Allied Forces Drive Deep Into Picardy Front Frontline Gains Reported
London reports indicate heavy French pressure on the Picardy front with progress in the Oise valley and near Lassigny. Allied forces push German trenches west of Bailly and seize high ground while bombardments and local combats continue along the Vesle and Roye sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Picardy Battlefront
Oise
Bailly
Lassigny
Roye
Fismette
Vesle
Peronne
Paris
Havas
Echo de Paris
Des Loges
Picardy
Dsy
Chaulnes
Noyop
Leconvillon
St. Glaude
Hailey
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Kého de Paris Agys
Agaociated Press
Laseigny
al- Vicos
Divette
Chaulnes-Roye-Noyon
Marne
Quichy
Fere-Ein-Tartlaneis
Noyoun
Somme
City Council and Labor Union discuss eight hour day
The council and a labor delegation debated the eight hour day working agreement at a recent meeting. After about ninety minutes the parties agreed to arrange a further meeting between a council committee and union representatives to seek a mutually acceptable arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivne
F. J. O'Mara
Merri J. Ker
R. J. Franks
F. Price
M. Ritchie
Browne
Ald
Lenine Issues Manifesto Advocating Annihilation of Counter Revolutionaries
Amsterdam reports Premier Lenine issues new manifesto through the Rhenische Westfael Zeitung of Keen. Peasants hoarding grain beyond personal needs to be arrested as enemies of the people. Corporal punishment to be inflicted on illicit traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Lenine
Rhenische Westfael
Zeitung
Keen
Buffalo herd rounded up at Wainwright park Alberta
Grand Trunk Pacific officials report a round-up of the world's greatest buffalo herd at Wainwright park in Alberta along the main line between Winnipeg and Edmonton. Five riders counted a herd of about 3820 with calves intermingled, and believe the total may exceed that figure. The park covers 160 square miles under Dominion parks commissioner J B Harkin. The herd has grown by at least 615 calves since April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Grand Trunk Pacific
Wainwright Park
Alberta
Edmonton
J. B. Harkin
Dominion Parks
A Fine Crop Mined Metiyoror of the
A fragment notes a fine crop mining event involving the figure Metiyoror of a place, with unclear context and missing surrounding details. The readable text points to agricultural or resource activity but provides no clear dates, locations, or outcomes.
School Board Debates Gymnasium Plans and Staff Moves
The board weighs turning cottage school buildings into a gymnasium but doubts funds. They agree to hire teachers, discuss Miss McSkimming from Camrose, and consider food conservation in schools. A radiator upgrade for Riverside and new hires for art and science staff are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McVicar
Calgary
Baker
M. W. McSkimming
Camrose
Trustee
Ireland
Helena Kerr
Gershaw
Food Board
Hay
Dr. Gershaw
Bellamy
Black
Bell
J. H. Relve
Riverside School
Terry
Wetaskinlu
Camrose High School
Camrose Board
McLellan
Supt. Hay
Miss Fowler
Two More Hun Generals Retired Reported
Paris dispatch from August 13 notes Gen. Von Mudra and Gen. Lieber have been placed on the retired list as Berlin papers report, Gen. Von Mudra a Verdun veteran decorated for his nerve and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
von Mudra
Lieber
Erie
Berlin
Waitet
Von
Verdun
Ham
War news sketches from European fronts and naval actions
Geneva reports heavy Austrian troop movements toward the Tyrol with vast material. London notes a destroyer incident on August 6 and a telegram mentions a tagged family item amid France letter activity.
German Submarine Attacks North Carolina Coast Lighthouse
The navy reports a German submarine attacked a Smith Island lighthouse and coast guard station off the North Carolina coast using poison gas on a Saturday night. Several personnel were overcome by the gas as the statement notes the incident and retaliatory measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coast Guard
Smith Island
North Carolina
Navy Department
Laisud
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Charles
Belgium
Battistrout
Eld
Amiens-Montéidier
Atmarlonns
Uttte
Odetin
Rozieres
Lihous
Menaricourt
le Quesnel
Frasnoy
Piessier
Premier Lenine
COM
Bufo
Metiyoror
Geneva
Tyrol
Can
Stroyer
Mirally
Thie Tag
New York
Atcalt, Brown
France
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