722.22 balance.
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Great War Veterans’ Association
Pres
Col Spencer
Acc
Major Bruce
Major Macdonald
Thos. Montgomerie
Mr. Montgomerie
A. P Clow
E. Heald
J. Rattray
H. A. E. Brown
J. W. Wright
J. Hallsworth
F Appleton
L. Eharland
J. Mabon
W. J. Wood
F. Hall
Lauder
Capt
B. Jones
Messrs. O. J. Godfrey & Co
Appointed Commissioners for Oaths Named in Cities
The cities have appointed M. H. Stone J. H. Delf C. W. Niblock W. Cousins H. O. Duggan and W. G. Stillman as commissioners for oaths. Mr Delf is also named a notary public.
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M. H. Stone
J. H. Delf
C. W. Niblock
W. Cousins
H. O. Duggan
W. G. Stillman
Mr. Delf
Lord Kilmarnock Leaves London for Berlin Duty
Lord Kilmarnock departed London for Berlin today to begin his role as Britain's diplomatic representative in the German capital. The move signals the quick reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Germany.
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London
Lord Kilmarnock
Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
Labor men refuse to act on Citi Zens committee meeting
At the Dominion Labor Party meeting the executive committee announced Forum meetings would begin next Sunday afternoon January 18. They will manage the Forum for now, with talk of a cooperative store postponed to a later session. Debate centered on a citizens committee on taxation and including labor men without prior union consultation. The secretary was tasked to inform the city council of the party’s views and to request louder readings at council, plus seeking ministerial advice on city charter amendments from Edmonton.
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Dominion Labor Party
Citizens’ Committee
Wan Ine
Edmonton
Hole
Eruptions of New Crater Decreasing in Puebla Area
Reports from the San Miguel district say the new crater eruption, created by the January 3 quake, is waning in violence. Chalchi comula in Puebla reports shocks and nearby towns Saltillo Lafraguea Chicétla destroyed. Professor Riverso family remains trapped 150 feet underground as neighbors risk rockfalls to deliver food and water.
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Mexico City
San Miguel
Chalchicomula
Puebla
Saltillo
Lafraguea
Chicétla
Francisco Riverso
Barranca Sueva
Gulfs
Soviet front claims 25400 Bolshevik prisoners captured
London reports an official Soviet statement from Moscow alleging 25 400 prisoners taken on the southern front between December 2 and January 9. The count includes 650 cannon 50 bomb throwers 11 tanks 65 machine guns and large quantities of military supplies. Also noted Victor Berger was escorted from Jersey City by police.
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London
Moscow
Fire Ir replaces Hatton stores buildings loss about 30000
Hatton suffered a Sunday morning fire that destroyed the general stores of Fred Maier and A and J Jahnke, with an estimated 30000 in damage. About two thirds insured, Maier bears about 18000 loss on building and contents, Jahnke about 12000. Fire started around 2 am, wind from the south spared the hotel and theatre, brigade saved nearby stables and horses. Cause unavailable.
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Hatton
Jan
Fred Maier
Messrs
J. Jahnke
G. Wiege
Prince of Wales to Visit Australia in March
The Prince of Wales will likely depart England for Australia around mid March aboard the battleship Renown. He is expected to travel via the Panama Canal.
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Prince of Wales
Australia
Panama Canal
London
England
P‘anama
Influenza Widespread as Japan Reports One Million Cases
Tokyo reports one million influenza cases across Japan with soldiers among 12,000 affected. The outbreak expands nationwide amid concerns for military units and civilian health.
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Tokyo
Japan
Germany Vows Full War Treaty Compliance After Peace
Paris January 10 ratifications of Versailles ended war between Germany and the Allies except the United States. Baron von Leisner said Germany would meet its obligations, resume trade with France, and endure harsh times as recovery hinges on European stability. He urged joint efforts to resolve extradition disputes and proposed German court proceedings with Entente presence as prosecutors.
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Paris
Germany
France
Great Britain
United States
Baron Kurt von Leisner
Associated Press
Prussia
Baron von Leisner
Europe
Baron von Leister
Louis Locheur
van Lersner
Supreme Court of Germany
Entente
Mitchell to Address Rotary Club at Noon Lunch
Hon. C. R. Mitchell will speak to the Rotary club at the noon luncheon on the 19th. Arrangements have been made for his address after returning from the International Labor conference in Washington D C where he represented the Alberta government. A limited number of invitations will be issued to those following such matters.
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C. R. Mitchell
Rotary Club
Washington, D.C
Alberta
Peace Proclamation Expected Within Days
Ottawa reports a peace proclamation is expected to be published within a few days The War Measures Act will terminate upon proclamation but orders in council may remain in force until Parliament assembles and provisions of the act are winded down to end the framework.
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Ottawa
Deadlock in One Way Rail Wage Dispute Continues
London reports that no move is expected in the wage dispute between railway workers and the government until Sir Robert Horne and Sir Eric Geddes return from Paris. Premier Lloyd George summoned them to consult, with back home expected Tuesday. Railway leader J H Thomas says every effort will be made to avoid rupture.
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London
Paris
Robert Horne
Eric Geddes
Lloyd George
J. H. Thomas
Local Bakers Advance Bread Prices
City bakers raised bread prices today with nine loaves priced at 9 dollars and single loaves at 12 cents. The increase reflects higher flour costs, and officials expect more buyers to switch to ticket purchases rather than single loaves.
Western Canada Typographical Unions to Host Eighth Convention
At an executive session of the Western Canada Conference of Typographical Unions in this city the group decided to hold the eighth annual convention here starting Wednesday June 2 and extending through the rest of the week.
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Western Canada Conference of Typographical Unions
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Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Jersey City
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A.D.A
Hong
A. Mitchell
Robt. Horne
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