German war guilt asserted in white paper versus peace plea
Springfield commentary contrasts German white paper with peace efforts. It argues Germany and Austria shoulder responsibility for the war, cites vast armament spending, and warns that militarism endangers Europe. The writer condemns Kaiser Wilhelm II as a selfish ruler and predicts a troubled yet hopeful postwar future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Germany
America
Austria
Belgium
Hes
France
England
Russia
Ises
William
Europe
Servia
Monroe Doctrine and Its Working in Canada Invasion Debate
The New York World argues that the Monroe Doctrine does not ban a German invasion of Canada but concerns the alienation of territory. It notes some readers misinterpretation and suggests the United States would address any invasion during congressional debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
New York World
Germany
Congress
Canadian Pacific Cancels Through Freight Rates
Winnipeg Aug 26 The Canadian Pacific Railway bans all lake and rail tariffs E198 22018 and 139 E406 for Western Canada and British Columbia points effective Sept 5 Ocean and local rates will apply rising to at least 2 for the through rate from Liverpool to Winnipeg After Sept 5 land haul 186 with ocean haul up at least 40 percent No relief via American routes Importers face uncertain costs and cannot predict Britain to Canada trade costs under war conditions High ocean rates and space shortages hit British Canada freight trade
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railway
Western Canada
British Columbia
Seaboard
Great Britain
Canada
Liverpool
Montreal
Europe
Kaiser Verses Stir Controversy in U S Press Histories
A historical note recalls a 1808 Paris edition verse about the Kaiser and divine right that circulated widely in American papers. It mentions Admiral Coghlan’s reprimand over its use at Manila Bay anniversary events and its parody of German national sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York Herald
United States
Coghlan
U.s.navy
War Department
Manila
Manila Bay
Mineself and Gott Declares War Mood in Looming Crisis
Speech in mock German English rhetoric vows resistance and self reliance. The speaker claims strength, mentions Lorraine and ships, soldiers in scarlet coats, and Mars spear as defense. The tone mixes bravado and ominous intent with personal divine sanction.
How Two Great Wars Began Across 19th Century Conflicts
The account notes July 19 1870 when Napoleon III declared war on Germany and General von Moltke ordered mobilization. It also describes August 1 1914 when Germany declared war on Russia, triggering Paris mobilization and swift government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Moltke
Imperial War Staff
Napoleon III
Germany
St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Paris
Russia
Poincare
Elysee Palace
Challenge to Kendall on Russellism in Brown's Summit
A reader letter from W. W. Giles of Brown's Summit requests publication of a challenge in response to O. E. Kendall's August 29 critique of "Russellism" in the newspaper. The note thanks the editor in advance and signs with courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Kendall
W. W. Giles
Propositions offer rewards over Pastor Russell immorality claims
A letter offers $1,500 in deposits and cash rewards for biblical proofs or rebuttals regarding Pastor Russell. It pledges to pay anyone proving immorality, immortality of the soul, heaven or hell after death, absence of probation, the word trinity, or an error in Pastor Russell’s Bible chronology. It also offers $50 for proving the daughters in Revelation 17 5 18a are not symbolic of other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Exchange National Bank
Greensboro
N.C
First National Bank
Miami
Fla
United States
Canada
Russell
Pastor Russell
Heaven
Hell
Land Prospect Description Near Lot 429
Description begins at a post 200 yards southwest of the southeast corner of Lot 429 and describes a rectangular 80 by 80 chain tract. Located July 18 1914 in Geary Lovator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Lands
Coal and Petroleum Act
G.1
K. D
J.H. Hayes
GEO, Geary, Lovator
Firestone
Water license sought for irrigation from Mon tezuma Creek
James W. Blake of Wasa British Columbia applies to take 100 acre feet of water from Mon tezuma Creek flowing east through Lot 9970 into Copper Creek near Trail. Water diverted 190 feet east and 720 feet north of Lot 11016 for irrigation on Lot 11016. Objections may be filed with the Water Recorder Cranbrook or the Comptroller of Water Rights Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Blake
Wasa
B.C
Montezuma Creek
Copper Creek
Cranbrook Heralds
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Water License Application for Irrigation in Kimberley BC
William Fleming of Kimberley BC applies under the Water Act for 20 miners inches from an unnamed spring sourcing Lot 11588. The water would divert from the west side near Lot 11580 for irrigation and domestic use on Lot 11580 Group One in Kootenay District. The notice posted August 3, 1914, indicates filing with the Water Recorder or Comptroller of Water Rights in Victoria BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
William Fleming
Kimberley
B.C
Lake Creek
N. EB
Kootenay District
Water Act
the Water Recorder
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Cranbrook Applies for Water Storage License near Josephs Creek
The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook B C seeks a license to store 10 million imperial gallons of water from Josephs Creek at a dam 750 feet above the existing Water Works Dam. The reservoir would cover about 7 acres and flood land within Cranbrook and adjacent territory. Objections must be filed within thirty days with the Water Recorder in Cranbrook or the Comptroller of Water Rights in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
B.C
Joseph’s Creek
Joseph's Prairie Creek
Mary's River
City of
Water Recorder
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Building
Victoria
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Coeur D'Alene
Modern Hotel
the Coeur d'Alene Co
Jacob Goetz
Harry F. Baer
Sec
City Transfer CO
W. E. Worden, Prop
Coal and
Sand and Gravel Supplied
J. Milne
Montana
Cranbrook Street
A. BE
Jones
T. J. Doris
Frank Carlson
Billiard Room
Hanson
Miss Smith
Fenwick Ave
Herald Office
THE
Cranbrook Herald
Thompson
Association
F. Parks & Co
Hoch der Kaiser
Faderland
Rhein
Narmouth, N.S
Minard
Granbrook
Kootenay
Cranbrook District
Fast Kootenay
Notich
Coal and Petroleum
Elsass
Lorraine
Gott
Hemisphere
Mars
Brown's Summit, N.C
Halsall & Co
Ladies’, Misses’, and
Children's Outfitters
Armstrong
the Neal Institute
Neal
Imperial Bank of Canada
Toronto
D. R. Wilkie
Robert Jaffray
Savings Department
H. W. Supple
Board
Corporation of the City of
Annllannt
J. T. Campbell
Tire
Firestones
C. W. Johnson Distributors
Firestone Tire and Rubbeer Company
Akron
Ohio
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