Parlia ment Building scandal findings and campaign fund details
The Mathers Commission report finds a fraudulent conspiracy before the capital contract letting aimed at funding a campaign. Named are Thomas Kelly G R Coldwell Sir Rodmond Roblin and others with Kelly overpaid by 892,098.1n. It accuses Howden Montague and James H Howden of false testimony and notes extensive use of extra contracts to fund elections. The document also covers Walliam Salt and G R Coldwell’s roles and warns of broad fraud in extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathers Commission
Thomas Kelly
G. R. Coldwell
Sir Rodmond Roblin
W. W. Horwood
James H. Howden
WH. Montague
Kelly
Stern
Caiss N
Hon. A . Hudson
Leutenant Govenor
Walliam
Winnipeg
Geo R. Coldwell
R M. Simpson
J. H Howden
W. A. Fillott
M G Hook
Harry W. Whitlam
W. H. Montague
R. M. Simpson
James H. Hownaen
Alt
G. R Coldwell
Belloc on Italy’s impact in the war front
In his review, Hilaire Belloc analyzes Italy’s effect on Trieste and the broader front. He argues Italy’s intervention drains enemy manpower reserves, unsettling enemy plans and potentially exhausting the reserve as Italian operations grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilaire Belloc
Trieste
Italy
Briton and Boer In East Africa War Preparations
The article describes early East Africa wartime challenges as Germans seek to cut the Uganda Railway. Britain relied on railroad volunteers and a small native force, while European settlers on the tablelands near Lake Victoria offered aid, forming a crucial reserve of about 500 Britons and hundreds of Boers across 30,000 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British East Africa
Uganda
Creighton Mantell
Land and Water
Protectorate
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Mantell
Winter Rye as Weed Control in Fall Sowing
Advice on sowing winter rye between August 20 and September 15 to suppress wild oats and sow thistle in fall. For pasture or fodder, plant 1.5 to 2 bushels per acre. for grain, 0.5 to 1 bushel per acre. Contact Manitoba Agricultural College Field Husbandry Dept for details or the ministerial circular on Winter and Spring Rye.
East Africa volunteers praised for stout defense against German raids
In Nairobi and Mombasa volunteers and local settlers stood firm with native troops in East Africa, repelling German raiders for months. Led by diligent officers, they held their own and inflicted losses, even after the Indian expeditionary force arrived, as plans shifted with the enemy exploiting natural advantages. Meanwhile, Winnipeg reports show 24,000 pupils in public schools, and Italy’s battle strength and winter plans are noted against a backdrop of broader war figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belloc
Nicholas
German War Office
von Mackensen
Vdonajec
San
Germany
Russia
British East Africa
Naiirobi
Nairobi
Mombasa
Indian Ocean
Uganda
East Africa
Mr. Mantel
Tanga
German East Africa
Winnipeg
Italy
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Counie Ghesk Books
Russell
Angusville
J. J. Crowe Coo., Ltd
W. E. Allen
She Russell Jewellery Co
Practical Jewellers
A. Walker
the Bakery
Banner
the Banner
Office of Purtication, Mais &J
Resell
Manitoba
Eeh McInty
Fubliss
Mathers Commission Report
William Salt
United
D Simpson
Allege
DR. Spears L
Edinburgh
LM. Besl
M. S
Lemdos
London
Seine
Polreliniepos Maetaage Calleee
Main St
Man
Aschmbrine Street
Three Deers
Presbyterian Curch
A. G. Lanigan, M.p
Park View Villa
Binscarth
Wilson
Glen
Russell, Manitob
Landa
Lewis St. George Stubbs
C. J. Mickle
Birtle
J. L. Clark, V.S
R. T. Ricou
Trinity College
Fire and Life Insurance
A. B. Callin, Russell, Man
Agent For Conserration Life Association
Anglo-American Re Insurance Co
Equity Fire Insurance Co
Montreal Insurance Co
London Mutual Fire Insurance
Russell Lodge
L, Smith
Oddfellows Tall
G. A. Mreree
Knights of the Maccabees
John Mans
W. Lepincuam, R
Walter Lembrofe, WM
A.F
A.M
Masonic Hall
Wright Block
Sons of England Benefit Society
Lodge
Queen of the West, No
At & P
Frank Allen Ir
H. J. verTutr V. Pres
Seo
J.T. J.yonnee
Miniota Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
And
The
General Animals of Canada
WM. Hembrofe, Agem
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
C.F
Order OF Foresters
Oddfellows Hall
J. E. Foster
Sec
Miss Spooner
Y. J. Attwood
BE. A. Burbank
Rossburn
Ailfrenda Clee
Jerses
Cailie
Queen's Hotel
Grand Central
J. Maher
Pray
Bear
Asessipoi
J Devlin
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