Jury Disagrees in Sedition Trial for Charles Hamid
The sedition case against Charles Hamid, tried in the Assize Court, ended with a hung jury after over four hours deliberation. A new trial is ordered for Monday with Justice Macdonald presiding. witnesses included Frank Jabour and Albert Azzy, both Assyrians, and defense by Moses Sabro.
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Charles Hamid
Assize Court
Justice Macdonald
Gee
McColl
C. B. Peterson
C. T. Howard
H. J. Blake
H. Letourneau
W. Coyney
J. H. Barnsley
A. Cuthbert
Alex. Noble
J. A. Murray
Lee L. Baker
F. R. C. Brown
British Forces Active in Balkans Against Bulgaria
British artillery silenced Bulgarian guns on the Strumitza front. Additional British troops landed at Saloniki. Reports claim Russian troops invaded Bulgaria, but details are withheld. The Serbian War Minister says a new Serbian army of 200 000 is in preparation.
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Balkans
Bulgaria
London
Strumitza
Saloniki
Russia advances on Riga front against Germans
The Russians on the Riga front have taken 12 miles of German trenches 700 prisoners and large quantities of food and ammunition. The report notes a major push with gains and captives as of December 4 from London sources.
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Russia
Riga
London
Oaths and Beliefs Stall Witnesses in Assizes Sedition Case
In the Assizes Court a sedition case faced procedural delays over how witnesses would take oaths. A non English Assyrian witness could not be sworn due to no Koran, and the accused declined Christian or Muslim affirmation. Sam Albert testified by statement. the judge allowed a binding oath alternative if recognized by the court.
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England
Canada
Curry
W. EE. Fisher
Crown
L. W. Patmore
Frank Jabour
Vancouver
Highlanders
Gammon
Moses Sabro
Sam Albert
Charles Hamid
Muhammedan
Will Recruit at Prince George Beginning Enlistment
Lieut J Charles Halsey will travel to Prince George to begin recruiting for the northern province and Yukon battalion. He is expected to oversee training there as well and will depart Monday to start the interior recruiting drive. Local drilling of volunteers is planned to begin soon.
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Yukon
J. Charles Halsey
Prince George
Heetl
Linet. Halsey
School Board Accepts Resignation and Hires Replacements
Mr. Hartley of the Public School Teaching Staff has resigned and his resignation is accepted with regret by the Board. A lady teacher will be employed in his place. Miss Hasson is appointed to the staff to fill the vacancy temporarily left by Miss Tallander.
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Hartley
Miss Hasson
Miss Tallander
New dresser and chiffoniers arrive at Geo D. Tite
New designs in dressers and chiffoniers arrive at The Home Furnisher. For every $2 cash purchase, customers receive three chances in the Grand Drawing offered by Geo. D. Tite.
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Geo. D
Geo. D. Tite
First Aid Saves Railway Man's Right Leg
Battle Creek reports show Grand Trunk Railway first aid training saved a man with a fracture in the right leg after an accident at the shops. Surgeons credited splints and bandages applied by the trained crew for preventing limb loss and long-term disability.
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Battle Creek
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Railway
James Russell News From The Front
James Russell of this city is alive and still in the fighting line. A letter dated at the front, received by Geo. D. Tite, shows he was not among those believed killed weeks ago. This will bring relief to many friends in Prince Rupert.
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James Russell
Mr. Russell
Geo. D. Tite
Prince Rupert
Mr. Albertr
Canada
Vernon
Rupert
German Plotters Sentenced In United States Case
New York reports Dr. Karl Buenz George Kotter and Joseph Poppinjshaus directors of the Hamburg American line sentenced to eighteen months in state penitentiary. Joseph Hachmeister gets one year. company fined one dollar. Prisoners appeal.
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New York
Karl Buenz
George Kotter
Joseph Poppinjshaus
The
Ham
burg-American Line
Local Soldier Recounts Harsh Training in England
A letter from Robert Davie, formerly of Westholme Lumber, describes life with the 8th Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe. He details grueling drills, mud, long marches, brutal weather, and strong meals, noting a 20 pound weight gain and high spirits despite hardship. The message ends with a tease of continuation on page two.
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Robt. Davie
Westholme Lumber Company
Old Country
M. Albert
Robert Davie
Albert
Shornsliffe
President Wilson to Marry in Simple December Ceremony
Washington reports President Wilson will wed on December 18 in a minimal ceremony. Only members of the two families will attend, ensuring an extremely simple event.
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Wilson
Washington
Greece Faces Economic Pressure Over Saloniki Stand
Paris reports Greek forces remain in Saloniki as Entente Powers push for swift acceptance of demands. Britain bans ships loading cargoes for Greece as public opinion in Athens shifts toward full compliance.
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Paris
Saloniki
Greece
Britain
Athens
Potatoes Showed As Valuable Food Source In BC Bulletin
The Horticultural Branch of the Department of Agriculture in British Columbia releases a bulletin highlighting the dietetic value of potatoes and many cooking uses. Housewives are urged to obtain the booklet by writing to the Horticultural Branch or R. C. Abbott, Markets Commissioner, Vancouver.
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Horticultural
Department of Agricultural
British Columbia
Horticultural Branch
Department of Agriculture
R. C. Abbott
Vancouver
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