Balkans Crisis Deepens As Austro-German Forces Mass
Austro-German troops concentrate near the Hungary Roumania Servia junction amid Balkan crisis talks. Reports say Serbia Greece seek compromise while Bulgarian demands threaten Balkan allied unity. Naval actions include a Russian Baltic defense and a German effort toward Riga as front operations intensify across Artois Champagne and the Argonne.
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Bihan
Athens
Constantine
Nen
Almust Mintain
Balkan
Bucharest
All Farmers Urged to Guard Against Prairie Fires
Winnipeg authorities warn farmers and ranchers to prevent prairie fires amid hot dry weather and possible incendiary risk. Military dispatches urge fire guards, vigilant monitoring of suspicious individuals, and precautions as harvest begins to minimize losses to grain and hay crops and protect housing.
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Winnipeg
Win-nipeg
Britain Faces $230 Million War Orders in Canada
Ottawa reports Britain placed 230 million dollars in Canada for war supplies. details cover munitions 18.18 million, leather goods timber and stores 6.14 million, clothing 10.67 million, goods and forage 23.50 million, wagons 0.83 million. Much is shipped or under contract for delivery.
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Britain
Canada
Ottawa
Dominion
New Torpedo-Deflecting Device Says to Suit Allied Fleets
A device invented by Malian engineer Quarint has passed tests and can drive torpedoes off course and cause them to explode. Reports indicate preparations are underway to supply the device to Allied fleets for use in combat.
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Paris
Quarint
Big Demand for Binder Twine Shocks Local Dealers
Cartloads of Tinder twine have already been disposed in the city this year with several cars on order expected daily. Largest dealers Flewitt & Black report three cars sold and two more on the way, while James Iorman has moved thousands of pounds in the district. Dealers say the demand is the greatest in the district’s history.
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Messrs. Flewitt & Black
James Iorman
Seer Messrs Marshall & Mitchell
Medicine Hat visit dazzles Vandarian delegation
The Vandarian party touring Medicine Hat noted surprising mild weather and a showy auto parade. They were impressed by the city and the gas well blowout, which astonished and entertained the visitors, who praised the well mannered crowd and anticipated positive publicity for Medicine Hat.
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Medicine Hat
Aliens Have No Rights Under Common Law
In Montreal a German Austrian internees case argues aliens lack rights under common law. A prisoner of war sought bail via habeas corpus but the judge ruled the wartime act excludes release for alien enemies. habeas corpus does not apply to aliens with no common law rights.
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Montreal
Jaw
Ing
Two American sailors drown off New Hampshire in Gulf hurricane
Two American sailors were washed overboard and drowned yesterday from the battleship New Hampshire while the vessel sailed through a Gulf hurricane south of the Florida coast. No damage to New Hampshire or Louisiana reported.
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New Hampshire
Florida
Louisiana
Daring Burglary Reported at Dr Woodland's Home
A daring burglary occurred last night at Dr. Woodland on First Street. Thieves entered the dressing room from the adjoining sleeping area and stole a watch and $20. They fled undetected and chlorform traces were found elsewhere in the house.
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Dr. Woodland
First Street
Experiences of Sergeant Norton in early battles
Letters from Sergt Clarence W. Norton formerly at Ogilvie Mills describe heavy fighting late April where he survived a bullet through his hat. He recounts two near misses in dugouts, one burying him and another roof shell that killed a nearby man. He notes a wristwatch sent by friends was lost, and his account aligns with other veterans praising Canadian defense under Sir John French. The Greek Chamber of Deputies met later with M. Zavizatnes, Venizelos ally, elected president.
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Clarence W. Norton
Oglvie Mills
Chelmsford
Sir John French
Sergt
Norton
Sanitary Reform Moves at Sarcee Camp Near Calgary
B Whiteoak, former Hat sanitary Inspector and now a sergeant in the Sarcee Camp sanitary corps, reports poor organization at the camp. He plans a proper corps and gives two daily lectures on sanitary work while conducting drills. The local 63rd company was warmly received, its smart turnout prompting thoughts of overseas draft marching in with the band.
