Montenegrin Fighting Persists Amid Surrender Reports
Dispatches indicate Montenegrin forces have not surrendered and Austrian terms were rejected. A conference of Finance Ministers from Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria is planned in Vienna. UK officials report German casualties total about 2,636,768 with 588,986 killed and 1,566,549 wounded or missing.
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Germany
Austro-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Vienna
Paris
London
Austria
Montenegro
Italy
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Austria-Hungary
Harold J. Tennant
House of Commons
Berlin
Great Britain
Sweden
U F A Convention Presses for Agricultural Credits Reform
Calgary delegates to the eighth United Farmers of Alberta convention demand a concrete proposal for better agricultural credits to be placed before the provincial legislature. They back a cooperative farm mortgage system and press the premier’s sympathy while noting world conditions limit immediate relief. The debate includes strong criticism of banks and railways and supports equal suffrage and home protection for married women.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
First Baptist Church
Legislative Committee
W. i. Ball
West Salisbury
Co-Operative Farm Mortgage Association
Dominion Bank
Incorporate & Bank
Ball
U.F.A
Diplomats Clash Over Mail Seizures Amid British Blockade
Russia and Scandinavia clash as mail from vessels seized at Kirkwall Scotland prompts vigorous diplomatic protests. Neutral circles focus on mail detention, while debates loom over novel aspects of the blockade and its conduct.
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Russia
Kirkwall
Scotland
Ryndam of Holland-American Line Aground at Gravesend
The Ryndam is aground at Gravesend with damage details unavailable. An inspection is underway and passengers and crew are not being allowed to leave the steamer.
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London
Ryndam
Gravesend
Two Officials Arrested in Aliens Department Case
The Daily Express reports James Dallas chief clerk in the Home Office aliens department and a Russian named Altschuler were arrested by Scotland Yard detectives. The charge details were not disclosed.
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London
The
Daily Express
James Dallas
Department of the Home Office
Altschuler
Scotland Yard
Winnipeg Flour Prices Rise On Patents
Winnipeg January 19 flour prices rose 20 cents per barrel raising the No 1 patent brands to 3.40 per sack. Local mills and wholesalers indicated steady demand as buyers sought steady supplies of top grade flour.
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Winnipeg
Senator George Riley Dies in Victoria at 73
Victoria report states Liberal Senator George Riley died in Victoria this morning at age 73. He had served in the senate representing the Liberal party and his passing is noted in local dispatches.
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Victoria
Brandon Inquest Set for Fire Victims
Brandon inquest planned for this evening into the deaths of four people from Monday morning fire at Doig Rankin and Robertson premises. Injured remain hospitalized with limited recovery.
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Brandon
Doig, Rankin and Robertson
Winnipeg grain and futures prices across major markets
Winnipeg quotes list May and July wheat futures at 129 1 2 and 127 7 8 with cash wheat 124 1 2 No 1 to 114 1 2 No 4, oats 46 3 8 CW, flax 226 1 2, 222 7 8. Chicago and Minneapolis futures show May wheat 132 and 186, with July and other month readings.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Minneapolis
Anglo French fleet hunts Greek submarine bases
Athens report says an Anglo French fleet searches Greek isles inlets to locate German and Austrian submarine bases. Turks move 400 guns from Gallipoli to Xanthi near Saloniki as allied line shifts. Cleo Madison features a three act special at Dreamland tonight.
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Greek Islands
London
Athens
Gallipoli
Xanthi
Saloniki
Cleo Madison
Dreamland
Women gain equal footing in United Farmers of Alberta vote
Calgary January 19 The United Farmers of Alberta adopt an amendment to place women on the same footing as men in the organization without discussion. The convention debated agricultural credits with calls for cooperative farm credit groups and a possible state bank, as presidency contenders H W Wood and Vice President Rice were noted.
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Calgary
Alta
United Farmers of Alberta
Fream
Dinonss
Vickery
Strome
Ihs
Beeat
Dea
The
United
Rmers
Dewwldetin Rice
Short Course School of Agriculture Exhibition and Lectures Set
The Short Course School of Agriculture will be in Medicine Hat next week with five carloads of purebred stock for demonstrations. Lectures run daily from 10 to 12 and 1 30 to 5 with public meetings each evening led by Duncan Marshall. Domestic Science demonstrations by graduates and a nurse cover cooking sewing laundry and home nursing in the city hall sessions 10 to 11 45 and 1 80 to 3 45 daily.
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Medicine Hat
Duncan Marshall
Drunk and Disorderly Fined After Police Net
Frank Brecklin, caught by police yesterday with a thousand dollar wad, paid a fine of 3 dollars plus 2 dollars costs for drunk and disorderly. Pte. Munroe faced a wilful damage charge and received a warning. The issue ties to a past C. P. R. fence trouble as personnel push to stop fence crawls.
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Frank Brecklin
Pte. Munroe
C. P.R
Interned German Prisoners Escape From Amherst
Eleven German prisoners led by Gus Hartwig escaped Amherst internment camp Tuesday morning. They dug a 150 foot tunnel under the fence, despite tight guard by soldiers. Hartwig is regarded by authorities as a particularly dangerous German spy.
