27 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
1
Paris reports that American troops have located German super-cannon emplacements at Crecy north of Chateau-Thiery. The Havas Agency cites German prisoner counts at 30,000 since the counter-offensive began. French and American forces push gains along the Marne region and tighten the Salient pocket west of Soissons.
President W. Cook and Messrs J Currie and H B Joslin were named judges for the garden competition at a Horticultural Society directors meeting in the Board of Trade rooms. Lady directors Mesdames C W Cook G F West G Westwood E W Stacey and A J LePage were also appointed.
Montreal reporters quote railway men expressing dissatisfaction with a 20 percent rate rise granted by the government. They argue the move worsens their position as costs rise and routes resist, leaving unions to seek government recourse amid ongoing industry disputes.
The Trades and Labor Council held a large meeting addressing a mall carrier strike and poster clerk walkout. It urged a board of conciliation to Ottawa and wired for a Mooney rehearing, noting California aims to execute him next month and Labor Day plans are under way.
Christie and Ames of Catknife Saskatchewan report a strong hay demand with potential contract for up to a thousand tons. They seek contact with buyers or firms needing choice prairie hay and ask to be connected to interested parties.
Paris reports the Ukrainian government abandoned its Beasarabia claim, signaling a shift in diplomacy. The move follows tense discussions and affects relations between Romania and Ukraine.
Ottawa July 27 Acting prime minister H C L Doherty wires the board of trade secretary that the government will not allow any outside body to fix civil service salaries. Sub committees will hear and report on wages, and the cabinet will decide. No conciliation or arbitration board will be used.
Corbett Bullied of Suffield age 16 was killed instantly last night when his Ford car turned turtle. A accompanying young lady suffered a dislocated arm and remained hospitalized. Dr. Boyd of Medicine Hat attended but Bulled was dead on arrival.
Ottawa announces private correspondence to destinations in enemy-occupied Belgium and France may be sent directly for private news but is censored. Military, economic or political details about Canada or allies will be detained. Business to certified enemy territory requires a license. Thos. Cook & Son can forward to enemy destinations. apply for info.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gagnon of Megantic Quebec celebrate the birth of their 20th child. The couple has been married twenty one years.
London reports 12 893 British casualties for the week ended today, versus 16 981 in the previous week. Breakdown shows killed or died of wounds 1 768, wounded or missing 10 697, and other categories including 304 prisoners.
Washington July 27 with the 0,000 troops sent last week the number of Americans transported over seas during July is expected to reach a record of 800,000. Secretary of War Baker and Gen Marek chief of staff told the members of the senate military committee. With the shipment of men last week the total number of American troops embarking for France was 1,300,690.
Postal clerks and letter carriers across the western division including Winnipeg, Moose Jaw, Calgary and surrounding districts walk out. Local post office strikes continue with no settlement in sight as regional offices join the action.
The Western Canadian Irrigation Association plans its Nelson Ontario? convention opening day in Nelson B C with about 100 delegates from the West. A J Terrill reports the event a success as Medicine Hat delegates secure hosting for 1919. Delegates include Acting Mayor J J Marshall Walter Huckvale A J Terrill J A McDonald D W and J W McLangs led by Mrs Hays Mrs McLage Mrs Terrill and Miss Delphine Donald.
In Victoria B C on July 27 a meeting of Victoria and the Labor Council discussed a general support of the pos empl Watters president RRO E tod ovtia has 7
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