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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 835 words
  3. A DASH FOR FRANCE.

    The s. Lorraine is making a dash for France with 1000 reservists aboard. ...

    Article : 18 words
  4. FIERCE FIGHTING AT LIEGE.

    The "Brussels Gazette" reports that the 7th and 10th German Army Corp reached Herve, Pepinster, and Remouchamps, and fired on certain points. BRUSSELS, Aug. 5. Belgium is offering an unexpectedly stubborn resistance, and there has been ...

    Article : 249 words
  5. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    Mr. J. E. McKenna, a well-known and highly respected resident of Penguin, we, had been ailing for several weeks past, was reported to be in a very low ...

    Article : 797 words
  6. GERMAN CRUISERS.

    The Admiralty has informed the port authorities that two German cruisera are operating off the North Pacific coast of America. ...

    Article : 26 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN LINER.

    The Government has granted the steamer Niagara clearances, and she is expected to sail from Vancouver within twelve hour, with passengers aboard. ...

    Article : 59 words
  8. GERMAN STEAMER CAPTURED.

    British cruisers are reported to have captured a German steamer off the New-foundland coast. ...

    Article : 21 words
  9. EXPORT OF RICE.

    The export of rice has been stopped. ...

    Article : 13 words
  10. PORTS OPEN.

    The Egyptian ports are being kept open. ...

    Article : 12 words
  11. SUBMARINES PURCHASED.

    The Government has purchased two Chilian submarines, not destroyers. ...

    Article : 11 words
  12. PROTECTION OF ELEVATORS.

    All grain elevators in the Great Lake districts are to be guarded by the militia, lest an attempt be made to blow them up. ...

    Article : 28 words
  13. AMERICAN NEUTRALITY.

    President Wilson has signed an order for mobilising the land and sea forces of the United States Republic. It is understood the purposes are to enforce ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 271 words
  14. MOBILISATION ORDERED.

    An order has been formally issued for the mobilisation of a Canadian army division of 21,000 men immediately at Quebec. ...

    Article : 24 words
  15. PRICES OF FOODSTUFFS.

    Prices of foodstuffs for retail are rising throughout Canada. The Home and Foreign Produce Ex-change is fixing prices every two days. ...

    Article : 68 words
  16. PARLIAMENT SUMMONED.

    In order to deal with matters arising out of the declaration of war, the Canadian Parliament has been summoned for an extraordinary session. Members are ...

    Article : 37 words
  17. A SEVERE CENSORSHIP.

    The censorship from Canada is very severe, and all cables to the London newspapers have been stopped, lest they should give details of the Canadian war ...

    Article : 110 words
  18. PATRIOTIC OFFER.

    Sir Ernest Shackleton offered his services to King George, but his Majesty expressed a desire that the explorer should proceed on his expedition to the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 136 words
  19. WAR RISKS GUARANTEED.

    The Government has announced it will guarantee war risks on wheat and flour shipped from Canadian ports on, the Atlantic under the existing ...

    Article : 127 words
  20. STRANDED AMERICANS.

    The United States is chartering all vessels possible to carry home 20,000 Americans who are at present stranded n Europe. ...

    Article : 25 words
  21. MINE-LAYER SUNK.

    It has been officially announced that the destroyer Amphion sank the Ham burg-American liner Koenigin Louise which was being utilised as a mine ...

    Article : 69 words
  22. AUSTRALASIANS IN AMERICA.

    Owing to the cancellation of the sailings of the Australian liner Niagara, scores of Australians and New Zealanders are unable to leave Canada. ...

    Article : 32 words
  23. INSURANCE ON SHIPPING.

    A White Paper has been issued continuing the report of the sub-committee on Imperial defence on the insurance of shipping in war time. It recommends ...

    Article : 41 words
  24. THE NETHERLANDS.

    A state of war has been proclaimed over portion of Holland. ...

    Article : 17 words
  25. JAPAN'S INTENTIONS.

    The Foreign Office has issued a statement reiterating that Japan will take the necessary measures to discharge her obligations to Great Britain. ...

    Article : 29 words
  26. CONTROL OF WIRELESS.

    The Admiralty control has been established over wireless, and all vessels must dismantle their wireless installations on arrival. All private wireless stations, ...

    Article : 35 words
  27. MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

    It has been officially announced that Mr. C. P. Trevelyan has resigned office as Under Secretary to the Board of Education. Earl Beauchamp succeeds Lord ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. ENGLISH MAIL SERVICE.

    The following cable message was received to-day from the High Commissioner's Office, dated August 5, 1914:—"The departure of the Orient Company's Otranto ...

    Article : 159 words
  29. GERMANS IN FRANCE.

    Germans are flocking to the American Consulate trying to get home. The authorities are sending them to towns in the west of France, where they will ...

    Article : 75 words
  30. MERCHANTMEN REQUISITION.

    A proclamation has been issued authorising the requisition of merchantmen for naval purposes. Impressive scenes were witnessed at all ...

    Article : 53 words
  31. RAILWAY SMASH.

    Twenty-five persons were killed and twenty-five injured, six fatally, when two passenger trains collided on the Kansas City and Southern Railway. The two ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. GERMAN AMBASSADOR.

    Prince Lachnowsky and staff received their passports yesterday, and leave Harwich to-morrow aboard a British cruiser. ...

    Article : 18 words
  33. AUSTRALIAN FIELD HOSPITAL.

    Lady Dudley, wife of the former Governor-General, has started an Australian voluntary field hospital. Some Australians have promised liberal help, and ...

    Article : 75 words
  34. SHIPPING.

