Assault on Malancourt saves few while retreating
Paris reports a French battalion held the Malancourt salient against far larger German forces then chose retirement over capture after a three-sided encirclement. The Verdun sector saw heavy bombardment and renewed actions as authorities outline a shifted offensive initiative by French forces.
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Paris
Malancourt
Verdun
Meuse
War Office
Erinr
le Mort Homme
Avecourt Wood
Vaux
Menge
Freichman
Bosches
175th Recruit News at Armory Morning
Dr McLeod supervised typhoid inoculations at the armory this morning for new 175th recruits. One man fainted waiting in line. others endured minor soreness. A. J. Mathews appointed Q M Sergeant for C Company and C. H. Whitfield named lance corporal. William Carson, veteran with 12 years service, signed on. Capt. Fleming and Capt. McCoubrey depart tonight with 18 recruits for a northern trip. more men join next week. Today’s recruits include A Nauman Fox P. O. farmer with Alberta Hussars experience, A Rainbo Munson farmer, Wm R Carson Altice with 12 years’ service in various units, J B Seward Cabri Sask.
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Dr. McLeod
A. J. Mathews
Q. M
William Carson
Fleming
McCoubrey
A.nauman
Fox P. O
Farmer
Alberta Hussars
A. Rainbo
Munson
Wm. R. Carson
Altice
Prince of Wales Own Misles
Baden Powell Police
S. Africa
J. B. Seward
Cabri
Sask
British at St Eloi Claim Quiet Victory
London reports from a Daily Mail correspondent describe the St Eloi engagement on March 27 as crucial for gaining rising ground overlooking British trenches. British losses were small while German losses were heavy, aided by artillery and bombs, with no German aircraft able to approach. The piece lauds the men’s dash and spirit.
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London
Daily Mail
France
St. Eloi
Sinking of Dutch ships sparks unease in Holland
Private dispatches from Copenhagen and German wireless sources report widespread uneasiness in Holland as Dutch military and naval authorities take precautions. Officers’ leaves are cancelled, rail cars requisitioned, and Parliament may be summoned amid disrupted telegraph links with England.
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London
Copenhagen
Rotterdam
Molland
England
Holland
Horse thieves sentenced in Calgary Assizes
In Calgary on April 1, Justice Walsh sentenced Frank Davis and Lloyd Ls Henderson to ten years each for horse stealing and receiving stolen horses. Their associate Martin Bergham, already tried and jailed for ten years, was pivotal witness. The trio, deemed among the era’s boldest horse theft rings, used fake cheques and fictitious accounts to mask crimes. William White received three years for forcible entry. William Cook three months for petty theft.
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Calgary
Justice Walsh
Frank Davis
Lloyd Ls. Henderson
Martin I. Bergham
England
Mounted Police
Brigham
Chich
Davis
Henderson
William White
William Cook
Lethbridge
German Submarine Policy Report Heard by Reichstag
Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg presented a confidential report on Germanys submarine policy to the Reichstags main committee today, according to Overseas News Agency. The brief remarks outlined potential naval strategy and diplomatic implications for wartime policy.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Bethmannhollweg
Tuckerton
James W. Gerard
Foreign Office
Overseas
Government orders flag at masthead on St Julien day
Ottawa on March 31 reports a government order to fly the Canadian flag at the masthead on all government buildings in Canada on April 22, the anniversary when the Canadian first division earned undying honor for themselves and for Canada. The notice invites readers to try the New Want Ad columns.
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Ottawa
Canada
St. Julien
Villa's Capture Reported in Chihuahua
El Paso dispatch says a Chihuahua report claims Villa has been captured in Minaca. Juarez officials said to-day two Mexican authorities received the dispatch but confirmation could not be obtained.
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el Paseo
Chihuahua
Juarez
Villa
Minaca
Photo Caption Errors: Fireman Edward Deenahan Hurt
The grainy clipping shows Harry Overeth, veteran engineer, directing his fireman in a tense moment as a flyer sideswipes a large engine amid a Detroit train chase. The image also features Edward Deenahan, the express fireman, who suffered injuries when the train derailment occurred.
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Harry
Grand Train Railway
Flyer
Toronto
Detroit
Plebt
Edward Deenahan
Enlistment Records Break in Military District 10
Winnipeg April 11 reports broken enlistment records in Military District No. 10. In 31 days 736 recruits signed in the district and during the last 15 days 804 recruits were recruited.
