French troops push advance near Roye in renewed push
Paris reports French forces have made an important advance on a two and a quarter mile front west of Roye. The move comes amid broader Allied gains on the Somme and Oise fronts as German defenses crumble in this sector. British advances northeast of Morlancourt and further linked actions accompany the push.
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Villers-Lea-Royen
Paris
Aygrning
Fendon
Lys Salient
London
Nemy
Vieux Berquin
Merris
Rove
War Office
Villerselen-Rouen
Roye
Staurin
Armancourt
Albert
Morlancourt
Field Marshal Haig
Western Front
Oise
Ancre
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Divette
Noyon
Thhat
Chaulnes
Peronneree
Nesle-Noyon
Ribecourt
Lassigny
Noxon
Somme-Olze
Somme
Vieuidy
Fourth Army
First Army
Montdidier
Beachy Wounded in Morning Civil War Case
A report from this morning details Lieut RB Beachy of the Mounted Rifles wounded in action. The article notes his enlistment and service record, but the exact circumstances of the incident remain unclear.
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Het
Beachy
Missing RAF Captain Roy Manzer DFC Reported
A wire from the Air Ministry informs Mr L S Manzer that Capt Roy Manzer DFC of the Royal Air Force is reported missing August. The message expresses hope he is found alive and well and notes recent award of the DFC and possible promotion.
Lake of the Woods Milling Co. general manager visits town
W A Matheson of Winnipeg general manager of the Lake of the Woods Milling Co. is in town to inspect the local plant. A spray pond and condenser are being installed to raise capacity by twenty five percent without adding new machinery. Matheson expresses satisfaction with mill conditions.
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W. A. Matheson
Winnipeg
Lake of the Woods Milling Co
Matheson
Eastern Theatre of War Reopened in Russia by Allied Action
Allied forces reportedly reopen the eastern theatre in Russia as Soviet leaders flee Moscow to Kronstadt. Troops evacuate Moscow while American units disembark at Vladivostok to assist allied campaigns. In Siberia and the Caucasus, forces press advances to cut off retreat and defend key ports as Lenine and Trotzky relocate to Kronstadt amid threats of terror.
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Russia
Moscow
Kronstadt
Vladivostok
Siberia
Archangel
Baku
Caucasus
Caspian Sea
White Sea
Amsteram
Kremlin
London
Lenine
Trotzky
Canadians capture Parvillea village in smart operation
Canadian forces report capturing Parvillea and holding the village with reinforcements in place. Enemy artillery activity stiffens on the Amiens-Montdidier front as 34 divisions engage, including fresh brigades, while counterattacks cost the Germans heavy losses.
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J. F. B. Livesay
Parvillea
Amiens-Montdidier
Canadians Push for Separate Air Force Postwar
Ottawa sources quote Canadian Press figures showing over 13 000 men in the Royal Air Force. Canada would form a distinct air force with officers trained at RAF schools and Canadians serving in leadership roles. Talks in London led to agreements on a Canadian unit within the RAF and a Canadian badge for uniform.
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Canada
Royal Air Force
Ottawa
Royal Moving Corps
Royal Naval Air Service
Howe Ave
Canadian Expeditionary Force
RAF
England
France
Edward Kemp
Imperial Air Ministry
Robert Borden
Canadian Air Force
Imperial Air Miblatry
Air Service Direct
Canadian Overseas Ministry
Air Ministry
J Borden
Edward Keng
R.A.P
Neil and W. & Lively Receive One Year Each
Neil and W. Lively were found guilty of breaking and entering the Hewitt and Black warehouse on Map night. They were each sentenced to twelve months in Lethbridge jail. The case noted a late night patrol by Sergt Cook near East Allownce Avenue where two men fled with bundles. One was captured. the other, identified with detective work by Chief Bruce, escaped.
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Livel
Clayton
Neil
Magtetrete
Hewitt & Black
Lethbridge Sol
Sergt
Cook
Hallo
John
Sway
Bruce
Premier Stewart to Address Public Meeting in Medicine
A committee for Premier Stewart’s visit to Medicine on Monday August 18 announces a noon luncheon with Rotarians followed by an evening public meeting at Empress Hall. The premier will focus on overseas allocation and his recent international visit, with citizens who met him praising his handling of topics and responsiveness.
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Stewart
Empress Theatts
Keys
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Tia
Allied Advance
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Roy Manzer
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Mir
Canadian Flying Corps
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