Dutch Parliament opens secret session on neutrality
The Hague reports a secret chamber session stating Holland will maintain neutrality amid war, citing information not public. Paris notes French gains north of Caillette wood near Verdun after night engagements. Lloyds records the Spanish Vigo sunk by a German sub in the Bay of Biscay with crew rescued by Polo.
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the Hague
Holland
Paris
Caillette Wood
London
Vigo
Bay of Biscay
Lloyd's
Polo
Gibraltar
Douaumont
Chauffeur Wood
Meuse
Haucourt
Aisne
Argonne
The
Ottawa Probe Expands As Hughes Inquiry Nears
Ottawa reports broadened interest as Sir Sam Hughes faces scrutiny. Journal editorials note potential charges may shift with a royal commission while Col J Wesley Allison may face examination by both Davidson and public accounts committees. Public attention centers on parliamentary inquiry prospects and Hughes's return.
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Kyte
The
Evening Journal
Conservative
Laurier
Mosphere
Royal Commission
J. Wesley Allison
Parliament
Sam Hughes
Justice
Evening Free Press
Liberal
Col
J.’ Wesley Allison
Canada
Davdson Commission
Public Accounts Committee
Hughes
Col. Allison
Ottawa Citizen
Wilfrid Laurier
Parmament
Shell
Hypocritical Appeal for Postwar Peace by Von Bethmann Hollweg
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg urging a European peace after the war. He calls for free evolution of minority groups and languages while praising a united future, amid questions on Polish Lithuanian Livonian Belgian and Flemish issues. He defends the German sword against peace terms that would destroy Prussian power.
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von Bethmann Hollweg
Berlin
Sayville
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Europe
von Bethmann‘Hollweg
Germany
Sir Sam Hughes Leaves London for Extended Period
Major General Sir Sam Hughes and Captain Bassett departed London with plans to be away for some time. The notice notes the military leader’s absence and accompanying officer.
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London
Sir Sam Hughes
Bassett
Stanley Charges Reappear in New Form and Detail
Edmonton April 4. Premier Sifton rejects any royal commission and rebuts a second Stanley charge sheet as identical to the earlier allegations. Dr Stanley repeats money under duress for campaigns, illegal concessions, and immunity from extortion, while Cross not named in specifics. The day features clashes over amended motions, divisions, and debate on Soldiers Votes.
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Edmonton
Stanley
High River
Cross
Stanley Rose
Sifton
Maling
Ewing
Fisher
Fulso
Michener
Hoadley
Tweedle
Death of L B Cochran Brings Pride to Medicine Hat
Telegram from Victoria reports the death of L B Cochran after pneumonia. Pioneer settler who arrived in 1883 with the C P R line, born 1846 in Maitland Nova Scotia son of Hon Arthur Cochran. Described as courteous charitable and always helpful to those in trouble.
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Medicine Hat
Mr. Cochran
Charit
Maitland
Hants County
Nova Scotia
Arthur McNutt Cochran
Civil Power Now Sure in Manitoba Rioter Trials
Winnipeg April 6 Civil power has been declared supreme in punishment of rioters by Col H N Ruttan District Officer Commanding in Military Division No 10 after a Tuesday conference with Sir Hugh John Macdonald magistrate The discussion followed officers trying troops in civil court despite an earlier agreement to civil jurisdiction Trials of alleged offenders continued this morning with noted clarification and regret for misunderstandings.
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Winnipeg
H. N. Ruttan
Hugh John Macdonald
Col. Ruttan
Macdonald
Ranchers Oppose Alberta Brand Regulations Debate at Edmonton
The Agriculture Committee heard ranchers oppose a two dollar fee and brand cancellation rules. No action was taken as Mr. Wilson, Chief Inspector, was invited to testify. A suggestion to set sheep and goat dates faced delays amid interregnum concerns and hunting season timing.
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Edmonton
Wilson
Ing
Alberta
Archer
Innisfail
Local Co operative Society elects officers at April meeting
April 1 meeting of the Ladies' Co operative Society held in the new store elected Wm blink as vice president Garrison as secretary treasurer and directors Ne maker G underson and C son with E Sparks as retiring gent. Uncertain financial condition noted. A charity concert and dance planned by the ladies for April 7 to fund the new store rent. Meantime windmill consignments arrive for Mr O Connor and for the ilgelf. Guy Sparks and family travel, Mrs Hughes and son in town, reports of a megel epidemic among youth and an auction of horses by G O Goff with good prices. Ottawa notes mention House activity on April 5.
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Circuit P.R
Co-operative Society
Blink
Garrison
Wilkinson
Nemaker
G. @underson
D. Ferrer
O'Connor
Ilgelf
Mra
J. W. Sparks
Guy Sparks
A. Hughes
Fon Bank
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Dixmude
Steenstraete
Dreamland
Ottawa
Allison
Florida
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Sam, Hughes
Shorncliffe
Atlantic
Byering Journal
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New York
Manhattan
RED Cross
L. B. Cochran
Victoria
B. C
L Chudleigh
Mpr
B. Cochran
Jenner
Oat
A. Ottawa
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