British claim German plot to blow up factories and ships
Sir Cecil Spring‑Rice alleged German agents plotted to destroy ammunition factories trains and ships carrying war material in the United States. He implicated Frank Holt in acts linked to J P Morgan and a Capitol explosion, while authorities intensified checks on munitions, guards, and possible accomplices. Holt attempted suicide in his Mineola jail cell amid mental collapse.
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Washington
United States
Cecil Spring-Hice
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
United States Capitol
Cecil
Mr. Morgan
Holt
Commissioner Wood
New York Police
Major Pulman
Alles
Canada
Atlantic Seaboard
Bankdale
New York
Havre
Bri
Glencove
N.Y
Morgan
Mineola
Long Island
Turko losses cited as 20000 in five days at Dardanelles
London reports from General Sir Ian Hamilton detail intense fighting near Krithia and nullahs. Turkish forces suffered heavy casualties with 1400 to 2000 dead in the mullah and ravine, while British Gurkhas and Australian units repelled multiple assaults. The Scorpion destroyer credited for decisive fire. Enver Pasha allegedly ordered fresh attacks despite strategic cautions.
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Krithia
Onmullah
Krithta
Usth
Dow
Enver Pasha
Haver Pasha
Anglo California survives submarine attack off Queenstown
Survivors recount a four hour battle with a German submarine as the Anglo California, sailing from Montreal to the British Isles, took heavy shell fire. Captain Parslow died on the bridge. his son took the wheel until British destroyers arrived and forced the submarine to flee.
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Queenstown
Parslow
Montreal
British Isles
Wee
S.C O.S
Young Parslow
Aged farmer John Wanamaker dies suddenly near Bowell
John Henry Wanamaker, a 76 year old farmer living south of Bowell, collapsed yesterday morning after waking for a drink. He had heart trouble and was born in New Brunswick. Wanamaker moved from Claresholm to Bowell district several years ago. His body was shipped to Claresholm by Jessop Nott.
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John Henry Wanamaker
Bowell
New Brunswick
Claresholm
Jessop Nott
Hundred Recruits Reported for Medicine Hat Company Drill
About a hundred men have been recruited for the Medicine Hat Company of the 63rd Regiment. O C Davidson secured a drill site at Roller Rink due to heat. five men collapsed yesterday. Daily drill will continue. showers at the ball park will be used. Morning parade now at 7 30, drill at 9. New recruits include Allerton Kennedy Maybole Scot Herbert W Clay 534 8th Ave city and others from England Scotland.
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Medicine Hat Company
63Rd Regiment
O. C. Davidson
Ball Park
Allerton Kennedy
Maybole
Scot
Herbert W. Clay
8Th Ave
Ast
City
Wm. Cowell
Eaton Banks
Gateshead-on-Tyne
England
Thomas Penhale
Harry Copelin
Tettleworth
Sussex
James Duffy
Sailor
Joshua Petty
Robert Lauder
Plasterer
Scotland
F. W. Tapsell
Steamfitter
David W. Robertson
Teamster City
Robert McKay
Miner
William Mitchell
Cook
Pinch seeks search for his son in Board of Trade records
Thomas W. Pinch of Wiarton Ontario has written to Secretary McClellan asking the Board of Trade to locate his son, also named Thomas W. Pinch. The elder Pinch states the son lived recently at 120 Ottawa Street and has not been heard from for some time.
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Thomas W. Pinch
Wiarton, Ont
McClellan
Board of Trade
Ottawa Street
Manitoba Parliament Building Probe Gradually Focuses On Changes
British architect F W Simon testified before a royal commission that changes to his design for Manitoba's new parliament buildings altered plans to reduce costs. He alleged government influence and campaign fund considerations guided substitutions such as caissons and concrete casing, with Mr Horwood directing revisions in his office.
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G. R. Coldwell
Simon
Drew
Commission
Mr. Horwood
Horwood
Winnipeg
F. W. Simon
Manitoba
Royal Commission
James Aitkens
Brydone-Jack
Manitoba University
Robert Rogers
Man aims gun and faces bigamy critique
A quip notes that a man who checks a gun barrel for a load lacks sense to avoid committing bigamy, framing the act as a metaphor for impractical caution. The line suggests caution is misplaced when tested by risky behavior.
