Signs Are Increa singly Reassuring In France
News from France reports German forces have not crossed the Marne. French reserves occupy strong positions on the southern bank and bridges west of Chateau-Thierry are destroyed. Allies counterattacks push back German troops, with notable gains near Soissons and along the Marne front as the German drive toward Paris continues.
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London
France
Marne
Chateau- Thierry
Aris
Militars Crities
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Paris
Aisne
Oureg
Noyon
Chateau-Thierry
Soissons du Chateau-Thierry
Soissons
Chaudin-Viergy
Oise
Chaudin
Sond Joste
Finwly
Salient
Rheins
Doris
Jane
Silient
Chateau Thierry
Chaudon Vierszy
War Office
Villory- Brettonnaux
Amiens
Hebarterte
Albert
Platewau
Gils
Alon
The
Gernveis
Chatquit Thierry
Verneuil
Jarmans
Rheims
Nhceitas
Brotherhood tribute at Cleveland convention for fallen engineer Singing Pete
The Cleveland union reports 77 000 members at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gathering in Cleveland honoring Pte. Peter Robertson of the city. Known as Singing Pete Alberta born and famed for his song, his heroic sacrifice is mourned by railroad workers across Canada and the United States.
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Peter Robertson
Cleveland
Great Brotherhood of Engineers
Victoria Gross
Cleveland Uain-Ceater
Great Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineses
Cleveland City
Pete
Gallant French Battalions Hold Out Besieged Valley
From Kroneh Armuy headquarters May 4 a dramatic account describes Larce French battalions isolated in the Allette valley. Cut off with no relief possible they sent a carrier pigeon pledging to fight to the last. A final message on Tuesday confirmed they would die fighting.
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Kroneh Armuy
Allette Valley
Farewell Social for Rev J W Morrow at St Johns
St Johns held a farewell social honoring retiring pastor Rev J W Morrow and Mrs Morrow. The event drew old friends and new adherents in a spirit of harmony. Music by the congregation entertained under the warm direction of Mr W Cousing.
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St. John’s
J. W. Morrow
W. Cousing
German Warship on Fire as British Shells Hit in Cattegat
Photographs show a German vessel ablaze after British bombardment in the Cattegat. Two groups of German sailors are rescued from their wrecked craft and fed aboard a British torpedo halt. An inset depicts the trawler sinking.
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Cattegat
Hung Fight OhY At CANADIAN FRONT AT PREONT
Canadian Overseas report notes patrols repelling a German attack on the Aisne to Marne front. It cites increased bombardment but little change in overall enemy activity as Allied forces hold the line.
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Hung
Preont
de Aisne
Marne
Secon
Canalin Trans de Trent
Bat Ant
Earthquake Near Cerillos Shakes Central Mexico
Severe tremor near Cerillos, 25 miles south of Santa Fe, early morning throws people to the ground and breaks windows and plaster. The quake is felt across central Mexico and is believed to be the main disturbance of the area.
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Santa Fe
Num
Alay
Cerios
Here
Mexico
Sunday Concert at Riverside Park Features National and Classical Selections
The Medicing Tat City Hand conducted by David Sims presents a Sunday concert in Riverside Park. The program includes National Airs from France America and Canada Stars and Stripes Forever Wayside Chapel Woodland La Paloma Descriptive Fantasia Down South Myddleton Waltz Gold and Silver Overture Traumpeter of the Fort British Patrol, among others.
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Medicing Tat City
David Sims
Riverside Park
France
America
Canada
Mareh
Stars and Stripes Forever
Wilser
Luders
Traumpeter
Grave yet not past redemption on western front says Daily News
London reports the gravity of western front news remains anxious though hopeful for an eventual breakthrough. The Daily News cites last night’s authoritative AP statement as reliable and disquieting yet stresses a possible path to recovery. In Madrid the grippe like epidemic concerns rise with Alfonso XIII ill but not in serious danger.
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London
Western Front
Daily News
Associated Press
Madrid
Alfonso
Dixon speaks on Winnipeg strike and monopolism growth
Labor MLA Dixon of Centre Winnipeg outlines features of the Winnipeg strike, argues about arbitration, and notes amendments shifting union leverage. He traces early Canada history to show long peace since the War of 1812, then promises to present facts to audiences.
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Fd. Dixon
Winnipeg
Uerir Kbe
Navy League Campaign to Raise Funds in City
A Navy League fundraising drive begins Monday in Medicine Hat to raise 1000 dollars. Committee members include W A Radcliff J C McGregor R J Frazee UC Jane cis W G Lynch M H Anderson Mayor Brown J H Collier and A J N Terrill with Radcliff presiding. Daughters of the Empire to canvass the city. donations of two dollars or more earn a membership button. subscriptions accepted at banks and The News office. The effort supports Britain's navy and Canada’s war needs.
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Navy League
Royal Bath
Messrs
W. A. Radcliff
J. C. McGregor
R. J. Frazee
Jane Cis
W. G. Lynch
M. H. Anderson
Mayor Brown
J. H. Collier
A. J. N .Terrill
Radcliff
McChegor
Daughters of the
Implra
Coal shipments rise as Alberta coal moves west
Edmonton reports a strong uptick in coal exports thanks to provincial advertising and interprovincial cooperation. Drumheller mines now ship 1,400 to 1,500 tons daily to Manitoba, with May 12 totals lower, while Saskatchewan orders rise as farmers use Alberta coal directly from train cars.
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Edmonton
Drumheller
Manitobie
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg L C W protes t against Hun immigration
An executive session of the local council of the National Council of Women endorsed an emergency resolution urging the Dominion Government to investigate the influx of German immigrants from the United States into western provinces. The resolution will be submitted to the National Council convention at Brantford on June 7.
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Winnipeg
Man
National Council of Women
Dominiion
United States
National Council
Brantford
Canadian Officers Promoted in London
London June 1 Lieutenant Colonel H A Bell of the Alberta regiment has been appointed brigadier general replacing Brigadier General Ditchen who has returned to Canada on special duty Major G H Aikens of Saskatoon is gazetted Brigade Major and Captains A I Bassett and K H Bovill are staff captains.
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H. A. Bell
Alberta Regiment
Ditchen
Canada
G. H. Aikens
Saskatoon
A. /. Bassett
K. H. Bovill
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