Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 26, 1915, Winnipeg, Manitoba Only morning newspaper in Manitoba. Weather forecast Fine and warm. Temperatures yesterday to 7 maximum 54. Minimum 40, Sun rises. . Rots . Moon rises to a Winnipeg monday april 26, 1915. Play glorious official list contains of Twenty one officers Ltd and sixty six wounded in estimate of ten privates to every officer would make total a Large one Ruth sixteenth and eighth battalions All in thick of fight highlanders Sutler heavily. Re pc Cit. 1. April has re avid her first casually list. Tim the Hilins at Chr Trout. It Ilc Al in action tit Sci s. Including there lit it blonds two of whom Tver in find it rep Imants. Ami Uii stuff. 1" h edition. C. ,.s-i.--rs iriv thu if he oort. In list of Ivou Mcd. This it 1101 a Complete list. Canadian casualty lists during the next few Days a heavy casualty list will reach Canada. Relatives of men killed and wounded will be apprised several hours Bull Ore the official list is handed out. In. View of Public interest in the matter the free press would regard it As a favor in persons who receive notifications of casualties would Telephone the to the free press As Early As possible or Call at the editorial department fourth floor. Information regarding Winni Eggers who appear in published casualty lists would also be welcomed. Telephone main iio40. And ask for City editor. Shed life blood in grand Rush Ocul on int n Coin on the tin is to noted. In no rim on no car of non officers or priv pcs in the Lictus of thursday. Friday inv is still titling on. L no is ten non to every would bring i i total Liht was 11 horrible one. .11--h i he r ainu Lizins stiff Aprl 11 that. Glory Rubaii div to is and d itself. In a in lint any ions of n Luif been i ominus m minister and the minis to Tiffins in Nuncina Litiff 1.-1-Ihs to tin splendid part which the a Iii Iii ii played in the action. Mcl Lurk. Commanding n 7th Vancouver is Tho ii of of killed and his Iii i is Rno uni a h Fri by in Iny who him a Good Timoldi t mild i Rifle shot. A won i ii world s Reron for ions shoo line at i Ort in when As a the Canadian Palermi. Trophy c. a Scon of out. Of. Possible at. The 000 my rants. A Raugi in k Iwuh. One of tin prizes he. Wor by his feat a solid Gold cup donated Flthe National association of g ten any. I was a a a Soldier in 8y ban a us of Ireland. End Coni Cipfl with military nil is life having been Many times Bisley. He won three bars in some Africa. Tenth suffered heavily. Col. Boyle commanding Tho 10th Kauai for of his wounds. Col. Bugle succeeded col. As com mangler of the regiment. The Lois battalion which is made up of and Edmonton men frred heavily. Major Mclaren also fell in the tight while in addition major James Light oot of Winnipeg Captain Kidman of Cussary Cap lain c w Robinson of vip Iii f h. Watson of port Hope Oil Lieut. William a. Bowery o Casary and Lieut. Geo. O. Duncan of fort credit Are among the wound three majors eight captains and Koch lieutenants arc dead on the fld of Honor. Highlanders in thick of fight. The itch battalion has probably the most heavily of any. The a made up of the 79thmiti or. Highlanders of Winnipeg. Be Soa Forth of Vancouver and the Gordons of Victoria. There Are no fas than 17 officers on the casualty a stuff this a ziment. Three captains 8rf Tad and one lieutenant. To a lid one major three captains and inc. Lieutenants Are among the " ounce a. In this , sir hib fert Tapper of Vancouver mourns Lonist the Dea h of Hin son in Law capt. Merrill and Tho wounding of son Lieut. Reginald Hibbert Tupper. Capt. Geddes of the 79th camerons is , Soss and capt. Jameson the Goth Winnipeg battalion has been in the heart of the fighting but so deaths Are reported. I Cui Cullun associated press London. April Tho Cap Tion of avenging a. Morning t Ost. Correspondent describing Friday s Eug Ungern Cal says this Battle is unique us being the i St event of the kind in can Adian history for the Canadian it oops can Cla m it As their own and the glory of it. They were holding the extreme left it the British line. Pro ground by Means of their Poison bombs. Germans driving through and Pilken forced a a Iassac across the canal Between and Chetsas. Reaching the Village of l renew zouave and Fusiliers and marines Wilh belgian carabiners caught in the stupefying fumes of Gas bombs were taken at a. Disadvantage and despite valiant efforts of their supporting lines were forced to give Way. Pouring i hair masses across the canal the germans then swung to their left and attacked a considerable portion of i lie forces in the rear. The canadians facing both ways fight like Lions for it was Bayonet work now the Hardy colonials practically Back Loback were battling for their lives. German companies wiped out. If Aii while the supports of which we have great bodies at All of our inf. Hurried up and mingled Wilh zouave who this Tinc and fell in deadly Rush upon the germans. They Cut their Way clean throng a to the surrounded Niad ians and the a Ojile muss Reo Pun the lost positions. Not Only were the allies tranches recon but