End of August Seen for Return of Canadian Militia
Ottawa reports militia units abroad expected to begin returning in August with a gradual rise to 46 000 monthly by summer. Factors include transportation capacity, winter limits at Halifax and St John ports, railroad service, safety constraints, and need for sleeping and dining facilities aboard trains. Navigation opening on the St Lawrence will add ports and rail capacity, aiding orderly repatriation.
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Canada
Hmita
Cagade’s
Halifax
St. John
St. Lawrence
Spartacan Stronghold in Berlin Falls to Government Forces
Silesian railway station in Greater Berlin, the last Spartacan stronghold, is now in government hands. Defenders fled as troops attacked, with scattered groups still fighting nearby. London reports armistice breakdown and renewed fighting. 13,000 troops arrived, Bolshevik links alleged, and arrests of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht noted.
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Berlin
Silesian
Greater Berlin
London
Vopenhagen
Tageblatt
Karl Radel
Pkiin
Copenhagen
Boetzow Brewery
Rosa Luxemburg
Karl Liebknecht
Runschau
Spartacans
Lchebkmecht
Revolt in Luxemburg Overthrown as US Army Enters
The Luxemburg revolution attempt fizzled as the pro German faction failed to oust Grand Duchess Adelaide despite tensions around the Allied occupation and the welcoming scene with General Pershing. The parliament had begun probing the Duchess’s war stance since German occupation. Adelaide, from the Nassau line, faced accusations of pro German sentiment amid Allied advances.
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Luxemburg
Grand Duchy of
Gladov
Almont Roxolus
Likeinbirg Revolutionary ‘Party
Rhine
Pershing
Grand Duchess
Adelaide
Nassau
Luxemburgoise
Grand’ Duohese
Revolution of Luxemburg Stirs Parliament and Crowd
Reports describe a stormy Luxemburg parliament session amid factional clashes between clerics and democrats. A planned republican move faded when American troops and General Pershing appeared, guiding a peaceful outcome as revolutionary factions paused amid royal opposition.
Three Alberta Railway Branches Planned This Year
Edmonton reports three Alberta branch lines will be built in the year. Premier Stewart informed by Ottawa officials that Sanguda Medicine Hat Hanna and two others will be constructed under federal orders. The province may guarantee bonds while Canada Northern is now part of the national system.
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Joan Edmonton
Alberta
Stewart
Ottawa
Sanguda
Medicine Hat-Hanna
Jon’ Te Reid
Hanna
Gornment
Anya
Demobilization Plan For Canadian Troops In London
A British cable to Ottawa reports the Ministry of Overseas Military Forces in London issuing a statement on Canadian troop demobilization. It details a new service gratuity scheme tied to length of service and government-paid home return for dependents. retroactive provisions apply to those discharged in Canada before November 11 1918 and to dependents who paid home passages, with refunds due.
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Ottawa
Director of Public Information
Ministry of Overseas Military Forces of Canada
London
Canada
N.C.O
City Extends Five Per Cent Discount Period
The advertisement notes the five per cent discount extended to month end. Council cites influenza costs and unpaid 1918 taxes as reasons to encourage ratepayers to settle taxes promptly. The aim is to improve revenue and reduce financial strain by encouraging timely payments.
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Victory Boyds
Y M C A Meeting On De Mobilization Plan
City hall hosts a 3 o clock meeting to discuss YMCA military service for soldiers to be discharged at Medicine Hat as part of the mobilization dispersal scheme. Capt. H A Pearson to outline organization and work with H H Brown and other officials. Capt. Pearson will attend in place of H Ballantyne as territorial secretary.
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Y.M.C. Association
Medicine Hat
H. A. Pearson
H. H. Brown
Association
H. Ballantyne
Territorial
Capt. Pearson
Browling
Tommorrow
Paderewski Escapes Assassin in London Hotel
Polish leader Ignace Paderewski was wounded slightly when an assailant fired a shot at him in his War saw hotel room. Exchange Telegraph reports from Vienna via Copenhagen say Bolsheviks are arrested in connection with the plot.
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Paderewsky
London
Jan Paderewsky
Warsaw
Exchange
Copenhagen
Vienna
Sevdye Bolshevikd
British cabinet announced with Lloyd George as premier
London Jan 10. A state statement names David Lloyd George as premier and first lord of the treasury. Other key figures listed include Andrew Bonar Law, Hari Courtox, George Nicholl Barnes, Sir Drie Geddes, Sir F. E. Smith, Edward Shortt, Hamar Greenwood, Viscount Milner, Winston Churchill, Viscount Peel, Henry W. Forster, Edwin Montague, Sir S H Sinha, Walker Hume Long, Thomas J. McNamara, Albert Stanley, Dr. Christopher Addison, and various under secretaries and ministers including Alfred Mond, Austen Chamberlain, and others forming a reorganized British cabinet.
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London
David Lloyd George
Treasury
Hamar Greenwood
Bishop Harmsworth
Viscount Milner
Air Ministry
Winston Spencer Churchill
Viscount Peel
War Office
Henry W. Forster
Snc
India
Edwin 8. Montague
H. Sinha
Admiralty
Walker Hume Long
Thomas J. McNamara
Board of Trade
Sir Albert Stanley
W. B E. Bridgeman
Toronto Workers Cheer Socialists and Revolution
About 1200 workers attended a Broadway Hall meeting called by the Workers' Political Defence League to protest Magistrate Kingsford’s three year sentence and 600 fine for possessing prohibited literature and to demand political prisoner release. The crowd cheered Karl Liebknecht and the socialist revolution as the meeting closed.
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Toronto
Broadway Hall
Workers’ Political Defence League
Kingsford
Charles Watson
Karl Liebknecht
Socialtat
Mayor Brown Visits Calgary for Talks on Demobilisation
Mayor Brown traveled to Calgary last night for discussions with military authorities. The visit centers on alterations to the Mo. 1 five hall and the need for demobilisation and city impact.
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Brown
Calgary
Alberta municipalities convention notes chair appointment
A convention of Alberta municipalities met in October and a committee chair was appointed. The chair will likely return by the end of the week.
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Unidt
Alberta
Luxemburg Declared Republic After Duchess Flee
Paris reports Luxemburg proclaimed a republic as Duchess Mame withdrew from her chateau near the capital. The sudden shift follows turmoil surrounding the duchy.
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Paris
Mabe
Luxemburg
Mame
News Want Ads Give Big Rates For Little Outlay
Classifieds offer high value for small spend as readers seek bargains and businesses promote services. Advertisers push economy options, promising broad exposure and quick responses in the local market.
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