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Newspaper
Lumsden News Record
Location
Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
6
A Winnipeg labor strike sharpens tensions as delegates press for a vote. Community groups and workers, faced with electricity, bread, and fuel shortages, threaten a citywide walkout. Officials warn service disruption will halt essential operations across the city.
An early air transport link opened linking Washington and New York with pilots including Lieutenant Webb and others flying a Belmont field route. The service carried mail to Washington and promoted national mail efficiency as part of a war era effort.
The dispatch notes German claims of British mining outside safe areas and warns that such statements endanger allied shipping. It asserts no British mines have been planted in the cited zones and urges ships to respect central interests amid the conflict.
The article discusses a Sunday school lesson on the Lord of Howty Street, referencing biblical passages about the resurrection, the parable of the vineyard, and the king's son, with emphasis on truth over ritual, and warnings against outward piety without justice. It cites Matthew 22 24 and Romans Galatians 3 21 22, noting Jesus’ response to Sadducees and the afterlife concepts.
Report describes aircraft activity with aerial volleys and balloons. Airplanes and anti air defenses engaged over ports and rivers including Ypres, Seebrugge, Bruges, and Milan. Early morning scenes showed bombing and fire from ground crews and rising smoke.
The article notes German timing on the olive range of Calafé and suggests the date was Whiteunday May 19. It states the date was once used and may still be cited amid efforts by the Germans to at least attempt a reduction this week.
Amsterdam reports Germany has authorized minting of substantial nickel coinage to substitute zinc in certain coins. Output includes plan to issue ten thousand lark worth of nickel pieces for the project.
Fragmented text outlines a harsh postwar settlement with Belgium under German influence and strict military terms. It mentions troop actions, naval strength, colonization plans for Livonia and the Baltic, and large German reparations tied to emigration and future borders, in a tone reminiscent of wartime demands.
The article notes that as American troops increasingly lead brigaded divisions on the western front they will, when ready, be placed under General Pershing's command. It outlines ongoing integration with French and British forces and the likelihood of Pershing directing these units.
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