Allies to thwart enemy plan to starve neutrals
London reports a German aim to starve neutral nations by cutting Dutch shipping from American and Allied food sources. The War Trade Board accuses Germany of disrupting supply lines while the United States and Britain prepare to seize Dutch vessels if the Netherlands does not accept a pending agreement.
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London
Holland
Germany
United States
War Trade Board
Amd
Real Britain
Netherlands
Grain price fix debated by Alberta legislature
Fragmented text discusses grain pricing in Alberta with references to a fixed price, currency, and legislative debate. It mentions last year’s rate of 121 per bankel and concerns over certainty and speculation in futures amid policy uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Indian Land Cultivation Plans Open to Long Term Loans
Government considers long term agreements to cultivate vast western lands stalled by unsettled Indian claims. If native groups refuse work, lands may be opened to other settlers with guaranteed investment returns for improvements. Proposals cover crown reserves and homesteading areas awaiting development.
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Ottawa
Crown I
Huntin
Grain use for brewing criticized in House of Commons
Right Hon Leif Jones and colleagues argue against continued grain use for brewing and malting. John R B Clynes replies that reductions are needed now citing wartime food controls. He notes 150000 tons of barley were taken on March 1 with a further 200000 tons to be saved, claiming this is under three percent of the wartime food ration.
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London
House of Commons
Leif Jones
John RB. Clynes
Food Control Board
Mwetea
Peegeeman
Ieee Ae Alent
Escaped ee Washington Italian fleets suffer minimal losses
Paris and Rome dispatches report little change in reach as French forces lost no ships over 1600 tons and four smaller vessels, while Italian capabilities remained largely intact with one ship reportedly lost or damaged in unclear engagements.
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Washington
Gcial Despetches
Paris
Rome
Pat Son Eorele
Romania At Mercy HMS Mercy Adrift After Turbulent Meeting
Washington reports a strained exchange as Romanie and American Minister Vopicka clash over policy during a tense mercy mission. The dialogue highlights diplomatic friction and seeks safer passage amid growing tensions.
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Washington
Romanie
Reece
Vopicka
The Barbarous Foe Washington and Gas Warfare
The article traces German gas warfare tactics from poison gas to odorless shells and mixed explosive shells. It notes Allied countermeasures including gas masks, neutralizing agents, and timing signals, while describing German adaptations to defeat defenses and force mask removal.
Hospital Ship Guilford Castle Attacked In Bristol Channel
A hospital ship Guilford Castle was unsuccessfully attacked by a submarine in the Bristol Channel on March 10. The incident prompted warnings about violations regarding hospital ships and noted a separate sinking in the Tet Channel with heavy loss of life.
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London
Guilford Castle
Bristol Channel
Perfect Faith in Japan's Loyalty Declared by Balfour
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Balfour expressed confidence in Japan's loyalty to any agreed decision. He stated no plan to alienate allies and framed the issue as securing freedom for smaller nations and preventing domination by a single power.
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London
Balfour
Japan
Lepan
Allie
Lee
Unsinkable Ship Plans Amid Pressures Near New York
Washington officials described plans for an unsinkable ship as a high level executive view. A committee meeting discussed implications, noting likely limited cargo space reduction. In Petrograd reports a German occupation and related demonstrations reflect tense wartime events.
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Washington
Fe c
New York
Saskatchewan Premier Addresses Farm Labor and Food Production
The premier argues Saskatchewan must use rural manpower to boost grain output for 1918 and 1919, outlining conscription ideas and the need to mobilize labor from towns to farms. He estimates three hundred million dollars in debt and stresses production as Canada’s war effort ballast.
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Tremier Martin
Saskatchewan
Canada
Bravery of American Sailors Praised by British Admiralty
The British admiralty lauded the Parker crew for rescuing survivors from the Glenart Castle in the Bristol Channel late in February. Admiralty financial secretary MacNamara said the action showed great gallantry amid dangerous conditions and temperature, with the rescue conducted by American sailors under difficult odds.
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Lendon
Parker
Glenart Castle
Admiralty
House of Commons
Thomas J. MacNamara
J. F. Plannery
Maldon
Essex
Sa R. MacNamara
Board
M. Orwen Phillips
Union
Cas
MacNamara
Providing for Veterans Winnipeg Pacement Scheme
Nearly two million acres in the Peace River district are set aside for soldiers. The Free Press notes these northern portions of three provinces are allocated for returned men. Each veteran can be allotted up to 330 acres under the plan.
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Winnipeg
Peace River
Bearnest
Bolletie
Praines
Sures
Bolsheviki Take Charge of Vessel at Seattle Coast
United States sailors guard a seized Russian vessel after ten crew members refuse orders. The collector of customs reports the seizure and arrests the ten sailors accused of Bolshevik activity aboard the ship loading cargo.
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Seattle
Wash
United States
Towla
Bread of Life lessons in the Sunday gospel
The lesson recounts Jesus feeding the multitudes with five loaves and two fishes, urging believers to share the Bread of Life with others. It reflects on disciples’ doubt, Jesus’s divine provision, and the call to carry his words to the world despite trials and wind.
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Philip
Andrew
Israel
Betheaida
Pather
Unclear British Ejects and Prison Sentences Reported
Official communique says Germany released certain prisoners after special British agreement. Report notes scattered details about individuals jailed for distributing material and alleged espionage. No precise names or dates corroborated in readable text.
