03 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1916
Page
1
The Canadian military considers forming a French-Canadian brigade at the front built from existing units. Quebec recruitment would bolster reinforcements for the brigade. A fifth division may be organized with General Lessard likely to lead, though no official announcement has been made.
New York December 2 J Pierpont Morgan drops plans to sell a limited batch of short term British and French treasury bills after pressure from the Federal Reserve Board leads to abandonment of the Allied Governments request.
Rome reports Bucharest civilians have evacuated and defenses are being readied for fierce resistance as fresh Russian corps move into Wallachia to halt von Falkenhayn and the German advance.
Leather chairs and rockers are offered at Geo D Tite with a substantial gift accompanying the purchase. Customers are urged to take advantage of large discounts on upholstery items and related home furnishings.
Athens reports King Constantine has agreed to surrender artillery as demanded by the Allied ultimatum. Disorder persists in Athens as authorities handle the crisis, with continued coverage expected on page two.
Captain W Garland Foster, a Kootenay newspaperman, offers a field view of World War I. He predicts a long war with devastating destruction, stating victory will come but only after a protracted, complete campaign. He believes the 54th may take many days to return and disband.
There is very heavy shelling in the Gueudecourt area on the Somme front and considerable trench mortar activity in other sectors. The report notes intensified bombardment as winter conditions persist on the front.
Sir Robert Borden will begin his national service tour in Montreal on December 6 and travel to Quebec Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Vancouver Victoria Calgary and Regina before returning to Toronto by December 22. He will be accompanied by MP R. B. Bennett.
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