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Winnipeg
Telegraph Rates Slashed Across West After Railway Board
Winnipeg to Toronto drops to 63 cents and Winnipeg to Vancouver same cut. Edmonton regional paths fall from 75 to 60 cents, Regina to Edmonton from 11 to 6 cents, Swift Current to Revelstoke from 16 to 5 cents, and southern Alberta to northern Alberta from 40 to 5 cents. Liability for damages set at 200 dollars for negligence. Tariffs to take effect in 90 days.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
Vancouver
Edmonton
Regina
Swift Current
Revelstoke
Alberta
Telegraph Rate
Murder and suicide reported near Blind River Ontario
Toronto dispatch says a trapper living 35 miles from Blind River Ontario shot an unidentified man in his shack on March 23 then killed himself. Constable R E D Jordan filed the report to chief Rogers, noting the two bodies found the next morning by visitors.
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Toronto
Blind River
Ont
RE. D. Jordan
Rogers
Mohraim Godfrey
Police Station Calling Day for Game 95 Enemies
On April 1 the police station requires 95 alien enemies to report and have tickets signed by Constable Northam. Jocalist numbers thinning as individuals leave for farm work and report to the police near their workplace.
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Northam
Grant to veterans grants land to returned soldiers
Tondon March 1 The British South Africa Company announces a grant of 600000 acres of free land to soldier settlers from overseas after the war. The company will provide expert advice and supervision to help them start in their new homes.
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Tondon
Britisd South Africa Company
Oversene
Monthly clearings total for March 31 hit $1 493 754
The month ending March 31 recorded total clearings of 1 493 754 compared with 1 039 314 for the same period last year.
Russian Front Sees Defensive Shift In Spring Campaign
Reports from Petrograd describe the Ovinsk Riga front as shifting toward defense after initial Russian gains along the Dvina left bank and Riga district. German forces rush to bolster a ten to thirty five mile line while Russians prepare for a spring advance once thaw firms the ground.
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Petrograd
Marenot
Ovinsk-Riga
Dave
von Hildenburg
Lunes
Even Hindenburg
Lince
Dvina
Riga
Death of Local Elder Owen Thomas Court at 70
Raymond court records report Owen Thom as Court died this morning at age 70 from pneumonia. He was born in Kent England and came to Utah in 1869 before moving to Alberta and settling in Raymond in 1902. He leaves a son Alderman Groy Court two other sons a daughter 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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Raymond
Owen Thomas Court
Alderman Groy Court
Mr. Court
Kent
England
Utah State
Alberta
Rare paintings stolen from Perugia monastery
Two Raphaels including Insane Jesus and St John are missing from San Pietro de Casinesi in Perugia along with works by Perugino Bassano Guercino and Mantegna valued over 1 million dollars. Thieves stripped paintings from walls. prayers for recovery are offered in many Italian churches.
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Rome
March
San Pietro de Casinesi
Perugia
Jesus
John
Perugino
Bassano
Guercino
Mantegna
Christ
Italy
Clements Denies Graft Claim Over Dredging Contract
Clements of Comox Atlin rose on a question of privilege to deny receiving any money in connection with the dredging contract at Victoria. He disputed statements heard by witnesses and said he had never taken any graft, five cents or more, in public or private life during the proceedings.
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Department of Education
J. R. Royle
B. Hillocks
Campbell
Boyle
McKenna to Introduce Budget Measures Next Tuesday
London reports Reginald McKenna chancellor of the exchequer will unveil new revenue sources in the budget to be introduced in the House of Commons next Tuesday. He has studied methods to reach incomes below the present minimum unit and may raise the super tax. Theater receipts also may be taxed.
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London
Reginald McKenna
House of Commons
Let a News Want Ad Sell Your Unused Article
A brief classified notice invites readers to place a want ad for selling unused items. It promotes quick, discreet listings and affordable rates for local buyers seeking secondhand goods.
AIR RAID KILLS TWENTY EIGHT IN EASTERN COUNTIES
Twenty eight people were killed and eleven injured in a Luftwaffe air raid over the eastern counties, official figures released today.
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London
Alberta Legislature Debates Road Funds and Public Works
Edmonton session reviews major road and public works asks for votes totalling half a million for roads bridges and drainage. Discussion covers Ponoka asylum location school funding Calgary technical institute and rural teacher salaries with provincial debt and wild land tax values noted.
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Edmonton
Legislatire
G.hintetes
Hoadley
Ponoka
Campbell
Boyle
Technical Institute
Calgary Technical Institute
Dominion
Archer
Innisfail
Government
Calgary
Mr. Hillocks
Didsbury
John E. Leiserer
Sis
Mer. Archer
Alberta
A. B. Humphries
Lethtridge
J. N. Robertson
Staveley
Alex Ross
J. W. McBrine
Castor
J. B. Holden
Vegre- Ville
J. W. Morton
Tofield
J. W. Chapman
C. RR. Corberuns
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Thames Estuary
Eastern Counties
Thames
Paria
A. J. Matthews
ST. Elo
Brighaw
Hack
ANL
Newa
TURER
Beled EN Port Credit
Mar
T. S. Wanks
Sussex
Aliens
Paign
Clements
Coe
Carywell
U. S. Congress
EDUC
Education
Miller
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