Italian and Russian Fronts See Heavy Fighting Across Europe
War reports describe Italian advances in the Pasubic, Posina-Astico, and Asiago sectors with gains near Arslo valley and Maso torrent. In Verdun area German bombardments and French counterattacks are noted, while Russian forces push the Austro-Hungarian foe along the eastern front with large prisoner totals and continued offensives from Riga to Bukowina. Cavalry units and infantry divisions, including the 102nd North British Columbia soldiers, move east as battles intensify across multiple theaters.
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London
Trent
Rome
Arslo
Pasubic
Posina-Astico
Asiago
Lugana
Maso Torrent
Victor Emmanuel
Scurefle
Lagaanias
Conlugna
Verdun
Dixmude
Thiaumont
Fort Vaux
Fort Souville
Fort Tavannes
France
Belgium
Champagne
Berlin
Gulf of Riga
Bukowina
Riga
Bobnlintze
Buesacz
Dniester
Anieszceyki
Cznerowicz
Mahaly
Cazernowicz
Lechtitzky
School Board Holds Busy Session With Attendance Notes
The School Board reported 1,768 pupils enrolled in May, 32 fewer than April but 77 more than May 1915, with 62 leaving and 31 new arrivals. May attendance averaged 89.72 percent, high at grade eleven and low at Montreal Street.
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Hay
Montreal Street
City Council Meets Ad journed session transacts grants and appeals
The adjourned city council meeting last night approved a $1000 grant to the regimental band, noted appeals quashed and reposted, and granted $240 to the Salvation Army. It referred gas rate complaints to the appropriate committee, adopted the Public Works report, and reported the sprinkler out for 16 days with Winlay bridge replanked.
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Spencer
175Th
Warde
J. P. Kent
Mill's Nursery
Public Works
Winlay Bridge
Cypress Club Meeting Sets June Discussion on Operations
A general Cypress Club meeting is scheduled for Friday evening June 16 at 8 o'clock to discuss measures tied to the club's operation after July 1. Members are urged to attend and participate in planning.
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Cypress Club
B.o’clock
Local Casualty Lists Blur Identity of Medicine Hat Recruits
Casualty notices list enlistees with next of kin addresses, hindering identification. Citizens who recognize locally enlisted names are urged to call the News at telephone number 452 to aid recognition efforts.
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Medicine Hat
Officers casualty list raises Canucks toll to 369
Ottawa reports 14 officers killed wounded or missing in the latest casualty roll from Hooge. Lieut Col Hay of the 52nd Battalion is listed as missing. This is the sixth high ranking officer lost in the Hooge battle, joining generals Mercer Williams and colonels Butler Shaw and Baker. Most names hail from Nova Scotia, with entries from Ontario Western Canada Montreal and St John s. No Alberta or Saskatchewan officers listed.
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Ottawa
Militia Department
Hay
52Nd
Port Arthur
Hooge
Mercer
Williams
Butler
Shaw and Baker
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Western Canada
Montreal
St. John's
Que
Alberta bonds sale praised by provincial treasurer
Calgary Albertan reports Ry Mitchell, Alberta treasurer, praised bond sales after returning from the east where the last issue was disposed of amid strong competition. He noted good prices, ample safeguards, and said the province now has funds even if a war scare with Germany arose. Mitchell declined to discuss party matters but noted political interest in New Brunswick byelections and Nova Scotia elections upcoming. Mitchell departed north at midnight.
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Calgary
Mitchell
New Brunswick
Mahoney
Goou
North
Canadian casualties at Hooge battle cited by Times reporter
The Times correspondent at British headquarters describes fierce Hooge fighting. Canadian units including Princess Patricia Light Infantry and Canadian Mounted Rifles faced intense shelling and close combat around Maple Copse Observatory Ridge and Armagh Wood. тя
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London
the Times
H. H H. Robinson
France
Hooge
Princess Patricias Light Infantry
Mounted Rifles
Royal Canadian Regiment
Canadian Infantry
Moe
Princess Patricias
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Maple Copse
Observatory Ridge
Armagh Wood
May aid distributed by Canadian Patriote Fund in Medicine Hat
In May 1936 the Canadian Patriote Fund assisted 16 families in Medicine Hat and district. Total payments reached 87100 dollars.