still sweeping Onward Iho ivc living cask Hinaus Guinaud. A font Ink in the that the germans Luid previously occupied in this glorious Onrush whole companies of Ger mans were entirely wiped out. Great numbers of machine guns were Cap tured and German Ticlad guns which had closely followed Tho , infantry were compelled to beat Hasty Retreat to safer quarters. The canadians saved the line and though they lost they have Vin More than they have received according to u. Times correspond ent the canadians on. Friday were pitted a number of Hungar Ian regiments which had been Brough up to til a Gap in the Duke of Wiir Membury k army. Brilliant Bayonet charges. The breaking of the French line very seriously exposed the left of. The division of canadians held in Reserve to the North of Ypres. The Clivi Sior was compelled to retire leaving the four guns in the enemy s hails. By the troops responded to the Call will . Dash and spirit and will two Brilliant Bayonet charges Thoj forced the enemy to Retreat in Dis order. They not Only recovered the lost guns but took Many prisoner and drove Lac enemy Orrt of Pinkem Huch deeds cannot be done without heavy loss and the losses of the can Adins in this Brilliant ution Arhea the whole of the Paris press pay homage this morning to 1he a Dinar Able and marvellous dash the a Lorio is Canadian lord Charles burst Ord inspecting volunteers yester Day said their hearts had been thrilled by the Story of the git Lantry of the canadians. Canadians saved Tho Day and the Story of their glorious achievement will run through Tho Empire giving fresh stimulus to Oxire patriotic sons across Tho spa. They had Al Rudy seen what Ca Nadia us were capable of in previous Winnipeg and West in strenuous capt. John Geddes. Cut pal Geddes popularly in aflame with official record of gallantry that saved Canada s name famous observer s Fine Wicent feat that will standout in annals of War Winnipeg casualties killed Captain John Geddes 79th Cameron highlanders. Private Allen g. Ingalls 90th regi ment. Bugler Charles f. Quasey did of 90th regiment. Wounded major James Lightfoot 450 Ken Nedy Street 106th Light infantry. Captain g. Hross 79th Cameron highlanders. Captain g. W. Jameson 79th Cam Eron highlanders. Lieut. R. B. S. Burton 90th rifles. Lieut. Graham m. Ainslie 355 Carl ton Street 79th Cameron High Landers. Lieut. G. H. Weld 90th regiment Western casualties Leader of tenth battalion killed i congratulations by Borden and Hughes . R. L. Boyle. Alberta Man reported killed in casualty list the 106th Winnipeg Light infantry is in the 10th Bat Talion. Col Boyle was the son of the lat James Henshaw Boyle and a born at port Colborne out., oct. A he commenced cold terms a a trumpeter in the 7th Battery can Field artillery in Juns Isda at the outbreak of the South african War no joined a Battery. R.c.f.a., with which corps he served Africa until he took in inc Relief of and has the Queen s medal with three clasps. After the South african War to re dead officer had wide business connection and Many warm friends. Captain John Geddes of the 73th Cameron highlanders who is reported lulled was born in Chicago 10 years ago yet he was a scotsman of scotsmen. Me was educated at car Gill iced preparatory school and later went to Rugby was at the school House and was a member of the Rugby football fifteen. He spent some time in the Grain business in Chicago and about is years ago came to Winnipeg where he at once identified him self with the Grain business. Two years ago however he. Assumed tie management of the Winnipeg find suburban development company but still kept up an Active interest in the Grain Exchange. He was one of the officers who represented the 79th Cameron at tote King s Coronation in tin 70th when the regiment was form Oit was promoted to Captain m a gust and acted for some time Fri instructor of musketry by virtue of previous military experience in Scotland. He resided at 33 Middle rate fort Rouge. Following his departure Canadian associated press. 1 London april scenes in London last a Ifft upon the announcement of How the canadians had undoubtedly saved the Situa brought to mind a Well authenticated Story of what happened on the eve of a big Enterprise of our egyptian campaigns. Said the commander to his men my lads the news must be in London last night the news of what Trio canadians had accomplished verily was in London. It was in Toronto Montreal Potchie Stroom Colombo Ballarat and any other unit of the Empire you May mention but no where not even in your big Cana Dian cities was it More fully pro bore the word Lor the austrians made number of at tacks on russian position but Are repulsed. O front his wife formerly a miss Maud Pelen Marshall Tilly of Londonderry Ireland returned Homo to await the completion of the War and the return other husband. He had three Chil Wilren two boys and a girl. Tho. Eldest being Sis the youngest three years old he was a member of the Mani Toba club and the St. Charles country us his brother Auster was Ottawa. April Hughes tool she sent the following is Tsige to Gen. Alderson please convey