Canadians Attack Near Lens In Fierce Hand to Hand Fight
British reports say Canadian troops attacked northwest of Lens at 4 30 this morning engaging masses of German troops in dense haze. The clash followed planned simultaneous offensives with heavy close combat and German retreat from their trenches.
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Lens
Reuter
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Paris
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Aisne
Cerny
Hurtebiz
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Thesonzo Front
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Starilokva
Washington
Constantinople
Goeben
Koehy
Amsterdam
Echo Belge
Flanders
Galicia
Avion
Hallumines
Verdun
Plava
Adriatic
Resignation of Robert Rogers Dominates Ottawa Politics
Ottawa reports the cabinet minister of public works Robert Rogers resigning, with the premier Sir Robert Borden considering a union government. The day features quiet official comment, ongoing negotiations, and Liberals and farmers gathering at Chateau Laurier to discuss proposals.
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Fso
Union Govt
Ottawa
Robert Rogers
Robert Borden
House of Commons
Ministry of Representatives
Liberal
Labor
Mr. Rogers
Chateau “Laurier
Andrews Named New Ogilvie Milling Co Manager in City
Mr A E Andrews of Winnipeg is appointed manager of the Ogilvie Milling Company's mill in the city, succeeding the late G C Armstrong. He has served as superintendent of the company's elevators from Winnipeg and led the Young Methodist Sunday School. His arrival with his family is expected this week.
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A. E. Andrews
Winnipeg
Ogilvie Milling Company
G. C. Armstrong
Andrews
Armstrong
Lug
Young Methodist Sunday School
President Takes Hand in Illinois Mine Strike
Springfield Aug 20 The backbone of the coal mine strike in central and southern Illinois is broken as several mines resume operation. Indications show most walkout mines will supply normal coal by next week. President Frank Farrington ordered expulsions for workers who refused to return.
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Springfield
Illinois
Frank Farrington
Stampede Policewoman Granted Full Powers By Council
At a city council meeting led by acting Mayor Marshall in Mayor Cruikshank’s absence, the council discussed delegations to the Canadian Municipalities convention in London Ontario and municipal drilling rights. Letters from Edmonton’s Deputy Minister of Public Works and a Winnipeg milling company referenced gas wells and advertising for a Canadian edition of a British illustrated paper.
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Brousrt
Council OF Women
Cruikshank
Marshall
London
H. A. Farley
Council On Motion
Ald
Bell and
Burns
No Substantial Collusion Suspected in Rogers Affair
Toronto Globe editorial argues positive evidence is needed to prove the cabinet episode was not staged by the prime minister and Rogers in collusion. It warns disowning Rogers could aid the Liberals and notes Borden must show the split is genuine and not a temporary political ruse.
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Toronto Globe
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Rogers
Robert Borden
Stadt of
Havi
Sessantitey
Paler
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