German Raids Feared as Zeppelins Propose US Coast Run
Copenhagen dispatches quote German papers debating a possible Zeppelin raid on American Atlantic towns. An aeronautical paper says Zeppelins could reach the coast, stay four days, then return. Other reports cover Allied offensives near Queant Neuve Chappelle Armentieres and Vaux dillon with heavy losses on both sides.
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London
Copenhagen
Queant
Neuve Chappelle
Armentieres
Paris
Teton Height
War Office
Japan
Petrograd
Smorgon
Former Emperor Nicholas to face public trial in Russia
London reports that former Emperor Nicholas II and several reactionaries will be tried. Labor MPs William James Thorne and James O Grady quoted Russian War Minister Kerensky as confirming the trial and the plan to present incriminating documents, including a dated March 15 entry, at the proceedings.
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London
Nicholas
Russia
William James Thorne
James O’grady
Labor
Labor Party
M. Kerensky
Kerensky
President Elected for Canadian Manufacturers Association
The British American Oil Company leader has been chosen as president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, signaling cross-border leadership in industry.
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OW Co
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Provincial Baptist Convention in Session at Edmonton
Edmonton reports show the Alberta Baptist convention electing officers and committees, receiving reports from home and foreign missions, and greeting Baptists from Scandinavia Russia and Germany. Total province membership 6874 with 49 English speaking churches and missions funding totaling 76931.
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Provincial Baptist Convention
Edmonton
Home and Foreign Mission Boards
Alberta
J. A. Huntley
Calgary
G. McNally
Camrose
A. W. Ward
Alex. Fraser
H. W. French
C. C. McLaurin
Thomas Underwood
Home Mission Board
C .G. Horstman
Staines
C. Baker
Hughes
A. Rutherford
J. Benson
D. McEachren
R. G. Blundell
A. C. Newcombe
A. J. Bowbrick
Robert Richie
Baptist Union of Western Canada
D. M. Thompson
C. Horstman
Mra. M. Staines
Baptist i
Duncan Ritchie
New Norway
Alberta Baptist Convention
Baptist Women's Missionary
A.C. Baker
Bolivia
Jessie Allyn
India
Alberta Association
C. A. Sayre
American Northern Baptist Association
Cleveland
Local Casualty Report From WWI Telegraph Office
The dispatch to M. Bell of Medicine Hat notes unknown whereabouts and regrets the loss. Pte. David Henry Teil of the Infantry is officially recorded as admitted to a war hospital in Epsom on June 17, 1917 with gunshot wounds and multiple injuries. Further particulars will be sent when received.
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C.p.1l
M. Bell
Medicine Hat
David Henry Teil
Epsom
Government appoints mine controller for district
Ottawa reports W H Armstrong a Vancouver contractor named Commissioner to Control Mines in District No 1s with orders to resume operations immediately. He will direct mines to allow owners a fair profit and details of authority to be announced in the House by Minister of Labor J W Crothers.
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Ottawa
W. HH. Armstrong
Vancouver
Erroneous report on prisoners taken to the United States
Washington June 2 Reports of a British steamer arriving at an Atlantic port with prisoners from a German raider sunk or captured at sea were denied by Navy Department officials as without foundation.
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Lye
Warneton
Lys
London
Vauxdillon
Molsy Farm
Champagne
Mont Camillot
Mont Blond
Boaltiona
France
Field Marshal
Haig
Belgium
Dromade
Pypegnale
Berlin War Office
Volhynia
Galicia
Iune Zi
Qovoreseas
Washington
Atlantic
Bes
Navy Department
Market Prices Report From Today’s Trading
Buaineas picked up at the market today with butter at 35 cents per pound and eggs at 35 cents per dozen. Beef prices start at 18 cents per pound, pork at 30 cents, and several vegetables offered such as onions and cabbage two pounds for 25 cents, lettuce and radish at 6 cents per bunch, cucumbers six cents each, and rhubarb six pounds for 26 cents.
