Contract to repay five thousand pounds seals uneasy pledge
Gane drafts a written contract to repay Brady Grane and William Evans five thousand pounds each within a month or deliver jewelry of equal value, then Paul signs and proposes a London meeting next month. Paris detains the newly married pair as they drift from Switzerland to a general election work, while Ursula grows wary of Paul’s distant affection and hints at combining vanity with loyalty.
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Gane
Brady Grane
William Evans
Evans
Paul
London
Vienna
Paris
Ursula
Switzerland
Swisa
Crienda
Henry Fitch
Lady Ursula
Care Court
Ireland’s true national color argued as blue not green
London press debates historical national color of Ireland arguing blue is the original shade while green arose with the 1796 rebellion. The article notes Ulster Orangemen aligned with Irish nationalists and mentions the seals and colors in the flag, questioning green with the harp as the official banner.
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Ireland
London
Anzac Day Tribute At Westminster Abbey 1916
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Anzac Day services at Westminster Abbey on April 25 1916 honoring Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli. George M L Brown Canadian European Manager of the CPR lauds Anzacs for courage and unity within the Empire.
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Pall Mall Gazette
London
England
Westminster Abbey
Australia
Newland
Gallipoli Peninsula
George M. L. Brown
Galleg
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Tasmania
Canada
South Africa
Horses Boomed by War Time Remount Purchases
Since the war began the British Remount Commission bought 15 000 horses in Canada with 5 000 by French contractors and 25 000 by the Canadian Department of Militia. Militia buyers plan to add a thousand head as Montreal trades continue. French buyers seek all available horses in the East and West, while U S and Canada markets feel mounting pressure for heavy cavalry and artillery stock. Exported horses from Eastern Canada reach Winn Stock Yards and Saskatchewan, with prices up to 500 dollars for high quality animals, affecting prices across Canada.
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British Remcount Commission
Canada
Canadian Department of Militia
Department of Militia
British Remount Commission
Montreal
United States
Army
Winn
Saskatchewan
Duri
Expo
Shortage of Horses Warns Dominion Official in Toronto
Luke Bright, Dominion live stock commissioner, told the National Live Stock Record Board in Toronto that Canada lacks horses to work the land due to heavy military demand and credit issues since 1914. He urged conservation of the breeding stock.
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Dominion
Canada
Luke Bright
Dominion Live
National Live Stock Record Board
Toronto
Belgians in East Africa seize German lands
In a war speech the Imperial Chancellor urged a new Belgium. Belgians in East Africa captured about 90 miles of German territory and established Liege as the first town taken.
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Reichstag
Belgium
East Africa
Liege
Fragmented World War I News Snippets and Jokes
A mix of wartime opinions on the German blockade and atrocity claims, a Scotsman’s misheard Knox joke, a WWI airman recounts bombing a German depot, and a hospital visitor joke. The items reflect humor and war discourse from the era.
War Loans Strain Austria Faces Low Subscriptions
Vienna government struggles as last war loan push yields scant subscriptions. Officials report funds raised so far are insufficient, signaling tighter wartime finances and public unease.
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Austria
Vienna
Seeegans
Watered Margarine Hits Berlin. Beefs Prices Rise
Liquid margarine with 69 percent water is marketed as butter alternative in Berlin and a butter seller is fined. Beef price climbs to 75 cents per pound as a result of the exchange.
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Berlin
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British Isles
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Edinburgh
High Street
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John Knox
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Lever Bros., Limited
All Love
Cowan
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