Trench losses and world war updates from March reports
London reports trench losses for France while Paris notes held German positions near the Meuse. Petrograd dispatches claim Russian fronts push back enemy on the Caucasus and Riga, with Lettish detachments assaulting trenches. British and French artillery activities surround Ypres and Lens fronts as Asquith's bronchial illness remains nonsevere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Lake Babil
Riga
U S Troops Tighten Border Positions Amid Censorship
United States troops advance to camps along the Mexican border near El Paso with marching outfits in place at Columbine and Hachita as censorship limits movement details. Word confirms an expeditionary force may pursue Villa within hours though the start could be two to three days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Pago
Tex
United States
Columbue
N. M
Hachita
M. el Paso
Texas
Funston
Villa
No More Canadian Horses Required by British Army
London reports in the House of Commons that the War Office will halt purchases of horses in Canada and the United States. Harold J. Tennant notes defense scales to cover the country, discusses aeroplane needs, engine and pilot shortages, and the improving overall position as British engines increasingly come from domestic manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Harold J. Tennant
War Office
Great Britain
France
Germany
Canada
United States
Government weighs army policy shift amid early calls
London report says the government may change recruiting policy after early calls on married men provoked widespread discontent. Earl Kitchener and the Earl of Derby to speak in the Lords with statements likely. The aim is to assess whether conscription should extend to married and single men, depending on restrictions on reserved occupations and effects on single men enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl Kitchener
Earl of Derby
House of Lords
Mayfred
Lord Kitchener
A. Bonar Law
Chélonnal
Farmers Urge Sufield Branch Extension to Retlaw
A 20 member Queenstown district delegation met Grant Hall of the C P R Western Lines in Calgary to press for extending the Suffield Retlaw branch at least 25 miles beyond Lomond. They noted 1,000,000 bushels of grain grown, with average haul 26 miles. Hall said no current funds for this year but would consider for next year. The delegation was to be introduced by Hon. C R Mitchell but he was delayed in Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Queenstown
Grant Hall
Western Lines
C.P. R
Suffield-Retlaw
Lomond
J. P. McArthur
Gletchen
Hall
Mr. Hall
C. R. Mitchell
Edmonton
Cardinal Gotti Gravely Ill in Rome to Paris
Cardinal Gott, prefect of the propaganda, is gravely ill and received the last rites yesterday afternoon in Rome before traveling to Paris. In Nice, France, J. Davidson, formerly Belgium’s minister of foreign affairs, has died, a report states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gotti
Rome
Paris
Nice
France
J. Davidson
Belgium
J H Tabor Candy Co Ltd Hires New Superintendent
The J. H. Tabor Candy Co. Limited faces a rush of orders as new management restarts operations. Sixteen workers are employed full time and Mr. White, the new superintendent, arrived Sunday evening and is taking charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Tabor ‘Candy Co. Limited
Mr. White
Formal charges against minister of militia by Pugsley
In the Commons Hon William Pugsley laid formal charges against the shell committee. He said prices were fixed without competition and contracts awarded to linked firms causing millions in waste. He asserted delays in completing shells and ties to Sir Sam Hughes and J Wesley Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Shell
Commons
William Pugsley
Wilfrid Laurier
Pugsley
United States
J. Wesley Allison
Arthur Meighen
Meighen
William Pugsiey
Canada
Priion
Id Committee
Allison
Alberta Premier Sifton denies liquor policy change report
In Edmonton March 14 Premier Sifton dismissed a Conservative press article claiming a deal to allow hotel men to sell light wines and beers under prohibition. He said no such arrangement exists with licensed victuallers hotel owners breweries or any other party and there will be no Liquor Act changes. The reply drew applause in the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
Sifton
Stanley
Middleton Returns Home From Front In Canada
Charles Middleton, of the Rightinge Tenth, arrives in town after ten months in the trenches. Medically unfit for now due to heart trouble, he will report in Calgary and may be sent back. He recalls a French hospital stay and confusion over his condition. Others from the unit, including Jimmy Henderson and Meredith Muston, remain with the Tenth or in related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mampire
Calgary
Middleton
iKengland
Canada
Jimmy Henderson
AAMC
Kent
City Files Counter Claim Against Lee Over Water Plant Case
City Solicitor Bannan filed defense in the suit by R E Lee for 21000 connected with the water plant. The city also counterclaims 25000 for negligence in construction and design. Trial likely at May Supreme Court sitting. J C Rand represents the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannan
Lee
Supreme Court
J. C. Rand
Sirs Bee
Leishman Wins Dismissal in Turpin Brothers Suit
Judge Greene disposes of Leishman versus Turpin Brothers with costs against the plaintiffs. The Turpin mortgage for 6880.18 is upheld and must be paid off. Case involved Barker Patten Potter seizure of stock during mortgage renewal. Turpin and Chudleigh’s action dismissed with costs. Funds from sale to Pickard and Tuck remain held pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Leishman Vs. Turple Brothers
Costa
Barker, Patten & Potter
Messrs
Turpin Brothers
Leishman & Company
Turpin Mortgage
Turpin and
Chudleigh
Pickard & Tuck
Calgary
Turpin
W. A. Begg
K.C
C. Rand
Laidlaw, Blanchard & Rand
Goup
Recruitment and Pay to Men Landmark Figures Mentioned
A garbled report notes payments to crews totaling 15000 and 20000 dollars and references individuals Henry Wither and a Captain Folend. Context is unclear due to damaged OCR, but mentions a Conservative setting and a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oury
Folend Aude
Ourlingven
Henry
Wither
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verdun
Athens
Xchange Telegraph Company
Ismail Hakki
Commercial Administration
Enver Pasha
Turkey
Hakki
Meuse
Bethincourt
Cumieres
le Mort Ponnne
Cumferes
Lalbassee Canal
Neuve Chappelle
Ypres
Ypres-Rowlerg
Lens
Asquith
U.S
Mexico
Columbus
Carranza
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Southern Pacific
Helen
Rogers
Britain
Husbed
Ontario
Pugsle
Mr. Pugsley
Sam Hughes
de Wesley Allison
Mehghen
Government of
Militia
Alberta Assembly
Paria
Chas. Middleton
Flehtinge
St Julien
Charles Maldbeton
Rightinge Tenth
Here
Meredith Muston
Henry Smith
CITY
Leishman VS. Turpin Bros
Rayer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!