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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
1
The Emperor elevated Grand Duke Nicholas to viceroy and Commander in Chief of Russia's southern front in the Caucasus. He previously led the eastern campaigns and now directs operations against the Turks from the Caucasus region.
Washington dispatch reports the general board of the navy led by Admiral Dewey proposes an ambitious naval build up. The plan calls for four dreadnoughts six to eight battle cruisers four destroyers per dreadnought three fleet and sixteen coast defense ships plus smaller craft and an air fleet costing about 5000000. It argues dreadnoughts remain the fleet backbone with fast battle cruisers for raids and destroyers for protection, while questioning submarine reliance and urging increased personnel to keep ships in active service.
Fragmentary report describes a gruesome fire killing four to ten year old children at a house near a lake. A man at sea was clocked Tuesday morning as authorities investigated the blaze and determined the victims were roasted. The incident remains unclear due to damaged text.
Executors of the late Lord Strathcona filed statements showing the total value of the estate in Canada at 2 today to be 2 SS 004. The filing is part of required legal measurements and reflects the estate's Canadian assets.
Paris dated September 7 reports Italy has declared contraband of war in a despatch to the Havas Agency. The action marks a shift in wartime policy and signals broader tensions in the region.
The British Trade Union Congress meeting here adopted a resolution affirming belief in the complete justification of Britain's position and that of her Allies in the war.
A Calgary delegate, TL M. VYaecedie, phoned BE. to report Ro B. Bennett of WIP cannot attend the planned Canadian Patriotic Fund meeting tomorrow evening due to urgent business elsewhere.
The 21st Alberta Hussars will parade from the armoury tonight at 7 30 for drill at the ball park Troop drift. Orderly officer Lieut Bannon next for duty Lieut Cox orderly serjeant Set Rees next for duty Sgt Bristow By order Capt A Pearce acting Adjutant.
Montreal dispatch cites a Leader account of a German plot to destroy the Canadian harvest. A German prisoner allegedly divulged the claim about an attack on elevators. The azette notes the report as part of a broader World War I era exchange of warnings.
Berlin dispatch via Amsterdam reports a military draft reform allowing reexamination of those previously exempt due to physical unfitness. The change aims to determine current fitness for duty amid ongoing conflict.
Dr. Olver Boyd reported from Ottawa that Hon. Dr. Roche, Minister of the Interior, will not require farmers to repay more than half of the advances for seed grain and fodder this year. Repayment of other relief advances will not be insisted upon in 19.
Toronto dispatch reports Ottawa sources say the government plans to dissolve Parliament and trigger an autumn election. Details remain unconfirmed but timing would place ballots in the fall.
Mrs Woo P Hain of Montreal St reports a letter from her husband in France. Bain left for Calgary and enlisted in the 50th regiment as a South African veteran. He describes a week in the trenches and notes the 50th joining Hat's famous Tenth Battalion with several Hatters in his company. He says all are well.
The American consul at Queenstown reports that Wolff a 21 year old New Jersey native is lost in the sinking of the Hesperian per the Daily Mail.
A British submarine in the Sea of Marmara sunk a Turkish transport carrying 20 centimetre guns from Constantinople to Gallipoli. The incident was reported in a London dispatch.
An Allan Line statement from Liverpool dated Sept 7 says no submarine or warning was seen before the liner Hesperian was struck. The explosion halted the ship as if engines were reversed, denying reports that a lookout shouted a warning.
London reports Major Guthrie of the Canadian force survived a shipboard fire during evacuation to Liverpool. He lost sight in one eye temporarily after being wounded. companions Miss Pearce Miss Harvey Major Barre Captain Geggie and Lieutenant Riles aided him. Several survivors are now in Liverpool.
Calgary reports the start of steps to form an Alberta Amateur baseball league. An informal meeting at the YMCA drew FP J Costello of Calgary, F H McPherson of Edmonton, and Robert Pearson of the A A W along with editors to draft union rules for a delegates meeting likely mid December. The organizers aim to include all Alberta towns in the union.
Winnipeg report Sept 7 notes the Northern League season wrapped with large crowds as Fargo and St Boniface tied two games, Fargo finishing with a clear lead over runners up Fort William and St Boniface while Fargo is declared the league winner.
Winnipeg and St Boniface baseball teams left tonight for a 10 day series in Regina and Saskatoon. They open at Regina tomorrow morning and will bring Northern league action to Saskatchewan cities.
Winnipeg market notes list Sept and Oct wheat and flax futures with figures for SG Dee Oct May and Nov, oats and barley bids, No. 1 No. 2 and No. 3 grain classifications, plus American market quotations for Sept wheat and Dec May quotes and a note that no Minneapolis prices are given.
London shipments valued over 80 million dollars reached New York aboard a special guarded train. Forty armed guards accompanied the cargo as it crossed the border and the steel car will stay sealed until morning before the gold is moved to the sub treasury.
A cryptic report from Amsterdaimn and Lomidon voices satisfaction over the sinking of the Hesperian but avoids stating the cause. It suggests the German submarine 1-27, believed lost, may have attacked and sunk the steamer Srahie before she went down.
Buyers from the British government will visit Medicine Hat to acquire remount horses. Alberta and Saskatchewan prices match U.S. rates for horse quality. Prices cover purchase, freight, and accepted by the purchasing officer with proof of ownership and horse brand.
Major General Sir Sam Hughes denies reports of a permanent withdrawal of the Canadian Ross rifle by British army authorities. He says there is no better rifle for active service, with repairs underway to enlarge the chamber after ammunition complaints. The Second Division is reequipped and the First Division will receive Ross rifles again soon as daily alterations proceed.
The Home Guard will assemble at the Roller Rink north of the Finlay bridge at 7 30 this evening to receive regimental numbers and complete organization. By Order W H Williams.
An official war office statement reports Allied and French forces bombarding positions along the Belgian coast to Ostend. French air units bombed Fribourg and other targets while our aircraft struck Saarburg Pont Faverger Wernersville Tergnier and Lens. Artillery actions intensified around Arras and in the Argonne Lorraine and the Vosges with reported enemy damage and local bombardments. One dirigible dropped shells on railways near Peroni amid ongoing front operations.
A heavy hailstorm swept a two mile wide strip three miles north of Nanton at around 5 pm damaging standing crops. The storm moved northeast over about 16 miles with roughly forty percent of the grain in stock unhurt while the rest suffered extensive damage.
R L Drury aged 53 a well known Victoria citizen and Liberal party figure died today after a long diabetes illness in Victoria B C He had been active in local politics and Liberal circles for years.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught travels from Ottawa to the Pacific coast as Commander in Chief. He will inspect Canadian forces in Western camps during the trip.
At a city council meeting a new one year agreement postpones the contract with Sackrider over a disputed seven thousand dollar note. The deal includes a seven thousand dollar note bearing interest and small three month notes for prior accounts, with bond backing to ensure completion of the contract.
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