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B. Whiteoak
Hat
Sanitary Corps
Sarcee Camp
Calgary
63Rd
Newfoundland Battalion Ordered to Egypt for Duty
St Johns Newfoundland Aug 16 The first battalion Newfoundland regiment has been ordered for service in Egypt after months of Kowalndsone training. Governor Davidsen was advised by Andrew Jonar Law Colonial Secretary in the British Government. The reserve contingent of 600 is at Ayr Scotland with 250 in training at St Johns and a fourth company to be recruited for a possible second battalion.
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Nfl
Newfoundland Regiment
Kowlandsone
Egypt
Andrew Jonar Law
Colandal
Abded
Davidsen
Ayr
Scotland
St John's
Faded OCR Summary of Local Meeting and Plans
A local board holds a meeting this afternoon to discuss tasks and details. The main challenge is securing funds and resources as many people wish to contribute, including donations toward gasoline.
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Board of Prades
Wil
Italians Ready for New Attack
Udine reports Italian Commander-in-Chief Cadorna has nearly finished preparations for a new general assault on Austrian forces along the Isonzo river. The plan aims to seize the Carsojtuateau, threaten Gorizia, and open a march toward Trieste with a target of a September completion.
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Isonga
Gorizia
Trieste
Local Mechanic Group to Sail Tomorrow on Special Trip
Hat mechanics depart for the east with No 4 transport at 20 00 tomorrow evening. Two thousand scheduled to sail on the same boat. Tickets cover train and boat, with tourist accommodation and six dollars per envelope for meals on the train. Boat meals free. Departure moved from morning to evening. Some locals signed munition factory contracts for a year and qualify for a war bonus of about 15 percent.
Grain futures quotes from WinnipegChicago Minneapolis markets
Wheat and oats prices traded across Winnipeg Chicago and Minneapolis with contracts for Sept Dec and May. Notable levels include Winnipeg Oct wheat 102 3 8 and 101 5 8 Dec 101 3 4 May 107. Oct oats 39 1 2. Oct barley 56 1 4. flax 142 1 4. Chicago Sept wheat 10 1 2 percent and 104 1 8. Dec 105 104 5 8. May 109 1 4. Minneapolis Sept wheat 103 3 4 and 103. Dec 102 1 2 and 102 3 4. May 107 5 8.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Minneapolis
Steel To Be Laid On Foremost Line To Transport Crops
Instructions issued today state steel will be laid immediately on the C. P. B. s Foremost Line east. The information comes from Grant Hall, General Manager of Western Lines.
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Grant Hall
Western Lines
Wales Miners Threaten to Renew Big Strike
Miners in south Wales coal fields adopted resolutions condemning delays in a new wage agreement and urged another conference to decide on renewing the strike if a settlement is not reached soon.
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Wales
London
South Wales
Krupp Works Employment Figures Show June 1 Total
Official figures show on June 1 about 6 000 young women were employed at the Krupp works at Eliasen, compared with 1 29 on January 1. The whole number of employees on June 1 is not given. On January 1 the total was 46 925, exclusive of employees in associated industries, mining, ship building, and in ammunition works in other parts of Germany.
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Geneva
Krupp
Eliasen
Germany
Hat region farm labor demand grows tighter as experienced help vanishes
The Hat area faces a shortage of skilled farm labor as farmers press for experienced workers who are all taken, leaving mostly inexperienced hands. Separately, a Budapest report notes the death of Koloman Von Sseltz, former Hungarian premier who resigned in 1908 and later served in the diet.
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Koloman von Sseltz
Hungary
Diet
Activities of Huns in U.S Laid Bare by NY Paper
German money was lavishly poured into the United States in furtherance of plans of the Kaiser. The New York paper exposes covert Huns activities on American soil.
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U.S
NY. Paper
Kaiser
German scheme to control US press and aid war effort
The New York World reports evidence of German propaganda efforts in the United States aimed at influencing the press and public opinion. It cites plans to finance papers and news services, fund speakers and films, and recruit decoys in peace societies, led by figures such as Count Johann Bernstorff and Captain Frank Von Papen.
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von Jethtpahn-Hollweg
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Johann Bernstorff
Washington
Frank von Papen
Heinrich F. Albert
Germany
Herr Hugo Schmidt
Deusche Bank of
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Albert
M. B. Clausen
Courtland Smith
American Press Association
Edward Lyell Fox
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