British Air Raid Against German Positions Fails
A German statement dated July 4 reports a great British aeroplane attack on German positions in a North Sea bay on July 4. The attack is said to have failed.
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North Sea
Berlin
Sayville
Bellamy Re-elected Secretary-Treasurer at Typographical Union Meet
The Western Canada conference of the Typographical Unions closed its annual convention with IF. OS. Gordon elected president, D.K. Knott of Edmonton named vice president, and B. W. Pellamy of Medicine Hat chosen secretary-treasurer. The 1918 convention will be in Edmonton.
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Saskatoon
Western Canada
Typographical Unions
IF. OS. Gordon
D.K. Knott
Edmonton
B. W. Pellamy
Medicine Hat
Unsecured Horse Case Led to Fine and Costs
Max Bikman appeared before Magistrate Rae this morning and pleaded guilty to leaving his horse unsecured on Sunday night. A fine of 2 and 1.25 costs was imposed. Pete Lauroff, reportedly found locked in a CPR box car, faced trespass charges with a 5 fine and costs. unable to pay, he is to serve 30 days in Lethbridge jail.
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Max Bikman
Rae
Pete Lauroff
C.P.R
Lethbridge
Dreamland Minstrels Amateur Night Sparks Excitement
Tomorrow features an energetic amateur night by the Dreamland Minstrels drawing crowds to Dreamland. The bustling event promises lively performances, while local chatter notes quick decisions and later regrets in legal matters.
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Dreamland Minstrels
Dreamland
Grand Trunk freight sheds burn in Port Huron
Fire at Port Huron Grand Trunk freight sheds destroys several hundred tons of sugar flour and feed and causes an estimated loss of 400000. Origin of the blaze remains undetermined as authorities assess rebuilding plans.
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Port Huron
Mich
Grand Trunk
Explosion at Beloeil Cordite Plant Kills and Injures
Montreal reports a major explosion at the Canadian Explosives Company plant in Beloeil Quebec. Seven men are missing presumed dead and ten injured. among the missing are Capt. Murray Wilson and Aylmer Brown with J Monsen named as a British government specter. Details are unclear as workers were either missing or severely hurt. Some stories cite a fire while others mention experiments. one munimer suggests a recently dismissed young German worker caused the blast.
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Montreal
Canadian Explosives Company
Beloeil
Quebec
Murray Wilson
Aylmer Brown
Dupont Powder Co
Wilmington
Del
J. Sammons
Local Chicken Farmer Reports String of Thefts At Coop
Cairns, a chicken farmer on 1252 Fifth Street G, reports a break in at his coop last week stealing 14 prize chickens. A few nights later the thief returned and took six more birds, with no trace yet found.
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Cairns
Fifth Street
Manitoba Scandal Trial Unfolds At Fullerton Commission
Winnipeg reports the $25,000 paid on Hon. J H Vowden's instructions to William Chambers, believed to represent the Liberal bloc, is traced to Dr R M Simpson in France. Funds moved through G M Newton, Selkirk, Winnipeg, and back to Harvey Simpson. questions arise about source and use amid political tensions.
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Winnipeg
J. H. Vowden
William Chambers
Liberal
R. M. Simpson
France
Howden
G. M. Newton
Chambers
Newton
Selkirk
Mr. Howden
Dr. Simpson
Harvey
Thomas Kelly
Fullerton Commission
Issac Pitblado
Mrs Nellie McClung Addresses Western Audience at Empress
Dr W H L MacDonald chaired a large Empress theater crowd as Canadian author Mrs Nellie McClung spoke on western values and duties. She urged fair play, discussed prohibition and war, and urged Canada to be seen as The Land of the Fairy Deal. She received a bouquet from Eva Brydges and thanks from A J N Terrill.
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W. H L. MacDonald
Nellie McClung
Empress Theater
Land of
Os. T. Hopper
A. J. N. Terrill
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London
Sir Ian Hamilton
Dardanelles
Amiork
Ton A
Ness
O An
Quinn
Topan
Anglo-California
Son
T. W. Pinch
Bob Rogers
Prof
Staud
Dominion
Timier 2
Britain
B. W. Bellamy
Sec
Treas
Nellie M&glung
Empress Theatre
Eva Brydges
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