Montenegrin Surrender Talks Break Down Amid New Delays
The official statement from Paris says Montenegro’s surrender appears premature as Austria’s terms are rejected. The King and royal court plan to move to Italy as Austria seeks a negotiated settlement while other fronts report large German casualties and a British Sweden mails dispute continues.
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Paris
London
Austria
Montenegro
Italy
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Vienna
Harold J. Tennant
House of Commons
Berlin
Great Britain
Sweden
Russia
Kirkwall
Scotland
Agricultural Credits Is UFA's Big Problem
Calgary and January convention scenes reveal UFA leaders pushing for better agricultural credits and a cooperative mortgage system. Major speeches by Minister Marshall and officials emphasize using policy to boost exports of wheat eggs and butter while addressing land tax and finance issues. The convention also mourns the deaths of President James Speakman and director George Long as it charts its next steps.
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Calgary
Alta
United Farmers of Alberta
Co-Operative
Fream
Vickery
Stroma
United Farmers
H.W. Wood
Carstairs
Rice Sheppard
Edmonton
A. S. Ruttle
Alto
First Baptist Church
Marshall
Costello
H. W. Wood
E. T. Fream
Wood
James Speakman
George Long
Canada
Legislative Committee
W. R. Ball
West Salisbury
Mhaden
Grain market snapshot from Winnipeg and U.S. marts
Winnipeg prices show May wheat at 129 1 2 and 128 1 2, with oats 50 3 4, flax 225 1 2 and 222 7 8, cash wheat varied by grade. Chicago and Minneapolis futures cite May wheat around 132 and 130, with July and other contracts listed, reflecting a mixed global grain outlook.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Minneapolis
Spies Arrests Reported by Scotland Yard
London January 19 Daily Express reports James Dallas chief clerk of the Home Office aliens department and a Russian named Altschuler have been arrested by Scotland Yard detectives. The charge has not been disclosed.
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London
The
Daily Express
James Dallas
Department of the Home Office
Altschuler
Scotland Yard
The News Supports Farmers in Alberta Policy Stance
The News, Alberta's pioneer paper, urges federal action to ease farmer burdens, opposing immediate repayment of seed grain and relief loans. It also campaigns to remove the wheat duty between Canada and the United States, reflecting strong agricultural support.
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The
News
Alberta
Canada
United States
Hussar Sergeants Send Christmas Messages From The Front
Alberta Hussars sergeants write from trenches to members at home, detailing censored letters, front line hardships, and appreciation for cigarettes and tobacco. Trooper Chandler notes losses in his squadron and anticipates new drafts, while others mention the two and a half hour bombardment and fear of not seeing their horses again. Major Mort serves as censor in one letter.
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Dominion Bank
W. R. Ball
West Salisbury
New Zealand
Wood
Alberta Hussars
A. W. Chandler
Chandler
James Hallworth
Gramson
Mort
Ford Peace Board Faces Disruption Over Stockholm Trip
The Ford Permanent Peace Board, preparing to depart for Stockholm to seek war termination, was halted as all members refused to proceed. Only Dr. Charles F. Aked among five U S members indicated willingness to travel to Stockholm.
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Hague
London
Stockholm
Ford Permanent Peace Board
Charles F. Aked
Will We Bore For Oil In Medicine Hat City
A meeting of Medicine Hat's prominent citizens is planned to discuss oil prospecting near the city. The plan includes forming a large company with city as a major shareholder to fund sinking a well and reduce costs through centralized management.
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Medicine Hat
Men of Means
Peter Wise Faces Cattle Stealing Trial In Dunmore
Peter Wise of Dunmore, a defense witness in the Dunmore Hotel arson case, faced Inspector Shoebotham on a cattle stealing charge. David Trimble testified that a steer bearing his brand was found among steers Wise sold to Andrew Nelson of the Western Meat Market. Nelson bought five steers from Wise, delivered three, and noted a red steer later branded as Trimble’s. Webb corroborated recognizing the steer. Wise remains on bail. case adjourned for trial.
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Peter Wise
Dunmore
Inspector Shoebotham
David Trimble
Fraser
Greene
Mr. Webb
Mr. Wise
Wise
Corporal Craig
Nelson
Trimble
Dan Webb
First St. S. E
Corral
New Infantry Regiment Authorized in Military District No 10
Winnipeg Jan 18. A fourth new infantry regiment in two days is authorized for Military District No 10. It will be the 184th overseas battalion, organized by W H Sharpe with Lisgar Man as headquarters. Sharpe is the former Dominion member for Manitou.
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Winnipeg
Military District No. 10
184Th Overseas Battalion
W. H. Sharpe
Lisgar
Man
Sharpe
Dominion House
Manitou
Seven Cavalry Soldiers Captured at Doyle Wells
Douglas Arizona reports that seven soldiers of the Seventh United States Cavalry were captured early today by Mexican bandits at Doyle Wells fourteen miles south of Hachita New Mexico. The surrounding country was scoured by cowboys hunting the bandits.
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Douglas, Ariz
Seventh United States Cavalry
Doyle Wells
Hachita
N. M
Local Short Course School of Agriculture Exposition
Medicine Hat hosts a three day Short Course School of Agriculture with five carloads of purebred stock for demonstrations. Lectures run 10 am to noon and 1:30 pm to 5 pm in large heated tents. Evening meetings include a talk by Hon. Duncan Marshall. Domestic Science sessions run 10 to 11:45 am and 1:30 to 5 pm in the city hall.
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Medicine Hat
Duncan Marshall
Ryndam Hindering at Gravesend Delays Passengers
London January 19 The steamer Ryndam of the Holland American line is grounded at Gravesend and damage extent is under examination. Passengers and crew are not allowed to leave the ship while the inquiry continues.
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London
Ryndam
Gravesend
Rumored 175th BA Officers Slate Emerging
Rumor hints at a slate for the 175th BA officers for Nelson Spencer’s unit, listing Second in command R. B. son and Adjutant John McGuire. Names include James Bruce as Junior Major, A W Gleaves as Quartermaster, M L Bell as Paymaster, Dr Gershaw as Medical, Rev J O Watta as Chaplain, with Beattie and Pearce among captains and a roster of lieutenants. Details unclear and unconfirmed.
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Nelson Spen
Anxiot Oaks
Nelson Spencer
James Bruce
John McGuire
A. W.gleaves
M. L. Bell
Gershaw
J. O. Watta
Nani Beattie
Capt. Pearce
Tobe Nal Williams
C. Pratt
H. W. C. Benner
W. Switzel
M. A. Brown
Prince
Interned prisoners escape from Amherst camp tunnel 150 feet
Jan 19 St John reports Jay Hartwig a feared German spy led a break from Amherst internment camp. Prisoners tunneled 150 feet under a guard fence before guards spotted the escape. Toronto reports talk of a thunderbolt this year with King George V. aware of events.
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St. John
Jay Hartwig
Cape
Amherst
Diers
Toronto
George V
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Quebec
Ontario
P. P. Woodbridge
U.F.A
Hussar
Qive
Ford Peage Party
Duke OF Cumberland
Albany
Britain
de Massey
Ryndam Ageoond
Col. Spencer
Amwers
Taternen
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