Canada to Recruit One Hundred Thousand For Empire War
Ottawa reports plans to recruit up to 100000 men as the first army leaves Valcartier. Medicine Hat prepares 100 men for the second overseas contingent and engineers corps aims for 200. A Loyalist movement idea would drill 16 to 45 year olds, ready to serve if needed.
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Canada
Empire
Ottawa
Valcartier
Medicine Hat
Grimmer
Vincent Morrison
Globe
Steamers Collide Near Seattle in Fog Fatal Sinking
The Pacific Alaska Navigation Company passenger steamer Admiral Bampson sank after a collision with the Canadian Pacific steamship Princess Victoria off Point No Point twenty miles north of Seattle at 8:80 this morning. Survivors were brought to Seattle by Princess Victoria as fog and smoke from forest fires hindered visibility.
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Admiral Bampson
Pacific Alaska Navigation Company
Princess Victoria
Point’ No-Point
Seattle
Agricultural fair ignites lively public interest
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bustling agricultural exhibition with displays of horticulture and horse breeding. Readers reported strong enthusiasm and attention to the fair's various stalls and competitions.
British in Action Repulse Six German Attacks
London reports six charges by German forces repulsed with heavy casualties as Britain rallying support in Belgium. Premier Asquith sought royal congratulations to Belgian resistance and pledged aid to Belgium’s independence and the European order. Rumors of Alsace positions and French retreats were unconfirmed while Allied troops faced a major battle along the Franco-Belgian front.
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Europe
Germany
Belgium
London
Asquith
George
Great Britain
Vindickté
House of Commons
Kitchener
Posen
Prussia
Alsace
Paris
Mone
Mons
Clare
Bédi
France
Brugdels
Regiment Recruiting for Front Leaves Canada
Lieutenant Colonel Farquhar commands the Princess Patricia Light Infantry awaiting volunteers to depart Canada for the front. The regiment, funded by a Montreal millionaire, will admit only those with prior active service.
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Pat Icia
Princeas Atricia Regiment
Canada
Montres
Actioa
Saskatoon Baptist preacher drowned in canoe trip
Saskatoon August 26 pastor A R Morgan of First Baptist Church was drowned yesterday after leaving on a long canoe trip from Saskatoon. He had arrived from Chicago eighteen months ago and married about a year ago.
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Saskatoon
A. R.morgan
Firat Baptist
Lepas
Chicago
Prince Edward Toland donation to Britain announced
Ottawa reports Prince Edward Toland will donate 1000000 bushels of oats to the mother country as part of a contrition effort. The island government promises a further gift later.
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Ottawa
Prince Edward Toland’s
Austria Declares War on Japan
Viennese despatch reports Austria has declared war on Japan. The notice notes the declaration was communicated from Rome via Paris dated August 26. No further details on actions or allies accompany the declaration.
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Austria
Japan
Rome
Paris
Viena
Auatria
Kaiser to Seek Peace in Two Months Says Diplomat
A high ranking neutral diplomat in Europe predicts Kaiser Wilhelm will begin peace overtures within two months as the Russian advance threatens Germany. The observer notes the Kaiser cannot afford final defeat or internal trouble and may seek a grand flourish to end the struggle despite uncertain gains.
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London
Europe
Germany
Firat
Tod
Garlstaqt Farmer Suffers Serious Fire Loss
Fire at a farm miles northeast of town caused major damage estimated at about $5,000 with insurance coverage noted. The fragmentary report cites a Garlstaqt farm and mention of a vehicle or building loss, with limited other details.
Dinan Death Toll and Meuse Frontline Conflicts Noted
Fragmentary report notes deaths near Dinan and Meuse frontline areas with references to military movements and damaged stock. The text mentions a death toll and possible attrition in the area, reflecting ongoing hostilities and civilian impact.
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Jyhen
pétMem
Hy Stewart
Hon
Mitch
Aahaw Moens Baba
Hong
Ese Clib
Penny’ ‘Lee
Juthern Alberta Land Co
Goyd C
Danelz
Redcliff
Bruce Is
Frice
Land
Customs Office
Ww. Wateon
J. C. Mathanon
W. H. Baker
W. F. Lemmon
A. T. Davidson
LORD
Roberts
Overseas Forces
Earl Roberts
Britain
Eisk Ali
Lieut
Col
Farquhar
Kaiser
Garlstaqt
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