Reported serious crisis in Austria. peace at any price
London reports a serious crisis in Austria with unconfirmed news from Fabria Madrid and Amsterdam rumors of Vienna rioting. French and British dispatches mention German forces moving to the western front, with Paris defending and Allied forces reportedly taking prisoners in Belgium.
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Austria
London
Fabria
Madrid
Amsterdam
Vienna
Paris
Jrench
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Nasser
Russia
Ukraine
American forces in France exceed six hundred thousand
Washington reports American troops in France now exceed 600000 with total forces over 800000 when including all branches. Gen March says numbers depend on transport capacity and ships, and additional shipments will continue. Casualty and combatant roles noted as part of the buildup.
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Washington
State
March
Geli
A. Eplypleuy
Qagh
Sammons
Britain May Seek Dual Cabinets For War And Home Affairs
London reports a plan to form a second cabinet to handle domestic matters while the existing war cabinet concentrates on war affairs. The idea has been discussed in the press and rumored to be under consideration by the government, with both houses of parliament to take it up next week.
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London
Juyo
Great Britain
Germans Regret the Praying of German in Uct
An official French despatch cites German press pessimism on German influence in the United States. It quotes Volks Zeitung saying Wilson may crush German elements, noting German schools close and associations stripped of Germany. It warns European victories are offset by losses in America.
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Washington
America
Submarine Threat Not Taken Seriously Off American Coast
London June 15. British sources say German submarine activity off the U S Atlantic coast has not been taken seriously. Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, first sea lord, believes only one sub is operating and its aim is to frighten Americans rather than blockade shores.
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London
Atlantic
United States
Rosslyn Wemyss
Police raid on York Street workmen's club nets dozen arrests
Police raided a workmen's club on York Street last night arresting about thirty to forty of the roughly 100 attendees. A large crowd in the streets threatened violence and was dispersed by police with clubs.
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Dublin
Associated Press
York Street
Ottawa girl receives Military Medal in unusual honor
Miss Ivelyn Gordon Brown youngest daughter of the late Gordon Brown and Mrs Brown of Ottawa and niece of Sir Percy Sherwood has been awarded the Military Medal. The award is noteworthy as it is traditionally a male distinction.
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Ivelyn Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown
Brown
Ottawa
Percy Sherwood
German gains on center drives vs French defense near Montdidier
The map indicates a 22 mile by seven mile strip along the Olse river advancing to a point south of Montdidier where Germans gained ground during the first three center drives. French reserves charged and recaptured two miles along an eight mile front, pushing the enemy back to the indicated line.
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Mreneh
Tune Li
Feuter
Ottawa
Chenin-des- Dames
Olse
Montdidier
Defense of Paris relies on triple fortification line
The Paris defence rests on three great entrenched camps guarding the north east and south west fronts, forming a triple ring the Germans must breach before entering the city. The northwest remains largely unguarded aside from the Seine river barrier.
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Paris
Seine
Paymaster on the Welland Canal Arrested
Damies E. Lawrence, longtime paymaster of the Welland Canal, stands charged in St. Catherines with stealing 16000 dollars from the Department of Railways and Canals.
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Welland Canal
St. Catherines
Ont
Damies E. Lawrence
Department of Railways and Canals
Denationalized Alsace Lorraine Natives Reported by Mulhouse
Six thousand four hundred fifty natives of Alsace and Lorraine, who were fighting for France, have been denationalized by German authorities. The majority are from wealthy families who refused to join the German army and chose to lose their fortines.
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Geneva
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Mulhaugsen
Henry Ford Considers Senate Candidacy for Michigan
Henry Ford announced in Washington on June 15 that at President Wilsons request he would run for United States senator from Michigan if nominated. The statement marks Ford’s potential shift to national politics pending a formal offer.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Wilson
United States
Michigan
Returned German Soldiers Spread Bolshevism
Returned German soldiers from Russia are said to be spreading Bolshevik ideas and distributing revolutionary pamphlets. General von Risboeg told the Reichstag that strict discipline is needed in the army as socialists attacked during Friday’s session.
