British Premier Urges Greater Productivity for Peace
London reports Premier Lloyd George urging higher productivity to reduce debt of nearly £8 billion. He said wages have doubled and hours shortened, but warned against relying on tribunals, calling for a peaceful, honorable peace with Germany. New York notes Teamsters strike votes with milk drivers accepting raises while express drivers largely vote to strike.
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London
Sheikcil
Lloyd George
Germany
New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
American Railway Express Company
Cooper Union
Express
Contradictory Reports on Pskov Possession by White Forces
Stockholm dispatches indicate conflicting news about Pskov. Some say Esthenians captured the town, others that capture was delayed by railroad destruction. Advices place stations south and north in White hands.
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Stockholm
Pskov
Riga Restores Normalcy After German Russian Siege
In Riga conditions are reported returning to normal after the attempted capture by German and Russian forces. Newspapers are reappearing, but shortages persist and commodity prices rise amid the conflict.
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Helsingfors
Riga
Paper ships from Ocean Falls bound for New York Times
Thirteen car loads of paper made at Ocean Falls and consigned to the New York Times travel east from Prince Rupert. The pulp was produced from spruce logs felled on the Queen Charlotte Islands, part of an industry tied to airplanes and the post armistice period.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
Ocean Falls
New York Times
Queen Charlotte Islands
Canadians Anxious To Come Home
Canadians abroad face months of suppression on return passage as England warns of thousands awaiting repatriation. Ottawa reports rationing and limited mobility while Canada seeks options for homebound travelers amid a broader war era context.
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Ottawa
Department of Immigration and Colonization
England
Canada
London
Demand for Two Cent Stamp Cheques Across Banks
A proposal urges the Federal Government to issue cheques usable by all chartered banks bearing a two cent stamp. The move aims to standardize and simplify interbank transactions nationwide.
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Winnipeg
Closing In On The Bolsheviki Forces
European press reports that General Yudenitch leading the northwestern Russian force, allied with Admiral Kolchak and General Denikin, presses toward Petrograd. They are said to be in close contact with allies, rejecting German overtures as blockade plans circulate in Berlin and neutral capitals.
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London
Yudenitch
Petrograd
Kolchak
Denikine
Siberia
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Associated Press
Soviet Russia
Berlin
Paris
United States
Soviet
Lands Set Aside for Soldier Settlement in Canada
Through the Soldier Settlement Board 432000 acres of school lands in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are withheld from sale to be offered for settlement by returned soldiers. About 2700 quarter sections will be advertised for public auction this fall in districts including Winnipeg Brandon Fishery St Rose de Lac in Manitoba and Canora Wadena Prince Albert Wakaw in Saskatchewan.
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Ottawa
Soldier Settlement Board
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Brandon, Fishery
St Rose de Lac
Canora
Wadena
Prince Albert
Wakaw
Tragedy Feared As Men Vanish On Bear Lake Ice
Reports from Bear Lake warn of two Peace River youths missing after an ice incident. Scotty Leitch and Duncan Stewart are feared drowned, with salvage and search efforts underway.
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Edmonton
Peace River
Bear Lake
Scotty Leitch
Duncan Stewart
Skeena River pack completes with value of 2.7 million
The Skeena's River pack is completed and Siwalang set at 44 027 900. The Socktye pack is larger than usual with total 180 000 cases valued at 2 709 000 dollars based on 15 dollars per case.
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Jace Rupert, O
Skeena
Hungarian Peace Pact Delayed
The peace conference awaits a Hungarian government before finalizing the treaty while a new set of delegates may handle resolutions with Turkey and Bulgaria. A Hungarian government is absent in Budapest, but Paris drafts are nearly complete and can proceed if needed after December 1.
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Paris
Turkey
United States
Ponte
Hungary
Budapest
No Dealings With Bolsheviks Supreme Council Proposes Shutting Of Russia From Intercourse With World
A note from the Supreme Council, reprinted from the Berlin Tageblatt via the Daily Herald, urges Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela to block all trade with Bolshevik Russia. It outlines port closures, restricted goods, passport bans, and credit denial, with Marshal Foch noting allied naval blockades will seize ships bound for Bolshevik ports. The move aims to curb Bolshevik strategic international engagement.
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Supreme Council
Russia
World London
Germany
Berlin Tageblatt
Daily Herald
Sweden
Norway
Damark
Holland
Finland
Spain
Switzerland
Mexico
Chile
Argentina
Columbia
Venezuela
Bolshevik Russia
Marshal Foch
Gulf of Finland
Asquith Signals Return to Politics
Former prime minister Asquith addresses the National Liberal club in London with hints of a House of Commons comeback. The Morning Post notes his small supporter group seeks him, but scarce safe seats are held by frontbenchers. Independent Liberals see growing party support in his favor.
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Asquith
London
National Liberal Club
Desre
House of Commons
The
Morning Post
Prohibition Tied to Sugar Shortage in U.S.
Federal Food Administrator Arthur Williams says the temperance movement has driven record sugar use in sugared drinks and candy. He notes sugar consumption this year may be 500000 tons higher than the first nine months of 1918 as part of the shortage.
