French and British drive gains on Somme Front
Paris reports captures around Barleux Estrees and Belchensanterre with 500 prisoners taken at Estrees and total Allied prisoners reaching about 15,000. Verdun actions see Thiaumont fort breached by Germans. Somme advance continues with heavy German losses. Russian and Italian fronts show persistent fighting and movements near Baranovichi and the Carpathians.
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Barleux
Belchensanterre
Estrees
France
London
Ancre
Somme
Thiepval
Reuter
Western Front
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Verdun
Jens
Berlin
Hne
Zirin
Baranovichi
Lithuania
Belloy-En-Santerre
Peronne
The
Patriotic Ranchville Box Social Raises 92.50 for Red Cross
A recent box social at Randyilie raised 92.50 for the Red Cross fund. Ed O Connor handed the amount to the News office today. The district notes its sparse settlement.
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Randyilie
Red Cross
Ed. O'Connor
Medicine Hat Scouts Set for Calgary Inspection by Duke of Connaught
Medicine Hat Boy Scouts travel to Calgary for a Saturday morning inspection by His Highness the Duke of Connaught. They must wear full uniform carry staffs and cover train fare. Scouts should report to Secretary G. P. Louch by 10:30 am Thursday and bring two blankets for the trip.
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Medicine Hat
Calgary
Duke of Connaught
G. P. Louch
Scouts of
British guns best outclass German and Austrian weapons
London July 5 report says British heavy guns outclass German and Austrian famous 42 centimetre guns seen as a surprise at the war’s outbreak. The munitions supply is so large that shell economy is not a concern in the current offensive.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Paris
Shackleton Arrives in Punta Arenas After Antarctic Voyage
Sir Ernest Shackleton, the Antarctic explorer, arrived in Punta Arenas Chile today July 4 marking a milestone in his transcontinental journey. His arrival underscores the expedition's progress and regional interest.
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Punta Arenas
Chile
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Local Casualties and Wounded In Action Report
Miss Harvey receives a letter from Capt Donald Guthrie Chaplain at the 8th Canadian Casualty Clearing Station stating her father is wounded in the back by a boulet and has undergone a successful operation. He is in care at Flanders and bearing his sufferings bravely. Among 66 Invalided Canadians arriving in Quebec on the Gram Pian is W Dunkey of Medicine Hat.
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Miss Harvey
Donald Guthrie
Parliament Building Contract Awarded Without Tenders
Ottawa announces criticism over the public works department decision to hire Peter Lyall and Sons for reconstruc tion of the parliament building by force contract. J. B. Hunter defends the method claiming speed and savings, noting a cost cap of 5 million dollars and plans for an extra story, with committee members from both government and opposition involved.
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Public Works Department
Peter Lyall
J. B. Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Hunter
J. D. Reid
J. D. Hazen
P. E. Blondin
James Lougheed
William Pugsley
R. Lemieux
Charles Murphy
Senator Watson
New York Death Toll From Infantile Paralysis Rises
In New York City twelve children died from infantile paralysis between 10 PM and 10 AM across five boroughs, keeping the average at about one death per hour.
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New York
N.Y
New York City
German Submarine War to Resume Unrestricted Anew
Copenhagen July 4 Capt I Persius naval expert of the Berner Tagebstatt reports that Germany plans to restart unrestricted submarine warfare after Britain's abandonment of the Declaration of London The expert says Germany has enough submarines to target British trade and stop munitions reaching France He suggests Germany seek clarifications from the American government on its stance.
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HUN
Germany
Copenhagen
Great Britain
London
I. Persius
Berner Tagebstatt
France
German Press Sees Decisive Anglo French Offensive
Amsterdam July 5 German newspapers forecast a decisive phase in the Anglo French offensive. The Cologne Gazette cites heavy preparations and says French and British forces will press with technical means to pierce German lines. The Volks Zeitung notes the difficulty for German trenches but confidence remains as England bears the main burden and industry contributes guns and shells.
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Champagne
Cologne Gazette
Cologne
Volks Zeitung
Germany
England
France
Rern
Francie
Death of Scout Tommy Westcott Reported From Front Line
A letter from J W recounts the death of Tommy Westcott and other scouts in a heavy bombardment at the front. The note recalls his bravery, cheerfulness, and close friendships, noting burial difficulties as trenches were leveled and combat raged. The writer remembers his jokes and says he was a favorite among officers. He was last seen heading to the trenches with a parcel, joking about visiting the Alberta Hotel room No 9.
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War Office
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Adige
Brenta
Possina
Mont Calgari
Asigo
Assa
Campelle
Masaborenta
Prima Lunetta
CerigePo
But
Bolte
Corso
Montfalcone
Asiago
Percy Kennard
J. W
Tom Scott
Medicine Hat
Tommy Westcott
Tommy
Clarks M
Alberta
Von Papen Not Guilty Rumors Denied by German Legation
The Hague via London July 5 The German legation denied rumors of Captain Frang Von Papen's activity in Holland stating he went to the front after his return to the United States and has been at the front since then.
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Hague
London
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Frang von Papen
Washington
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