Army of Grand Duke Nicholas Thwarts Austrian Drive Through
Russian Polish front reports show Grand Duke Nicholas's forces repelling a determined Austrian attempt to break through. Allied lines retreat from Lwów area with stubborn rear-guard actions as German advance continues north of the Dniester. Dardanelles activity described as heavy artillery and infantry actions with Turkish claims of reprisals.
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Grand Duke
Nicholas
Dardanelles
Germany
Lemberg
Russian
Poland
Technical High School Decision Hinges on Bond Sale
The School Board weighs three options for finishing the Technical High School amid tight finances. Cancel contracts risks $45,000 in losses. postponement incurs interest and depreciation. selling debentures may fund completion for about $206,000, avoiding lawsuits and finishing the project. McKenzie & Co. is handling the bond disposal as the board awaits the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alltogether
McKenzie & Co
Cattle Theft Case Ends With Cheret Sentenced
Martin Holchman and Ferdinand Cheret faced Judge Winters at the Court House on charges of stealing George Weber's cattle. Hoffmann pleaded not guilty and was acquitted on deposi tion evidence. Cheret changed to guilty and was remanded for sentence this afternoon. He received a fifty day jail term dated from custody, expiring tonight granting his liberty.
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Martin Holchman
Ferdinand Cheret
Winters
George Weber
Hoffman
Cheret
Gulty
Board of Trade Eyes Use of Internees for Road to Elkwater Lake
The Board of Trade discussed pushing the government to employ interned aliens to build a road between the city and Elkwater Lake. A communication from an external party proposed opening a shell factory for the Russian government if a suitable building is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Elkwater Lake
Manitoba Scandal Unfolds as Commission Hears Telegrams
The Royal Commission reads decodable CPR telegrams between Sir Rodmond Roblin and Hon. Bob Rogers showing Rogers arrange Frank Phippen from Toronto to represent Kelly. Roblin urged Rogers to hurry Phippen west. Harry Whitla KC testifies about defeating Salt and notes $10,000 and $1,400 paid to detectives via Pinkerton in St Paul and sources unknown.
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Winnipeg
Sir Rodmond Roblin
Bob Rogers
Royal Commission
P. Wilson
Rogers
Frank Phippen
Roblin
Phippen West
Phippen
Sir William McKenzie
Harry Whitla
K.C
Horwood
Whitla
Commission
Dr. Simpson
Pinkerton
St. Paul
J. H. Howden
Canadian Casualties in June 15 Battle Report
Ottawa June 24 casualty lists from the Militia Department detail losses from the June 15 fight. The First and Second Battalions suffered heavy losses with no major actions since. Total casualties reach 9,410: 1,447 killed 245 wounded and 1,620 missing.
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Ottawa
Militia Department
The Flood Has Abated in Medicine Hat Area
The South Saskatchewan River receded after a seven foot rise and a nine inch drop overnight, easing danger to Mast land homes. By noon today the river had fallen another foot, making the worst seem past for Medicine Hat and prompting other cities like Prince Albert and Saskatoon to monitor conditions. City engineers coordinated updates as the situation evolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Pyper
Dynamite Found Near Mercier Shops in Levis Shaw Park
Quebec authorities report fifty sticks of dynamite found near the Mercier machinery shops in Shaw Park Levis. The militia division opens an investigation into the discovery dated June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Mercier
Shaw Park
Levis
Irvine News Sketches Local Events and School Notes
Irvine hosts the first open air concert on the Golden West verandah attended by residents. Tevine defeats Washley 11 to 2 at Old Porter Ranch. A wet dance night yields few attendees but good music. School inspector suggests improvements to school grounds and staffing for future grades. Census work continues with seventeen men reporting nationality data.
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Irvine
Golden West
J. Barrigan
Meekennettat
Porter Ranch
U. F. A. Gienie
Tevine
Washley
MclLaughlin Hall
Gaskell
1St Infantry Regiment
Calgary
Ife
Scarlet Feyey
Canucks Rest After Reorganization in France
Ottawa reports the first Canadian division is to rest after two months of action in France. Reinforcements from 9th, 11th, 12th and 13th battalions plus Strathconas and Royal Canadian Dragoons join the ranks. Princess Patricia’s also strengthened. casualties top 400 with many promotions. Canadian officers to get seven days’ furlough in England. wounded veterans may return to Canada. Second division remains in England for further training before future front departure.
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France
England
Canada
Ottawa
Salisbury
11Th
12Th
Ith
Strathconas
Royal Canadian Dragoons
86Th
82Nd
Voth
Cal Boyle
St. Julien
Col. Rattray
Oruond
Portage la Prairie
Storms bring hail and rain to Carlstadt area
A Thursday storm dumped heavy rain and hail over the district five miles north of Carlstadt where two cattle owned by Carl Olson were struck and killed by lightning. A horse on A Foster’s farm at Tide Lake also died. A second windstorm with rain followed Friday evening causing minor hail damage and grain to be knocked down in places. Community members volunteered to grade streets, with J M Poughty in charge and John Goehring providing a gasoline outfit and plows. Reverend Crysdale and family left for Ontario after a farewell reception, and Rev J P Westman spoke at the Methodist church.