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St. John
Gustav Hartwig
Amherst Internment Camp
Hatter Wounded and Draftees Noted in Casualty List
Medicine Hat resident Percy Smith is listed among the draft cohort for Col. Bell's Bull Doge, also called the List of Calgary. The casualty list also mentions Jons Harvey and George Harvey among local enlistments.
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Percy Smith
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Col. Bell
Jons Harvey
George Harvey
Canada to punish deserters under Criminal Code
An Order in Council places Canadian deserters under the Criminal Code. Deserters face a two year penitentiary term. The measure follows instances of deserters returning after union and heading to the front. Read Dreamland's big bill on page four.
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Ottawa
Canada
Cabes
Unite
Dreamland
HUOCAR Sergeants Send Christmas Messages From Front
Alberta Hussars sergeants in Alberta report Christmas ecards from members at the front. Letters praise remembrance and cigarettes while detailing trench hardships, missing horses, and anticipated drafts to replace casualties. Some content was censored. Major Mortis notes trench life is strenuous but comparable to camp life.
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Alberta Hussara
A. W. Chandler
Chandler
James Hallworth
Gramson
Major Mortis
Ford Peace Party Faces Disruption Over Stockholm Trip
The Ford Permanent Peace Board, allied with The Hague and London, risks disruption as four of five American members refuse to join the planned Stockholm departure. Only Dr. Charles F. Aked indicates willingness to travel for peace talks.
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Hague
London
Stockholm
Ford Permanent Peace Board
Charles F. Aked
Will We Bore for Oil in Medicine Hat
A Medicine Hat meeting of local prominent citizens is planned this evening to discuss drilling for oil near the city. The talk centers on forming a large company with city as a major shareholder to fund and manage the project, aiming to reduce costs and capitalize on potential oil finds under the Medicine Hat natural gas field.
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Medicine Hat
Men of Means
Peter Wise Faces Cattle Stealing charge in Dunmore
Peter Wise of Dunmore, a principal defense witness in the Dunmore Hotel arson case, appeared before Inspector Shoebotham on a cattle stealing charge involving a steer owned by rancher David Trimble. Hearing completed. case adjourned for trial setup before Judge Greene.
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Peter Wise
Dunmore
Inspector Shoebotham
David Trimble
Fraser
Greene
Mr. Webb
Andrew Nelson
Western Meat Market
Mr. Wise
Wise
Nelson
Corporal Craig
Mr. Trimble
Dan Webb
First St., S. B
Corral
War Preparations Show Vast Franco-Belgian Auto Army
In Flanders on January 18 a massive mobile force of automobiles valued at over 60 million dollars drives French front rear communication. The fleet spans from heavy ammunition wagons to fast runabouts and Paris buses. Each army hosts its own fully equipped repair camp with factories behind lines and around 200 mechanics working round the clock.
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Flanders
France
Paris
Spai ‘Parte
New 184th Overseas Battalion Authorized in Manitoba
Winnipeg Jan 18 report that Military District No 10 approves a fourth infantry regiment in two days. The 184th overseas battalion will be organized and recruited by W Sharpe with headquarters at Lisger Man Mr Sharpe a former Dominion member for Manitou.
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Winnipeg
184Th Overseas Battalion
W. Sharpe
Lisger
Man
Sharpes
Dominion House
Manitou
Beven Sol… Seventh Cavalry Captured by Mexican Bandits
In Douglas Arizona January 19 news reports say soldiers of the Seventh United States Cavalry were captured near Wells by Mexican bandits. The incident details remain unclear.
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Douglas
Aris
Beven Sol- Alerd
United States
Orly
We Wells
Slate of 175th BATT officers rumored in Nelson Spencer unit
Rumors circulate about the coming officer slate for Nelson Spencer’s 175th Battalion with Q C Nelson Spencer as second in command and R B Davidson as Junior Major. Names include James Bruce as Adjutant and A W Gleaves as Quartermaster with others from the 63rd and several lieutenants named for the new unit.
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Nelson Spencer
Q.C
R. B. David
James Bruce
John McGuire
63Rd
A. W. Gleaves
M. L. Bell
Dr. Gershaw
J. O. Watts
W. Beattie
Cant. Pearce
W. A. Williama
C. Pratt
H. C. Beaumont
W. C. Ben
No King's Plate Race Cancelled by King's Wishes
Toronto officials report there will be no running of the historic King's Plate in 1916 as King George V does not propose sending the business for the event. Ontario Jockey Club officials relay the decision, a surprising thunderbolt to the racing community.
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Toronto
King George V
Ontario
Jockey Club
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Senator Riley
Hunt
U.F. A
Richard Grigg
Dominion
Ottawan Central Station
Montreal
Logal School OF Agriculture
Amherst
Hatter
Huocar
Fjrd Peace Party
Duke OF Cumberland
Albany
Britain
Gattle
Gondtant
Lisgar
L& Gol. Spencer
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