to All your splendid Pic deep appreciation of Feir Conru cd t s in continued on pits three 17.. Daily is the closing hour f acceptance of display and classified advertising for to Morrow s paper. Advertisers arc requested to hand in their copy Lurge or Niall As Early As possible. All cuts and Mats should acct Rupany copy. A of fico open every evening saturday. Phone main 5340 and commanded a " Squadron of the Isth Light several Veirs on the outbreak of the part let War he was selected to com Mand the 10th battalion this Bat Talion is composed entirely of West Ern troops and is made up of men from the 15th Light horse fail us 21st Alberta the lord Calgary u a and the 106th win Light infantry Petrograd april follow ing official communication was issued this even ing during the night of april 21-25 German forces aggregating from two companies to one battalion made several attempts to attack our advanced positions Between Kalwary and Ludwikow in russian All the attacks were easily repulsed by our lire. After one of the re pulses the enemy fled in disorder. Our Liza Mouretz aircraft on the morning of the 24th, successfully at tacked the station at Neidenberg Bast where their bombs caused a. Number of fires and de stroked a portion of the railway line. In the carpathians the enemy recently Lias been increasing in volume his artillery lire on the whole front. He has apparently brought up fresh units of heavy artillery. night of the 24th and 26th the enemy delivered a series of persistent at tacks in the Region of the to Zsok pass which were repulsed with Rifle lire and hand grenades inflicting Verv great losses on him. On the other sectors of our front there has been no change of import Ance. Artillery and Rifle fire of vary ing intensity alternates at some Points with minor outpost engage fighting near Polen. Petrograd april follow ing russian official statement was Given out tonight i in the carpathians during april and the night of april 23 the austrians after Long preparations with he Ivy guns delivered a series of at tacks against the Heights occupied by us in the Region of Polen but they were repulsed with enormous losses the austrians also failed in attempts in the Day Meon uie Sard de at Mons while with his regiment the Fusiliers. The late capt. Geddes was heir to a Small estate purchased some years ago by his father since dead near Aberdeenshire. His Mother still lives on this estate. His brother in Law is a Well known member of Parlia ment being a. M. Palmer member 0captain j. Y. Held a brother officer who was a crony of the late Soldier stated last night that Captain Gedde was always being jollies about being careful when he got in the trenches his entire make up was one that i comrades knew and Felt that when fighting did occur their popular com Rade would be in the thick of it. Princess Mary s birthday. London april Mary is 8 years old tomorrow. Chie among her presents will be a Bracelet bearing the flags of Grea Britain France Russia Belgium Anc the United states clone in jewels Anc Gold enamel. Originally it was m tended to have pictures of the ruler of the countries of the allies Wirtl president Wilson As a Friend by finally decided to use the flags As s More permanent souvenir. Special fund advocated. Calgary Alta., april official record o noisy or boisterous Public places or a vips it so happened a of canadians wore on from Shorncliff m arge Cave London nip Lioi l. Vijai i Nara Dong the streets with friends and enjoy in themselves soberly and a is nowadays invariably a Only As new interest. Achievement though killed . R. L. Boyla Crossfield Alta. Died of . W. T. Hart Mcharg Vancouver . Major j. Mclaren Brandon Man capt. Cecil m. Merritt Vancouver capt. Hamilton m. Fleming Van Youver. Lieut. Charles d. K. Mason Saska Toon sask. Sergt. William g. R. Mundell Cal Gary Alta. Wounded major Gilbert Godson Godson Van Couver . Major d. R. Sandeman Pine Lake Alberta seriously capt. Daniel l. Redman Calgary Alta. Capt. Charles w. Robinson Mun son Alta. I capt. R. A. Sallen Salmon Arm . Seriously capt. J. H. Mcgregor Victoria . Lieut. W. A. Lowry Calgary Alta. Lieut. Reginald h. Tupper Van Couver . Lieut. H. H. Davis Clayton . Lieut. G. Kenworthy Vancouver Lieut. .. Lieut . Lieut. W. Fitzpatrick Pipestone Man. Lieut. J. Kirkcaldy Brandon Man. Lieut. S. H. Goodall Vancouver . Lieut. G. S. Ager Victoria . Sergt. Edwin Cooper Calgary Alta. Lieut. A. C. Spencer Vancouver . Ten Western officers including two lieutenant colonels killed and Twenty three have been reported wounded three prominent Winnipeg men gave up their lives-79th Cameron highlanders particularly hard Captain John Geddes was popular Boyle commanding officer tenth battalion and major Joseph e. Mclaren of Brandon among the dead heroes sixteenth battalion suffers severely. The casualty lists As received to Date indicate that at least Winnipeg regiments achieved undying glory in the fighting at the close of last week. These regiments Are the 90th Winnipeg rifles. The 79th Cameron highlanders the 106th Winnipeg Light infantry. It is to be expected that there will be Many