Russians Fight Desperately as Warsaw Evacuated
Russian press reports Warsaw’s evacuation strengthens resolve to push war to a victor. Riga sheds 10 000 daily as bells are removed. fires rage in Idhardoff, Groitzi, Blonie. Novo Georgievsk remains Russian held, Vistula fort near Warsaw invested. Austro German forces converge from multiple directions.
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Italians Readied for Dardanelles In World News Flash
Paris reports Italy prepared to join the allied effort to force passage to Constantinople. An Italian officer has arrived with orders to coordinate naval and military action with Britain and France against Turkey. Rome notes growing Italy Turkey tensions and possible hostilities any moment. Up to 250000 Italian troops in Bari Foggia and Lecce poised to sail from Brindisi on short notice.
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Lloyd George Says Russia May Rise From Debris
David Lloyd George addressing Welchmen in Bangor quotes that Austria and Prussia hammering a sword that will destroy them as Russia shakes off oppression. He cites Warsaw as evidence of Russians gaining freedom and a new spirit for a future land despite current anxiety.
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Occupation Reports From Front Near Ivangorod And Warsaw
Official telegrams announce Austro Hungarian and German forces occupying Ivangorod and Warsaw. Russian troops retreat behind the Vistula as bridges are blown, with German and Austro Hungarian units advancing toward the Narew and Bug rivers in the unfolding war theater.
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All Danger of Krupp Strike Is Averted
Geneva reports August 6 that Krupp workers won all demands, averting a major strike. German military pressure influenced the settlement as skilled workers left machines for the army or were replaced, while ammunition production continued in three shifts.
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St Matten’s Church Plans Monthly Public Safety Items
Ottawa report notes St Matten’s Anglican Church members commit to sending one machine public safety item each month for the duration of the war rather than a fixed number all at once. The pledge emphasizes steady support to frontline needs.
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Three BC Fatalities Reported in Separate Incidents
Vancouver reports three deaths: R. C. Wellwood of Victoria, a 40 year BC resident. David Miller, a BC electric motorman killed in an electric car accident. and W. J Whitt, a guard at Burnaby prison farm, who drowned last night in Deer Lake.
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Bank clearings at local clearing house reach 158 623
The weekly total of bank clearings at the local clearing house for the week ending yesterday amounted to 158 623. The figure reflects activity across the region's financial institutions and may influence local cash flow assessments.
Miners and Germans clash near Mons in mining district
Havre reports say miners in the Mou n district struck and clashed with German soldiers. A riot followed in which two Germans and seven miners were killed.
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Germany Would Grant Autonomy In Poland And Appoint Governor
In Aug Fundon armistice era report, German forces claim capture of Warsaw and Ivangorod and Moscow retreats toward Rusla. Austro German drive reaches height in east as Polish autonomy and Galicia union are discussed. Russian defense lines struggle to hinder German and Austrian advances with strategic bridges destroyed and rear areas contested.
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Move From Warsaw Startled by Ten Day War Disruption
Warsaw in Russian Poland reports a ten day cessation of postal service halting mail and banking functions. Officials organized a voluntary post office to reopen Praga. banks were removed and trade crippled. Polizei and courts left. priests stayed at posts. Austrians halted near Mokotow and Warsaw. Russians suffer hunger and fatigue as 5000 captives toiled in trenches.
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Big suit against insurers on Dunmore hotel fire nears end
The Laidlaw litigation over insurance policies on the Dunmore hotel fire last year is nearly finished. Plaintiff and defense have rested except for one witness Marion Tait, the former chambermaid, is missing likely in Calgary. Meta Robinson testified as in prior arson cases. A key legal issue concerns the timing of notice of assignment to creditors mailed on the third and writ issued on the sixth, affecting whether insurers knew of the assignment.
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Canadian hospital units headed to the Dardanelles
Montreal dispatch reports three Canadian hospital units sent to the Dardanelles. The stationary units are led by Colonels McKees, Castrain, and Hetherington.
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Niagara trolley wreck blamed on excessive speed and brake failure
An inquest jury at Niagara on the Lake Ontario ruled the July trolley crash at Queenston Heights was caused by excessive speed due to brake failure on a wet greasy rail. It found the motorman did all he could and blamed officials and employees for not strictly observing loading and sand rules.
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Kindersley Sends a Machine Gun Draft to Ottawa
Kindersley Saskatchewan marks war anniversary by sending a draft for the price of a machine gun to Ottawa. From a town of under one thousand, Kindersley has dispatched 110 men to the firing line.
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Alberta liquor law convictions rise amid enforcement effort
A report from the Liquor License Branch shows 440 trials and 413 convictions between January and June, with fines totaling 217 150 dollars. Prison terms added 170 months, while 238 convictions occurred last year amid stronger action by Chief Detective Morris and provincial detectives.
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Fine Weather for the Elections in Manitoba
Aug 6 with ideal weather and good roads, voters in Manitoba could reach polls easily. Winnipeg reported fewer voters but Brandon and Selkirk had about half the vote by noon. Two long trains from Camp Hughes brought over 1,200 khaki soldiers to vote, and the Norris government was expected to win with a solid majority.
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France's Chamber Reaffirms Resolve to Defend Civilization
Paris Aug 6 The first postwar session of the chamber of deputies shows unanimous patriotism as Premier Viviani and President Deschanel pledge France and its Allies will endure the war. President Poincare says victory by France and Allies will secure civilization and freedom, and that only peace protecting Europe’s security is acceptable.
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