Romanian Cries of Hunger Trigger Cratz Disturbances Across Austria
Amsterdam via London reports serious disturbances at Cratz Austria last weekend. Crowds demanded higher rations, attacked shops, troops were called, and police could not restore order without military help. The report notes a Czech regiment refused to fire on the crowd.
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Amsterdam
London
Cratz
Austria
Berlin
Petrograd
Kasino
Moldaigater
Sianive
Paris
Chaulnes
Sayville
Serre
Ancre
Somme
Board of Trade Adopts January Meeting Adjournment Plan
The Medicine Hat Board of Trade met at City Hall with about ten to twelve members in attendance including Aldermen Burns Berry Tweed Huckvate and Hassard. The meeting recessed to Friday January 19 to elect officers and discuss industrial prospects for 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Ald
Burns
Berry
Messrs
H. Tweed
W. Huckvate
H. Hassard
Dominion Harvester Company
Redalift
Shad
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Medicine Hat
Publi
Browns Limited Anti-Mail Order Campaign Starts
Crowds gathered at Browns Limited as W H Radcliff opened the anti mail order campaign. He dumped coppers into a mail order house in a staged act witnessed by Dr F W Gershaw and N A McLarty. A vivid window display contrasted the old mail order system with Browns New Way showing Equal Prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
W. H. Radcliff
Dominion Bank
Séoop
F. W. Gershaw
N. A. McLarty
Citizens’ Committee
Second Street
Medicine Hal
Strathcona Island
Browns’ Limited
Winnipeg C. P. R
Winnipeg P. Q
Old Way
Winnipeg
New Way
Haines
Christmas In England A Signal Section Christmas Meal
Report from the 17H Signal Section at Seaford Camp England describes a festive Christmas in hut Number Three with holly mistletoe and a long table loaded with mess tins fruits cakes and bottles of ale and wine. The group led by Dick toasts past banquets and misses the sisters while awaiting the return of their sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oouth
Seaford
Eng
News
England
Islant
Folka
N.C.O
Huchanan
Medicine Hat
Empire Hotel
Calgary
War to Victory loan grossly successful in Britain
London reports a dramatic public response to the War to Victory loan opened Friday. In under four hours subscriptions reached $500,000 and by night the loan appeared set for unprecedented success as British citizens pledged in large numbers to support the war effort against Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moon
Germany
Parting of the Ways and the Army Medical Corps Role
A wartime scene explains the Parting of the Ways on the battlefield with cross-marked plots for fallen heroes and two routes through dressing stations to hospitals. It highlights the Army Medical Corps and the vital first‑aid role of medics in saving lives until doctors arrive. Alberta is praised for training many skilled personnel for monthly service. Pamphlets for families with loved ones on active duty are being distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Medical Corps
Bergt
I. V. Hail
Army Medics Corps
Alberta
Walt
Caryl Perry Awarded DCM for Bravery in France
Sergt A W Perry of the 210th Battalion Moose Jaw learns his younger brother Caryl Perry serving with the H A C in France has been awarded the D C M for two days of courageous action. A letter to Mrs Perry from Lieutenant Fred Rowcliffe notes Perry acted as runner, performed dangerous tasks, and praises his conduct while many in the battalion are highly regarded for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Perry
Moose Jaw
Caryl
France
Daryl
Cary
German Press Reacts To Allied Note On Wilson Plan
The German press denounces the Allied note to President Wilson as a betrayal but sees a chance to unite all classes in a resilient, unconquerable front. Papers like the Tageblatt and Lokal Anzeiger stress this unity while condemning the Entente terms on Belgium and other issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
London
Wilson
Tageblatt
Lokal Anséiger
Findiny
Belgium
Entente
Liquor Case Notes From Magistrate Rae Court
W B Scott H E Bray Wi Borak and J Bissop appeared before Magistrate Rae with the judge noting the cases were remanded for three days. Borak and Bissop were found guilty and fined with costs. Lawyers Blanchard Dundon and others represented the defendants. The Peterboro branch of the charitable fund will sue all subscribers.
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W. B. Scott
H. E. Bray
Wi. Borak
Rae
Iwgnor
Borak
Bissop
Mr. Blanchard
T. Bray
W. Dundon
J. Bissop
W. Barb
Peterboro
P Ariothc Fund
Funeral Notice of Sgt J B Graham Interred in Seaford Sussex
The funeral of the late Sgt J B Graham of the 175th Overseas Battalion was held at Seaforth Cemetery Seaford Sussex on December 14 1916. The service included rifle volleys and a bearer party led by officers and men. Sgt Graham enlisted February 20 1885 served 31 years in the Queen s Own Cameron Highlanders before transferring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Graham
Parker
Bain
Tite Ergeant
James Booth Graham
Seaforth Cemetery
Seaford
Sussex
Rivend
F Howphal
Sergtants
Hlaigwa
Guaivers
Graham
Wellington
Queen's
Ranion
Paieacind Sen
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Oratz
Moldavia
Kasino River
Canada
U. S
Board of Tradeist
C.P.R
Citizens' Committee
Dominion
Quebec
Major E. Crothe
Montreal
Flanders
John M. Ondfrey
Toronto
Sir George Garneau
Quebec City
Col. Dela Girond
Divn
South Camp
Susser
E. E. Rogers
Pete
Caryl Perry
D.C.M
Fred Rowcliff
J.B. Graham
Seaford Camp
A.J. N. Terrill, Esq
Exister
Medicine
Hat
Alta
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