Robes on View for Carnival Queen and Maids
The costumes for the Carnival Queen and her maids are displayed in Mrs Ida J Baker's millinery parlors at Third St and Sixth Ave. Rich white and purple satin fabrics form royal robes with Italian hose, silver slippers and lingerie on show. Fine organdy and hole proof hosiery with satin slippers for the maids of honor are also exhibited. Ivy goods merchants of Medicine Hat supplied the committee with all requirements.
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Ida J. Baker
Third St
Sixth Ave
Mre. Baker's Window
Ivy Goods Merchants of Medicine Hat
Austrian Premier Fails in Cabinet Reform
Amsterdam reports Count Henry Tramp Martinic leader of the Austrian cabinet failed to reconstruct the ministry after resignation. He has asked Emperor Charles to invite another to form a cabinet.
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Amsterdam
Henry Tram-Martinic
Vienna
Charles
High Wind Destroys Walsh CPR Buildings and Freight Sheds
A severe wind yesterday afternoon at Walsh caused about 2300 dollars in damage to CPR buildings and freight sheds. The wind flattened track yards and leveled box cars, with debris striking a water tank engine. No injuries were reported and the town escaped major harm.
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CPR
Walsh
Taelf
Magistrates Court Convicts Ten Inmates in Gambling Joint Case
Lee Chae Lee Roy Wong Hep Jack Wong Lee Chong Mah Sing Ah Abo Yee Ban Joo Sing Ah Yot Ing Kee appeared before Magistrate Rae l at the Police Court yesterday after noon charged with keeping a gambling joint and others with being inmates. They were all found guilty and Lee Chue was fined $50.00 and costs and the remaining ten $5.00 and costs.
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Lee Chae
Lee Roy
Wong Hep
Jack Wong
Lee Chong
Mah Sing
Ah Abo
Yee Ban
Joo Sing
Ah Yot
Ing Kee
Rael
Lee Chue
Miss Vera Fleming Leads Elka Carnival Queen Contest
Miss Vera Fleming resumes the lead in the Elka Carnival Queen contest this morning. Miss Winnie Brooks moves into second place while Muriel Smith and Gwladys Warner rise to fourth and sixth respectively. Remaining standings list Margaret Dryburgh Irene Hulbert Agnes Gillespie Ivy Sinclair Galena Day among others.
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Vera Fleming
Winnie Brooks
Muriel Smith
Gwladys Warner
Vera Flaming
Eeeesnee
Margaret Dryburgh
Irene Hulbert
Aeaee
Kake Agnes Gillespie
Bee Ivy Sinclair
Eesuaeas Galena
London prepares for raids with cathedral bell warning
London reports orders to ring the immense bell in St Pauls Cathedral to alert of approaching raids. The bell tolls only at sovereign deaths but would wake soldiers sleeping in the city as alarms.
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London
Loder
St. Paul's Cathedral
Canterbury
Dean Paul's
Londs
Manitoba Veterans Recall Recall Campaign Shifts Seat
Winnipeg report notes K J member of Manitoba electoral group for Centre Winnipeg sign his seat in reapor tion secured by Army Veterans. The Dixon recall move faced public criticism of the Service scheme.
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Winnipeg
K J
Manitoba
Army
Dixon
Agricultural Society Seeks Judges and Public Lecture Amid Events
The Agricultural Society aims to secure judges through the Dept of Agrie Edmonton with Mr A McKermi Qds as horse judge and H McNally of Olds to judge cattle. A free public lecture on science is planned for Friday evening at J Todd and Co venue.
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the Agricultural Society
Dept. of Agrie Edmonton
A. McKermi
Qds
H. McNally
Olds
Igh
Weekly News Ad Reminder Encourages Merchant Ads
The paper urges city merchants to advertise in the Weekly News to reach farmers and ranchers visiting the Stampede. It notes strong response from past editions and urges advertisers to submit space by Saturday afternoon for the Monday press run.
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Ce Ge
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Fugana
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Yong
Maredouia
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John K. Archbold
New York
Heintz
J. Todd and Co
Tooting Hospital
Lloyd George
WINE
Javog
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