08 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
1
Allied forces press on with new troop landings as naval bombardment of Turkish positions resumes. A German armed steamer is reported destroyed during resistance.
German submarines sunk four more vessels near the British Isles, including three neutrals all Norwegian and the Belgian steamer Henapier with six survivors. Italian forces push along the frontier while Galicia sees Austro German gains, and Berlin notes possible Bulgarian and Romanian delays joining the Allies.
J C Watters president of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada will tour the west and visit the city at month end arriving June 30 with a public meeting either that night or July 1. The tour precedes the annual Trades Congress in Vancouver in September.
Six British soldiers arrive in Holland after nine months in perilous hiding in Belgium. Separated from comrades after Mons, they endured a string of marvellous escapes through German lines before reaching Dutch soil.
Poisonous gases and bullets are reportedly used by the Germans in the Russian fronts. Specimens have reached the imperial commission examining German atrocity charges. At Annapolis the stealing of exam papers led to re exams for two classes.
Fresh dairy butter, two pounds for 45 cents appears in the item listing. Spencer and Todd are the noted advertisers. Panama hats showcased as suitable wear for warm weather appear in Miss Woollard’s advertisement.
The mayor presented a report and expense account on a trip to Ottawa with fellow mayors to discuss unemployment. Aldermen criticized and debated the findings, noting gas rights and credit measures while acknowledging an excellent, thorough document.
In Fernie British miners refuse to work underground with Austrian and German workers. All shifts except British nationals reported for duty. Demands to exclude aliens are pressed. management leaves the issue to government and grants an idle day while a mass meeting is planned for the afternoon.
The casualty list includes W. Billie Neale of Toronto who joined with the first contingent and worked at Redcliff Iron Works. George Falconer, a well known city figure, is reported wounded. Stanley Smith, possibly the former Hat printer, is listed as killed. he enlisted at Fort William. Sales of ladies goods by Miss Woolard are advertised as low prices.
The issue notes an error in the Medicine Hunt feature where Taylor Bros. were omitted from the north side of Second Street list known as The Big Four. The merchants with gas sights in front of their stores are corrected and the mistake regretted.
A New York despatch reports negotiations by the German government or banks to gain control of Bethlehem Steel Company in Bethlehem and Remington Arms in Hartford. If successful, plans call for shutting the plants to cut Allied munitions, making the conflict hinge on arms supply and court damages as a possible remedy.
In St. Marys Ontario in June the London Methodist conference voted 85 to 7 to censure the General Conference for denying women equal representation in church courts at its last session.
Brownsville Texas reports that three Mexican generals and ten other Mexicans linked to Gen Gutierrez’s army were executed by Carranza forces. Advices from Carranza last night confirm these executions as part of Carranza’s troops.
William Douchane, previously jailed for stealing a watch and escaping custody, is again under arrest for possessing stolen property claimed by Mose Wilmot, remanded until tomorrow morning. William Ellas appeared before Magistrate Rae charged with leaving his auto engine running unattended, fined $2 plus $1.25 costs, which he paid.
Winnipeg price lists show June for wheat open at 126 to 129 trading ranges, oats and flax futures across July October and December positions. Cash prices list No 1 No 2 No 4 wheat and various feed oats barley and flax grades with Chicago Minneapolis data also provided. House dresses remark concludes with praise for Miss Woollard’s offerings and low prices.
London reports the German armed steamer Herman Von Wissman was destroyed near Springhaven. The British official press bureau released the statement this evening confirming the loss.
The Cana dian casualty list now exceeds the eight thousand mark with 8,008 total up to 1 am. Killed number 1,200 plus, wounded 12,183, missing 5,280, 1,065 from missing. some previously reported missing have rejoined regiments. Casualty reports suggest lists may soon shrink as Canadians rest.
Sir Rodmond Roblin admitted destroying official records tied to an $802,650 steel contract awarded to Thomas Kelly & Sons before the last provincial election. He said Minister Montague suggested rescinding, and he had Malcolm McLean remove Records to avoid complications.
City clerk reports the 1914 tax rate likely around 2.6 mills with estimates not yet finalized. Discussion centered on an $83,000 deficit from the Brown administration and a $56,000 shortfall after cutting the gas reserve, with $20,000 surplus noted at start and $40,000 in debenture principal and interest upcoming. A meeting will likely occur this week to approve the estimates.
Private Fred Higinbotham of the Coldstream Guards reports May operations where Canadians charged German trenches. He praises the Canadian troops as brave and well led, noting they recovered from past Ypres gas exposure. An ad for lingerie and corset covers appears in Miss Woollard’s feature.
Canadian aviator Warenford, a Royal Navy lieutenant, flew a monoplane over Belgium on Monday and dropped incendiaries that set a German Zeppelin on fire. All 28 crewmen perished. King George telegrammed praise for the single handed gallant act and the Victoria Cross.
London reports Winston Churchill's claim of a growing British fleet is supported by additions to the line including Barham Malaya Ramillies Resolution Revenge Royal Oak Royal Sovereign Valiant and Warspite each 27 500 tons with eight 15 inch guns Queen Elizabeth leads the group for battle testing. The Audacious and other 23 000 ton ships with ten 13 5 inch guns are kept in reserve awaiting action off Ireland.
The ladies of Washington Ave Methodist church announce a sale of home cooking and aprons Saturday afternoon June 12 at the store formerly occupied by Less Keller on Ord St. Proceeds support church missions and local activities.
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