28 May 1915
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes Sergt. Mathieson missing or presumed killed in action. Local Bank of Commerce official seeks confirmation while families await news. Cable messages quote Mathieson’s unit, 16th Battalion, Second Brigade, First Canadian.
Berlin acknowledges reverses as Teutonic allies beat retreat on the left bank and lose six cannon. The fighting centers in central Galicia with German forces repulsed and strategic positions questioned.
German casualties in the Galicia campaign are reported at 106000 as Italian forces push into Austria north of the Gulf of Trieste. The report notes Grado occupation, a successful air attack on the Trieste Nabresina line, and further Tyrol frontier gains. Russian advances and high command changes are also described amid mixed front news.
Reports from Western Ontario fruit districts say Wednesday night frost was among the most destructive in years. Grapes and strawberries suffered the heaviest losses while other fruits and garden crops were seriously damaged.
The New York harbor patrol resumed today after a two week gap. An armored British cruiser with three funnels and a converted cruiser joined the watch. The converted craft is thought to be a former Canadian Pacific liner, most likely the Empress of Britain.
News from New York reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt injured at his Sagamore Hill home after attempting to mount a horse. He fell on Monday and sustained a broken rib.
The News woke up late on an appeal for seed potatoes guiding readers to Spencer-Todd, Limited for Ontario potatoes at 1.00 a bushel or 0.90 in ten bushel lots. An editorial nudge arrived after two days, yet the seed buyer still purchased from Spencer-Todd, highlighting how strongly readers follow local ads.
London reports the foreign office says Britain will promptly pay for 17 cargoes purchased from American cotton interests. Shipping representatives cannot yet claim specifics. ownership and transfer details must be verified. Six more vessels are being processed as authorities weigh claims amid Swedish challenges.
Total clearings for the week ending May 27 amount to 190,970 dollars. The corresponding week includes a GST year figure of 446,286 dollars.
Jurors heard preliminaries in the Medicine Hat Planing Mills versus City case with several defendants. The court denied severing the International Supply Company from the trial and will proceed with three defendants together. The dispute centers on gas rights tied to the Powell gas well and a fire that destroyed the mill, potentially fueling further actions.
The British steamer Cadeby was sunk off the Scilly Isles by gunfire from a German submarine. All aboard were saved, including four passengers.
Ottawa reports updated figures from Langemarck showing Canada’s total killed wounded and missing now up to 6,847. The Canadian division remains in combat near Pres. Langemarck lists include 47 officers with 11 killed and 8 wounded. Many lightly wounded have returned to front line units.
A fragmented Calgary notice lists individuals including D. Cole and Aachytund with partial roles. The readable line cites May observance and mentions Stevens and Greet in unclear context.
Ottawa reports an agreement between the federal and provincial governments on the 1927 to 1928 farming year spending. Alberta is set to receive about 36 528 dollars, Prince Edward Island 68 000, New Brunswick 54 808, totaling significant allocations for sericulture, provincial instructors and related bulletins and public education.
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