French and American Forces Take Ground Near Chateau Thierry
Paris reports French and American troops push through Chezy to the edge of Dammard and seize Veuilly La Poterie and Bouresches. German assaults west of Chateau Thierry repulsed with heavy losses. additional actions along the Marne front, prisoners taken and village clearings achieved.
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Chezy
Dammard
Veuilly-la-Poterie
France
Dane T
Hriday
Associated Press
Metz
St. Mihiel Salient
Woevre
London
War Office
Aris
Marne
O Sissons
Rheins
Picardy
Paris
Ourcy
Chateau-Thierry
Botes
Santeviesnes
Bouresches
Loere
Mronch
Montrouge
Aisne
Sarcy
Andre River
Kemmel
Mass Rifle Production Reaches 1.5 Million For U S Army
Washington reports more than one and a half million rifles produced for the United States army since entry into the war. The War Department lists 1,140,595 modified Enfield rifles, 176,796 Springfield 1908 models, and 251,270 Russian rifles completed.
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Washington
United States Army
War Department
Seaplanes clash off Dutch coast in decisive aerial battle
Tuesday evening off the Dutch coast a squadron of five British seaplanes fought five German seaplanes of large type. One German plane fell into the sea while a British craft landed safely after an engine trouble repair. One British plane later burned and its five occupants surrendered. two Canadians were among the crew.
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The
Hague
Terschelling
Han Gelsblad
Religious education urged in provincial systems at Ontario assembly
London Ont. resolution seeks to place religious education in provincial curricula with ministerial and denominational support. Dr Milne cites Ontario timing amid new Education Minister as key moment. Mission progress noted from Saskatchewan and Finnish outreach among Copper Cliff settlers. Principal MacKinnon lauds compulsory church service in army. Continued on page 8.
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London
Milne
Ottawa
Che
Ontario
Dr. Cady
C. MacKinnon
British Delegation Sees Sinking of Hospital Ship Koningden Regentes
The British delegation at The Hague arrived in Rotterdam aboard the Lindorp and witnessed the sinking of the hospital ship Koning den Regentes in the North Sea after a terrific impact. Survivors were rescued as the vessel sank within five minutes in calm seas.
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Koningden Regentes
Amsterdam
Hague
Rotterdam
Lindorp
North Sea
Felegates
Imperial Conference Delegates Arrive in London for Talks
Representatives of colonies gather in London for the Imperial Conference and Imperial War Cabinet meetings. Canada lists premier Sir Robert Borden and ministers A Meighen J A Calder Newton W Rowell. Australia attends with Sir William Hughes and Joseph Cook. New Zealand names William Massey and Joseph Ward. South Africa sends Jan Smuts and Henry Burton. Newfoundland and India are also represented.
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London
Imperial War Cabinet
Imperial Conference
Canada
Robert L. Borden
A. Meighen
Interior
J. A. Calder
Newton W. Rowell
Privy Council
Australia
William Hughes
Joseph Cook
New Zealand
William S. Massey
Joseph Ward
South Africa
Lan Christian Smuts
Henry Burton
Newfoundland
W. F. Lloyd
India
Edwin Samuel Montague
Sat Vendra Sinha
Maharajah of
Rat- Jala
War Trade Board allows staple preserving fruit imports
A wire from JW McConnel, War Trade Board chair, reports staples for fruit preserving were not embargoed. Scott Fruit Company manager FE Ewing calls the revision fair and says peaches pears and plums will be allowed, avoiding household shortages this season.
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WAR Trade Board
E. D. Ewing
Scott Fruit Company
JW. McConnel
War Board
Ottawa
Vomieil
Minister of Trade and Commerce
United States
Canada
FE. D. Ewing
Ontario Farmers Object to Conscription at Convention
At the Ontario farmers convention in Toronto delegates urged action to oppose conscription. C A Burwood of Owen Sound led applause as a petition for Isaac Bainbridge’s release was noted. Speakers urged a resolute stance and a return home with a sense of achievement.
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Toronto
C. A. Barwood
Owen Sound
Farmers’ Convention
Labor Temple
Isaac Bainbridge
Canada
Burwood
W. S. Middlebro
M.Y
Oliver Reanme
Essex County
Charles Wilson Former Oxford County Governor Dies at Woodstock
Charles Wilson longtime figure in public life and former governor of Oxford County Jail died in Woodstock at an advanced age. He led regional affairs for a decade and remained active in community matters until his death.
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Charles Wilson
Oxford County
Woodstock
Halifax Enrolls Citizens as Local Constables
Halifax, N S June 7 A wave of civic figures including D Mc Gillivray president of the board of trade answered the mayor s call for 200 citizens to enroll as constables for special duty in the event of a hostile raid by air or sea It is expected that every member of the city council will enroll The volunteers will receive revolvers and be secretly instructed on actions in case of enemy attack
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Halifax
N.S
D. McGillivray
Board of Trade
Fire at Winnipeg Telegram Plant Ruins Building
A blaze at the Winnipeg Telegram printing plant began around 10:30 today, gutting the three top floors and destroying the building valued at 140000 dollars. The basement presses were saved, but the rest of the 150000 dollar plant suffered heavy damage, with insurance covering losses.
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Winnipeg Telegram
Telegram
Danhage
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Mindens
Veuilly-La- Poterle
Gbouresches
Thic Azanine
Atlerieta
Chessy
Corey Bou
Piiagny
Caplise
Roye
St. Quentin
Soissons
Jie Ou
Touma
Velrenik
Monastir
Cerna
Lake Presta
Berlin
Iisited
Chateau- Thierry
Joan Dillon
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