    At Lloyd's the following notifications have been made:—Arrivals.—At London—Persie. At Liverpool—Paparoa and West Meath. At ...

    Article : 37 words
  35. WAR OFFICE ORDER.

    The War Office has commandeered many horses, vehicles, and motor cars in London. Most of the members responded to the Automobile Club's appeal to place ...

    Article : 35 words
  36. PATRIOTISM IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    An outburst of patriotism has occurred here, and there appears to be a general determination to sink all party differences, and to co-operate in defence ...

    Article : 36 words
  37. SUPPOSED SPY ARRESTED.

    A man, who is alleged to be a foreign spy, has been arrested in the Admiralty wireless station near Grimsby. He is supposed to be a German officer. In the ...

    Article : 45 words
  38. SHORT OF PAPER.

    The newspapers are experiencing a difficulty owing to a shortage of paper, and are publishing small editions. ...

    Article : 21 words
  39. OTTOMAN NEUTRALITY.

    Turkey has closed the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles, and will preserve a neutrality. ...

    Article : 19 words
  40. DESIGNS ON THE CONGO.

    Germany's ultimatum promises Belgium, if German wishes are granted, to maintain the independence of Belgium and her possessions. The "Daily Mail" sees ...

    Article : 42 words
  41. A STIRRING SPEECH.

    Speaking at the celebration of the Central Methodist Mission held in the Town Hall last night, the Governor (Sir A. Stanley) delivered a stirring speech upon ...

    Article : 445 words
  42. CARE OF THE WOUNDED.

    Arrangements are being made at Great Grimsby to receive those wounded in any naval engagements which may be fought. The schools are being used as hospitals. ...

    Article : 30 words
  43. LABOUR EXCHANGES.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Estell moved the first reading of the Labour and Industries Bill, a measure dealing with the creation of labour ...

    Article : 56 words
  44. THE LINER ORIENT.

    The Admiralty is converting the Orient Company's steamer Ophir into a hospital ship. ...

    Article : 16 words
  45. CANADIAN LOYALTY.

    H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught has telegraphed to the King declaring that Canada is united from the Atlantic to the Pacific in the Empire's defence. ...

    Article : 50 words
  46. DEFENCE OF IRELAND.

    The Nationalist volunteers committee has expressed a complete readiness to co-operate with the Ulster volunteers in the defence of Ireland. ...

    Article : 23 words
  47. AUSTRALIANS IN EUROPE.

    Amongst the last passengers who got through from Zurich was Mr. Marshell Hall. The Belgians seized the Norddeutscher ...

    Article : 63 words
  48. QUESTION OF AN INVASION.

    Prince Lichnowsky has been authorised to state that there was no German invasion of France. He has been informed that, on the contrary, French troops ...

    Article : 34 words
  49. HOME MARKETS.

    The Baltic Exchange is open, but there is little attempt to do business. The price of 45s is asked for Australian afloat, and big business was done in oats ...

    Article : 53 words
  50. COMING EVENTS.

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  51. LORD KITCHENER.

    Field Marshal Earl Kitchener embarked on a Calais steamer, but was recalled by telegram, and returned to London. After an interview with the Prime ...

    Article : 58 words
  52. PURCHASE OF TORPEDO BOATS.

    The Canadian Government" has purchased two torpedo boats which are building at Seattle for the Chilian Government. ...

    Article : 26 words
  53. SHIPS SEIZED.

    Many German vessels have been seized in British pores, including the Elfrieda at Bristol, the steamer Fronzhorn, and barque Perkio at Dover, the steamer ...

    Article : 106 words
  54. MRS. GARDINER FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  55. LOYALTY OF CANADIAN WOMEN.

    The Canadian Order of the Daughters of the Empire have decided to offer a hospital ship to the British Empire. It is reported that German warships ...

    Article : 43 words
  56. OFFER OF MEDIATION.

    President Wilson offered to not as mediator between all the nations at war. The death of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson is momentarily expected, and, sitting by her ...

    Article : 48 words
  57. PLANS MADE LONG AGO.

    Germany's theory about war is, says the "Daily Chronicle," to make plans years ahead, nothing being left to improvisation. Probably the plan of ...

    Article : 60 words
  58. ANTI-GERMAN DEMONSTRATIONS.

    A crowd tore down the insignia outside the Vancouver German Consulate, and trampled on it. There have been other anti German demonstrations ...

    Article : 29 words
  59. NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.

    Heavy firing has been heard off the coast of Maine, and it is believed a naval engagement is in progress, but details are unknown. ...

    Article : 29 words
  60. THE EUCALYPTUS DOES IT.

    Those who know say that Eycalyptus, though so well known, isn't used enough. Pastilles Pine Tar and Eucalyptus Compound contain a percentage of Eucalyptus ...

    Article : 76 words
  61. FINANCIAL ASPECT.

    The Government will ask Parliament for £100,000,000 to-morrow. It is issuing 3,000,000 £1 and 10s notes on Friday, and afterwards £5,000,000 daily. ...

    Article : 169 words
  62. TROOPS FOR EUROPE.

    All arrangements are complete to despatch Canadian Army Corps to Europe, and it is understood a request has already be a, received for troops. ...

    Article : 83 words
  63. ATLANTIC SHIPPING.

    The ss. Olympic and Kaiser William II have arrived in New York safely. ...

    Article : 19 words
  64. DANGEROUS ALIENS.

    Commons, securing the control of dangerous aliens during war. Mr. McKenna stated that 21 suspects were arrested during the last 24 hours. some were ...

    Article : 108 words
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