Germans Offer Peace to Russia and British Gain Ground
Stockholm reports Germany offers peace to Russia via a Swiss envoy. The War Office notes repulse of a German attack south of the Ypres Comines canal. Paris records raids repulsed near Hill 304 and lively artillery around Craonne and Mount Camilet. Haig advances northwest of Bullecourt, capturing trenches from the Lya to Warnave and taking 43 prisoners as they push toward Mendecourt and Comines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres-Comines
Stockholm
London
The
Social- Demokraten
Germany
Russia
Federal Council
Ypres-Comines Canal
War Office
Paris
Meuse
Craonne
Mount Camillet
Buliecourt
Kield
Marshall Haig
Hindenburg
Bullecourt
Mendecourt-lea- Caguicourt
Yprea- Cominois
Cominés
Mesomines
Warneton
Borden
Blace
Buile‘court
Canadians Capture and Losses Amid Lens Operations
Ottawa reports detailed June battles where Canadian forces repulsed two enemy raids and regained control of the electric generation station at Lens. Artillery inflicted heavy German casualties, with a raid of about 200 attackers repelled at close range, while a late night raid yielded 440 prisoners and several machine guns. The account notes intense bombardment and hot weather as trench warfare continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftaelf
Lena
Electre
Lewia
Auccouns
Souches River
Rumors of Serious Revolution in Spain Follow Press Prominence
London reports June 16 that rumors of a serious revolutionary movement in Spain gain prominence in a press section. There has been near absence of news from the peninsula since the new ministry was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spain
Penihoula A
Liberty Loan Oversubscribed By A Billion
Washington reports show the Liberty Loan campaign attracted overwhelming public response and may reach a total of 2.86 billion dollars. Officials note the small investor dominated, with estimates from 12 reserve districts suggesting a nationwide subscription near 2.864 billion. New York district alone claims about 1.2 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paopia
United States
Funda
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve District of
New York
Military Funeral for Corp M M Brown
Corporal M M Brown will be buried with military honors tomorrow. Great War Veterans Association leads a procession from Tooms club to Nott's parlors and First Baptist Church with City Band at City Hall. Rev F T White of Redelttt will conduct services at church and Hillside cemetery. Veterans in uniforms urged to attend. Last Post and three volleys planned at grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Brown
Great War Veterans Association
Hillside Cemetery
United States to Settle Up With Japan In Notes
Washington reports a misunderstanding over America's note urging Chinese factions to restore order is cleared up. Ambassador Sato states the text carried from Tokyo was not an official note but a comment from a Washington correspondent, clarifying the matter between the two governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Almaro Sato
Autasi
Japan
America
Satobag
Tokio Salah
New York
Irregular Mail From Canada to Britain Reported
London reports show panadian mails to Britain remain erratic with May 35 letters delayed and others posted a week later arriving within two weeks. The disruption is linked to current circumstances and appears unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Southern Alberta Land Co to Raise 1 Million for Merger
London announces completion of plans to raise 1,000,000 pounds new capital to merge Southern Alberta Land Co with Canadian Wheatlands and Alberta Land Co forming the Canada Land Corporation. Directors include Sir Charley Hobhouse Currie Foster Walker and A J MacMillan as the scheme advances after June 14 meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Alberta Land CO
Canadian Wheatlands
Alberta Land GO
United
London
South
Alberta
Ls Canadian
Wheatberta Land Company
Grenfell
Sir William Plender
The
Canada Land Corporation
Treasury
Btr Charley
Hobhouse
Genert Currie
C.M.G
Mr. Foster
G.C
Egyptian Irrigation Service
W. Walker