casualties among the non commissioned officers and men of these regiments. Details of these casualties will probably be received within the next two Days the men composing these corps Are the Flower of Canadian South most of whom stepped out of places of business and out of the workshop in order to Volunteer for the defence of the Empire. There were Many who had never received military training before the commencement of the War. That these men hitherto untried should show such valor in the face of almost overwhelming Odds will forever resound to their credit. Winnipeg is exult Antly proud of them. The full significance of War struck Western Canada Willi terrible and stunning Force yesterday when the ghastly Slones of dead dying Canadian soldiers were flashed Jyh was from France. Ten Western officers including two lieutenant colonels Ismus and 23 officers was the first list of casualties that to Shock the sensibilities and quicken the heart to sympathy and sorrow today the West is waiting with what it can Lor the worst. Ali this was the frightful toll of officers alone exacted in that Gallant heroic charge across the lire swept Plain whal. Of. The privates and non commissioned officers a a. Mclean Vancouver s. D. Armour Vancouver Winnipeg now knows the grim horror of War. Prone forever and six lying wounded in th.-. Base hospitals is Hie first sad Story sent out from the militia department. Among the dead Are Captain John . A Brave Ofierr City s kilted regiment and one Oil the Best known of Peg to mourn his tragic loss Are a wife i free Small -j.nl. Iren. Two other captains and one lieutenant in the Cameron highlanders were struck Down in that Glon Oiw of the Maple Leafs they were Captain g. H. Ross Captain g. W. Jameson and Lieut g m Ainslie. There arc no details to How seriously 1 hey Are wounded. Two deaths and two wounded Are the i isl reports to come from the Little Black the crack 00th regiment and major James Lightfoot of the Lof Illi Winnipeg bight infantry is among the wounded. A special cubic to his Wile says he was struck below the knee. Ninetieth men Well known. It is certain that the two men reported killed from the. Fifth. The Waim and Nierfi Rishto Ana the Wice of crushing the spirit revealed our enemies will toe Tiev l. Garvin the editor of the observer whose sober judgment on the Tirol has Ygea varous phases of the War with a ill West achievement thinks that the official list of Canadian casualties attack our positions in the Region to of Volo sate. Today we progressed a Ion m the re nip i two Vancouver pioneers dead. B.c., april 25.-two neers have died during they Are James Walter Taylor. Vancouver Vancouver Pior the last two Days. R Webster and Webster was head of a grocer flirt which established in Vancouver in 1887. And before that he had Beeri in business in Winnipeg or Lay i for Many years head of the Iii mess manufacturing company. Ii a is a native of Ontario and years x was in the Grain business in Toronto and a member of the Stock exch n a. His wife was a widow Ull in Fate Lionel Percival a former government official. Tom Park agree of from Passen Nail cup among officer. Soldiers. Of 34 Canadian of whom were found physic few Active Vivus. To the Central committee at Ottawa advocating the setting apart of a. Special fund to assist soldiers to re establish themselves in civil life after the War. Dufferin old timer passes away. Carman Man., april William bees a Dufferin old timer. Passed away at his Home in Rose Isle Day in the 83rd year of Hia age. came to Manitoba a Quarter of a Century ago from near London ont and is survived by his wife and three sons All residing at Rose Isle. He was a Liberal in politics and a Mem ber of the presbyterian Church. Weather report. Of Tele Potch and further South East at Sanka. Our troops after desperate fighting captured a series of important Hills. Elsewhere 011 our front there have been Fusi Lades and body found in River. Port Arthur ont., april body of Frank the North end grocer whose disappearance last oct Ober caused a considerable local sensation was found today floating in current River. An inquest has been ordered and a postmortem is being held. Segati was k years of age and was not Hydro aeroplane record made. Pensacola fla., april new world s record Altitude flight of 000 feet in a was made Here late yesterday p l Bellinger at the naval Aero nautical club. Greater altitudes have been attained by aviators pm Aero planes not encumbered with a boat. Capt. Lovelace nominated. St Catharines ont., april a meeting of liberals held Here yes capt. E. J. Lovelace was the weather report from logical Observatory at St. Meteor at 1 ., Day the unanimous nomination Lor the House of commons. 72 rain Calgary far. Edmonton fair Medicine 76 Cio Uay m1r.ned.osa, 58 Cloudy port Arthur 60 Clear Prince Albert Aiea. Quappelle 68 Clear Swett current Cloudy Winnipeg 52 Lair. The weather has been fans thro Eliout the West and for Tho Moa Pamlyn mum and maximum Victoria 46-58 Vancouver 40-62 Kam Witonis Edmonton. 32-63 Battleford at in t 73 40-54 por 76 Lyndon 58-86 Toronto Arthur s9-82 42 ;