Russians Drive Fresh Advances in Carpathians and Alps
Petrograd and Rome report continued Russian offensives from June to mid August across the Carpathians and near Gorizia. Brusiloff’s forces claim large captures, towns, heights, and several thousand prisoners while Austrian and German lines retreat or resist near Vorokhta Delatyn Zlota Lipa and Brzezany. Italian gains east of Gorizia push toward Tolmino as German and Austrian defenses crumble.
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Petrograd
London
Brusiloff
War Office
Vorokhta
Ardzemby
Carpathians
Vokozhta
Delatyn
Bzlota Lipa
Brzezany
Zlota Lipa
Dneister
Bystritza
Solotivna
Griava
Vorohta
Aidzemoy
Kirllbaba
Capula
Kaledine
Cers
Letchitzky
Sakharoff
Paris
Germany
Trieste
Milan
Rome
Gorizia
Monte Pecinika
Carso Plateau
San Caterina
San Marco
Carso
Monte Pecinka
Corso
San Caterina and
von Bothmer
Tustobaby
Monasterzyska
Korpoba
Dniester
Gorojana River
Tarnopol-Lemberg
Zborow
Stripa River
von Boehm-Ermolll
Brody
Halicz
Scherbathoff
Jablonitza
Galicia
Bukowina
Teutonic
Brussiloff
Jablonitza Petrograd
Carpathans
Soltica
Carpathian
Prutn
Jabionitza
Vermontica
Ardjelius
Pruth
Pranches
Vipacco
Geneva
Tolmino
Farrar Committed For Trial On Sedition Charge
Sam Farrar was committed to trial after a preliminary hearing before Inspector Shoebotham. Testimony from witnesses described antiwar statements praising Germany and Belgium, distrust of Britain, and comments about enlisting, with references to Canada under German rule and other provocative remarks. The case outlines tensions during wartime and suggests possible plans to contact a Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer about blowing up munitions works and troop trains.
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Sam Farrar
Shoebotham
J. Packer
Suffield
Canada
England
M. Bell
Packer
James Newton
Christie
Lobb
R.N.W.M.P
Canada to adopt registration system for 130000 more troops
Montreal report says Canada will revamp recruiting with municipal registration and badges for those who enlist or are rejected. Local magistrates to handle attestations and exams. returned soldiers to aid recruiting. badges may apply to essential industry workers. About 130,000 more men needed.
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Canada
Montreal
Cabinet Council
Gazette
Ottawa
Ont
King George Addresses Allied Forces From French Front
London Aug 15 King George visited the French front and issued a general order praising the splendid courage and endurance of all ranks. He emphasized allied unity and pledged continued support until victory, returning home proud of the troops. The despatch marks his first front return since October 1915 when he was hurt in a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
France
Lieutenants G Tufts and A W Gleaves Honored by Troops
The men of B company presented Lieut Tufts with a camp bed a writing case pipes and tobacco while Mrs Tufts received a necklace. A company gifted Lieut Gleaves a folding bed and club bag. Both officers were praised for their leadership and esteem from their men.
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G. Tufts
A. W. Gleaves
Lieut. Tufts
Aquatic Sports Assured for Labor Day Morning Program
Arrangements are nearly complete for aquatic events on Labor Day under the Trades and Labor Council. City workmen are placing the platform and spring board. tents for dressing are provided. Robert Lauder coordinates the morning events starting at 10 a.m. on the river at Finlay bridge with races for boys under 16 and various swimming and novelty events.
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Trades and Labor Council
Robert Lauder
Finlay Bridge
Diphtheria Case Quarantine Confusion Reported
A strained report claims a diphtheria case led to quarantine remains unclear. A child and an elder brother were moved to hospital with sister Annie Rutherford's care while local health officials assess the situation and serum as preventive measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idolation
Annie Rutherford
General Hospital
Ruitherford
Wedding Slationery Line Draws Notice at News Office
A fine line of wedding stationery is featured at the News office, highlighting new designs and stylistic notes. The display showcases calligraphy, embossed motifs, and coordinated invitations suitable for weddings and related events.
Germany Offers Territorial Compensation to Roumania
The Eppe reports Germany offers territorial compensation to Roumania at Austria’s expense in exchange for Romanian neutrality in the war.
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Eppe
Germany
Roumania
Austria
Local Casualties: Lieut George Knight Killed in Action
Pincher Creek reports the death of Lieut George Knight in action. Knight, a Boer War veteran and member of the 28rd Alberta Rangers, helped raise the unit with three brothers and attended the coronation of the King and Queen. He was a famed football player in the district.
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Pincher Creek
Geo
Knight
OMB
Alberta Rangers
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Starawipczyna
New Point
Oam Farrar
Schwartz
China
D. Christie
Fred Willis
Ireland
Fricourt
Great Britain
Western Front
Tommy
Labor Day Sports Committee
Hye
Miss Walters
Bo Forward
James Walters
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