War casualties total reach about forty million, says Montreal Star
The Montreal Star estimates global war losses at over 40 million including 5.3 million prisoners. It breaks down Allied and Germanic casualties, citing 16.9 million for Germany and allies and about 18.2 million for the Allied side, with Russia releasing many prisoners and various fronts contributing heavy losses.
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Russia
Osengsae
United States
Teresa Cscee
McAakser
Germany
Austria Hungary
Bulgaria
Montreal Star
Watrous Municipal Nomination Day Ends in Acclamation
In Watrous the nomination day produced limited activity with a small slate forming early. Two mayoral candidates were named Haley and Sinclair Elliott but Elliott’s nomination was invalidated and Haley declared mayor by acclamation. Council nominees included G Telfer R Kanda W A Leslie G Robinson W E Thorneloe R H Bradshaw H B E Agar A O Bentley and M Austin. the last four resigned leaving five council members elected by acclamation.
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Watrous
Haley
Sinclair Elliott
G. Telfer
R. Kanda
W. A. Leslie
G. Robinson
W. E. Thorneloe
R H. ‘Bradshaw
H. BE. Agar
A. O. ‘Bentley
M. Austin
Justice For Germany: The Cruelties and Revenge Schemes Revealed
The Sentinel of Toronto condemns German atrocities in the war and ongoing mistreatment of British prisoners. It urges punishment and adequate German reorganization, warning that mercy would invite renewed brutality unless Germany expiates its offenses in hardship and repentance.
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Germany
the Sentinel
Toronto
Save Your Eyes and Protect Your Vision Now
Public notice urges readers to prevent eye strain during long winter reading by taking breaks and using proper lighting. Tips emphasize posture, illuminated spaces, and regular eye rest to reduce fatigue and preserve sight.
Murderers Trapped In Straw Stack Near Prince Albert
Vic tor Carmel and Jean Baptiste St. Germain, the bandits who killed James McKay and Corporal Horsely, were captured Sunday morning in a straw stack on Charles W. Young’s farm near the North Saskatchewan river six miles east of Prince Albert. Surrounded by police and citizens, they crawled from a burrow, were handcuffed, and brought to jail after surrendering. They carried small revolvers and had thrown rifles away earlier. They will be charged with the Ritinecy McKay and?
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Prince Albert
Victor Carmel
Jean Baptiste St. Germain
James McKay
Corporal Horsely
Charles W. Young
North Saskatchewan River
Prives Albert
Ting
All Canadians Will Be Back Home Within Year
London dispatch reports Canadian headquarters stating that every Canadian soldier should be back home within a year. Second class troops already being returned in large numbers. Demobilization arrangements with the British ministry of shipping aim for rapid completion.
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London
Ministry of Shipping
Gray elected Winnipeg mayor in record landslide
Gray secured a majority exceeding four thousand to win the Winnipeg mayoralty for 1910 over former Mayor David son. The election is described as unusually clean and noted for Gray's public utility involvement during his tenure managing the Watrous Electric Light plant. Safeguarding Winnipeg’s destinies, supporters extend congratulations.
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Winnipeg
F. Gray
Davidson
Gray
Watrous
Appeal for Jewish Mission relief during influenza
Rev Hugo Spitzer superintendent of the Christian Mission to the Jews of Winnipeg appeals to readers in Watrous for aid amid the Spanish influenza crisis. He cites Gospel and Epistle teachings, asks for nourishment and other necessities for sick and needy Jewish families connected to the mission, urging charitable action.
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Hugo Spitzer
Winnipeg
Watrous
Jesus
Saskatchewan Legislation Opens Amid War Peace Talks
The Saskatchewan Legislature begins this week as President Wilson plans to attend the Peace Conference opening. Canada lifts travel permits for men of military age to the U S. War-era reforms include 16 percent cut in U S to Canada express rates after January 1. Premiers meet Dominion ministers to discuss postwar issues. Over 105,000 returned Canadian Expeditionary Force members plan farming on arrival. Casualty lists near completion with many postwar tragedies. Allied advances push into German territory and Brussels Antwerp occupancy cited. Canada to reduce munition contracts and labor market congestion. Victory Loan success praised by Sir Thomas White as proof of Canada’s economic health. King George attends Parliament for a royalAddress, with Borden Foster Kemp present. U S influenza deaths exceed 32,000, western front deaths around 28,000. influenza wanes nationwide. Wellington reports 2,000 influenza cases in military camps.
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Canada
Thomas White
Supreme Court rules contractor cannot recover excess funds from municipality
The Supreme Court of Canada held that a road contractor who spent more than the authorized amount with full knowledge of the appropriation cannot reclaim the excess from the rural municipality of Wreford or the awarding councillor Lasher. The ruling follows the trial judge’s decision in the case Ourrieve versus Rural Municipality of Wreford and Councillor Lasher.
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Supreme Court of Canada
Ourrieve
Wreford
Lasher
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