Fall of Soissons Hinted as Allied Push Gains
Paris and London dispatches report fierce fighting along the Aisne and Marne fronts with Allies advancing and German reinforcements arriving. French troops claimed 16 000 prisoners and mounted operations south of Soissons while Italian forces secured Mount D Ardre and French forces recaptured Mont Voisin. More than 100 guns were reported captured as allied actions continued near Rheims and the Marne.
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Washington
Soissons
War Department
Baker
London
Aisne
Marne
Americar
Washington, D.C
Aisne-Marne
House Military Committee
General March
Paris
Aisnesnct
War Office
Ocuilly
Mount D'Ardre
Rheims
Mount D’ardre
Marraux
Ourcy
Mount Voisin
le Marne
Mont Voisin
Royewood
Courton Wood
Marne- Aisne
Trent
Herald Today
Authorities to Clean Up Gambling Dens
Acting Mayor Marshall Alderman Bell Lang and Chief Bruce plus police officials met to address gambling at Agricultural Society concessions. They resolved to enforce the law, warning concessionaries that opening gambling would lead to arrest without fine.
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Lewis
Mar‘eball
Marshall
England Faces Large Labor Strike Across Coventry
London reports a developing labor dispute that could become serious as munition workers hand in notices taking effect next week. The minister of munitions issued the alert, noting many skilled workers in Coventry and surrounding centers join the action.
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London
Coventry
Two Transports Sunk By Submarine Off Irish and Baltic Waters
The British transport Buranga was sunk by a submarine. no casualties reported. The Carpathia was sunk off the Irish coast with few aboard. survivors to be landed tomorrow per Central News.
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London
Admiralty
aNternoon
Carpathia
Central News
Allied Drive North of Chateau Thierry In World War I Offensive
American and French forces push a major forward move northeast of Chateau Thierry, breaking German lines for 25 miles. The initial success sees thousands killed or captured, four thousand prisoners taken west of Soissons, and many guns and supplies seized as counterattacks fail to halt the advance.
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Chateau- Thierry
Soissons
Government to Prosecute Hasty Strikes Under Law
Ottawa reports the government may pursue prosecutions under the industrial disputes investigation act to curb hasty lockouts or strikes. The act flags penalties for participating in or inciting strikes before board investigations and awards are issued, amid recent abrupt work stoppages.
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Ottawa
Minister of Labor
Board of Concliation
Department of Labor
Juvenile Delinquents in Cemetery Property Damage
Probation officer Hollinger handled a case in the Children’s Protection department involving several youths aged 9 to 19 accused of destructing property in the English Church cemetery. The act was described as first offense driven by thoughtlessness and ignorance of the law, with a clear warning given and apology expected.
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Hollinger
Children's Protection Department
Stampede Program Delivers Thrilling Exhibition Day
Spectators praised Medi medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede opening with top notch racing and platform attractions. Miss Katherine Stinson dazzled crowds performing spirals and graceful landings while the event featured wild-horse scenes and a packed afternoon of thrills.
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Medicine Hat
Miss Stinson
Katherine Stinson
Axiatrix
Earth
Daylong county fair schedule for merchants and riders
A county event lists events from 10 a.m. judging of unfinished departments to 6 p.m. cowboy contests and wild horse races. Highlights include a band parade, commercial travellers parade, best decorated auto, and stage events with roping, broncho busting, bulldogging, and bucking exhibitions.
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City Street
Commercial Travellers Association
Jass
Reuben
Rush
Trask
P.y
Commercial Trav
CS OA
Rider Concussion in Stam pede Bucking Contest
A. White was thrown from his horse Scarhead during Stam pede bucking contest and suffered a brain concussion. Dr. Smyth attended him in the field and had him transported to a hospital. Earlier reports suggest he fainted as his head struck the ground. In a separate note, W. Packet paid ten dollars plus court costs after a police court hearing before Magistrate Rae.
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Roy White
Smyth
Scarhead
Notice from Children Protection Dept for minors in pubile
A notice from the Children Protection Department warns that any boy or girl under sixteen found in a pubile is subject to protective actions. The readable fragments indicate enforcement focus on minors in public venues.
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Children’s Protection Dept
Validity of Order in Council upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismisses Pte. Grey habeas corpus and upholds the April 20 order in council canceling exemptions under the Military Service Act. Justices Iddington and Brodeur dissented. Parliament need not be summoned in special session. The court adjourned after six hours of argument awaiting a Friday ruling.
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Order IN Council
Supreme Court
Pte. Grey
Highest Court of Canada
Addington and
Brodeur
Ottawa
Pan
Supreme Court of Alberta
Iddington
Pte
Edwin Grey
F. H. Chrysler
K.C
A. MM. Gooffrion
Montreal
R. B. Bennett
Calgary
Local parade plans spark festive preparations in Medtolie Hat
A busy mobilization is planned with a 1:30 pm procession starting from the Grocery building on North Street. The route travels Railway Street to Second Street, then Second Avenue, and out to the designated parade grounds where entertainment and activities will keep visitors engaged.
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Alga Railway Street
Second Street
Second Avenue
Nesine Grocery Co
Tun
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Amsterdam
Prince Lichnoksky
Londo
Germany
House of Lords
Dusseldorf
K.B. Communications
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Chateau-Thierry
Villers-Cotteretts
England
Stampede
Ates
Dows Fie
The
New York Evening Mail
Edward A. Rumely
A. White
Rae
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