Allies Drive Forward East of Ypres and In France
British and French forces report gains along the Ypres front and in Champagne, with Haig’s troops capturing German first line positions east of Hooge and the Ypres Menin road. French forces near St Quentin advance north of the Aisne as German attacks falter. Russian and Austro German actions across Bukovina and Moldova continue with mixed results.
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London
Ypres
Field Marshall Haig
Ypres-Menin Road
Jaris
St. Quentin
Fayet
French War Department
Champagne
Carnillet
Lukovica
Haig
Hooge
Frezenberg
Westhoek
Bixsehoote
Langhemarey
Ostend- Lille
Hooge Alao
Lens
Vimy Ridge
France
Galicia
Bukovina
Moldavia
Berlin
Czernowitz
Trotus
Putna
Fokshant
Suchitza
Corres
New theory links drowning to lover in Bruderheim tragedy
Edmonton August 11 provincial police conclude Steve Kul exyakl 26 drowned self inflicted death after killing his lover and her mother near Red Water river northeast of Ft Saskatchewan. police found one set of footprints, suggesting the girl was pushed into the river before Kul hanged himself. Coroner Dr A I Archer said no inquest. Families named Austrians Limo Cement and Wood Fibre. Gas City Planing Mills.
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Edmonton
Steve Kulexyakl
Red Water River
Ft. Saskatchewan
Red Water
Kuleyski
A. IG. Archer
Lamont
German gains checked as Britons, French suffer in Belgium
Berlin dispatch reports British attacks on a five mile front between Frezenberg and Heltekebe open failed. Germans retook trenches near Hochberg and captured prisoners. Entente air losses total nineteen planes and two balloons. French actions near Fayet and Derry partial success. Separate note dismisses U boat alert as 111 vessels entered US ports in 24 hours ending August 5.
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Berlin
London
Frezenberg
Heltebeke
Belgium
German War Office
Westhoek
Entente
Flanders
Fayet
St. Quintin
Derry
Laon
Hochberg
Porker Brings 24.65 for Red Cross at Market Sale
The meat bundle donated by farmer Mr. Cole of Dunmere was auctioned yesterday afternoon by Mr. C. W. Twaltes. Proceeds of 24.65 were raised for the Red Cross Society from the sale and the donor’s kindness was acknowledged.
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4. Cole
Dunmere
Red Cross Society
W. Twaltes
City of Medicine Hat Sanitary Drainage notice
Pursuant to a council resolution dated August 1 1917 notice is given that all amounts owed for sanitary sewer service must be paid by August 15 or legal proceedings will be taken to eject or recover debts. Clerk F Blackburn.
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TAK
City of
Medicine Hat
F. Blackburn
Great Congress Called by Soviet Delegates in Petrograd
Executives of the Workers and Soldiers and Peasants Delegates plan a grand congress to unite socialist parties workers and professionals. The meeting aims to discuss proposed democratic reforms to avert a Russian military debacle.
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Russia
Petrograd
Aue
Workinsen
Schod
Moving Day for Board of Trade Sets New HQ Site
The Board of Trade relocates from the Quebec Bank building to the oil Innovation at the rear of the CPLR telegraph office. This move marks the establishment of their official headquarters for the future.
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Quebec Dank
CPLR
Estate grants letters of administration for fallen reporter
Letters of administration for the estate of the late Harry Garrison, official war reporter killed in action on May 12, 17, were granted by His Honor Judge Greene this morning to John Garrison, father of the deceased. As this was a soldier's estate, all fees were remitted.
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Harry Garrison
Hits
Judige Greene
John Garrison
Ottawa moves to regulate fish price spread and registration
The food controller plans to curb price gaps between fishermen and consumers by requiring all wholesale fish dealers in Canada to register at the controller’s Ottawa office. Forms are available on application, with aims to secure returns, prevent excessive charges, and bolster supplies. The bureau also seeks apples for central Canada and low prices for fruits and vegetables in spring 1818, possibly establishing depots if needed.
