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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1915
Page
1
Paris and London dispatches report that German forces fail to break through Russian lines along the Narew with a plan to cross the Vistula. Russia continues retreat eastward, aided by stubborn Narew defence. German attempts to intercept near Cholm and Kovno falter.
Citizens convene to discuss forming a Home Guard, revived after prior hurdles. Col Horace Jenkins pushed the issue to Col Cruickshanks in Calgary for approval, with plans for Hussars drill and toll exemption, aiming to build a first class regiment. Further details to follow in tomorrow's News.
A large Medicine Hat crowd bid goodbye to D Company of the 63rd battalion Canadian Regiment at Riverside Park as they prepare to entrain for Sar cen Camp for training with three other regimental companies. Mayors, clergy, and officers spoke, praising the community effort in wartime.
Militia Council and government abolish all limits on enlistment. No longer can parents or spouses block a man from joining or force him to resign. Men of military age may enlist freely, and discharge by purchase is removed. Reading reflects policy alignment with British practices.
Nathan Stein, a young man with a German surname, faced vagrancy charges in the police court. Magistrate Rae and Chief Bruce heatedly debated the wording of the charge, with the magistrate refusing to proceed and dismissing the prisoner after rejecting evidence from Constable Towler. Police had alleged Stein molested women and other complaints prompted the arrest.
The cool breeze after six days of heat brings welcome relief as temperature eased from the 90s. Yesterday's 93 degree reading followed an evening electrical storm that produced little rain locally but cooled the air, with a pleasant outlook today.
Military authorities authorize soldiers in training at Sarcee Camp to work on harvests. Farmers seeking assistance must inform the Officer Commanding directly of the number of men and data required without delay.
Ruth Fisher of Connaught school wins the Governor General's bronze medal for high marks in the public school leaving examinations. Alta Marion Bennett and May Lewin from Medicine Hat are named among successful senior commercial examinees. Junior results show no passes.
Washington reports the Brazilian minister to Mexico has been recalled to avoid expulsion by General Carranza. With the Lansing Latin American talks in recess, officials push a new appeal to Mexican faction leaders outlining a permanent peace plan, backed by six participating governments.
Berlin reports the Cologne Gazette cites a Washington correspondent stating the latest American note on Lusitania sinking and submarine warfare makes U S mediation in peace talks impossible. The观点 is said to be shared by Germany.
Vienna reports Emperor Franz Josef has a severe chill and is confined to bed at Schoenbrunn Castle. The Vienna condition is described as not alarming, per Amsterdam correspondent via telegraph.
Work began to raise the steamship Eastland from the Chicago river bed. Officials expect to remove about 3000 tons of water by tomorrow and set the vessel upright for the first time since the disaster that killed about 1000 people. A large steel crane from Cleveland and a wrecking tug will assist in floating the ship.
London reports officers casualty lists from July 19 to July 30 show 115 killed 236 wounded and 14 missing totaling 365. Since the war began 13,656 officers have been lost with 4,176 dead 8,305 wounded and 1,175 missing. Dardanelles regiments again suffer most.
The body of Thomas Ward, 31, a tuberculosis hospital patient, was found on a Bow River sand bar below the Ogden bridge yesterday afternoon by youths strolling nearby. Ward drowned and is believed to have jumped to his death. he was not considered mentally responsible.
London reports thousands of munitions found with rubbish when opened at the front. The Daily Mail attributes this to German agents in Russian factories. Petrograd reports many wounded, with unofficial casualties around 3.5 million by mid July, though officials dispute the total. Despite losses, the Russian people remain cheerful and confident.
Bucharest reports the cabinet has approved a new extraordinary credit of 100,000,000 francs, about 20,000,000 dollars, for military purposes. The Romanian minister in Paris has been summoned to Bucharest for consultation.
Seward Alaska Aug 9 Paviloft volcano on the Alaska peninsula was in full eruption the night of July 28 with flames and heavy black smoke from the crater. Captain Hansen of the steamer Ana Ana reports from Behring Sea ports that Katmai volcano is also smoking.
Rochester New York August 0 George F Loder known nationwide as a father of the Mystic Shrine died after a lengthy illness He was aged 86 and a longtime leader in the Fraternal organization based in Rochester New York.
Hon Honore A. Gervais justice of the court of appeal died at his Westmount residence after a yearlong illness. He was 53. He represented St. James division in Montreal in the house of commons as a Liberal from 1904 to 1911 and was appointed a judge in August 1911.
Wheat futures fell 1 1-8 to 1 5-8 cents, cash wheat rose 1 1-3 to 1, flax down 2, oats down 5-8, Minneapolis and Chicago rates lower, and weather described as warm across the west. Opt. Wheat prices listed for nearby and future months.
Messrs. F. M. Ginther and W. R. Finlay began binder work on a 5000 acre wheat crop west of the city. They own 20 binders and will operate continuously unless weather halts progress. Harvest is expected to spread through the district by week’s end.
The Police Committee authorized Chief Bruce to proceed with two bath sites in Medicine Hat. One site will be above the Finlay traffic bridge with a plank walk to the first pier and wire netting to the second, plus a dressing room. The eastern site near Strathcona Island will be chosen after a swimmer tests the best spots. hours and girls’ swim time will be set.
Elmer J. Luck a former Strathcona Collegiate teacher who studied in Germany before the war will address a Canadian Club gathering on the 17th. He was interned at the outbreak, exchanged due to health issues via his father, then released and on his way back to Edmonton to teach.
Los Angeles reporters describe the sixty-first annual International Typographical Union convention, with addresses and social events completed and business sessions to start tomorrow. Baltimore has launched a bid for the 1916 convention.
Lloyds reports the British steamer Glenravel of Belfast the Swedish steamer Salmland and the trawler Ocean Queen were sunk. All crew members have been landed.
Reports from Petrograd and London cite Vederne Vremya and the Bourse Gazette about German peace proposals to Russia via Denmark. The terms allegedly include Russia gaining Galicia while Germany would keep western Poland, but officials deny any negotiation. The duma benches dismiss the idea as unworthy of serious discussion.
Paris reports Brussels faces a one million dollar fine from German authorities after Entente aviators attacked the Zeppelin sheds at Evere near Brussels, setting fire to the Zeppelin inside. British airmen reportedly attacked the sheds on June 14, per Havre correspondent.
On Saturday hospital staff and outside doctors presented Geo Turner of the 63rd local company a wrist watch. Turner served over three years on the hospital staff as an orderly before his enlistment, and the staff wished him God speed, presenting the watch as a token of appreciation for his long faithful service.
Saturday night the Trades and Labor Council met and presented Ald. Robt. Collier the treasurer who is going to the front with the 68rd division, a signet ring.
Ten ders are invited to build a substantial business block by Robert Mitchell and Sona on the Toronto street site once occupied by Birnie Bros. and Barker & Patten. The 70 by 115 foot lot will rise 32 feet high with a 9 foot basement and room to add two stories later. Ground floor and basement total over 16,000 square feet, to be leased by LePage Bros. for general and custom services. The design features steel beams, cast iron columns, laminated floors, a recessed front with plate glass showcases, oak storefronts, and fire resistant plaster work. main floor area measured 72 by 76 feet.
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