31 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
1
A compact dispatch notes ships near Constantinople and Allied naval activity, with reference to rapid withdrawal by Grand Duke as Teuton forces attempt to envelop Ottoman lines. No Russian losses reported in the brief item.
Berlin reports German advances toward Chodnoe and Grodno Vilna are continuing with pressure along a broad front. Russian defenses on the Grodno-Vilna line still hold key strongpoints as Austro-German actions face stiff counterattacks on the Steypa River.
Ottawa reports show little support for a full government purchase of Canada’s wheat crop. Estimated outlay would reach 200 to 300 million dollars, a sum beyond government means. An April Order-in-Council restricted wheat exports to Britain and its allies with the United States as permitted in bond for Britain. Relaxation possible if guarantees prevent shipment to Germany and its allies.
Secretary of War will order an investigation into alleged unneutral remarks by Captain L. T Waldron and First Lieut. H. L. Gardiner of the 43rd Coast Artillery at Fort Stephens Ive. The officers are accused of preparing a toast to the German Kaiser and support for German victory at a Portland banquet.
Four former Manitoba cabinet members led by Sir Rodmond Roblin are expected to be served warrants in connection with the parliament building inquiry. The ex-ministers J H Howden G R Coldwell and Dr W H Montague are rumored to appear in the city police court to answer charges and seek bail with acceptable surety as the investigation lingers.
Milwaukee undertakes a landmark $18 million sewage disposal project using bacteria to purify waste. The demonstration aims to show a vast bacterial treatment method as part of a broader system, with the microbial process central to sewage clean up.
New York in August saw a packed Candler Theatre audience witness a film detailing the twilight sleep method of childbirth. Admission was by card as the Medical Review of Reviews organized the exhibition, described as the most daring ever shown in New York with every step of delivery depicted.
Major Walter Stewart of the 15th Highlanders will command the first machine gun battalion raised in the British Empire. Hamilton Ont. honors the city for gifting two hundred machine guns. Captain Roy Moodie of the Highlanders will serve as junior major.
Joe and Vince East brothers from near Vulcan were taken to Maclend on Monday evening by train on a charge of insanity. They have lived in the country for years and are well known locally with good finances. Vince has spent five years in the Peace River district, while Joe farms east of here. Also noted is a claim that gold is entering the Bank of France at about 90 million francs weekly, and two and a half million francs have arrived from reconquered Alsace. Reeve J Peart of Barton Township Wellington County Ontario has begun action against Ben Hunt of Barton for slander seeking 10 000.
Count Von Hernstorff remained in New York awaiting further word from Berlin about the Able incident. No new dispatches were received by press time today.
Duck hunters prepare for daybreak opening as numerous parties head to lakes and coulees. Reports indicate abundant ducks and well filled waters, with many groups leaving from the city toward Many Island Lake Walsh and Walsh areas as trains carry bankers aboard tonight.
The younger son of Sir John Gibson, former Lieut. Governor of Ontario, is reported killed in action. He served with the 15th Battalion and was among those in peril in duty.
One of Macleod’s most notable land deals closed by Leather & Scougall Agency disposes of the Oxley Ranch of over 3000 acres to George Pearson. The sale includes farming implements and stock with a purchase price of 110,000. Purchasers hail from Oregon, and further large sales are pending as rumors circulate about more land interest in the area.
London reports indicate a Cabinet majority led by Curzon Lloyd George and Churchill favors conscription while Ash worth Grey Simon Harcourt McKenna Runciman and Balfour oppose. Lord Kitchener remains firm as pressure to win broad support rises. A reader suggestion asks the Board of Trade to arrange Home Guard parade films.
London officials announced the dispute ending a threatened Welsh coal strike. The prior award by Walter Runciman will stand, with a supplemental agreement promised to grant surface workers the same bonus as miners, addressing the chief cause of discontent.
New York reports that U S automobile manufacturers shipped 37 870 motor vehicles plus parts totaling 67 254 635 for the year ending June 30. Exports to Europe rise with trucks to almost 14 000 while passenger car shipments to South America and Canada decline. England leads buyers with 13 934 vehicles valued at 21 149 000 and France follows with 5 441 vehicles valued at 13 076 000.
A circular from J Bruce Walker, Canada’s immigration commissioner in Winnipeg, informs seed grain recipients that the money owed on government seed advances can be collected when crops are sold. Arrangements with grain buyers and railways will offset proceeds to cover the government bill, with receipts serving as discharge evidence. Details on advance amounts and land charged for payment are held by the purchasing interests where the crop is marketed.
Chief of Police Bruce reports a Calgary arrest of a burglar tied to Dr. Woodland's residence theft. The suspect, found with stolen items, faces burglary charges. He is also wanted in several other western cities on eluflar charges.
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