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Irvine
Medicine State
Irena Crawford
Esther
Lottie Nicholson
Margaret Jerrold
Messrs
W. Crawford
R. Shaw
ND. Jerrold
Elkwater Lake
Irvine School Board
Tie
Ir Vine
Shaw
Gato
Carl Olson
Carlstadt
Tide Lake
Foster
John Besc Aml Clifford Foughty
Le-Gan
John Goehring
J. M. Poughty
Chiaree
Tl .R. Crysdale
Methodist Church
Aloh. Ames
Ladies’ Aid
Clysdale
Mesers
Grigham
Beattie
Stevens
Leitch
Crysdale
We Methodist Church
Ontario
New watchman at Medicine Hat round-house and local events
RP W Newman takes charge of the round-house at the Co PLR yards in Medicine Hat. McIntyre meets Regina Winnipeg trip. Galloways stock purchase in Calgary. Pullin relocates to Woodstock and to July return. Johnston of Empress Hotel travels to Medicine Hat. Local ball game 18 to 15 won by McEachern side. Ferry service suspended due to high river. Preparations for July First celebration underway with horse races and a football tournament. Farming train stop announced with extensive exhibits and demonstrations.
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RP. W. Newman
Medicine Hat
Co Plr
R. G. McIntyre
Regina
Winnipeg
Clearwater
Man
A. S. Galloway
Calgary
Centre Street
William Pullin
Lveryman
Woodstock
Out
Mr. Pullin
Peterson
First Street
Johnston
Empress Hotel
Reeve McEachern
F. H. Pearce
McEachern
South Saskatchewan
Board of Trade
Messrs. Johnston and Curran
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Provincial College of Agriculture
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Local Crop Prospects Show Healthy Midwest Harvest
W. W. McNeeley today toured the Medicine Bat district reporting a robust prospective crop. He noted most wheat heads late with a small percent headed out and a large blade. straw stands about 18 inches. He reported no hail damage and ample rainfall supporting yields.
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W. W. McNeeley
Medicine Bat
Grain market notes and a London man fined near Carling's Heights
Winnipeg reports June 29 to July wheat prices with bids for Wu Oct and Dec contracts and oats and flax figures. Albert Morris, a London man, was fined for running a blind pig near the military training camp at Carling's Heights, with costs awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Albert Morris
London
Carling’s Heights
More Canadians Safe in England
Montreal reports the Allan liner Corsican arrived in England with a large force of Canadian troops including the 36th battalion from Hamilton and reinforcements from New Brunswick and London. The steamer Sagle Point carrying horses and reinforcements from Calgary and Edmonton also arrived safely in England after sailing June 14.
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Montreal
England
Hamilton
Oath
New Thunswick
S4th
London
Sagle Point
Calgary
Edmonton
Sandwich Company Mobilizes After Aerial Sighting Over Essex Jail
Windsor June 29 volunteers from the Sandwich Company of the 2161 Essex Fusiliers were mobilized early yesterday after an apparent air threat over Essex County jail. Cit izens reported seeing a machine overhead for about 15 minutes as Detroit German suspect Win Latter awaited confinement.
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Windsor
Sandwich
Essex Fusilliers
Averop
Essex County
Detroit
F. E. Lovegrove
Sandwich Company
Lafler
Wis
Death of former Hudson's Bay Chief Factor James McDougall
News arrives from Victoria B C of the death yesterday of James McDougall aged 72. He served as Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company.
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Winnipeg
Victoria
B. C
James McDougall
Hudson's Bay Company
Flood Crest Spurs Edmonton Losses Of One Million
Edmonton reports the Saskatchewan flood cresting just before two this morning with waters receding slowly. About 2,400 homeless, 60 homes swept away, 700 inundated, and property damage near 1 million dollars. Power house pumps halted as floodwaters rose. by nine thirty this morning one boiler was firing to resume streetcar service for limited workers.
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Saskatchewan
Matchwood
Red Cross Seeks Support From Medicine Hat Workers
The Medicine Hat Red Cross sewing circle won a provincial badge of honor for service. The local executive praised volunteers including Boy Scouts who donate weekly, and messengers Harry Matthews and Keith Muir. A tea event Friday at Toronto Street school will raise funds, and a large hospital supply shipment is prepared totaling 505 jackets, 44 socks, 31 bed pads, 76 rolled bandages, and other absorbent materials.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Toronto St
McCombs
Medicine Hat
Adies
Toronto
Medicine Hat Boy Scouts
Harry Matthews
Keith Muir
the Red Cross
Toronto St. School
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Sians
Dniester
Llalice
Tata
States
Manitoba
Kelly
Robert Lansing
Mr. Bryan
State Department
Washington
Dynamite Investigation
Gert Masters
Maple Creek
T. EK. Price
S. Clarke
Juottie Nicholson
Canucks
J. P. Westman
Fr. Mason
Redcliff
W. M. Cotter
J. P. Connelly
New Brunswick
Edwonton Bays
OLD
Hudsons Bay
Man Dees
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