Italy Strikes for the Interior of Austria
Reports from Vienna and Rome disagree on the Austro Italian front with Italian sources claiming Austrian losses on the Carnic frontier and repulsed assaults along the Tyrol Trentino line while Vienna says Italians have been offensive in spots. In the Caucasus Russians report repulsed Turkish attacks west of Ahlavat and French destroyers operate on the Asia Minor coast.
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Poland
Vienna
Warsaw
Rome
Carnic
Tyrol-Trentino
Vostano
Italy
Tarvis
Austria
Caucasus
Ahla
Fat profits on war drug contracts noted
Ottawa reports profits of 48 to 50 percent on early war drug purchases by the militia department. Brownlee supplied hospital boxes for various prices, bought at higher costs, and did not handle them. Government overpaid for 100000 housewives at 13 cents each amid a critical inquiry by the public accounts committee.
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Ottawa
Militia Department
Brownlee
Wilson Ready to Use Force in Mexican Provisional Government
Washington reports a final push to unite Mexican leaders behind a provisional president. The plan envisions US and international recognition, access to funds, and a naval blockade or arms embargo to deter recalcitrant leaders. The aim is swift peace and orderly transition, with force as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson
Raiser Planned War on Britain Midsummer 1908
A sensational 1908 report reveals a plan by a German faction to wage war on Britain around midsummer. The article frames the plot as a dangerous ambition linked to aggressive rhetoric and national aims.
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Raiser
Britain
Emperor’s secret 1908 Potsdam council Alleged by Le Queux
The article cites William Le Queux’s claim that in June 1908 Emperor Wilhelm II addressed a Potsdam secret council after a Zeppelin test. It reports the Kaiser’s vow to seek peace and mutual respect with nations, while acknowledging past use of force. The piece notes a French Yellow Book corroborating the plan and hints at continuation on page.
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William le Queux
Europe
England
Potsdam
le Queux
God
House of Hohenzolern
Does Evidence Warrant Action Against Kelly
Winnipeg reports Thomas Kelly to appear before the Mathers commission with an adjournment set to Friday pending subpoena service. Liberal counsel C P Wilson asks the panel to decide if evidence justifies a criminal charge. a decision likely Friday, with possible further hearings if Kelly refuses to testify. Local notes include a city half holiday for Letter Carriers through July and August and Glorious 12th celebration planning. Maple Creek may send a baseball team.
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Winnipeg
Thomas Kelly
Mathers Commission
C. P. Wilson
Liberal
Kelly
Nelly
Maple Creek
General Ian Hamilton Hails Navy in Gallipoli Report
London July 7 General Ian Hamilton commander in chief of Allied troops at the Dardanelles pays tribute to the navy and its crews. He notes the heavy Allied losses from April 7 to May 4 totaling 77 officers and 1,990 men killed 412 officers and 7,807 men wounded and 13 officers and 3,580 missing.
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London
Royal Navy
de Robeck
Ian Hamilton
Dardanelles
Navy
Gallipoli
Hamilton
Xerxes
Ren
Dynamite On Steamer Threat From Holt Letter
Mrs Frank Holt received a letter from her husband claiming he planned to dynamite trans Atlantic liners the Saxonia and Philadelphia. Officials warned the ships, sent wireless alerts, and sought the dynamite rumored aboard. Holt later died by suicide in Glencove jail.
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Holt
J. P. Morgan
Saxonia
Philadelphia
Farmer
Dallas
Texas
Frank Holt
New York
Liverpool
Woods
New York City
States
Major Pullman
Washington, D. C
Pullman
United States Navy Department
Atlantic
Navy Department
Glencrove
Washington, D.C
Frank ‘Holt
Holtz
Glencove
N. Y
Cornell
Fire Doused After Refuse Box Car Blaze
Firemen responded to a blaze in a refuse box car beside the freight sheds. Debris in the car caught fire but was quickly extinguished.
The Jackson Case Appeals Court Dismisses Liability Challenge
The PLA appeal against a $27,000 award to F. O. Jackson, a former engineer, from a Medicine Hat jury, was dismissed by Calgary Court of Appeals. The four-judge panel split, with two justices for dismissal and two for a new trial. The verdict stands. a higher court may hear the company appeal.
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Medicine Hat
F. Os. Jackson
Court of Appeals
Calgary
Jackson
Harvey C. J
Stuart J
Beck, J
Scott J
Soldiers to Assist in Harvesting
Ottawa reports the government set terms for military training personnel to take leave during harvest. Non-commissioned men may go if conduct is good, surrender uniforms, and return with harvest work proof to earn regular pay plus a chance at double wages for the leave month. Government will provide return transport. misconduct forfeits pay.
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Ottawa
Farmers' Picnic Set At Dominion Farm Lethbridge
A farmers' picnic is planned for July 1 at the Dominion Experimental Farm in Lethbridge with a $2.50 return fare from Medicine Hat. Local attendees will depart on the seven o'clock morning train. Canadian manufacturers will likely receive about $10,000,000 from the Russian government.
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Dominion Experimental Farm
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Manitoba Scandal Heard At Royal Commission
William Chambers testified about a 25000 payment and efforts to have election protests dismissed. He described interactions with FE Newton J H Torn den and Norris, then returned funds via bank and to Newton, who later claimed the money was his credit. Chief Justice Howell testified on advice about discontinuing the inquiry.
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Winnipeg
William Chambers
Royal Commission
Sane
Rnn lv
FE Newton
Newton
J. H. Tornden
Chambers
Norris
Yowden
Howden
Dr. Simpsono
Frances
Howell
Manitoba Appeal Court
Phippen
Hudson
Kelly
Roblin
Hale dozen more enlist in Medicine Hat regiment
Ninety eight men join the Medicine Hat Company of the 63rd Alberta Regiment with recruitings to resume at 1 pm. Several new volunteers are named including William Penhale son of Alderman Penhale and William Mallock a plasterer with Royal Engineers experience. Mechanics and tradesmen like molders carpenters and a machinist join as the company trains at the armory and Roller rink.
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Medicine Hat
63Rd Alberta Regiment
Wiliam Penhale
Ald. Penhale
William Muallock
First
St. S.E
Royal Engineers
Arthur P. Stratton
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Asia Minor
House Public Accounts Committee
Mr. Thompson
Mexico
Washington
Ence
Heaven
Germany
Secret Council
Lord Northbury
Sir Robert Borden
Mather
Fullerton Commission
Lan Hamilton
Gallipolis
War Office
American Line
Jeremiah Ryan
Ryan
Nolt
Havre
France
Manitoba
Heat of Kin
Clarence Walker
Redclift
George Alliss
Keremos
Bernard W. Cock
Stonog
Joseph Wilkins
Wm. Mallock
Medicine
Arthur PL. Strallen, Mechanic
Wonton
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