Optimism on war’s end in 1914 spreads from British front
The Times correspondent in France reports British optimism that the war may end this year based on rising munitions, Russian advances, Austro-Hungarian setback in Trentino, the Jutland sea battle, and German manpower strain. The piece notes questions on leadership for the Third Canadian Division.
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Vaux, Ciapitre
Chattancourt
London
the Times
France
Entente
Trentino
Jutland
Water Rise in River Prompts City Preparedness
River water has risen 19 inches in the last 12 hours, with a 15 inch rise prior. City officials say the water supply will remain safe though muddier, as intake wells and sedimentation basins are cleaned. Sewage stations operate satisfactorily amid rising flows. a past flood example in June is cited. Mountain floods disrupt rail service, but local Calgarian trains continue.
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Taylor
Calgary
City
Medicine Hat
Transcanada
Council Meeting Notes Industrial Contracts and Rates
The city council discussed industrial contracts and market site at last night’s session. They approved $30 for Clarke and Swa bey for legal by law services and $180 for a horse purchase for the electric department. The Gas committee fixed domestic gas rates for residents while keeping manufacturers at minimum rates. Monthly relief on gas and water was granted for two tenants, with conditions. One applicant was refused and another’s free gas and water request was deferred. A large assessment variance showed a $4,393,975 reduction for 1916. A letter from Canada Railway, referenced as the empire builder, noted the death of a Great Northern Railway president born in Rockwood Ontario.
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Clarke and Swabey
Electric
C. Nordin
J. P. Kent
Mills Nursery
Pte
Straw
Mrs. McKellen
Montgomery
W. A. Ravensteyn
C. Prince
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Railway
Rockwood
Ont
Loyal True Blue Lodge Sends Fifty Dollar Bed Fund
Col Charles Hodgetts of the Canadian Red Cross in England informs Mrs R J Wharton of Medicine Hat that the Loyal True Blue Lodge fund for a bed in a Canadian hospital has been redirected to a Red Cross hospital in Buxton Derbyshire. The bed will be named in the lodge and a receipt is attached. Franklin H Walkey, Walkerville Ont., distiller, dies in Detroit at his home.
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True Blue Lodge
Chas
Hodgetts
Canadian Red Cross
England
Canadian Military Hospital
Cliveden
Col. Hodgett
R. J. Wharton
Third Street
Medicine Hat
Alta
Duchess of Connaught Canadian Red Cross
Buxton
Derbyshire
Canadian Red Cross Society
Hodgatts
Col
Detroit
Mich
Franklin H. Walkey
Walkerville
Ont
Bulyeas Picture to Rang in the Assembly Hall
Edmonton, June 20. Artist Sheldon-Williams has painted Hon. G. H. V. Bulyea in street dress for Saskatchewan government. The portrait, to hang in Regina parliament buildings, has impressed observers in Edmonton.
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Bulyeas
Sheldon-Williams
Regina
Edmonton
G. H. V. Bulyea
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Bulyea
Sheldon- Williams
Balmoral
Jasper Avenue West
Leutenant
Pankhurst Cancels Speech Engagement in Medicine Hat
Emmeline Pankhurst, worn from travel and exhaustion, cancels her planned speaking engagement in Medicine Hat. The disruption follows a strenuous itinerary and uncertain schedule.
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Emmeline Pankhurst
Notable Political Figures and Recruiting Move Mentioned
Chief Justice Hamilton and former Chief Justice Wetmore head the list with other officials including former Lieutenant Governor Forget and Speaker Mr. Sheppard. Capt Parker departs for Empress to join the recruiting staff, with Private Reg Parker already there assisting. The staff aims to recruit at the Stampede.
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Ment
Hamilton
Wetmore
Forget
Sheppard
Capt. Parker
Empress
Reg. Parker
Canada Finds Its Soul at Banquet in Toronto
In Toronto June 20 at a Canadian War Association banquet Henry B. F. McFarland of Washington praised Canada saying it has become great and found a new life and leadership on the continent. He contrasts imperial luxury with devotion to righteousness and notes Canada has spent manhood and money yet found its soul. News Want Ads promise the greatest returns for money invested.
