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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
23
The Bank of Montreal announces assets of 551,000,000 and deposits of 124,175,047 with profits rising to 2,577,900. It notes increased current loans and discounts and a large rise in non interest bearing deposits while maintaining capital stock.
The Journal De Geneve cites a strong German fear of revolutionary upheaval ahead, fearing loss of wealth by state action. French radicals protest the Allied dissolution of soviets in occupied German towns. A French General dismisses the soviet leaders as disorder and anarchy and refuses to recognize them as they are ousted. German dignitaries are being installed to back up soviet structures.
A Hamburg formed sailors' council demands control of the merchant marine and threatens to sink ships if unmet. The Berlin despatch to Berlingske Tidende says owners must bear the costs.
Montreal police and firemen, who went on strike last week, are considering another suspension of work because Public Safety officials Director Tremblay Assistant Director Mann and Chief of Detectives Belanger have not been discharged as promised.
Cologne experiences martial law as British troops enforce control and locals adjust to new normal. Worm medicine touted as safe for children and effective at expelling stomach worms. Purported benefits include regulating infantile systems and maintaining health when used as directed.
Lt Gen Jan Christian Smuts quits as a member of the British war cabinet alleging the war’s end negates need for his services. Born 1870 in South Africa, he practiced law at Cape Town and led republican forces in the Cape Colony during the Boer War. He rose to colonial secretary for the Transvaal and commanded British forces in East Africa before joining the Imperial War Conference in 1917 and the war cabinet.
Representatives of many political groups in southern Rus sia request an expeditionary Allied force to battle the Soviets and quell anarchy. The appeal was sent to the associated nations at Jassy Romania on December 6 seeking transmission to London. Major Ran ningham reports from Holtwa Germany that Australian South African and Canadian prisoners are interned and awaiting repatriation while British prisoners fare fairly well.
Lendon correspondent reports homecoming scenes as German troops arrive at a rate of 10 000 daily. Chancellor Ebert appears at the rostrum opposite the French embassy while bands play and crowds cheer. Deutschland Uber Alles rings streets as regiments pass with laurel wreaths and flowers.
An advertisement extols Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for nerve weakness and heart palpitation. It cites a Mrs. William Chemical Read of N B as a testimonial, claiming the product restored energy and regulated the heart amid fatigue and sleeplessness.
British forces pushed a thousand khaki cavalry over the Rhine from Bonn to Cologne as part of the army of occupation. A division of engineers and armored cars moved from Cologne while Canadian cavalry operated through Bonn. General Plummer reviewed the troops as civilians watched the parade across the bridge.
Lieut James J Gans of Hazelhurst Field completed a record flight to Washington with official papers in two hours and fifty minutes under optimal conditions. Commander Harmon notes the best possible time is two hours. A separate compass flight from Buffalo to Hazelhurst by Captain Walter Jacobs took about three hours and thirty minutes.
A Journal correspondent reports Berlin's central government unable to enforce order while residents face robberies and attacks. Various committees issue mixed edicts, red flags appear, and business suffers as wartime fear drives women into public service amid ongoing unrest and nightly assaults.
An order in council raises the Northwest Mounted Police to 1200 men as military district No 10. The force becomes the sole federal police in the territory and enforces federal laws, guards international borders, executes war measure orders, and assists civil powers as directed by Ottawa.
Ottawa reports honor for male munitions workers via commemorative badges after a year or more of munitions work. Employers supply names and service lengths, and badges are sent. Women workers with the Imperial Munitions Board are also to be recognized suitably. Remittances to soldiers urged to use postal notes rather than ord ers cashed at French posts.
American occupation authorities in Coblenz Treves and surrounding zones set clocks back one hour to synchronize with French and American forces. Armistice terms delivered 1250 German motor trucks to the Americans with about 500 assembled at Coblenz. Trucks are being manned fast to move supplies as German vehicles traverse streets, barely drawing attention from civilians used to iron tire noise.
London air transport officials consider rights to airspace, takeoff and landing procedures, altitude separation, and night guidance via wireless phones and balloon beacons. Proposals include designated routes, standoff distances for overtaking, and potential land stages for refueling and adjustments.
A dispatch from Sir J. L. Vanderventer dated Dar es Salaam on September 30 reports East African allied forces under German leadership evading Angl o Portuguese converging troops by using bush paths. Over 100000 ponies two guns and 30 machine guns crossed into Portuguese East Africa. The enemy, exhausted but revived morale by capturing Portuguese posts and arms.
London reports a critical Smyrna situation with armed bands posted by Young Turk officials. These bands have been bombarded by allied fleets in several town locations, signaling intense conflict and ongoing naval action.
Melbourne reports the commonwealth moves to save money by reducing naval hose and arsenal expenditures and withdrawing meat price supports.
A Greek sailor was killed in front of the Mosque St. Sophie as disorders spread in Constantinople. An Anglo-Greek troop detachment restored order. A Turkish patrol fatally attacked French sailors. Greek units were landed to guard the Greek legation.
Travel copy extols mild coastal climate and vast outdoor life from golf to fishing and boating. Describes warm breezes and Pacific bungalow comforts near Vancouver and Victoria hotels. Promotes CPR trains viewing Canadian Rockies with illustrated literature from Pacific Railway reps.
Former War Minister Brig Gen Seeley in an election speech confirms rumors of a new weapon termed an engine of destruction. He claims the device could render war impossible if its nature and effectiveness are disclosed and proven.
Notes from Paris describe high living costs and scarce staples as winter nears. Butter lentils cheese macaroni noodles and potatoes are hard to find with eggs nearly unavailable at 12 cents each milk scarce at two cents per quart and families limited to about one quart daily.
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