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London
Gerenam
Germeow
Ted
Appeal Rejected In Death Penalty Case Reverses Wanes
The appeal of Bolo Pasko from a death sentence was rejected, affirming the original judgment. The case concerns the defendant and related parties, with the court upholding the long-imposed sentence.
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Patie
Bolo Pasko
Rae Wee Reed
Wich
Agure
Deries
Bole
Shree Yeacs
Great aerial work by British airmen over target area
British air forces report outstanding March activity with extensive reconnaissance and photography. They destroyed 2 enemy aircraft and brought down 40 out of control, while 15 British machines are listed as missing amid ongoing air battles mainly behind German lines.
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Garman
Ae Low
Ten Enemy Machines Brought Down in a Recent Engagement
An official report states Allied air forces shot down ten enemy aircraft and disabled seven others during a raid. A German observation plane was destroyed in flames while two British planes are listed as missing. Bombing targeted sidings and a munitions dump northeast of St Quentin with over 200 bombs dropped. A subsequent raid on Germany hit factories and stations at Coblenz with over a ton of bombs, causing fires and damage. A few enemy aircraft were shot down and one crashed over our lines. occupants were captured.
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London
Aulnoye
Mann
Cambrai
Drwunk
Wight
St. Quentin
Germany
Cobleme
New Homestead Regulations in Ottawa Explained
Ottawa unveils homestead rules recommended by Hon. Arthur Meighen. Entrants including those in military service may lease their land to others to farm or work. Regulations allow leasing when entry is held due to national service or other work deemed of national importance.
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Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Min
More Than Match for the Enemy on Western Front
Allied forces on the western front display superiority in day and night operations. Bombing, rations, and airpower support, with skilled pilots and observers, thwart enemy aircraft and guns. Aerial engagements result in enemy aircraft downed and crews captured.
Will Extend Relations With Argentina and France
A further extension of commercial relations between Argentina and France is provided for by an arrangement concluded today by the French minister. The extension aims to deepen trade ties and facilitate exchanges between the two nations.
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Burnes Ayres
Argentina
France
Fine the Wat
Freight Increase Granted and Effective at Once
The order confirms a wartime freight rate rise for the Canadian Pacific Railway. It aims to boost earnings via increased schedule charges while preserving public treasury benefits. Ottawa hearings adjourned to March 1 with a deadline of March 15 for implementation and further review.
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Jermuigent
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ottawa
Canadian Cifie Railway
Amont
Board of Railway Communsshoners
Senator Ledge Aims US War Effort After War Readiness
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge warned Massachusetts that Russia is unlikely to affect the war and urged the United States to take up the fight. He cautioned against shallow optimism and called for proactive American action on northern France fronts.
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Persinisen
Dairy Production Rising Across Canada Says Commission
Ottawa reports a sustained rise in dairy product values due to herd improvements since 1914. The Dearlson dairy commission notes higher efficiency and predicts increased output per cow, with per cent gains expected across the industry.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dearlnson Dairy
Lord Rhondda Discusses April Ration Outlook
London report quotes Lord Rhondda calling the April period a time of hardship for workers. He says those in hard physical labor will rely on the ordinary meat ration, with wheat and other staples under strain due to policy.
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London
Rhondda
Game Laws of Northwest Regina Report on Inspector Lanaue ANWALP
A fragment from Regina Saskatchewan reports Inspector Lanaue ANWALP leaving a location. The note hints at regulatory matters and field investigations but lacks full details on actions or outcomes.
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Game Laws OF
Northwest
Regina
Sask
Lanaue Anwalp
Ieft
Air Raid on Paris From World War I Reports
Aerial attacks on Paris feature raids along the Seine and surrounding rail corridors. German planes faced counter fire as French defenses and the Américain Red Cross aided wounded. French fighters harassed German bombers, dropping bombs on Gotha fields and disrupting enemy air operations.
May Adopt New Regulations on Food Storage and Reports
Ottawa considers updated rules for cold storage firms to record monthly stock levels and food types. Regulators would require retaping dates on stored goods and periodic form submissions to track inventories.
Front-line advances reported on eleven mile Pal East sector
Military dispatch describes Anglo South African and Indian units pushing forward along a broad Pal East front with fortifications holding smaller pockets of resistance. Allied air and artillery support aimed to disrupt enemy positions as patrols moved toward objectives amid stubborn opposition.
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London
Tac
Ais
Coceba
Maehiong
Allied food drive aims to boost meat exports
Washington plans to increase meat exports to allies to rebuild allied meat reserves. The move follows previous surpluses seized by authorities and aims to ease wartime food restrictions while expanding shipments to support allied soldiers and industries.
Increased Acreage Signals Prairie Crop Gain
In the three prairie provinces the land prepared for the coming crop is two percent higher than last year. Commissioner J Walker notes the increase focuses on water cultivation and stresses readiness amid labor concerns and ongoing efforts to study worker conditions.
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Winnipeg
Anid J. Walker
Ma. Walker
Dillon Elected Bee Chairman in Redmond Veneration
Fragmentary report notes John Dillon elected chairman of the party in May amid a tribute to the late John Redmond. The text references Spedes and a waving of Dillon, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Spedes
John Dillon
Bee Party
John Redmond
Dillon
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