Daring Raid on Zeebrugge Submarine Base
Aboard the Vindictive and Daffodil the crew stormed Zeebrugge mole fortifications in a bold assault on the Belgian coast. Marines and sailors climbed two foot wide gangways to seize the mole while German batteries and a sea plane station fought back. Despite heavy shellfire and losses, the ships held position and the landing party pressed the operation to its dramatic conclusion.
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Carpenter
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Vindictive
Belgium
Sanny-shanes
Farm Laborers to Get Leave of Absence
Canadian expeditionary force members in lower medical categories may receive leave of absence without pay from their district commander. Leaves run until July 15 and may extend for three months if proven their agricultural work continues to be urgent and they remain medically fit. A class men are fit for general service while BR and C categories cover non combatant service at home or non combatant overseas.
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Militia Department
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canada
Otta
Boriow
Sawyer-Massey
la -Massey Air Cleaners
Ais Fedro
Fenton
Sawyers
Swiss Flag Route Likely Opens for American Grain
Berne Switzerland reports negotiations with Germany near a favorable end. Germany is expected to grant safe conduct to ships carrying American or other flags marked Schweiz.
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Berne
Switzerland
Germany
Schweiz
Denial Over Hospital Ship Crossings In German Wireless
The Admiralty rejects a German wireless claim that American aviators shot down in Europe used hospital ships and ambulance society labels to cross to safety. It asserts no hospital ships carried invalids or staff on cross channel routes and calls the statement a fabrication. American naval authorities say some served in Allied forces in France before joining the war.
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London
Admiralty
American Ambulance Society
France
German Losses Reported In Great Offensive
London reports from Scandinavian sources claim German casualties in killed and wounded exceed 660000 in the great offensive. The Bleibru note allegedly records total losses through year end including navy colonial troops and sickness. Western front casualties intensify unrest in Germany and civilian mortality rises, delaying recovery.
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Toronto
Mail
London
Carl Bleibren
Neve Europa
Bleibreu
Germany
Western Front
Carson Urges Ulster Unionist Council to Oppose Home Rule
Sir Edward Carson writes to the Ulster Unionist council secretary urging an early reorganization of the party machinery to oppose Home Rule. He says the government must publish the bill soon and the council should act with gravest seriousness, insisting action is unavoidable due to breaches of party truce and pledges.
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Ulster Unionist Council
Bill
Lawson
Sir Edward Carson
Edward
Conspirators Convicted in San Francisco Case
A federal jury convicts twenty nine defendants in a conspiracy to violate U.S. neutrality by plotting revolt against British rule in India. Among those found guilty is John F head of the Craig Shipbuilding in Long Beach California.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
India
Shetty
Suffer the little children to come unto me lesson piece
A devotional study on Mark 10 17 31 and related passages reflects Jesus teaching on riches and discipleship. It notes how Jesus welcomed children and challenged wealth as a hindrance, highlighting the rich young man s encounter and the promise of rewards in this life and the world to come with references to Matthew Luke and Revelation.
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Adam
Adel
James
Poveten
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Absalom
David
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Arimathea
Judas Iscariot
Peter
Matthew
Israeli
Christ
Corn Now Available in Canada for Feed and Food Use
The Canada food board announces corn imports will rise as transport improves, with larger supplies for livestock feed and human consumption. Importers for feed or milling may apply for an import permit from the board.
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Ottawa
Canada Food Board
Canene Board
British Tanks Score Victory in Engaging Battle
British tanks pushed into action near Villers-Bretonneux this morning. German and British tanks clashed as infantry battled at Aquennes wood. The counterattack failed to drive back the British, with tanks supporting infantry and crushing enemy troops.
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Bittery
Villers-Bretonnieux
Moe
Aquenne Wood
Villers Bretonnenx
Tavke
Villers-Bretonnenx
U S Sympathy T P O Connor Plans Irish Matters in Washington
T P O Connor Irish Nationalist leader on a westward tour to Washington to present Irish sentiment on the British conscription plan. He says Chicago Irishmen sent him to express that opposition is not to weaken allies but to seek Ireland’s long overdue parliament and full participation in the war effort.
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Washington
T. P. Oconnor
Tci
Chicago
Ireland
No Reserve Army Speech At To reste Club
Cal F F Praser Heoter told the University of To reste club that Britain has no reserve army except on peace and must be defended by every able man. He urged fewer songs and more action and stated men are on duty in India China South Africa or other fronts supporting Britain.
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New York
the Tribune
Cal
Praser-Heoter
University of Toreste Club
Cal Henter
Britain
India
China
South Africa
Chver
Poore Geeeetene
Canadian-Requested Duty Retention for Married Service Members
A report notes married soldiers are retained for duty in Canada under special orders. A special examining board will handle medical examinations for medical personnel and furlough cases amid classification limits.
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Toronto
Authentity
Rte
Canada
Allons
Wounded Return to Units Reported by German Official
Amsterdam report says Lt General von Stein states 20009 wounded on the western front have already returned to their regiments, as listed before the Reichstag main committee.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
von Stein
War and State
New Disease Reported After Lambeth Inquest
An inquest in Lambeth discussed a newly identified illness linked to food, with several cases in Seth Londen. Doctors described tetelen from Germany, causing eyelid paralysis and deep sleep, often fatal though not always. Treatments cited included a few recoveries among six fatalities, amid concerns about contaminated sausages and obscure bacilli.
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Lemdon
Lambeth
Seth Londen
Tetelen
Germany
Sueten
Andy Safeguard
Soldiers Granted Furlough Amid War Drive Statements
Premier Clemenceau indicates the push may ease as General Vetate grants furlough again. Reports say Germany has promised furlough, with Muy as a possible timeframe.
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Furie
Clemenceau
Vetate
Muy i
Secretary Optimistic on War’s Final Outcome After France Trip
Washington reports Secretary Hakyr returning from France with an optimistic view of the war’s final outcome. He spoke with the military council but provided no concrete comment.
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Washington
Hakyr
France
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