Special Parliament Session to Consider Two Bills
Ottawa reports an August 18 emergency session likely to end by September 1 with two bills. One would authorize about 50 to 76 million dollars for mobilization and coast defence plus a three million dollar flour gift to England. the other would ratify government actions and empower further steps. The throne speech may be moved by Premier Borden and seconded by Laurier. indemnity to MPs likely limited to daily allowance.
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Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Ottawa
Canada
England
Robert Borden
Holland Threatened by German Forces
A Brussels Times despatch says German forces mass on the Dutch frontier. The Dutch minister to Belgium pledged Holland will maintain neutrality unswervingly.
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Holland
London
Brussels
The
Times
Belgium
Italy Demands Explanation From Austria Over Montenegrin Bombardment
London Aug 11 Italy has demanded an explanation from Austria after the bombardment of the Vaglia company establishment at Antivari in Montenegro. The site flies the Italian flag and housed Italians, widening strains in bilateral relations per Rome’s Morning Post correspondent.
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London
Rome
Morning Post
Italy
Austria
Vaglia Company
Antivari
Montenegro
Protest Over Oats Price Hikes Fears Food Controls
In Winnipeg a protest filed with the board of control challenges the oats price rise. A feeder quoted 42 cents for 10,000 bushels but price jumped to 60 cents, with oats nearly off the market. The mayor urged government takeover to curb food prices amid advances in sugar flour rice and beans and higher rates for British and French goods.
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Winnipeg
Board of Control
Britain
Anmety Fel for the Rainbow Mystery Near Ute Station
Fragmentary report describes anxiety over a rainbow tale and a mistaken identity that turned out to involve a British cruiser off the American coast. Early accounts mention a split in nearby cabins and doors found, with local rescue crews at the Ute saving station.
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Inbow
Ute
Alberta Gift of Oats to Empire Sparks Trade Pact Talk
The government of Alberta announces a gift of 600,000 bushels of oats to the empire. Delivered F.O.B at any Atlantic port, the oats are sent with loyal assurances from provincial leaders and aim to support the British Navy and imperial commerce. The move signals steps toward strengthening trade ties and grain shipments.
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Edmonton
Aug
Alberta
F.O.B
Atlantic
Loyaly
Replies to China Reported by London Papers
London August 11 dispatches quote the Times on replies to China amid ongoing tensions. Telegraph and other wires summarize responses and diplomatic notes from London observers.
Battle near Neu Briesach in Alsace-Lorraine area
London reports a fierce clash between German and French forces near Neu Briesach as German reinforcements move from Strassburg to halt French advances through Ferny Muolhausen Altkirch and Colmar. Austrian troops are said to be near Basel with King Albert meeting Belgian leaders in Brussels. Civilian hostages in Liege reportedly released on parole.
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London
Neu Briesach
Alsace-Lorraine
Neu Briegach
Ferny
Muelhausen
Altkirch
Colmar
Belfort
Muethausen
Basel
Switzerland
Neu Briepach
Strassburg
Albert
Brussels
Louvain
Liege
Vine Aler
Bagel
Father Cadoux Answers Call of Native Land
A farewell meeting at St. Patrick's parish basement is set for tonight to honor Rev. Father Cadoux who departs Thursday for France. He will join the French army reserve from Haute Savoie and report for duty, potentially joining infirmary corps or frontline service.
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St. Patrick’s Parish
Father Cadoux
Haute Savoie
France
French War Office
Alberta
Australian Warships Aid British Squadron in Asia
Several Australian warships have joined the British squadron in East Asiatic waters near Shanghai as of August 11. The move boosts Allied naval presence in the region amid tensions in Asia.
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Asia
Shanghai
East Asiatic
British war bureau reports on early European front
The information bureau says two cavalry divisions near Tongres north of Liege, three German corps opposite Liege, and another troop entrenching along the Aisne. Germans moving through Luxemburg frontier. patrols near Marchienne and Arion. some German soldiers captured for lack of food.
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London
Admiralty and War Office Information Bureau
Tongres
Liege
Aisne
Duchy of Luxemburg
Marchienne
Arion
France
Belgium
Shanghai
China
Hague
Holland
Great Britain
Netherlands
Debentures Sale Approved by City Council
Wood-Gundy representative W E Wilder announced a sale within thirty days of 185000 of last year’s debentures remaining unsold. The council, led by Mayor Brown, endorsed proceeding at a fair price. The motion to authorize the sale passed unanimously. Also: Brussels reports in London say German losses in Belgium totaled 2000 dead 20000 wounded and 9700 prisoners.
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Wood-Gundy Co
W. E. Wilder
Brown
London
Brussels
Belgium
City Keeps Front Line Jobs Open For Civic Staff
Medicine Hat city council decided to keep the positions of all city employees who may go to the front open for them. The matter of future aid for families was to be considered later. Some proposed half pay, gas and water for families were discussed but not finalized.
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Medicine Hat
Penhale
Winnipeg
Montreal
Japanese Vessel Embarks 45000 Soldiers for China
Shanghai report says 45000 Japanese soldiers have embarked on transports and await orders. Belief is their destination is Tsingtau, the German possession in China, with the cap saying the voyage underway.
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Shanghai
Tsing-Tau
China
800 German Sailors Held as Prisoners of War
London reports that 800 German sailors are held as prisoners of war after ships were captured by British war vessels or seized in British ports. The numbers reflect recent actions against the German fleet and status of sailors.
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London
England
War News In Brief From The Fronts And Europe
Reports from Liege say German forces hold the town while forts resist. German main army entrenching on the Ourthe. cavalry divisions move toward Tongres as a general advance is anticipated. French at Muehlhausen face opposition after occupation. spies arrested in Belgium and a wireless device found in Brussels. Fighting on the Russo German frontier. German prisoners moved toward Russia. Russia massing troops in Finland. Bulgaria mobilising to protect neutrality. U S diplomats monitor French and Austrian interests. Berlin funds seized in Keiby.
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Liege
Ourthe
Tongres
Muehlhausen
Alsace
Belgium
Brussels
Vilna
Finland
Orer
Bulgaria
United States
Europe
Austria
Aig
France
Berlin
Germany
Germans Repulsed at Liege in Carnage and Mass Die-Off
Despatches from Belgium describe a brutal German assault on Liege that Friday failed. Times correspondent quotes German prisoners and wounded officers showing fear and reluctance to front lines. The Belgian defense caused massive German casualties while Belgians suffered little in return. The report recalls Napoleonic tactics failing amid heavy French and Belgian fire.
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London
Belgium
Liege
the Times
Brussels
Biege
Koldier
Germany
Times
Terrop
Wright
Musglep
Maastricht
Netherla
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Alberti
Peking
the Times Teleordahs
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Sir William Mackenzie
Joi
French Aviation Corps
St. Patrick's
Admiral von Tirpitz
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