German Raid on Hill 304 Repulsed by French Infantry
Long dispatches from Paris and London describe French infantry repelling a German raid on Hill 304 west of the Meuse and heavy French fire around La Maisonnette. Reports detail continued Allied gains on both western and eastern fronts, with Russian tactical moves against German lines and Haig’s forces maintaining a deepening Salient on the Somme. The war office notes German attempts to seize La Maisonnette failing with heavy losses, while British and French artillery stay active along the canal east of Blaches and Laulaunee.
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Paris
Salonika
Nome
London
War Office
Berlin
Somme
Sayville
Volhynia
Lutsk
Lower
Lipa
Vienna
II Riga
Podieres
Blaches
la Maisonnette
Barleux
Soyecourt
Rome
Oviliers
Verdun
Meuse
Laulaunee
Chenois
Douglas Haig
Ielief
Kuropatkin
von Hindenburg
Dvina
von Lingingen
Utsk
von Linsingen
Petrograd
Bugslang
Teuton
King and Queen to Tour Canada in 1890s Visit
The Manchester Guardian reports the king plans a tour of Canada with the queen. The visit is seen as tied to appointing the Duke of Devonshire as governor general of the Dominion.
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London
Canada
Duke’ of Devonshire
Manchester ‘Guardian
City committee approves sidewalk and road repairs along Preston Planing Mills
Reports indicate licenses from Police Health and others supported concrete sidewalk for Lot 1 Block 1 owned by Rao. The city engineer was instructed to repair and gravel the road from Linseed Mill to the Planing Mills and the road to the Bump and Brase Works plant.
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Rao
Preston ‘Planing
Notable Albverians listed among war casualties
The casualty list includes Lieut. Duncan Campbell son of Major D J Campbell of Macleod. Campbell, a popular city youth, declined a commission at war start to gain promotion, enlisted in a Calgary battalion, and overseas last fall. He had worked at the Bank of Commerce in Macleod, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat. His father Sheriff Campbell is described as a pioneer builder of the West. Also reported: Pte. Alex Middleton of Dunmore, wounded and a prisoner. Howard C. Stevens now unofficially listed as wounded and a prisoner. Middleton writes his father he is a prisoner of war at Dillman, Germany.
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Duncan Campbell
D. J. Campbell
Macleod
Campbell
Calgary
Bank of Commerce
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Sheriff Campbell
Great West
Howard C. Stevens
Pte
Alex. Middleton
Dunmore
Mounted Corps
Dillman
Germany
Nude Doukhobors Parade Leads to Jail Sentences
Prince Albert July 17 Phly bert today entertained women whose religious beliefs prompted them to strip for a pilgrimage near Arrad in the Kamsack district. The women will stay six months in the provincial jail and 31 participating men received six months and were sent to Revilla. The 108th Battalion from Vancouver passed through the city on their way east, about 1 000 strong, marching through streets as a stretcher unit after a long train journey.
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Prince Albert
Phlybert
Hortor
Arrad
Kamsack
Revilla
Vancouver
Activity Looked For At Saloniki In Balkan Front
London July 17 The Saloniki front has faded from focus while major Allied planning continues. Bulgarians are thought to muster about 300 000 effective troops to meet the advance, Austrian units on the front are weakened by moves elsewhere. A pause may reflect an undisclosed cause that could alter the Balkan outlook. DalKa th prospects appear more hopeful than in 15 months.
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L Andon
Saloniki
Dalkath
Splendid Chinese Kitchen Gardens By River Bank
Two well kept kitchen gardens run by Chinese gardeners sit near the river bank just below Mr. W. Lauder's residence. Onions peas and carrots appear fresh and even in quality. Amateurs may gain useful gardening hints from the owners who welcome visitors.
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W. Lauder
Grain quotes from Winnipeg and Chicago markets
Winnipeg markets report grain quotations for July and October including wheat oats barley and flax with cash prices for No 1 to No 5 grades. Chicago and Minneapolis show July and Sept prices for wheat with nearby and deferred months.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Minneapolis—What
Advertising and values drive shoe sales say editor
The News editor defends advertising while stressing values as the key to fast shoe sales. He notes an ad alone cannot sell without accompanying value and states he would not remove advertising or show windows from his business.
