30 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
1
Indications suggest Russia will accept Bukovina as a quid pro quo for Roumania to join the Allies, giving a decisive step toward ending the war. The move would secure Roumanian involvement and influence the war’s trajectory.
Dispatches report Russian forces have captured Kolomea the hinge on Lemberg the Gallia capital with no fighting details given beyond a desperate east of the city battle. Meanwhile German authorities say British and French attacks on the western front were repulsed as British guns pound trenches despite poor weather.
Ottawa announces a 25 million Canadian credit for purchase of war munitions in Canada following a finance ministry conference with the Canadian Bankers' Association. New York reports Sir Frederick Williams Taylor planning talks for a 25 million loan by Canadian banks to support imperial munitions contracts.
Canadian Army reports from France describe the front line activity despite bad weather. Montreal battalion patrols examined enemy saps and established strong posts under Lieut Mathewson, Lieut Routledge, and Sergt Jones. Heavy artillery and trench mortar duels occurred with German forces observed removing wounded under a Red Cross flag. Continued details noted on page 6.
Berlin via London June 80 It is announced that a general meat card for the empire will be introduced September 1 Cards already issued in South Germany states and major Prussian cities but irregularities in meat allotments persist The national card aims to improve uniformity in consumption.
Notice states barber shops in the city will be closed all day Saturday July 1 in observance of Dominion Day. Shops will open until 11 PM Friday evening to serve customers before the holiday.
London June 30 probate granted for the will of Flodd Marshall Earl Kitchener British Secretary of War who lost his wife in the sinking of the Hampshire off the Orkneys June 6. Estate valued at £171,820 about $750,000 is left to heirs.
Britain reports successful raids near Vermelles and Cote de Rollencourt with light losses. German trenches near Hill 604 fell to French counterattack as gas used by Germans caused heavy casualties. Verdun front sees renewed fighting with French retaking positions.
The latest Prussian casualty lists for June 8 to 20 report total losses at 270,196 not including Verdun deaths. The figures come via Amsterdam and London.
Winnipeg June 29 Thomas Kelly convicted in the assize court of theft receiving stolen money and obtaining money by false pretences. Verdicts on counts 1 2 4 and 5 with jurors polled showing guilty. Sentencing postponed to allow reserved case discussion. Trial of Roblin Coldwell Howden slated for July 18.
The river water level kept rising this morning and rose another foot overnight, signaling worsening floods. Local authorities warned residents to monitor conditions and relocate as needed.
Members of the Cypress Club are urged to attend this evening as the Entertainment Committee presents a program of rare merit to entertain the gathering.
Ottawa reports the Sir William Meredith and Mr. Justice Duff inquiry on fuse contracts will not be made public until next week. Commissioners are finalizing their report this week and will send it to the Governor General. The Prime Minister and colleagues will study the findings before any public release, with a possible printing prior to publication.
Berlin Ontario votes to rename the city Kitchener after a lieutenant governor in council ratifies the bylaw. Ballot results favor Kitchener with Brock as second choice and Adanac third.
After yesterday's heavy rain the Elkwater Trail is flooded and unsafe for auto traffic. People planning a trip to the Lake for the First must postpone their plans.
Local notices report the death of Alex Parsonage of Medicine Hat who joined the CMLR and died in action. He resided in Battle Creek with his parents before enlisting and was highly regarded. Also noted is Sergeant Kenneth Allan of the 1st Battalion C.A.L.R, an old Boer War veteran who served with BY troop of the 3rd CMR and earned the nickname Big Scotty for his physique.
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