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New York
Arthur Williams
Winnipeg Teachers Granted Advance Wage Increase
Winnipeg school management committee approves a 15 to 20 percent wage rise for teachers effective January 1. Probation period salary rules are also adopted.
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Winnipeg
Tragedy of the Sea Revealed by Survivors in Gloucester
Four Newfoundland survivors of the British schooner Orato tell of a deck struggle and two pistol shots as Captain Brussin and his brother die while shifting cargo during a gale. Zirkel crew report later sinking. immigration station holds mutiny charges as accounts clash.
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Philadelphia
Orato
Newfoundland
Nate
James Brussin
Ernest
Sullivan
Gloucester Immigration Statran
Douglas Nicholl
Thomas Morton
Lorenzo Ash
Ernest Friezzard
Brussia
Onata
Oporto
Spain
Clemenceau Ministry Sustained By Large Parliamentary Majority
In Paris the Clemenceau ministry survived a major challenge with a 324 to 132 vote in the Chamber of Deputies. The cabinet’s plan to set elections by chronology was endorsed, placing legislative elections first on November 16 followed by senatorial and municipal contests. Aristide Briand led the opposition while Clemenceau’s majority set a record. In Ottawa the Presbyterian synod backed reform measures including permanent wartime liquor controls and adding racetrack gambling to the criminal code.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Aristide Briand
Ottawa
Ottawa- Montreal
Presbyterian Synod
Ontario
Dominion
Canada
Canada Revises Lobster Packing and Can Labelling Rules
Ottawa new regulations under the Meat and Canned Foods Act affect lobster packing in the Maritime Provinces. The rules require correct labelling of canned fish and shellfish imported to Canada, including weight content origin and names of packers and importers. French demand for Canadian ready-made houses grows as Export Association says health ministry plans housing for France returns.
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Ottawa
Maritime Provinces
Canada
London
The
Export Association of Canada
Ministry of Health
France
Canadian Manufacturers Association Expands to Five Divisions
In pursuit of closer cooperation, the Canadian Manufacturers Association divides the Dominion into five divisions each with two chairmen a vice chairman and an executive to lead regional activities.
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C.M.A
Toronto
Canadian Manufacturers’“Association
Dominion
Paris Senate Backs League of Nations Disarmament Plans
The French Senate and Chamber of Deputies push for allied disarmament measures and a common pool to indemnify WWI participants. In Washington plans emerge to form the League of Nations soon after ratification, with Wilson to call the first council meeting and set terms for Saar Basin boundary commissions.
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Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
France
Chamber
Washington
Versailles
League of Nations
Great Britain
Italy
United States
League
Wilson
Council of
Saare
Ozmo Brings $100000 Gold Dust from Alaska to Seattle
The power schooner Ozmo arrives in Seattle carrying placer gold dust valued at $100000 from Kuskokwim River area in Alaska. The shipment completes the district’s season’s clean-up of placer diggings.
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Seattle
Wash
Ozmo
Kuskokwim River
Alaska
No Chance For Profiteers Courts Regulate Prices In Britain
London reports show profit eering committees ordering refunds and price adjustments. At Manchester the panel ruled 20 percent excess in suits for Prof. Tout of Manchester University and 25 percent excess on trousers. A military tailors firm must refund 16 pence on a medal bar bought for two shillings. Complaints often postponed. A Wimbledon bazaar notes no article will be sold above shop prices.
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London
Manchester
Tout
Manchester University
Wimbledon
Mounties to Move Headquarters East Ottawa
Senator Lougheed said the Dominion and Royal North West Mounted Police bill would place the headquarters in Ottawa while most of the force would stay west of the lakes. Senator Casgrain asked about moving troops east by train to quell riots. Sir James said the force would be a mobile body. The bill received a second reading.
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R.N.W.M.P
Ottawa
Dominion
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
James Lougheed
Senate
Casgrain
James
Prince of Wales Visit to U S May Be Abandoned
The Daily Mail reports the Prince of Wales visit to the United States may be called off due to President Wilson’s continued illness. The King has discussed the possibility with the Prince, and a decision is expected soon. If the trip is canceled he may remain longer in Canada.
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London
Prince of Wales
United States
Wilson
The
Daily Mail
Canada
British ships land reinforcements on Asiatic coast
Two British transports have landed reinforcements on the Turkish Asiatic coast for the British contingent fighting rebels. The move widens imperial support in the ongoing campaign.
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Constantinople
Demand Surrender Of German Vessels
In Washington Senator Poindexter warns of grave danger from international revolutionists and urges vigorous defense. Paris reports the supreme council approving a note to neutral powers to join the League of Nations and a draft note to Germany demanding surrender of German ships seized or burned during the war.
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Washington
United States
Poindexter
Senate
Paris
Supreme Council
League of Nations
League
Germany
Associated Powers
Netherlands
Memel
Prince of Wales greeted by Porcupine people in Codalt
Up to HRH Englehart Ont the sign told the Prince the town is yours paint it any color you like. The message welcomed the Prince of Wales and expressed the Porcupine people spirit of welcome in Codalt.
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Englehart
Ont
Codalt
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Pensions Board
Stanley Corostine
Victoria
International Boundary Line
Marshall
Gillette
White House
Palmer
U.S
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