Verdun Verdun Front Farther German Losses Near Lens
Paris reports a Verdun victory north of Hill 304 with three fortified works near Bethincourt captured and 6 101 prisoners taken. Italian forces claim break through on Monte Santo front and pursuit of Austro Hungarian troops. Canadian forces hold and expand the Lens wedge with fierce street fighting and heavy German losses as cratered urban defenses endure extensive bombardment.
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Bethincourt
Verdun Front
Paris
Verdun
Rome
Italy
Sumit
Monte Santo
Tsonzo
Cadorna
London
Lens
War Department
Lombaertzyde
Epehy
Berlin
Merenthag Wood
Ypres-Menin Road
War Office
Lillemount Farm
Vendhuille
France
Hyna
Teuton
Pose
St. Louis
Green Cross
Fire on city outskirts near old Dominion Harvester site
Flames tore through a prairie near the former Dominion Harvester site on the city outskirts last night. Police and Wire members battled the blaze for a considerable time before it was brought under control as fire spread toward the road and edge of the way.
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Old Dominion Harvester
Eesiu
Two Eskimos Found Guilty of Murder
Sipnisiak and Uluksuk, Copper mine Eskimos, were found guilty of wilful murder in the deaths of Fathers LeRoux and Rouviere on the banks of the river after a 45 minute jury deliberation. Chief Justice Harvey acknowledged the difficult duty and urged the strongest possible mercy recommendation, while noting no sentence would be passed pending Governor General action.
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Sipnisiak
Uluksuk
LeRoux
Rouviere
Harvey
Flour Exports Limited to Britain and Allies
An order in council restricts Canadian flour exports to the United Kingdom and British possessions and protectorates. Export to allied countries may be allowed under license from the Minister of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
United Kingdom
Gazette
Ottawa
Great Britain
President Wilson Urges Draft of Single Men First
Washington August 25 President Wilson writes Secretary Baker urging the draft to favor single men where possible and to carefully examine married men to avoid missteps as policy. He emphasizes that single men should be taken first when feasible and prudent.
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Washington
Wilson
Baker
Portraits of Russia's Post-Revolution Figures
Old Russian postcards once showed the dethroned Nicholas. Now they feature three leaders of the new regime: A. F. Kerensky as Premier, M. B. Rodzianko as Duma Speaker, and A. J. Guichkoff leader of the Octobrists who advocate constitutional monarchy.
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Nicholas
A. F. Kerensky
M. B. Rodzianko
Duma
A. J. Guichkoff
Labor Day Festivities Grow Across Medicine Hat and Redcliff
Medicine Hat and Redcliff prepare an intercity Labor Day program with strong local support from city councils merchants and the Trades and Labor Council. The day features 38 events including foot races tug of war a baby show and a five aside football tournament. Prize money totals at least 750 with free entries and special transport arrangements for attendees.
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Labor Unions
Red Cross and
Citizens Co
Medicine Hat
Redcliff
Organisation of Labor
Red Cross
Trades and Labor Council
Hedcliff
Medicine Hat Tradce
Hat Succorites
Military Voters Bill Advances to Third Reading
Ottawa reports the Military Voters' Bill has been reported from committee and stands for a third reading after amendments from a Thursday conference eased opposition. Previously there were fears the debate could require closure to secure passage.
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Ottawa
Commons
Stampede Committee Hears Financial Statement And Loans
At the Stampede Committee meeting in Medicine Hat President W. W. McNeely and members reviewed auditors figures. The July statement shows a small surplus offset by about 2000 in new costs and 1000 in added accounts. The finance committee will vet pending payables and draft a comprehensive audit to Aug 31. The group thanks the Boy Scouts for their work and notes the Agricultural Society’s improved finances.
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Craikstiank
McNeely
Godfrey & Co
W. Huckval
Burny
Finance Committee
Chueleigh
Tweed
Cousins
Ww. Cousins
J. F. Fisher
Messrs Tweed and Huckvale
Mears H. H. Brown
H. Twee
Watson
Canada
James Fleming
Ottawa bans sale of canned vegetables under food control order
Ottawa reports the food controller in Toronto has prohibited the general retail sale and purchase of canned vegetables in Canada. The order allows limited exceptions for consumption in lumber and construction camps, dining cars, and when vegetables are part of soups, ketchup or pickles. The move aims to prevent waste and conserve supplies for export and export needs.
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Ottawa
Toronto
Canada
Diay
Fotastar
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Talians
Fosse Four
Green Crassier
Crassier
Fosse
Accedes
Allies
NEW Russias
D. McLachlan
A. Learmonth
Peeve
Board of ‘Trade
W. W. McNeely
Bob. Chadleigh
H.W. Nesbitt
J. Mitchell
Pweed
Fleming
A. Bk. Marshall
Mijler
J. FO
Terrill
Lisidlaw
J. Blaskie
W. Cousins
W. Lane
Aericdt
Catsing
Fieming
Sr. Cotsing
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