Russian Moves In Persia After Balkans Shift
Across multiple fronts in late December reports show Russia advancing toward Ispahan after occupying Kashan, with implications for Egypt and the war in the Balkans. French and British sources note continued Allied offensives in the west and Turkish-German actions near Salonika, while German Turk clashes in Constantinople prompt authority warnings.
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London
Bulgaria
Balkans
Asia Minor
Roumania
Greece
Kashan
Persia
Ispahan
Townshend
Tigris
Egypt
Athens
Salonika
Vosges
Thens
Constantinople
Liman von Sanders
Enver Pasha
Teheran
Reuter
Paris
Bucharest
von Mackenzen
Rome
Turkey
Germany
Suez Canal
Suez
War Office
Hartamanns-Wellerkopft
Belgium
City assessment reduced by 1 741 800 by commission report
The city assessment commission led by T. F. Dawson Ald W R Penland Ald John H Spencer W Cousins and Aldermen-elect J W Hamilton Baker and H O Duggan reported to the council. A vote of thanks was given for the commission's work and remuneration was sent to the finance committee for the next council. The report notes assessment difficulties under current conditions.
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T. F. Dawson
Ald
W. R. Penland
John H. Spencer
W. Cousins
J. W. Hamilton
Baker
H. 0
E Council
British Cabinet line up on conscription decree
London December 29 a list circulated of who would join Britain’s cabinet in pursuing conscription. Named ministers include Lloyd George as Minister of Munitions Curzon Crewe Buckmaster McKenna Simon Ringlian Birrell McKinton Wood Harcourt and others with roles in foreign affairs trade and Ireland.
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London
David Lloyd Rge
Lord Tuaisdowne
Lord Curzon
Astatra
Lord Crewe
Stanley O. Buckmaster
Reginald McKenna
John Simon
Walter Ringl
Man
Board of Trade
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Thomas . McKinton
Wood
Scotland
Lewis, Harcourt
James Andrews Found Guilty of Assault in Lethbridge Court
James Andrews was convicted in a police court in Lethbridge for assaulting William Bark. He was fined $10 and costs with 30 days in Lethbridge jail as an alternative. Bark and his wife testified that Andrews, drunk, tried to gain entry, threatened to strike, then caused a fire in a room previously occupied by Andrews.
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James Andrews
William Bark
Lethbridge
Bark
Andrews
Fourth St
Barb
Rae
Grain Prices and Futures Across Winnipeg and U S Markets
Wheat and oats figures for Winnipeg and Chicago and Minneapolis markets list bids, asks, and futures for December May and July contracts. Prices cover No 1 to feed grades, with flax and oats showing multiple quotes, and American markets reporting active December and May wheat values.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kaiser Wilhelm Is Reported Dead In Multiple Cities
A private wire report circulated stating Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany is dead. The claim sparked wild Wall Street speculation with no verifiable confirmation from London by late afternoon.
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Calgary
Hearst
Chicago
Kaiser
New York
Wall Street
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
London
Yale football coach Thom as L. Shevlin dies in Minneapolis
Thomas L. Shevlin of Minneapolis, a wealthy lumberman and Yale football coach, died at his home from pneumonia. He contracted the illness while training the Yale squad last fall.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Thomas L. Shevlin
Yale
Manitoba Scandal Involving Winnipeg Surgeon Arrest Report
A cable report says Dr. R. M. Simpson of Winnipeg, once head of the city's Conservative organization, arrested in England on a technical charge of stealing or receiving about 100000 dollars from the Manitoba campaign fund. Attorney General Hudson confirmed the arrest. preliminary hearing set at Bow Street Police Court, London.
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Winnipeg
R. M. Simpson
Man
Army Medical Corps
England
Manitoba
Simpson
Hudson
Dr. Simpson
Bow. Street
Court
London
Robert
Id Simpson
Bow
High Death Rate From La Grippe Spreads in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports a severe la grippe epidemic with 650 burial permits in three days and an estimated 15 000 sufferers. Health Commissioner Samuel G Dixon urges public sacrifices and avoiding crowded places to curb transmission. Regina Winter Stock Fair gets $2500 grant. March 14 17 fair follows with 6000 in prizes.
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LA Grippe
Philadelphia
Samuel G. Dixon
Harrisburg
Dixon
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Regina
Nine German Submarines Sunk or Captured in Mediterranean
Paris Figaro reports nine German and Austrian submarines sunk or captured in the Mediterranean. The British agency notes that official tallies may rise as reports are compiled.
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Mediterranean Sea
Figaro
Soldier jumps to his death near St John bridge
Private J R W Scott, among six veterans recalled from the front for strain induced illness, leaped from a railing on a high bridge in St John New Brunswick as a medical escorted march to the station. His body was not recovered in the swift current. Scott, English by birth, had lived in Canada five years and worked in a Vancouver bank.
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Dix
Alsace
Hartsmanns-Wellerkopf
Berlin
St. John
N.B
J. R. W. Scott
Vancouver
Scott
Canada
Lve
England
Redden verdict delivered at Ogilvie Mills inquiry
Jury finds Albert Redden died between 5 and 6 am on December 25 1915 due to his clothing being caught on an unprotected screw and revolving shaft while performing duties as a smutter at the Ogilvie Mills.
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Albert Redden
Ogilvie Mills
Patriotic Bonspiel Entries Sought for Red Cross Support
All entries for the Patriotic Bonspiel must be given to Mr Thos Thirlwell at E D Bennett and Co by Friday 6 PM. The draw is 8 PM Friday, with play starting 10 AM Saturday New Year’s Day. Skips from last year are invited to form rinks. non members may join. 25 cent Red Cross contribution per player. Two sheets of ice ready for club members.
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Thos. Thirlwell
E. D., Bennett & Co
Tom Thirwell
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross Society
Albanians Facing Mass Starvation Says Relief Agent
Rome report says at least 15 096 Albanians starving to death in the past year with another equal toll expected next year. W W Howard, owner of the Albania relief schooner, cites crops failed three years, 200 000 Serbian refugees and 20 000 Austrian prisoners needing food. Destruction of villages in Berat and Sanjak left 200 000 homeless and starving.
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Rome
W. W. Howard
Albania
Berat
Sanjjak
Short Course in Agriculture to be Held in Medicine Hat
The News reports a provincial two week Agriculture demonstration train will visit Medicine Hat January 27 28 and 29 with day and evening lectures led by Dean Howes. Sessions cover general farming topics plus poultry raising vegetable growing domestic science tree planting and urban interests. The event aims to attract farmers and their wives and showcase livestock exhibits and farming education in Alberta.
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Duncan Marshall
Medicine Hat
Department of Culture
Dean Howes
Faculty of Agriculture
Alberta
Andia Tule
Ontario Agricultural College
Gael
Gage
H. A. Craig
James Fleming
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