Schoolboard Turnover in Local Election
Hamilton and McNeely of Old Board defeated Hector Lang led the poll narrowly followed by Dr Gershaw Mrs Williamson's strong run Tenant Franchise approved by large majority Mayor A C Hawthorne Aldermen elect Ward One TH W Ireland Ward Two Samuel Cruikshanks Ward Three John H Spencer Ward Four W R Penland reelected School Trustees One year term B F Louch Two year term Hector Lang Dr F W Gershaw R C Black
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Hamilton
McNeely
Old Board
Hector Lang
Gershaw
TH. W. Ireland
Samuel Cruikshanks
John H. Spencer
W. R. Penland
B. F. Louch
F. W. Gershaw
R. C. Black
Ward
Dr. MacDonald
Jnc
J. W. Hamilton
William McNeely
Williamson
Souch
Dr. Gershaw
Mr. Black
Ward Brown Nawthorne Brown
Hawthorne
Bane
Ward IL Cruicsnank
Kent
Cruickshank Kent
Spencer MacDonald
Spencer A
Protea
Municipal election of 1915 yields record turnout and shifts
Ten ant franchise carries as Ratepayers’ Association secures mayor and aldermen seats. Builders Exchange slate wins school board. Voter turnout exceeds 1,500 with heavy totals in Ward Two and four wards. Hector Lang leads school board polls. plebiscite support 1329 votes and majority 34, with two thirds in favor.
War loan bank formed in Strassburg amid falling marks
Berne Switzerland December 15 news that a war loan bank with 1 500 000 marks capital has been created in Strassburg as financial strain grows. The German mark has dropped to 111 centimes from 123 centimes since the war began and officials fear publicity among Germans.
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Berne
Switzerland
Strassburg
Germany
Carl Beny Chosen Mayor of Irvine
Irvine reports the heaviest municipal vote as Carl Beny wins the mayoralty with 66 votes to Weedeman 36. Five councillors elected led by W Corbett Hy Weiss Let ter Clerkson and Zeiser. several candidates fell short. School board seats were filled by acclamation: A Mowatt J B Fisher and M Thringer.
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Irvine
Carl Beny
Weedeman
Newby
W. Corbett
Hy. Weiss
de. Letter
Ch. Clerkson
Tt. Zeiser
Redcliffe Elections and Local Notices
Redcliffe voters elected David Black J Devitt R S Hodge and D F R Robertson to the council with no mayor vote. EE Bryant and W Riddell were chosen for the school board. Sam Sadowski performs violin classics including Wiener Landleben at a December recital after winning a 1412 medal at Idrimonton. Tonight Mary Pickford shows at Breamiwand. Corena hosts a Scotch dancing contest tomorrow night.
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Redcliff
David Black
J. Devitt
R. S. Hodge
D. F. R. Robertson
EE Bryant
W. Riddell
Sams Sadowski
Idimonton
Corena
Government Steamer Mare 13 Missing Off Atlantic Coast
Ottawa confirms the Canadian government steamer Sila Ref with all hands lost somewhere on the Atlantic. Believed to have struck Aomaine off the north coast QE Preland.
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Ottawa
Deg
Silaref
Atlantic
Aomene
Preland
Irvine Resident Nearly Killed by a Passing Train
Irvine's longtime resident August Schwab was found unconscious beside the C. PLR track after a likely strike by No. 1 train. He was taken to a hotel and treated by Dr. Fisher, with little hope for recovery. Schwab, a well known local, leaves a wife and eight children. Our boys at Salisbury Plains. Dreamland tonight.
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Irvine
Dec
Schwab
C. Plr
Kk. B. Fisher
Dunmore Village Council Election Returns
Dunmore voters chose A. C. Mendenhall with 21 votes, O. Ludwig 16, and W. D. Caven 5. Remaining candidates were Robt. McLellan and Frau Brecklin. results highlight local council race from yesterday ballots. Gur obeys at Salisbury Plains Dreamland tonight.
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Dunmore
A. C. Mendenhall
O. Ludwig
W. DD. Caven
Robi. McLellan
Frau Brecklin
Gur
Salisbury Plaines
Dreamland
Elections Roundup Across Canadian Cities
Calgary Mayor Di Mo Cl Cos tello and Edmonton Mayor W. 7h. Kienry lead local contests. Regina and Saskatoon re elect mayors Cascoe and Clarrison. Weyburn Dr C P Moore and Yorkton J C Carter listed, with other city results and Daily News subscription note.
