Russian front fights flare near Pinsk and Belgian actions noted
Telegrams report violent fighting along the Russian front west of Pinsk with Pinsk in flames. British forces attack east of Wytschatete in Belgium, while French and German battles continue on the Aisne front and in Champagne. The article notes German and Russian operations, potential fraternization attempts, and a Russian offensive map with directions.
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Wytschatete
Aisne
Laroyers
Pathon
Petrograd
Pinsk
London
Belgium
War Office
Aris
Larovere
Moronviliers
Champagne
Washington
America
United States
State Department
Mont Haut
Mont Camillet
Petain
Mont Carnlett
Tahure
Chemin-des-Dames
Sallientain
Soissons
Zboroff
Zlochoff
Brzezany
Galicia
Smergon
Pripet Marshes
Halin
Local Casualty Report Informs Bowden Wounded in War
An official wire announces Mrs. J. Moore that Pte. George Stanley Bowden of the Infantry, No. 440069, was admitted to the Cambres Hospital on June 29 with a severe gunshot wound to the left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moore
C.P.R. Telegraph Office
Pte
George Stanley Bowen
Infantry
Cambres Hospital
Judges Selected for Exhibition at Agricultural Show
Government appoints judges for the agricultural show across categories. Appointments include horses heavy Mr T Rollinson Innisfail. horses light Mr W R Lowes Edmonton. cattle beef Mr J McNally Olds. dairy Mr T Laycock Calgary plus two pending names. Also Poultry Mr E N Barker Cardston. Grain Mr H Goddard Medicine Hat. Agricultural Products Mr J Wibberley. Dairy Products Mr J K Drinnan. Fancy Work Mrs A P Day and Mrs McFadden. Boys and Girls section Miss M Walker and Mrs J K Drinnan. Plants and Cut Flowers Mr B Abberheim. Bread Messrs J Mitchell and F B McKinnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lowes
Edmonton
J. McNally
Olda
T. Laycock
Calgary
E. N. Barker
Cardston
H. Goddard
Medicine Hat
J. Wibberley
Wild flower and bouquet classes at agricultural exhibit
Mr. Smith of the Horticultural Society announces a wild flower competition for children along with bouquets and plant classes at the agricultural exhibition. Prizes are offered for all exhibits. Entries must be made by Monday noon at the Stam Rede office or by 10 am opening day at the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamrede
NOTIO
London Air Raid Over London On July 7
About twenty German planes bombarded London at 9 30 this morning. The attack sparked heavy anti air artillery and dog fights as crowds watched from streets and windows. The official British navy later said three bombers were shot down at sea. thirty seven killed and one hundred forty one injured.
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London
War Office
Metropolis
Admiralty
Fine spring wheat samples from Many Island Lake district
Mr Baird reports receiving the finest spring wheat samples this year from the Many Island Lake district. He saw five or six thousand acres producing wheat of the same high quality as the samples he brought in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Many Island Lake District
Baird
Police Chief Urges Lock Doors and Secure Property
A. A. Johnston, Chief of Police, advises citizens to lock doors when leaving homes or shops and to take jewelry and bank only necessary money to protect property and aid the police. A Vienna dispatch reports the German emperor and Empress arrived in the Austrian capital yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Johnston
Zurich
Vienna
Stampede Sets Sleeping Quarters at Local Rink and Hall
The curling rink and the new fire hall on Third Street have been fitted up by the Stampede committee to provide sleeping accommodation for men next week. Karl Kitchener School will host women and children. Tickets for lodging are available at Stampede Headquarters.
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Third Sth
Stampede Committee
Karl Kitchener
Stampede
Medicine Hat Stampede Set To Welcome Massive Crowds
Stampede committee reports all sub committees in hand as Calgary Exhibition crowds near 100 visitors arrive daily. About 110000 people visited Calgary Exhibition weekly and officials expect similar turnout for Medicine Hat event. President W W Mee Neely calls merchants to welcome visitors and ensure the city gains substantial trade and visitors depart satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Canada
Medicine Hat
Winnipeg
W. W. Mee Neely
Melicine Hat
Terriory
McNeely
Returned Soldiers Bureau Meets In Medicine Hat
At Friday’s Returned Soldiers Bureau meeting, officials including Insp. Shoebotham and Mayor Cruikehank discussed a letter from Medicine Hat dated July 8 1817 complaining that Pte Caplin, a returnee from Calgary, was not met on arrival. The writer urged appointing more than one representative to meet returning soldiers.
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Returned Soldier's_Bureau
Insp
Shoebotham
Cruikehank
Medicine Hat
Returned Soldiers
Pte
Caplin
88Rd
Medicine
Calgary
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Lemberg
Pernau
Windau
Warsaw
Gid
Poland
Kovel
Vilnas
Riga
Halicz
Gucvarest
Ooy
Jassy
Russia
Vetrograd
Mr. T. Rollinson
Innisfall
Mr. Smith
The
Horticultural Society
Agri
Lonlor
Returned Soldiers” Bureau
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