28 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
1
The French ministry resigns and forms a committee of public safety amid a looming siege. A general is appointed to command Paris and its troops as German forces push forward and British, Russian actions intensify on multiple fronts.
London reports ten million Russian soldiers enrolled under Emperor Nicholas. The German assault in northeastern France worsens as German mobility via motor vehicles presses the allied left wing. Asquith says five German army corps attacked British troops near Carbrai and Leceteau, with heavy casualties on both sides.
A discussion sparked by Mr Vincent as reported by News on Wednesday about forming a Canadian League or similar body. The proposal emphasizes a new national grouping taking strong hold in the city, with tentative scores and wide interest.
In Calgary, Harry Cardell was found guilty of procuring a woman for prostitution and sentenced by the police magistrate to two years in the penitentiary with hard labor.
A Bucharest despatch reports King Charles of Roumania is seriously ill and there are rumors he will abdicate soon. The message notes his location in Rome via Paris and mentions a possible royal abdication as a developing story.
London reports the new French cabinet of National Defence omits M. Clemenceau whose writings on the war office have attracted much notice.
London reports that the British fleet sank two German cruisers and two destroyers off Heligoland while a third cruiser was set afire and left sinking. No British ships were lost and British casualties were not heavy.
Ferdinand Kohlruss and associates Rodmacher and Leo Martin face conspiracy and arson charges stemming from the Dunmore Hotel fire on June 2. Testimony from Martin and Kohlruss place pressure on keeping quiet to protect all three, with details about talk surrounding the blaze and warnings to witnesses. The proceedings before Inspector Shoe also reveal allegations of planned actions and intoxicated statements during testimonies.
Hon. Mitchell announces the creation of Medicine Hat Stettler and Red Deer as new judicial districts. Medicine Hat district extends to the Red Deer River and western ranges, requiring a district judge. Calgary judge to cover interim cases. New staff include a court reporter. sheriff Howard Logan Chudleigh and Deputy Sheriff John Benson. S. A. Wallace named clerk of both the Supreme and District Courts.
The Daily Mail correspondent reports British troops arriving after days of marching defended against a German onslaught near Mons. Wounded soldiers describe a terrible yet dignified scene, with many lacking trenches and making improvised fortifications as they held ground under heavy fire. General Joffre praised their courage.
Fragmentary lines speak to farewells and departures within the city. The mood shifts from laughter to sadness as residents ponder parting moments and the possible impact on the community.
Harry Warner, former Times mechanical staffer, leaves tonight for Regina to join the light horse brigade for the war. His brother went last night with the hats con-
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