Manitoba's Battalion Recalled to City Amid War Talk
Winnipeg August 3 reports Premier Rollin returning from a four week vacation to brief the government on military matters. In a morning interview Sir Rodmond stated that if hostilities arise the Mother Court may organize a Manitoba infantry battalion of about one thousand men to support home authorities.
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Winnipeg
Rollin
Dougloe Comercn
Col. & J. Steele
Rodmond
Mother Courtey
Flawn
Manitoba
Bombardment Report From Mita Port Reference
A garbled dispatch describes bombardment near Litew and the port of Lihau in Mita. The report notes a cruiser Anelargeet and a navy escort protecting a ton displacement warship with twelve Met gues armament and crew details.
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Herbe
Uruewl
Crujeer
Hortia
Litew
Lihau
Mita
Malne Ser
Nile
Uree
Navy
Canada mobilization plans for potential division base at Valcartier
Aug 2 report from Quebec explains Premier Borden may offer an army division and assigns Quebec as the mobilization base near Valcartier. Col Sam Hughes and officials indicate a camp near 10 miles from Quebec is ideal for mobilization with access to water and suitable terrain.
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Quebec
Premieer Borden
Qeeler
Shallen
Sam Hughes
Valcartier
Psinister
Vate
Minghes
Qeebes
Global import business at standstill amid sailing curbs
New York reports a near complete suspension of U S import trade as liner services face abrupt halts. Analysts warn continued port congestion and reduced vessel tonnage will hamper Americas exports and disrupt global commerce.
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New York
Lange Ian
Ail Weewils Bey Geren Steamship Lines
Nore Remo
Atueticas
United States
Staggering Cost of Immense War Draws In Major Nations
Dr Charles Rieber a Paris statistician outlines that a global conflict involving Austria Servia Germany England France Belgium Italy and Holland would incur astronomical daily costs. He estimates the toll would reach vast sums as war mobilizes nations and resources.
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Austria
Servia
Germany
England
France
Biewia
Italy
Homennia
Charles Rieber
University of Paris
Kane
Government to guarantee war risks on North American wheat
The government plans to insure wheat shipments from Canada or the United States to the United Kingdom against war risks. Premiums will be set by the official receiver, with charges administered by the claimant. The move aims to secure 18,000 guns through Canadian wheat exports.
German Ship Aims for German Port with Million on Board
London reports a German vessel signalled by wireless while northwest of Ireland. The ship departed New York last week for Plymouth and Cherbourg carrying about 1,000,000 in gold. Normally it would contact Fastnet station before entering the North Sea en route to a German port.
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London
Tier
Teameup
Krone
Princ Tessin Cocille
Matin Mead
Oelork
Chistorn
Chevemeel
Palent
New York
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Krooz 'Pilomessin
Cecilia
Fastnet
Ireland
Imperial authorities seek Canada feed and horse supply data
Ottawa reports Canada may export fourteen million bushels of wheat and lists available feed and horse resources for cavalry and artillery. The current crop harvest is projected to reach about one hundred seventy five million bushels.
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Ottawa
Canada
War Position in Brief Summary
London August 2 Europe moves toward general war with Russia the first to clash as patrols exchange fire near Prouken southeast of Kontebung. Italy declares neutrality. Britain maintains non binding help stance and braces for possible expeditionary action to defend Belgian and Dutch neutrality amid a Franco German Austrian Austria Hungary alliance.
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London
Europe
Prouken
Tujloe
Kontebung
Italy
Great Britain
Asquith
France
Rosia
Prance
Servin
Prohibitory Air Space Order Issued by Britain
London August 2 The British war secretary issued an order prohibiting flights of aircraft over the sea area of the United Kingdom and its coast and territorial waters except for those in naval and military service.
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London
Britied Howe
Bank of England Raises Discount Rate to 10 Percent
London August 1 The Bank of England today raised its discount rate to 10 percent.
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Bank of England
London
Bank of England Today
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Ask
Granite Hotel
Grenfell
J. E. Sutton
Prop
Grenfeil
Watters
Don
Grenfell Fair
Canadian Countryman Publishing Company
The
Agricultural Society
Bank of Hamilton
Grenfell Branch
J. F. Gill
Mgr
Bill
Imperial Life Assurance Company of Canada
Toronto
A. Gowler
Grenfell, Sask
Pelleyhelders
Strenger
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