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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
1
Allied and German forces clash around Gallipoli as Turkish defenses face bombardment and landings on the peninsula. British and French ships press offensives near Chanak and Krithia while German air operations and submarine activity unfold across Europe and the Baltic region.
Ottawa reports over eighty thousand Canadian soldiers have been dispatched abroad for service with about seven thousand six hundred listed as casualties and sixty to sixty-five thousand remaining in England France and training camps. Officials expect four divisions abroad soon with two for front service and two for drafts, while criticizing current draft methods for breaking up units and hurting esprit de corps.
Reports from Petrograd describe the Russian army conducting a disciplined retreat along the Wieprz to reform defences after denying the Germans a breakthrough at the Viepra. The Grand Duke Nicholas maintains an unbroken front despite heavy artillery pressure and continued German attempts to flank the northern end. Reinforcements arriving in the Uga region bolster Russian forces as fresh units engage fiercely, preventing rapid German pursuit and setting up positions east of the Bug Narew and Niemen rivers.
London August 10. A strong national service campaign is likely this week with broad party backing. Asquith remains opposed to compulsion while Kitchener defends necessity. Lloyd George supports compulsion and power to reassign men between fighting fines and trades. Opposition centers on northern working class committees and ship yard workers. A non partisan Labour expert warns compulsion could disrupt Britain. Midlands and Yorkshire show backing. Tyne Tees Clyde neighborhoods resist. Socialists increasingly back compulsory service.
A heavy storm brought rain hail and lightning to Brockville and nearby areas yesterday evening. Fields of corn and grain were flattened by hail and gale, root crops washed away, and flooding prevented immediate harvesting. Some grain was damaged and scattered. The Sons of England plan a meeting tomorrow at 8.
U.S. farmers harvest the greatest wheat crop in the nation with an estimated yield near one billion bushels. Department of Agriculture experts base their prediction on current crop conditions and prospects for bumper harvests of other cereals and food crops.
A French air squadron bombarded Saarbrucken near Metz despite poor weather. Twenty five aeroplanes reached the target and dropped 164 shells while speedplanes repelled German fighters. Many fires were observed on the shelled territory.
Directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway announce a 2 percent dividend on preference stock for the half year and 2.5 percent on common stock for the quarter ended June. Fiscal year results show gross earnings of 65,210, working costs 5,206,582, with net railway earnings of 21,509,968 available for dividends and a railway surplus of 89,915. Special income for the year totals 10,909,332, exceeding the prior year by 2,381.40.
Fragmented report describes a German naval attack thwarted near English ports. The text mentions ships or ships’ movement and a defense that blocked penetration, with limited readable details on command names or outcomes.
The Socialists' Journal of Frieste reports Austrian parliament members imprisoned or deported amid fears of disloyalty to the Austro-Phanthan government. The list includes Bolenians Croatians Slovanes Dalmatian and Vlaams and Jews among those targeted.
Parisian correspondent credits Paris Ave ote Hirata Manina with inventing a low cost device to shield soldiers from battlefield gases. The contrivance is designed to cause the gas cloud to rise and pass over the heads of troops facing the gassed line.
Marie Cecilia Natalie Janatha, court pianist to Emperor William, was arrested in London and deported from Tilbury. The incident occurred in August with the name appearing in city reports.
Tokio reports the new Japanese cabinet formed Sunday with Count Okuma as premier will stay intact. Katsundo Minoura is definitively chosen as minister of communications.
A London cable reports that influential trade bodies from Canadian municipalities met to draft a plan for the withdrawal of the embargo on importing Canadian cattle. They aimed to present the proposal to Lord Shelborne and Premier Borden through separate deputations.
The janitor resigns amid a complaint about back pay and demanding 348 a month for two months. He appeared before the board in January and February, alleging unfair treatment and rent issues at Home quarters, while other staff were provided for.
The Swedish government recently signaled a desire for the United States to join protests against British interference with cable communications linking the western hemisphere and Europe. Washington sees the issue as self evident since the cables are owned by Swedish interests.
Captain Del Franchis of the Italian army announced on the Puea Aosta that Italy will mobilize 650000 fresh troops within three weeks for deployment to either France or the Dardanelles.
London reports through the Herne correspondent that German losses to date total 2,178,683. The latest casualty list shows Prussian losses at 1,641,439 and Bavarian Saxon and Württemberg troops losses as OUT UL.
Announcement from Athem notes Greece's parliament will meet in the first week of September. Early indications point to a potentially stormy session.
Corp Thompson arrived from Edmonton with one prisoner and Corp Kerr reached here yesterday with two. The trio of prisoners will do 30 days each for vagrancy.
A Bucharest dispatch states Roumania continues war prep and has called to arms three more reservist classes than during the 1913 Balkan mobilization. Aug. 10 Milan dispatch reports the broadened mobilization effort.
The magnificent University of Warsaw library has fallen into German hands due to Russians failing to remove it in time.
The cashier's cage for payment of gan and water rates was moved across the hall. The old cage will be used by Mr Hoag to accept tan payments, reflecting a reallocation of clerical space in the building.
Commander McNamee, senior American naval officer at Vera Cruz, asks the Navy Department to dispatch a battleship squadron to guard against anti foreign demonstrations he fears may occur in the city. The move aims to protect American interests amid tense relations following the Veracruz crisis.
Toronto city council approved debentures totaling 2,020,660 dollars. About 500,000 will be used for patriotic purposes and 1,666,666 for schools and sites.
A large number of Hatters have left in the last days to join the harvest fields with many heading to Saskatchewan for work and earnings.
Aug wheat at 103 1 2 to 105 with Dec 102 3 4 to 104 1 4 and May 108 6 4 to 109 1 2. Oct oats 40 3 4 to 41. Oct barley 69 1 2. Oct flax 144 1 2 to 147 7 8.
The Missanabie, the CPR liner, docked at Liverpool last night with many passengers including Mrs. W. Green and family. Hat Many residents await news of a safe docking in England due to friends aboard.
The Catholics of the city plan a picnic tomorrow afternoon at Police Point. Local organizers urge attendees to bring food and meet at the designated park area for community fellowship.
The 21st Hussars will attend an open air meeting in the park tomorrow in a body wearing uniforms. The gathering aims to form the Home Guard with cooperation on drill. Henry Stewart is expected to preside.
The document quotes Bethmann Hollweg expressing Germany’s hope for a peace secured by victories in Poland and a lasting settlement guaranteeing freedom of the seas. He notes public statements that Germany fights for a peace with absolute securities for its future and calls for wide autonomy of nations within a free world order. Different passages emphasize ending the war quickly through allied triumphs and ensuring the freedom to aid progress and civilization.
Albert Desmarteau, 35, travelling steward with the CPR dining car department based in the city, died suddenly at his home on 43 Division Ave after a long illness. He planned to travel to Montreal for treatment. He is survived by his widow, his mother and brothers in Montreal. Body to be shipped to Montreal for interment. No police court session this morning.
A June prepared table lists total casualties across nations with France showing 1.3 million losses including 660000 wounded 460000 killed and 180000 prisoners. The figures were withheld to avoid public demoralization.
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