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Medicine Hat and District
Soldiers Return From Old Country Homeward Bound
Seven returned soldiers passed through the city last night on their way to points west. They were greeted by S Q E members and taken to a cafe opposite the station for light refreshment. The group included P D Hope Marysville Sergt W G Marlow Vancouver 8 Smith New Westminster J Stewart Calgary J F Thompson Nelson B C FP Tomlinson Jr aimed for Calgary then home to the city. All praised the warm reception and welcome address.
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Points West
S.Q.E
Tomlinson, Jr
Calgary
P. D.‘Hope
Marysville
Sergt
W.G. Marlow
Vancouver
Bulgar-Roumanian frontier to close temporarily
London reports the Bulgar-Roumanian frontier will close to passengers and merchandise. A Reuters despatch from Bucharest says Bulgaria aims to mask troop movements.
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London
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Wheat and grain prices in Winnipeg and U.S. markets
Winnipeg and American grain prices listed for July wheat and flax with futures and cash quotes. Winnipeg cash prices cover Nor wheat, oats, and barley grades, while Chicago and Minneapolis markets show July to December contracts and spreads.
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Winnipeg
C.W
N. W.C
C. W
Chicago
Minneapolis
British Columbia Pioneers Train Passes Through City
A troop train of the British Columbia Pioneers passed through the city last night around 10 o'clock. The event was noted amid local chatter as the unit made its way, while residents awaited tonight’s performances including the society play Millionaire Paupers and Dreamland show.
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British Columbia
Military casualties reported in latest Ottawa telegram
Ottawa telegram releases a total of 181 officers killed and 735 wounded in the recent fight with 6795 enlisted men wounded and 1085 killed. British troops may be included in totals, with further details being cabled.
Walsh Suffering From Floods and Fire Fire destroys premises
Flooding swollen creeks inundated Walsh injuring yards and shops. A fire at Walsh in the Citizens' Mnammber Co. premises damaged or destroyed a substantial building and stock, likely sparked by floodwaters reaching nearby shipments. The village of Pusttey also flooded with long familiar waterways recalled along COPA tracks between Swift Current and Calvary.
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Lone
Walsh
Citizens’ Mnammber Co
Revelttanke Lawn Co
Kig
Ulster Consents to Compromise for Empire War Aims
The Ulster Unionist Council, chaired by Sir Edward Carson, authorized him to negotiate a home rule compromise despite low enthusiasm. They signaled willingness to sacrifice to support government aims and bolster the Empire during the war.
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Belfast
Ulster Unionist Council
Sir Edward Carson
Sir Edward
Troops Arrive in England from Canadian Battalions
Ottawa reports the arrival in England of 28th Ottawa 88th Victoria 89th Calgary and Red Deer 90th Winnipeg 95th Toronto 99th London 78 N B siege battery St John N B Draft details announced through the chief censor's office.
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Ottawa
England
Victoria
Calgary
Red Deer
Winnipeg
Toronto
London
N. B
St. John
White’s Death Reported in Local War Casualty List
W R White, a casualty listed yesterday, is a brother of J White a city hall employee. This is his second brother to die in the war, William White having been killed in action. No details of wounds are yet available. White gloves awaited Magistrate Rae at the police court this morning.
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W. R. White
J. White
City Hall
White
William White
Magistrate Rae
Kitchener Memorial Service Draws Massive Crowds
London crowds braved rain to attend memorial services for Field Marshal Karl Kitchener at St Paul’s Cathedral. King George, Queen Mary, and the Dowager Queen Alexandra were present, with a military ceremonial minimal. Also observed were services in Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral as officials gathered.
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George
Mary
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Canterbury Cathedral
London
Queen Mary
Alexandra
Karl Kitchener
Royal Engineers
Irish Guards
Lord Kitchener
St. Pauls
Der
Malcolm Murray
Duke of Connaught
Kitchener
St. Paul's
Lady Perley
T. C
Casgrain
Bir
Clifford
Sitton
Arthur
Jones
No Change on Moore & Sons Lease Report
The item yesterday claimed J J Moore and Sons furniture dealers leased the Third Street store once held by LePage Bros. The News based the error on a source deemed reliable but now retracts the report and apologizes for the inconvenience.
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J. J. Moore & Sons
LePage Bros
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