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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
1
Paris reports progress in Lorraine and Alsace regions with gains north of Metzeral and beyond the Fecht valley. German counterattacks at Arras and in Champagne are repelled, Dunkirk bombardments continue, and Austrian German forces are described on a broad front from the Baltic to Bukowina.
A mix of tiny ads and notices lists prices for classifieds and services. Entries mention job wants for a girl and a janitor, piano rental, a composi tor position, housework, lost keys, boat schedule, and sales including farm acreage and business envelopes. Also includes ads for teachers, sales reps, a flag procurement, building materials, and a medicine claim for Minard’s Liniment.
Belfontein, June 22. General Christian De Wet received six years in prison and a two thousand pound fine after yesterday being found guilty on eight counts of high treason.
Madrid report says on June 24 the Spanish Cabinet has resigned amid a government crisis. The cabinet regarded the failed loan as a vote of lack of confidence and the government considered immediate political changes.
The Labor Department in Ottawa has named an arbitration board to resolve a dispute between Canadian Northern Railway and railway brotherhoods. Eastern workers seek Western standards for schedules and other conditions. Board members include Judge Emery Coatsworth of Toronto as chairman I H McGuigan representing management and D Campbell of Winnipeg representing the men.
Strong winds and unsettled conditions with occasional rain described. Temperature ranged from 47 to 62 degrees, with high tides at 7.24 this morning and 8.28 tomorrow, moonrise at 4.20 this afternoon, first quarter on Sunday and a full moon due Sunday, June 27. Minarde Liniment claimed to cure garget in cows.
Winnipeg June 22. C P Fullerton K C testifies before the Royal Commission on the Kelly charges. He claims a 1915 deal between the late government and the opposition exchanged $50,000 to withdraw election protests and a later agreement to quit to the current government with staged resignations and to stifle the commission. He seeks subpoenas to compel witnesses.
Petrograd reports Russian submarines sunk a large Turkish steamer and two sailing vessels in the Black Sea. The official announcement confirms the losses during ongoing hostilities.
An Order in Council will prohibit exporting any goods to Holland except those to the Netherlands Overseas Trust. The move aims to block trade thought to pass via Holland into Germany.
The Dominion Government brightened debt position by redeeming £38,000,000 of treasury bills maturing in London this month. About £2,000,000 was paid on June 8 and £1,000,000 today. These bills were issued on the London Market in November last. No further Dominion treasury bills are outstanding.
Ottawa reports officers from several new Canadian regiments are being given commissions. Capt J A Dan sere of Montreal, wounded, will command a new French Canadian regiment as lieutenant colonel. Capt W A Lowry of Calgary, also wounded, leads a western battalion. Major Naismith of Calgary and Major Kirkcaldy of the 18th battalion, both on leave, will head western regiments. Major McKinney of the Princess Pats and Major Ross of Victoria, wounded, will command Edmonton and western Highlanders regiments respectively. General Hughes notes this honors wounded officers.
Since the war began the government has made advances totaling 26 million to the British French Russian New Zealand and South African governments to temporarily finance purchases. Repayment occurs over time in sterling exchange. Minard's Kiniment Cures Rheumatism.
London reports limited distinct struggles in the war with French gains in the west and the battle near Arras described as desperate and sanguinary. Unconfirmed dispatches hint at a Russian evacuation of Galicia and German forces retreating on the Fecht. The Commons passes a measure to curb supplies to Germany via neutral states and Britain plans a new war loan with five shilling vouchers attracting firms for workers’ savings.
Berlin dispatch says soldiers report corpses from Arras to Souchez and unbearable odors. Neutral sources warn the battle near Arras could decide France's fate. Both sides fight with great courage. France remains strong while Germany receives reinforcements. Losses on both sides are described as fearful.
Ottawa reports a possibility that Canadian currency could be issued against Russian notes to fund war purchases. No official confirmation from the Finance Department exists, but such arrangements are thought to be pursued through the bank.
Sergeant Michael O Leary of the Irish Guards received the Victoria Cross from King George at Buckingham Palace. He earned the honor in France during a winter campaign, leading a party at Cuinchy, advancing on German trenches, killing five enemies, and capturing two prisoners while seizing the first barricade.
Overseas News Agency reports Germans state Russians are defeated along the entire line near Lemberg and fight only to delay and save artillery and war material.
New York June 22 J P Morgan & Co and the Rothschilds in Paris arranged to float in the United States a new French loan. The amount is not stated but unofficially is expected under fifty million dollars with about six percent interest. The loan would be secured by high grade railway bonds.
Ottawa June 22 The Minister of Finance received a check for one hundred thousand dollars from Sir John Eaton to aid the equipment of a machine gun section The Prime Minister wrote to Sir John expressing the government's appreciation for his generous and patriotic contribution.
An editorial on the Telegram front page calls the Governor General to appoint a Royal Commission to address Manitoba matters. It argues the Parliament buildings contracts inquiry lacks power to investigate the Fullerton charges.
Special to the Guardian from London June 22 The British steamer Carisbrook of Glasgow en route from Montreal to Leith was sunk by gunfire from a German submarine on June 21 four miles north of Kinnairds Head Eleven crew members were saved and thirteen are unaccounted for The 300 foot long 2352 gross ton vessel was later confirmed sunk at Fraserburgh Scotland June 22 with all crew landing there.
Paris reports ongoing Gallipoli combat with sieges and frequent local attacks. Allies repelled a Turkish assault last Wednesday and took 700 prisoners. Allied fleet activity has risen, signaling a likely general attack in the Straits.
Petrograd reports the evacuation of Lemberg is under way with hospitals and government offices moved. Austrian German forces hold trenches before the city as Russians defend along the Dneister River and aim to seize the Tarnow railway junction to cut Lem bert communication with Russia.
Berlin authorities ordered the Tag Zeitung to suspend publication indefinitely after recent pieces on German American relations by Count Von Renentlow. Officials say the move signals weariness with the newspaper and further strains in ties with America. The articles defended disregarding international law in submarine warfare.
The Navy Department sent the cruiser Washington from Vera Cruz to Cape Haitien with 700 bluejackets and 200 marines after new revolutionary actions in Haiti. The French cruiser Descartes had already dispatched bluejackets to the port.
Geo. Joseph Smith stood trial for life in the Old Bailey accused of murdering three women he married, all of whom were found dead in bathtubs under similar circumstances. The case, dubbed The Brides in the Bath, follows Crippen in notoriety, as jurors were chosen and the prosecutor opened the case against Beatrice Mundy, Alice Burnham, and Margaret Lofty.
The School for the Deaf at Halifax held closing exercises last week marking a successful term and the twenty third anniversary of Mr Fearon’s superintendency. Prizes were awarded across classes for progress, speech reading, drawing, cooking, dressmaking, sewing, manual training, and general excellence with many Halifax and province names among recipients.
Local notices list July twenty first strawberry festival at P. E. Hospital and July seventh tea and athletic sports with proceeds for public hall. Red Cross ice cream social planned for North River Corner June thirtieth. Gasoline engines advertised by Pickard and Co with low prices. Milne Fraser ad promotes Remington typewriters and mimeographs as campaign tools.
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