Germans threaten Aisne front and Southend raid deaths
Paris reports German attacks on the Aisne front to recapture trenches taken by the French, repulsed with losses. London notes no special Franco-Belgian front news. A Southend Essex bombing kills 23, injures 50, with German raiders blamed. British air defences foil raids along the southeast coast. Weather helped defense. two German planes destroyed. Russians and Rumanians fight on in Moldavia while MacKensen pushes near Tecevsiu.
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Paris
Aisne
London
Southend
Essex
Rumania
Bukowin
Flanders
Lens
Genersl Peteln’e
Berlin
Cerny
Greece at war with Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Ratcliffe stated that Greece is clearly at war with Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria. The remark was made during proceedings in London on August 13.
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London
House of Commons Today
Ratfour
Greece
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Michener to Step Down as Alberta Opposition Leader
Calgary reports that U Edward Michener will not lead the opposition in the next Alberta legislature and is expected to be named to the Senate at dissolution. If not chosen for the Senate he may retire from leadership. successors named include George Hoadley of Okotoks and A. Ewhug of Edmonton.
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Marascobtt
Fartsa
Bereth
Potesgrad
Berlin
von Macatt
BAC
Qope
Fokae der the
Traveyiventan
Galen
Ore
Calgary
Edward Michener
Senate
Atberta
Addi Lon
House
Dynamite Attack on Lord Athelstan’s Summer Home
The summer home of Lord Athelstan at Cartiersville Quebec was damaged when four or five stocks of dynamite exploded under sleeping quarters. No one was injured. The attack followed threatening letters warning that conscription would lead to his death within ten days.
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Lord Athelstan
Cartiersville
Quebec
Athelstan
Ace Athelstan
Medicine Hat Deliberates Tax Reform With Dr Haig
Finance experts Dr Haig and Mr Godfrey outline a plan to stabilize Medicine Hat finances. They discuss arrears, land tax flaws, gas pricing to fund reserves, and new taxation approaches to lower mill rate while preserving services. Edmonton and Toronto arrears are cited for context.
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Cruikshank
Board of Trade
Godfreyg Ad
Godfrey
Heather Nicholl
Haig
Médicine Hat
Dr. Haig
Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat
National Army Draft Dates Set in September
About 30 percent of the men drafted for the National Army would be called to the colors on September 5, another 30 percent on September 15, a third 30 percent on September 30, and the remaining 10 percent as soon thereafter as possible.
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National Army
Soldier Patient Under Delusion Ends Life at Home
Winnipeg report: Private i Hud son, a returned soldier patient at the Tuxedo Park Soldiers' Home, killed himself at 2.30 this morning. He had been admitted Saturday for a minor foot injury and was suffering delusions that two civilians were pursuing and seeking his murder, doctors said.
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Winnipeg
I, Hudson
Tuxedo Park
British Socialists Barred from Stockholm Meeting
British government spokesmen told the Lower House that permission for British delegates to attend the International Labour Socialist Conference at Stockholm would not be granted. The Home Office decision aims to restrict travel by British socialists to the event in August, citing government policy and security considerations.
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Londen
Andrew Bease
Levernment
Pommeens
Ted
Gdarvetmment
Morkholm
Brit Veh
Camp Beriden Briefs Rally Mobilization Voice
Fragmentary text shows a wartime or camp note from Camp Beriden Ontario dated August 18 urging quick action or mobilization. The readable words imply haste and coercive language in a field reporting style. No clear names, dates, or organizations are fully readable.
Bowgland Autos Overturned In Serious Crash
At four o clock Saturday near Bow Island a Studebaker driven by I C Gage overturned on the Medicine Hat road tearing a deep furrow. Passengers R C Gage C A Gage and J Connor suffered broken ribs chest injuries shaken limbs and head injuries. all unconscious. Car wrecked. steering wheel blamed.
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How Island
Road To
Medicine Hat
Studebaker
I. C. Gage
Replie
Bow Island
RE. C. Gage
A.C. Gage
Conner
Robt
Howiskind
Tem
Rewsland Hospital
Retail Clerks to Meet at Trades and Labor Hall
The regular meeting of the Retail Clerks will be held in the Trades and Labor Hall at eight o'clock.
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Trades and Labor Hall
Warm Welcome for Returning Soldiers Delayed Arrival Shown
Large crowds greeted returning troops at the station after a delay. City Band played as three cars arrived and crowds urged orderly viewing to prevent congestion. Mayor attended. Ladies’ Committee distributed fresh meat boxes with Boy Scouts helping load boxes aboard the train. Local residents Linfield and Myhen were among the crowd.
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No. 13
Ladies
Boy Scout A
Linfield
F. Myhen
In Royal
Baty
Harvest of 30 Bushel Crops Reported North of City
Farmers report a strong 30 bushel harvest ten miles north of town. H R Wate shown a wheat sheaf from Hedard Bros and Leteey fires place after an exhibition at the News office. Samples are on display at Taylor Brow and Browns Limited. Observers note many similar crops across the district with summer ripening and no other crops tallied this summer.
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H. R. Wate
Hedard Bros
Leteey
Taylor Brow and
Browns’ Limited
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Tecutchiu
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Okoloks
A. Ewhug
Edmonton
Lord Athelstans Villa
Ciy Hall
Hale
Alr
Regina
Mr. Godfrey
Pratt
Mayor Cruikshank
Toronto
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HSE
Washington
Arge
Stockholm
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E. C. Gage
A. C. Gage and
L. Connor
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