Alberta Company
A. J. MacMillan
William Plender
Ottawa
Ten Princesses Elected in Queen Contest Standings
The first ten candidates are named to run through month end. Winnie Brooks leads after ballot counting at noon, with several rivals close behind. Remaining standings list Murlét Smith, Agnes Gillespie, Margaret Dryburgh, Vera Fleming, Irene Hulbert, Ivy Sinclair, Gwladys Warner, Glindya Rico, Salt Galena Day, as reported in this morning's tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Brooks
Queen
Witte Brooks
Seenseeeees
BRSO
Murlét Smith
Scseeereeee
Agnes Gillespie
Margaret Dryburgh
Eas
Vera Fleming
Wbe
Irene Hulbert
Ivy Sinclair
Ceeeee Seers Ee
Gwladys Warner
Cstreee
Glindya Rico
Ceese Eee
Galena Day
Tee Ween Es
Car Collision Injures Woman Near Bank of Cooney
At about 3:50 pm Pob Barth in a car struck Mrs McWilson who was stepping onto the sidewalk near the Bank of Cooney after passing the Post Office on Second Street. Mrs McWilson suffered a bruised shoulder and a shaken frame but no serious injuries. The driver expressed regret and agreed to pay damages if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pob ‘Barth
Second St
Mra
McWilson
Tenth Street
Bank of Cooney
Hart
Local Casualties Report From Front
Mrs Lina Rauschenberger notified her husband Pte Rauschenberger admitted to Boulogne third general hospital on June 1 1917 with a gunshot wound in the hand. Private Andy Nichol wounded May 18 hailed from Calgary battalion and Mitchells Bakery prior to enlistment. Horace Whiffen gassed and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Lina Rauschenberger
Pte
Rauschenberger
Third General Hospital
Boulogne
Redcliff
Pickering
Andy Nichol
Nichol
Andy
Calgary
Mitchell’s Hakery
Scotland
Cost of Living Up in May as Prices Advance
Ottawa reports the May cost of living rose with a weekly family budget for 80 staple foods up from 10.37 to 11.83. Bread flour and potatoes drove much of the increase while milk and butter eased. Wholesale price indices show May at 240, with 34 strikes affecting 134 firms and 10,958 workers. 17 strikes remained unsettled as wages trend upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of Labor
Bonis
Transport Annam Torpedoed in Jotan Sea
Paris reports the transport Annam of 6,076 tons was torpedoed in the Jotan Sea on June 11 while under escort. Bombs were dropped toward the submarine, which did not reappear. The Annam was towed in after about twelve hours with no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jontan
Tvider
Commission reads evidence in Rogers case
Montreal June report says the Tellier commission investigating the Rob ert Rogers complaint about the Galt commission findings has held private meetings at the Mira Hotel. Chief Justice Sir Exekigl Leod and Justice Tellier, the two commissioners, have tied several sittings with his co commissioner. It is expected they will continue for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
McLeod= Tellier
Robert Rogers
Galt
Ee Agricultural College
Mira Hotel
Justica
Exekigl Mn Leod
Rewick
Ataran Ta Justice Tellier
Editor Opposed Recruiting but Got Government Post
Ottawa notes a heated parliamentary session over Albert Sevigny’s proposal to appoint Raoul Renaud editor of Lac Franc Parleur in Quebec to an inland revenue post. Liberal critics say the move lets the government dodge criticism of recruitment while Sevigny defends it as a wartime service matter. The debate grew bitter with demands for explanations of votes and ministerial actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Albert Sevigny
Inland Revenue
Sevigny
Raoul Renaud
Lac Franc Parleur
Quebec
Inland Revenue Department
Afr
Renaud
Canada
Militia Department
Wa Price
Charles Marct
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ausola
Macedonia
Hertin
Ypres
Armentieres
Musannes
George Perley
Sir George Perley
Liberty Loan
Corp. M. MM. Brown
Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral
de A
Horace Whiffen
Labor Dept
Tontan
Laurier
Bourassa
P.O
le Devitt
Wilfold Laurier
Rathville
Bere
H. M. MacDonald
Bevigny
Patenaude
A. Rod
MacLean
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!