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Ottawa
Canada
Sec
Food Distribution Bureau
Patriotic Fund Acknowledges Employee Donation
Mr. H. O. Duggan acknowledges with thanks the receipt of 44.70 subscribed by employees of the Alberta Rolling Mills and the Nut and Bolt Factory to the Patriotic Fund.
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H. O.duggan
Alberta Rolling Mills
Nut and Bolt Factory
Patriotic Fund
New York Draft Figures Show City Enlisting 19000 Of Quota
New York City has enrolled 19,000 of its 38,865 men in the new national army based on 590 local exemption board returns. Fifty boards reported 3,368 men waived exemption without reservation, Roscoe Conkling states. The draft process continues with steady figures though a portion seeks exemption.
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New York
New York City
New National Army
Roscoe Conkling
Arthur Henderson resigns from British War Cabinet
London August 11 Arthur Henderson labor member of the British War Council resigns his cabinet membership.
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London
Arthur Henderson
British War Council
Promise Fair Change On Grain Markets Planned
A department of trade and commerce plan outlines sample grain markets to start September 1. Initial trading will be at Fort William and Winnipeg under rules prepared by the board of grain commissioners for the Fort William and Winnipeg exchanges.
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Department of Trade and Commerce
Mndster
Aspril
Fort Willian
Winnipeg
Will Dispose Of Potatoes Cheap
Duluth Minnesota August reports indicate farmers in the northwest are contracting to sell their entire potato crop this fall for 30 cents a bushel for September and October deliveries. F B Redmond of Winnipeg acting for Grand Trunk Pacific elevators notes expectations of a large crop and supply influx. Canada paid lower prices than the United States last winter with Canadians paying around one dollar and earlier in the season 85 cents.
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Duluth
Minn
Northwest
F. B.redmond
Winnipeg
Man
Grand Trunk Pacific
Edmond
Canada
United States
Mr. Edmond
First Vimy Ridge Heroes Arrive Tonight in Medicine Hat
Six of fifty four returned soldiers pass through No 13 tonight as the first Vimy Ridge heroes to return to the west. Across the Dominion the men are entertained at each stop and Medicine Hat will welcome them during their thirty minute stay at the station. Among the party are local men F Mabon and F Linfield.
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Dominion
Medicine Hat
F. Mabon
F. Lnfield
Destruction From Fire Hits Farm Plant Scene
Early today a fire devastated a rural plant site with extensive damage reported. Responders noted the blaze affected a length of the facility and faced delays as they controlled hotspots and secured the area.
Eskimos in Edmonton Charged with Murder
A northern Eskimo party arrives in Edmonton after a 1000 mile trek, linked to the killings at Bloody Falls. Inspector C D Lanouze leads the Mounted Police pursuit, noting the age and service of the officer and family background. The case involves Stanisiak and Witawk, said to be involved in the murders of Rouvier and Leroux. Peace River police to take charge of the northman.
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Cio City
di Ie
Eskimos
Stanisiak
Witawk
Rouvier
Leroux
Bloody Falls
Peace River
C.D. Lanouze
Mounted Police
Force
RN Wasp
Trish
Dublin
Lanogse
Frank
Toe Red Cross
Flandersfield Hospital
Rail chiefs urge travelers to sleep upstairs in cars
Chicago August 10. Western railroads push upper berths in sleeping cars as a war economy measure. Higher berths are quieter, better ventilated, and about 20 percent cheaper, according to an official note.
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Chicago
Americans May Eat Horse Meat in U S Says Expert
Minneapolis Aug 11 Horse meat may become common food in the United States as in Europe the assertion came from Charles Grimsby Brooke lyn at a United Master Butchers of America convention. He predicted the practice would spread, noting meals could include horse or wild game alternatives if approved by authorities.
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Pondent
France
Vriday
London
Canada
United States
Minneapolis
Europe
Charles
Grismo Brookelyn
United Master Butchers of America
Grimmer
Aries Pe Téday
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