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the News
W. F. Foster
Deputation Demands Health Dept Probe From Trades Council
A Trades and Labor Council deputation told City Council last night that complaints about city health prompted a demand for an official investigation. They cited alleged negligence and called for cooperation to improve the health department and ensure proper treatment and quarantine of cases.
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Trades and Labor Council RE
THE
Health Department
B Vickrage
Trades, and Labor’ Council Deputecy
Council
Ceed
Probable retirement of Manitoba minister Robert Rogers
The Evening Free Press reports a probability that Hon. Robt. Rogers will retire as Minister of Public Works and become lieutenant governor of Manitoba to succeed Sir Douglas Cameron. In Winnipeg an interview today Rogers said he will not succeed Cameron, whose term expires.
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Ottawa
Evening Free Press
Robt. Rogers
Mannitoa
Douglas Cameron
Winnipeg
Man
Robert Rogers
Manitoba
Field Crops Conditions In Canada End June Bulletin
A Census and Statistics Office bulletin reports grain prospects strong in the west though crops are about ten days late. Maritime sections show variable results with favorable June weather, while Ontario notes uneven development due to rains and late seeding. overall hay and potato yields vary by province.
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Census and Statistics Office
Canada
Dominion Experi
Nova Scotia
Kentville
Ambherst
New Brunswick
Fredericton
Quebec
Rimouski
Ste. Anne de la Pocatiere
Cape Rouge
Lenoxville
Sherbroke
Aubrey
Chateauguay
Ontario
Wheat crops thrive across districts in wet growing season
Reports from Weyburn Gull Lake Moose Jaw Maple Creek Prelate Radville Rosthern Scott Lloydminster Grassy Lake describe good to excellent conditions. Wheat oats barley and corn show rapid growth with ample moisture and favorable weather. some areas note late spring plowing and labor constraints.
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Weyburn
Maple Creek
Radville
Scott
Lloydminster
Grassy Lake
Patriotic Rally Set for July 27 at Riverside Park
The Women of Medicine Hat will host a big patriotic rally Friday evening July 27 at Riverside Park with Major Kerby of Calgary as principal speaker on recruiting. Invited guests include Col. LB. O. Sissons Lieut-Col. Spencer of the 175th and Capt. C. S. Pingle Mayor Hawthorne local clergymen and officers. Girl Guides and Boy Scouts will participate along with schoolchildren City Band and other acts. Fifth Ave church may be used if weather delays.
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Medicine Hat
Aew
Riverside Park
Kerby
Calgary
LB. O. Sissons
Spencer
C. S. Pingle
Hawthorne
Girl Guides
Call to Colors Aged 48 for French Harvest Duty
Paris reports that the government has issued a call to colors for the class of 1888. Eligible men include farmers and farm laborers who are currently busy with the harvest. those in other occupations may be exempt. The decree targets 48 year olds.
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Paris
Gover Mest
Casement Appeal About Execution Cleared for July
London reports show Roger Casement’s appeal against execution moving forward as authorities review a brief filed for a final appeal. Officials indicate no stay is yet granted while judges consider new arguments in the high profile case.
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London
Roger Casement
Monly
Board of Trade appeals for council aid in funding
A Medicine Hat deputation headed by Mr Rutherford and Board of Trade officers urged the City Council to finance the board. They argued war and postwar conditions, a recovering market, and ten local industries required support to sustain advertising and promotional efforts for the year ahead.
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Mr. Rutherford
Board of Trade
Council
Messrs
W. Rutherford
S. &. McClelan
M. A. Brown
D. W. Brown
S.T. Hopper
Dr. Macdonald
S.short
G. N. Smith
J. M. Cooper
R. J. Kent
G. L. Fraser
McClellan
Medicine Hat
Fragmentary OCR note on printer in the West
Fragmented text references a printer in the West and a questionable phrase about speech or area. No clear events, names, dates, or organizations are readable. Further readable content is needed to form a coherent news item.
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Council For Financial
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