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von Risboeg
Reichstag
London
Russi
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Socialist Party
Auto Club Meeting Plans Road Sign Program
A meeting of the Auto club will be held this evening at o'clock. Mr Blackburn organizer of the Alberta Motor League will likely attend and discuss placing signs on roads into and out of the city. The club plans to first place signs on roads entering and leaving the city and later on outside roads.
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Auto Club
Afy Nhltorres
Blackburn
Alberta Motor League
Dutch Parliament Districts Zuyder Geo Dam Bill Passed
The first chamber of the Dutch parliament today passed without division the bill for damming and draining the Zuyder Geo.
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The
Hague
Zuyder Geo
Change of Venue in Counties Across Ireland
Dublin announces under special law that Clare Cork Galway Kerry Limerick Longford Mayo Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Tyrone Westmeath Kings and Queens counties will have trial changes by special jury. Tyrone lies in Ulster while the rest are in Connaught and Munster regions.
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Dublin
Clare
Cork
Galway
Kerry
Limerick
Longford
Mayo
Rosscommon
Sligo
Tipperary
Tyrone
West Meath
Kings County
Queens County
Ireland
Connaught
Munster
Ulster
Prominent Figures Charged in British Espionage Case
Alfred Vernon and Sir Joseph Jonas, linked to a munitions ministry unit, face Bow Street charges of conspiring to pass information to the enemy. The case was adjourned to Wednesday for joint arraignment, with reports noting a government office official also under arrest in London.
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London
Alfred Vernon
Ministry of Munitions
Bow Street
Joseph Jonas
Sheffield
Stamps Show War Savings in United States Style
Government notes war savings stamps may not be on sale soon. The United States has popular stamps bought with small coins and pasted into books. They are redeemable at rates that return a profit to the purchaser.
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Ottawa
United States
Shaunavon Fire Destroys Kennedy Hotel and Stores
A morning blaze in Shaunavon Saskatchewan gutted the Kennedy Hotel and several nearby businesses including two general stores post office duty store Merchants Bank and others. Losses estimated at 300000 with no deaths and minor injuries reported. The fire spread in strong winds and was controlled by noon with local help.
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Hegina
Shaunavon
Kennedy Hotel
Kennedy Fotel
Post Office
Duty
Merchants’ Bank
Moose Jaw
Sask
Morrison & Nightingale
Shaunaven Supply Company
J. I. Yorke Gents’ Furnisher
Tom T. Smith
Stevenson Brothers
General Merchants
Shaunaven
Arto
J. 0
Seller
Baker
J. Tourigny
Provincial Police Office
Grant
Swanston
Peru Seizes German Ships in Callao Harbor
Lima reports the Peruvian government through its military has taken possession of the German ships at Callao harbor. The action follows diplomatic tensions and signals a hardening stance against enemy assets. Local authorities confirm seizure as part of wartime measures.
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Lima
Peru
Callao
Branch of War Lecture Bureau forms Medicine Hat branch
Frank Yeigh, secretary of the War Lecture Bureau, spoke at a noon luncheon and the Medicine Hat branch was established. A professional committee including Cept. Chua Pingle MLA No A McLarty Jas Kellas W Huckvale W B Hay and Wm Cousins was named to arrange activities. Yeigh highlighted anti German propaganda and truthful war reporting. He noted 2000 talks have been given in Canada reaching 1,500,000 people and may return for another lecture.
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Frank Yeigh
Bureau
Medicine Hat
Cept
Chua, Pingle
Mla
No A
McLarty
Jas. Kellas
W. Huckvale
W. B. Hay
Wm. Cousins
Veigh
Ascania Abandoned After Sinking Warning At Rose Rhinche
Latest reports from the steamer Ascania indicate she is flung with water and abandoned by her crew. Some salvage steamers are expected to reach Porto Basques to attempt afloatment, as the vessel lies blocking the harbor channel near Rose Rhinche. The captain and crew await salvage news.
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St. John, Nild
Ascania
Porto Basques
Rose Rhinche
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