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Canadian War Association
Henry B. F. McFarland
Washington
Canada
Lfe
U.S. Rejects Carranza Demand on Troop Withdrawals
The United States delivered a formal note to Mexican ambassador designate Elizeo Arrendo rejecting General Carranza’s demand to withdraw American troops from Mexico. The note warns of possible war as both nations mobilize and border forces face off while Carranza appeals for restraint.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Mexico
Elizeo Arrendo
General Carranza
Mexico City
Drowning At Winnifred Claims Local Youth
Otha Works of Winnifred, about 19, drowned while swimming with friends in a pond near Winnifred. G Smith saw him struggle. Smith and Tr Dunn summoned help and dragged the body ashore after 16 to 20 minutes. Constable Murphy recorded statements, Dr. Patterson to view the body, and an inquest decision pending. Deceased's parents live at Whitla.
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Otha Works
Winnifred
G. Smith
Smith
Tr. Dunn
Works
Constable Murphy
R.N.W.M.P
Patterson
Bow Island
Murphy
Thomas
Whitla
Local Casualty Wounded at Hooge Reported
Pte. the Laker, employed on the Hargrave ranch at Walsh, has been wounded at Hooge, with the family receiving word to that effect.
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Laker
Hargrave
Walsh
Hooge
Vikings Recruiter to Visit City This Week
Private Saaf of the Viking recruiting staff announces a week in the city for recruitment. He already signed Oscar Harvey of Medicine Hat as the first recruit for the 197th Scandinavians this morning.
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Saaf
Viking
Oscar Harvey
Medicine Hat
Canadians enlistment totals rise across provinces
Ottawa reports 128 men joined the colors in Canada with gains in London and Toronto and large regional totals. In a fortnight 204 enlisted in London, 802 in Toronto, 554 in Ottawa and Kingston, 561 in Montreal, 76 in Quebec, 252 in the Maritime provinces, 0 in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 0 in British Columbia, and 7 in Alberta. Cumulative by division lists No 1 London 28 407, No 2 Toronto 10971, No 4 Wingston and Ottawa cat, No 1 Montreal 290642, No 5 Quebec 6520, No 6 Maritime provinces 1371, No 10 Manitoba and Saskatchewan 70188, No 11 British Columbia 31209, No 73 Alberta 0764. Enlistments in April 23289, May 15090, June 13344.
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Ottawa
Canada
London
Toronto
Kingston
Montreal
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Cohumnbig
Alberta
Wingston
Cat
British Columbia
High water makes creek bathing dangerous
During warm weather and holidays two drowning deaths have occurred as creeks run high. Parents are urged not to let children bathe in creeks now as water is fast flowing and exceptionally deep.
The Conservative Manitoba Scandal Trial Begins
Victor W. Horwood former Manitoba Provincial Architect and market gardener testified for the Crown in the Thomas Kelly Parliament Buildings contractor case on theft receiving and false pretences. His account covered the parliament buildings caissons and project start, already discussed at the Mathers Commission and prior ministers trial.
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Winnipeg
Victor W. Horwood
Manitoba
Thomas Kelly
Parliament Buildings
R. A. Bonnar
K. C
Crown Counsel
Horwood
Mathers
Stewart to Inspect County Roads Friday
Hon. Charles Stewart Minister of Public Works will visit the city Friday with Hon. C. R. Mitchell to inspect the district trails to determine the work needed to restore traffic-ready condition.
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Chas. Stewart
Charles Stewart
C. R. Mitchell
Bread Riots Reported Across Greek Cities
June 20 Athens reports bread riots in Patras Algina Mallas and Agriniga. The Greek General Staff struggles to demobilize three Macedonian corps due to blockade disruption of ships requisitioned for their passage home. Pirates slippers lodged tests today at Allied embassies.
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Athens
Patras
Algina
Mallas
Agriniga
Macedonia
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Balmoral St
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J. J. Hill
Province of
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Pankhurst III
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U.S
Otha
Galicia
Busk
Ceratno
Tarnopol
Pruth
Vikings
Charles Evans Hughes
Kelly
Greece
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