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Newspaper
Lloydminster Review
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
1
War dispatches describe heavy German assaults along the Yser front with fortifications held by allied artillery. Belgian officials urge nationwide enlistment and Belgian bachelors face automatic enrollment after November 15 as Britain reverses a prior policy on capturing enemy reservists aboard neutral ships.
A note from Gaston Poutmans, president of the Belgian Relief fund, thanks Mrs J P Lyle and the Lioudiminete Ladies for their contributions and assistance toward alleviating Belgian refugee suffering in Lloydminster.
Extracts from letters received by the Saskatchewan Branch of the Red Cross Society Regina dated October December express apologies for oversights in sending recon and confirm a duly written warrant. The correspondence congratulates the success of the work and mentions donations and support.
Principal Hargrove and Fraser praised for training the students at the Alberta school concert. Parents attended as the program featured recitations, essays on Nelson and Brock, several choruses including O Canada Hearts of Oak and The Maple Leaf, and addresses by Parley Lawrie and Hargrove.
Forty five men of the Yukon detachment arrived from Skagway aboard the Princess May and proceed to Victoria. Led by J. W. Boyle they prepare for a mounted artillery battery with a total cost of 76000 dollars. The unit seeks orders to move toward Great Moon, assessing morale and equipment, while locals note the frock coats and broad brimmed hats of the sourdoughs.
Petrograd dispatch reports German forces disheartened by Russian tactics as the vast Russian army holds its lines. The Germans allegedly withdraw from positions near Dixmaude with British ships aiding in the attack on their right wing. Belgians report heavy bombardment while Hollandia fears neutrality breach.
The Hail Insurance District of Alberta reports on its first season under the Rural Municipality Act. Twenty five municipalities joined, 30 hail storms occurred from June to September, with June seven, July eleven, August twelve, and September two storms. The board’s finances show assets over 941000 and a surplus around 36000 after indemnities and fixed charges.
A report states South Africa forces have quelled rebellion in the Orange River Colony and Western Transvaal with General De Wet offering service to England. The Union Government proclaims firm action to restore peace while urging loyal citizens to aid authorities and observe the defence act.
Telegraphic briefs from London New York Chicago Calgary Ottawa and London report a large Irish meeting with T P O Connor praising justice for Ireland. Belgian refugees arriving in New York seeking work in farming. a Chicago snow flurry and cold snap. a Calgary tax lecture denouncing tariff violations. Canadian plans to aid Austrians and Germans in distress. and Lieutenant Williamson marrying a French bride met in Plymouth.
London dispatch reports General Botha’s forces, details of wounded and captured were not fully known. An official notice released last night described heavy fighting and material losses, including brigades and ammunition shortages, with the broader South African campaign ongoing.
Paris reports a battle in Belgium showing Allied gains south of Dixmude amid heavy shelling. French and British forces push toward S’Woevre and Verdun as German reserves mass near Disanide and across the Veer.
The Town Council met at Wood's Hall with Mayor D. G. Tuckwell and Councillors Beil Halil Aston and R. Smith. A four foot sidewalk was approved from the crossing to the end of Mr. Rogers property and advertised in The Times. H. A. Smith to serve as Deputy Mayor for the year. A spur bill from the N.R. was referred to Mr. Mooney to forward to White. A night watchman will be hired at two dollars per day through December with The Times to advertise. Expenses approved: The Times advertising 4.14, J. Spencer street work 0.00, Mooney accounts 0.00. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
Colonel Hodson made a hurried trip to North Battleford for important military work and returned Wednesday night. In Worth Battleford he was interviewed by many veterans eager to go to the front and noting strong recruitment potential in the district. A sergeant major with four medals also discussed mobilization prospects for active service.
Liberal candidate J. J. Bowlen visits Lloydminster area with KH J Gordon. Bowlen, a Macklin farmer, plans meetings with farmers and grain growers while noting similar conditions to Humboldt and other southern districts.
At the Conservative Convention held today in Unity, Routledge of Unity secured the nomination for the Dominion section. He defeated James Scott, a farmer near Battlefield. Logan Wilk and D G Tuckwell of Licydminster were considered but not placed on the ballot.
Fragmented notice describes a Pekin merchant offering flowers for a patron and travel arrangements through concert events, with misread phrases indicating Friday and Saturday focus and interaction with a travel service.
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