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Calgary
di Mo Cl Costello
J. F W. Garden
Edmonton
Kienry Letheredge
R. R Davidson
D. Scott
T. A. Ale Killen
Regina
Vmayor
James Palfour
Moos
FAW
Cascoe
Abandonment of Belgrade by Austrian Army Admitted
An official statement from Vienna reports the Austrian army abandoned Belgrade without fighting after a retirement of the right wing altered military circumstances. Troops fought hard and remain in good spirits, though the withdrawal was deemed advisable.
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Belgrade
Vienna
London
Berlin
Dee
Warsaw
Army Headquarters
City Hall Employees Set Meeting in Council Chamber
City hall employees will meet in the council chamber on Wednesday at 5 p m to review the secretary treasurer’s report of monies received and expended and discuss business for the patriotic fund.
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Council Chamber
Patriotic Fund
A Bruce
Funeral for Robert 3 Vair Held at St Patrick Church
The funeral of the late Robert 3. Vair was held this morning from Johnston's undertaking parlors to St Patrick's church where the funeral mass was sung at o'clock. Interment was made at St Patrick's cemetery.
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Robert 3. Vair
Johnston
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Patrick’s Cene
Carlstadt Elects Village Council Members 1915
Carlstadt voters chose Dee Hegg and six others for the 1915 village council. McDiarmid and Cotter return from last year. Dro Meisnen replaces Harry Wagner who went to the front. In Sunny South rural municipality W J Gleaves and others elected by acclimation.
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Carlstadt
Dee
FL . McDiarmid
W. M. Cotter
Dro S. Os. Melewen
Hegg
Messrs McDiarmid
Cotter
Dro Meisnen
Harry Wagner
Sunny South
W. J. Gleaves
O. A. Veitch
Chris Gooddie
L. HH. McKinnon
Thos. Owens
JW. Clarkhon
Walter Miller 57 Dies At General Hospital
Walter Miller of SISA North Railway Street died yesterday at General Hospital aged 57. Former Taber resident, he moved to the city last September and is survived by his widow and daughter Mrs. W. H. A. Auger of Hatton Alberta. Funeral from the family residence over McDonald’s store Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. F. Wo Morrow officiating.
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General Hospital
Walter Miller
Sisa North Railway St
Taber
W. H. A. Auger
Hatton
Alberta
McDonald's
Wo Morrow
Scotch dance tonight at Oddfellows hall
Social note announces a dance in Oddfellows hall tonight with music by Little and Mary Pickford. Dreambiud mentioned as a snack or event detail.
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Oddfellows Hall
Little
Mary Pickford
Supt Cameron Promoted to Alberta Division Leader
Winnipeg December bi Grant Halt announces promotions affecting western divisions. Coleman moves to general manager Alberta Calgary. Stevens becomes Alberta division general superintendent. Cameron shifts to UC division assistant general superintendent. Mather named Medicine Hat district superintendent. Walkett becomes Kenora superintendent. Hawkins to Moose Jaw terminal trainmaster. Murphy to Medicine Hat trainmaster. Cameron departs Medicine Hat after four years. Hawkins moves from Moose Jaw. Murphy’s successor unnamed.
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Hawkins
Moose Jaw
Mather
Kenora
Cameron
Murphy
Winnipeg
Grant Halt
C. Plrc
Western Hoes
He. Coleman
Alberta
Calgary
Cook Stockhill
J. A. Dewelfe
A. IL. Stevens
J. OM. Cameron
Medicine Hat
U. C
W. A. Mather
A. H Walkett
Moose Daw
Medicine Wat
Medicine
Feted West Leaders Toast Bury on Departure to Montreal
Vige-Pres, Bury feted by over four hundred western Canada leaders as he departs Winnipeg for Montreal to become vice president and general superintendent of the Canadian Pacific railway system. Mayor Doneen presided. speakers praised his work with Sir William Whyte’s legacy and western progress amid crowd of business firms and city officials.
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Winnipeg
Western Canada
Ceorge J. Bury
Canada
Montreal
Vicw
T. RR. Doneen
Atesanera Frotel
Pad Ly Jemies Stilton
Alberts
Hawthorne thanks supporters as city unites for future
Mayor elect Hawthorne thanks supporters and urges united city action. He notes current finances pose obstacles and calls for collaboration with rival factions to restore commercial and industrial prosperity, asking residents to set past differences aside. Brown, defeated candidate, says a public statement will follow tomorrow.
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Josineereds
A.C. Hawthorne
Aly
Brawn
Conidae
M. A. Brown
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