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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
3
In a historical note, the article mentions the Princess of Macedon, sister to Alexander the Great, ruling Greek and Roman territories, facing exile. A separate legal item reports a coin company facing a $16 damages claim, partly reduced to $9% including freight and passage, as owners settle for an abroad dispute.
Paris rejects King Constantine's claims of Allied occupation as groundless. France argues Belgium and Luxembourg were violated first, Greece allowed provisional use of islands, and Salonika mission aided Serbia. Allies faced no Greek provocation and received cordial Greek welcome.
Violen t fighting on the Bessarabian frontier reports gains for Russians as they enter enemy trenches and claim captured sectors northeast of Czernowitz. A Baltic raid destroys ships off Anatolia while Caucasus battles push Turks from center positions. British relief near Kut El Amara contests the scene as Austrian and Turkish forces clash. King Nicholas II faces a Saskatoon conviction appeal ruling on a bylaw license fee dispute.
Fragmented report notes Baltic Sea as a barrier to a real blockade. Official circles cite unclear orders-in-council and control issues shaping the outcome. The cabinet faces decisions affecting strategic actions in the region.
War office plans add fourth division from British forces as Canada readies to replace troops departing for the front. About 20 000 to 36 000 Canadians may leave soon, with more divisions promised as spring campaigns approach on the western front.
Crowds gather nightly to witness a drill of Japanese volunteers for overseas service. Between 200 and 400 are enlisted, many veterans, with Canadian officers leading and Japanese noncommissioned officers. A Japanese sergeant drills several companies, translating orders into English to guide inexperienced recruits.
An early 20th century style casualty tally from Berlin cites 2,625,786 German casualties to date with related figures for undersecretary Temnani and government bodies. The garbled text references the Reich and military losses, marked by strained phrasing and numeric totals.
Disjointed reports claim General Villa was captured near Paso Robles or Paso Del Rio. Messages from authorities reference a capture of a Villa and a second private villa near San Geronimo tied to the American Smelting and Refining Company evento.
The Dominion Government will aid Canadian breeders in obtaining breeding stock to meet current and postwar demand. The Agriculture Ministry will fund travel costs for regional cooperative groups and help with purchase and transport. Officials note unequal livestock distribution, with prairie exports to the United States and shortages of breeding females and draft mares in Ontario areas.
Washington reports debate over blockade policy and Britain's course. entente unity required among Britain France Italy and others. Critics warn the plan faces domestic and neutral opposition and may push extremists.
An order in council targets deserters in Canada under the Criminal Code with up to two years in penitentiary. A separate order provides provincial asylum care for soldiers who become insane. unmarried soldiers receive no pay during treatment, while married soldiers’ dependents may receive asylum pensions if incurable and discharge occurs.
French Premier Briand Jules Cambon and Alexandre Millerand joined British leaders including Prime Minister Asquith War Secretary Kitchener and Foreign Secretary Grey at Downing Street for a war conference. Both governments and many officers discussed plans for active prosecution of the war.
Major-General Sir Sam Hughes issues a memorandum to all parliament members of military age urging attendance at newly opened schools of instruction. The prime minister announces the authorised forces will be expanded as part of the national effort.
A Reuters dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm and King Ferdinand meeting in Nish after entering from Sloreetindt. They exchanged cordial greetings and reviewed a parade of German troops before proceeding toward Berlin.
The text discusses Peter and John as the central figures in the early church. It describes their unity, the healing of the lame man, and how their actions testified to Jesus alive in heaven. It notes Peter’s sermon, the resulting conversion of about 5 000, and ongoing imprisonment.
Reuters dispatch reports the steamer Kiev sailing from Copenhagen to Liverpool has been captured by German forces. The incident is described as a Berlin wartime seizure reported in London.
The Times critic urges concentrating military power on the Western Front and abandoning distant campaigns. He says the center of gravity of German power lies there and a decisive victory depends on sustained pressure. He notes Allied diversion of 600 000 men and calls for immediate emphasis on the main offensive with sufficient shells.
Discussion in committee on compulsory service noted by MPs as Canada’s munition workers in Britain should be exempt. Walter Long moved an amendment to include those resident since Aug 15, largely aimed at Irishmen. Some members urged wider exemption for Canadian miners and war workers, while Long affirmed Dominion munition workers are exempted and other points would be considered before report.
The Manitoba minister of agriculture Hon Val Winkler moves to attract settlers by opening an immigration office in St Paul. W M Ingram is appointed to lead the effort to secure settlers for Manitoba ahead of the spring movement following the 1915 crop prospects.
Dr Kaward W. Ryan of the American Red Cross said 260 people perished when the Italian steamship Brindisi hit a mine in the Adriatic Sea during a recent voyage. Among the dead was Mins Hample, oursy.
A reader notes a major general from the American army joined a Victoria Vancouver drill corps. The excerpt hints at identity confusion and a potential official inquiry into the recruit’s background and status.
Wireless dispatch from Rome reports Bulgarian forces pulling out of Albania amid dissensions within their ranks and Austro-German leadership. Athens sources say Bulgaria and Turkey favor peace terms with the Allies.
A formal statement says wireless reports of the Montenegrin army surrender were premature. Negotiations between Austria and another party are said to be taking place, casting doubt on earlier surrender reports.
The first South African brigade bound for Egypt has arrived at Pretoria as announced. An additional dispatch notes the broader theme of the African German invasion.
The Swedish government protests to Berlin over German seizure of the steamers Capella and Hilder two months earlier. Investigations show both vessels were taken into Swedish waters and crews sent home before prize court actions. Reports note Capell a bound for Denmark and Hildur seized near Sandhammars Lighthouse within Swedish limits.
A meeting between the Earl of Derby and the Central Recruiting Committee launched a broad appeal to boost voluntary enlistment. Derby led a Shank wag gathering with civilians, military officials, and labor MPs to urge mayors and local authorities to cooperate in securing single and married men for service.
Contracts approved by Secretary Daniels for three high powered naval wireless stations to be built in San Diego California Caltevite Phoe and Pearl Harbor Hawaii by an oral wireless company. The stations will serve inter communication in the Pacific and will be open to public use under the same policy as other naval wireless stations.
Lord Derby pays tribute to Canadian patriotism for rallying to Britain during stress in Vancouver. He praises Canada’s young men for stepping forward and notes some English shirkers should be shamed.
Ottawa MP J G Turiff declares he would be glad to give the Dominion prohibition movement his hearty support. He believes a proposed prohibition resolution would receive the support of the majority of House members and of the eighty or more per cent of the people.
Official communication states the RB offensive targets Turkish positions in the Caucasus, aiming to capture strongholds with modest losses and press the enemy line. The report underscores rapid advances against Turkish regiments in difficult terrain near Petrograd.
French forces report the destruction of two Zeppelins during combat over Maastricht as German airship raids met with heavy anti aircraft fire and aerial clashes.
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