Declare to Fight Austria Allies Declare War on Austrians
Winnipeg dispatches report Britain France and Canada mobilizing as Austria faces pressure on the Russian frontier. News notes Belgian French and British forces concentrate near Belgium Luxembourg while German troops maneuver near Alsace Lorraine and along the Rhine. Reports mention French cavalry supported by infantry repelling a force toward Liege and casualties among Belgian troops.
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Liege
Belo
War News Delays Across Cable and Wireless Routes
The Associated Press reports congestion on its lines from Paris to Berlin and through London causing a minimum 48 hour delay for messages. Despatches from Paris are routed via London to avoid delays, but many signals arrive fragmentary in Germany after a direct cable was cut at the outbreak of war and censorship tightens.
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Associated Preas
London
Thom
Europe
Paris
Berlin
A. P
Germany
A.P
Volunteers for Overseas Force Parade Calls for Instruction
The report notes volunteers from the Volunteers for Overseas Force called for 2 p.m. instruction at an Ottawa area drill hall. It lists officers and men who passed required tests under the Militia Act and mentions staff members who volunteered but await Ottawa approval.
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Val Cartier
K.R.O
Elsc
L.H
Militia Act of Canada
Ottawa
Hodson
B. Laws
J. T. Mill
Compliment to C Hodson at Northern Crown Sank
A neat compliment notes C Hodson, general manager at the Northern Crown, for his work this week. A Winnipeg-based message advised a temporary substitute would handle duties until his return, upon receipt of a wire confirming the country’s duty calls.
Accepted with gratitude eye witness account of first real battle
Ottawa reports a Canadian gift of one million bags of gour to the United Kingdom for use by His Majesty. The program of works will be undertaken on the revenue permit as the financial situation clears. Hon. Geo. Perley notes banks are reopening and Canadians abroad can cash letters of credit. About 75,000,000 dollars is said to be available to aid Great Britain.
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Ottawa
United Kingdom
Geo. Perley
London
Great Britain
Belgians Repel Invasion Amid Brutal Bayonet Clashes
Eyewitness accounts describe Belgian forces inflicting heavy casualties on German troops, with bayonet engagements and massed lines. Belgian detachment lured Germans into a mined field as they advanced, causing severe losses and retreat.
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Liege
Levan
Hospital Board Rejects Resignation and Approves Finances
The Lloydminster United Municipal Hospital Board held a meeting on Thursday August 9 1934 with members including H C Lisie chair and M Daly. They declined to accept H B Holland's resignation and expressed confidence in H R Rawle as a board member. The board approved hospital expenses and rebates for Vincent Currie and others and reviewed six months accounts showing total costs of 5566 67 with funds on hand and current balances.
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Alberta Hell
Spm
H.C. Lisie
Ww. Serer
Ss. M. Daly
D. G. Tuackwell
C Bell
HB. Mall
I Monnet D. Menzies
R. W. Miller
Ashton
RK. W. Miller
Sageld
Ae Sea
H.C. Baewle
M. Dely
H BB Holland
Hopital Board
H. ©. Rawle
Rh. W. Miller
G. H. Campbell
Hospital Folle
G. Tuckwell
R W. ME
W. D. Mesries
Vincent Currie
J. W. Warehouse
H. McDonnell
Om Mooth
UH. McOnted
J. W. Waterhours
HK. Halts
Italy mobilises troops on borders as precautions
Italy begins mobilising 200000 troops on the Swiss border and 250000 on the Austrian border as a precautionary measure. London reports no notification from Britain’s Foreign Office or Embassy regarding a purchase by German cruisers, despite contrary rumors.
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London
Italy
Derepite
Cruwers
Qeoben
Tireslau
Halifax Volunteers for Royal Duty in Local Crisis
Halifax citizens show loyalty by volunteering for a British cruiser named SS which arrived in port this afternoon. The volunteers will be escorted to the dock and serve in the port area, with hundreds of residents signing up to assist.
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Halifax
Halifas
Howra
Prisoners and wounded lands amid wartime arrivals
A ship report states wounded troops arrive at Southampton from Belgium and more than 100 German prisoners are landed at Mort George in Scotland by British cruisers. An Austrian vessel named Lereda is captured off Law's Bad and brought to Count's bay. The Prince of Wakefield aid fund totals 4.895 million dollars.
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London
Southampton
Belgium
North Sea
Mort George
Bcotland
Law's Bad
Count’s Bay
Blood Indians pledge loyalty with 1000 dollar grant
The Blood Indians of Macshod reserve held a war council led by Chief Shot Both Sides and minor chiefs. They expressed loyalty to the Empire and voted to provide 1000 dollars for equipment. They also hinted willing service to the Crown if men are needed.
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Macshod
Alta
Aes
Homestead Time Extended To Volunteers
Ottawa August 12 Instructions go to Interior Department officials in the West permitting homesteaders who enlist for service to Canada or abroad to receive time as before. The extension will cover three months after discharge. J Bruce Walker Western Reservation Commissioner announced in Ottawa while arranging the act for settlers in Southern Alberta.
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Ottawa
Cmt
Interior Department
J. Bruce Walker
Act of Settlers
Alber
German Infantry Annihilated in Lethal Action
War dispatches report German infantry annihilated in heavy fighting as Allied bombardment and armored advances press inward on the Western Front. Troop movements and casualty figures remain incomplete, with strategic positions under intense shellfire and supply difficulties.
Rainbow Returns Safely Amid War Convoy Movements
Dispatch from Vancouver notes Rainbow and allies in transit as warships Clearwater and Algerine are due, with security concerns and anxiety over return routes to British ports. Ottawa reports arrests of many garment workers and postal clerks in Edmonton amid ongoing wartime measures.
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Vancouver, Aue
M.C
Helmbow
Clearwater
Ottawa
API
Edmonton
Ladies and Children Aid Hospital Ship War Fund
Article notes a fund drive led by the Duchess of Connaught through the Daughters of the Empire to aid a hospital ship. A local chapter is planned, with P. . as treasurer to forward contributions to Toronto headquarters. Paris reports ongoing Franco-Belgian vs German battles along the Meuse with heavy casualties and decisive fighting near Liege.
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Duchess of Connaught
Toronto
Lund
Simple funeral marks Woodrow Wilson in Rome
Simplicity defined the Rome funeral for Woodrow Wilson with a brief 45 minute service at the First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony honored Wilson as his funeral train arrived from Washington and the casket was laid beside his parents at Myrtle Hill Cemetery amid black-draped buildings and closed streets.
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Rome
Woodrow Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
Trafic
Mra Wilson
Stray Shot Near Verdun Signals Tempestuous Front
Report from the front notes minor clashes north of Verdun as German and French troops face off. Rebound of activity includes German reconnaissance near Hesbaye and possible plans for a larger engagement, with support ships massing at the Dardanelles and Russian actions pending August 21.
Dutch Africanders Back British Union in South Africa
A Cayetown dispatch to the Morning Post reports Dutch Africanders pledging to defend the Union Jack to their last cartridge for the British Government in South Africa. The meeting sent to General Hotha urging Imperial support and promising unity with Great Britain amid the crisis.
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Western Associated Press
London
Cayetown
Morning Post
Uritiah
Hotha
Great Britain
South Africa
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