Russians Cross Koropice and Take Two Villages in Galicia
Russian troops in Galicia crossed the Koropice river and captured two villages, the War Office announced from London on August 12. Others report German infantry attacks on the Somme north of Pozieres repulsed with heavy German losses, and further combat updates across the European fronts including Italy and Stanislau.
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Galicia
Pozieres
Petrograd
London
Nave
Koroplee
War Office
Somme
Paris
Hemwood
Tome
Corso
Gorizia
Vienna
Stanislau
Monasterzyshka
Rome
Daberdo
Vallone
Third Army
San Michele
San Martino
Pth
Vippacco
Monte Cosloli
Cima de Salt
Monfalcone
Rubbia
San Marino del Carso
Doberdo
Vallerie
Gorlala
Plante San Gabriels
Monte San “Larto
Vertolbezza
Letehitzky
Walich
Sereth
Implication of Bremen Submarine Sinking Rumored
London reports on August 12 that the German submarine Bremen may have sunk off Nantucket after an offshore attack. The British Admiralty would not confirm the loss and declined to discuss clearance papers or make a definitive statement.
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London
Admiralty
Bremen
Nantucket
Thcal
The
Atlantic
Germa
Mounted Rifles Reorganize As Men Joined Other Cavalry Units
The 7th Mounted Rifles have been disbanded and the men drafted into other mounted corps. A squadron joins the Royal Canadian Dragoons, B with the Strathcona Horse, C with the Fort Garry Horse, and the rest with the Princess Pats. A C squadron member reports they camp near the sea and can glimpse the coast of France, the promised land.
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7Th Mounted Rifles
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Strathcona Horse
France
Channel
Canadian Engineers and Foresters Pass Through City
Twenty men of the 1st Canadian Engineers and thirty men of the 238th Foresters moved through the city this morning on their way east. The Foresters received a stretcher round the business block as part of the march.
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Rome
Gorizla
Dornberg
Sihou Pass
Vipaocco
Tarnova
F1th
Canadian Engineers
238Th Foresters
Wedding Stationery Line Sells Through News Office
A fine line of wedding stationery featured at the News office draws attention from brides and planners. Vendors showcased invitations and related accessories in a display highlighting local craftsmanship and seasonal designs.
Overseas Construction Equipment for Ramsay Corps
The government purchased sixty five ton steam shovels with self propelled track piles for the Canadian Railway Construction Corps under Col. C W P Ramsay. The plant, capable of moving earth at 150 to 200 cable yards per hour, was selected by Ramsay and colleagues in the engineering department of the Canadian Public Railway and is being prepared by the supplier at the government’s request.
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Iqantig
C.w.p.ramsay
Railway Construction Corps
Cal
Ramsay
Canadians Fight On Front Amid Stiff Bombardments
Ottawa reports a week of fine weather and steady defense work. Our artillery conducted frequent shoots, bombarding German trenches and emplacements while enemy guns were silenced at times. Winnipeg battalions engaged, capturing one and killing others, as Lieut Harris led a trench assault, with heavy fighting and multiple British and Canadian units involved.
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Ottawa
Vield
London
Pers
Aneaéria
Lnes
Winnipeg
Lut
Young
Waa
Ferndorf
Mackle
Burrell
Harris
Germany
Atill
Labor Day Sports Plan Set by Trades Council
The Trades and Labor Council approves Labor Day events with aquatic sports planned in the morning and track and field in the afternoon. The program is to be completed by early next week, with Bellamy Shellhorn Kar Franks coordinating efforts and a brochure campaign under way.
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Trades and Labor Council
Mitch
Messrs Bellamy
Shellhorn
Kar
Franks
Sta Urquhart
M Rage
Danish Vessel Sunk by Inferno Near Christiansand
A Danish steamer named Deneyang reportedly sank near Christiansand after an Inferno attack. The vessel was evacuated and the loss is listed at 1,107 tons. Reports from Rouen indicate the ship was bound for Copenhagen when hit.
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London
Deneyang
Copenhagen
Infern
Christiansand
Rouen
Franks Elected President of Trade Council
R J Franks named president of the Labor Council in a meeting led by A W Burgess. The group, described as Franks Presidency, marks a leadership change within the council.
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R. J. Franks
Labor Council
Ar. W. Burgess
Calgary Soldier Frederick Stanley Decorated Posthumously
The Calgary soldier Frederick Stanley, a lineman who served under fire, was awarded the Military Cross. He was well known as a Calgary brother of Georg and is noted in local notices as having passed away after 48 days in service, with his funeral director listed in the obituary.
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Frederick Stanle
Calgary
Georg Loca
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Koropice
Ancre
Flying Corps
Brussels
Mons
Alrship
Namur
Busigny
Courtral
Tiyer
Brillant
Maurenas
Maurepas
Hem
Hem Wood
Somne
Verdun
Chattencourt
Douaumont-Fleury
Douaumont
Venice
Grado Lagoon
Prevacina
Monte Nero
Stanislaw
Lemberg
BREN
ERMAN
Val Port
Dover
Salonikt
Salonki
ATH C. ML
Ron
Fort Garry Horse
Princess Pitts
Trades Council
Central Labor Body
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