Second American contingent lands in France and other WWI updates
War office reports a successful raid west of Oppy with captured prisoners and a thwarted enemy attack near Fontaine les Croisilles. French troops occupy Athens outskirts. The second American contingent arrives at a French seaport and proceeds to a nearby camp under Major General Sibert.
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London
War Office
Fontaine Les Croisilles
Oppy
LaBassee
Athens
Stadium
House of Lords
Earl of Derby
England
Germany
France
Paris
Hurubese
William L. Sibert
Berlin War Office
British War Office
Lens
Haig
Military recruits train across the country in bayonet practice
The article notes thousands of recruits receive tactile training at the firing line with bayonet drills and dummy practice, illustrating widespread military instruction and the evolving psychology of training in the force.
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Rusela
Death of H. E. Baird in ranch accident near Many Island Lake
News item reports the death of Harry Edwin Baird manager at Walsh ranch after a horse fell into a badger hole on Sunday morning. He died at General Hospital. Baird, Cornell graduate, worked for Allan and C P R boats, later moved west in 1914 and managed Col Sissons' Walsh ranch. Funeral set for 8 p.m. tomorrow at S G Baird residence. Also brief note on soprano Anna Case and Agsini bola Music Co. events.
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Harry Edwin Baird
Col. Sissons
8. G. Baird
Sage Creek
Walsh
Mason and Elk Orders
Division Avenue
Nova Scotia
Chopin Pronunciation Clarified by Language Experts
Linguists explain the correct Chopin pronunciation while noting common anglicized versions. A humorous post claims Sonch has the new Sunset Boap, but experts caution that informal misreadings rarely affect standard usage.
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Sonch
Winnie Brooks Leads In Elks Carnival Queen Race
Three days remain for voting in the Elks Carnival Queen contest. Winnie Brooks tops the weekend tally with Agnes Gillespie rising to third as Vera Fleming, Margaret Dryburgh and others follow in the standings.
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Miles Winnie Brooks
Agnes Gillespie
Winnie Brooks
Vera Fleming
Schvelon
Agnes Quillespie
Margaret Dryburgh
Owladys Warder
Muriel Smith
Cecerene Hulbert
Calgary Petrol Limited Incorporation Reported
The Calgary Petrol Limited is incorporated with a capital of $200,000. Directors or officials named include R Casson and R G Howson of Calgary. Other individuals listed are associated with Edmonton, Calgary, Nanaimo and Tofield in the provided fragment.
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Calgary Petrol Limited
Stampede Decorating Contest Rules
Decoration of estates buildings or windows for prizes is allowed without entry. The only rule is purple and white colors must predominate in window displays.
Tenant Voters Must Register to Vote by July 16
Tenant voters are reminded they must register at the Assessor's Office at city hall before July 16 to be eligible to vote in the municipal elections.
Medicine Hat Chautauqua Plans Forming This Week
Mr. M. E. Paget of Oregon arrives to coordinate the Medicine Hat Chautauqua set for July 31 to August 6. A year end committee will meet this afternoon at the Board of Trade, as Western Canada hosts its first Chautauqua with lectures music and entertainments in a large tent accessible by season tickets.
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M. EB. Paget
Oregon
Medicine Hat
Paget
Board of Trade
States
Western
Canada
Slater Fined for Whisky in Tailor Shop
Magistrate Farrell levied a $1000 fine against Edward J Slater of Kingston after finding him guilty of stockpiling whisky in his tailor shop for sale.
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Farrell
Edward J. Slater
Kingston
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Readable text presents no clear event or identifiable names. The fragment appears garbled with unrelated words and lacks coherent details for a factual newspaper card.
Commons Debates Move toward Military Service Act Vote
June 26 Ottawa reports several speeches in the Commons mostly in favor of the Military Service Act. The division on the second reading grows closer, with party whips aiming for a vote a week from tomorrow.
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Ottawa
Medicine Hat Auto Club Elects Officers at City Hall
A large gathering in Medicine Hat elected officers for the reorganized Medicine Hat Automobile Club. James Fleming was named President with Wm. Cousins as Vice-President and an executive committee including Mosara B. Drake and J. N. Laldiow. The club aims to affiliate with nearby towns and form an Alberta Motor League.
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Medicine Hat Automobile Club
Auto Club
James Fleming
Wm. Cousins
Mosara B. Drake
Ho Prowo
J.N. Laldiaw
J. C Beveridge
N. A. McLarty
W. W. McNeely
W. R. Martin
R. R. Evans
Bord
Ach
Medicine Hat
Hat Club
Alberta Motor League
M. A. Brown
Drake
Liberals Sweep Saskatchewan Election Across Province
Unofficial noon reports indicate 49 Liberals and six Conservatives elected as Liberals win most seats in Saskatchewan. Cabinet ministers and Willoughby retain positions. Only Mrs. Haight loses Thunder Creek race. Saskatoon and Prince Albert contests show Liberal gains while Conservatives struggle.
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Regina
Susk
Maple Creek
Colina
Angteka
S. W. Haight
Thunder Creek
Saskatchewan
Scott
Aléf
WW. B. Willoughby
Fender
Col. Glenn
South Qwa
Elec MacLean
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Tae Crook
Willow Banach
J. A. Calder
I Denning
George
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Volhynia
Stripa
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Galicia
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Berlin
Vienna
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la Coulette
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H. E. Baird
Anna Case
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United States
Agsinibola Music Co
Third St
Chopin
SHELL
Hheims
Mga
Alberta
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R. Casson
Calgary
R. G. Howson
Pheare
Maire Waldle
Medicine Hat Auto Club
Michael Clark
Col. Arthurs
Parry Sound
Red Deer
A. K. Maclean
Halifax
Clark
Bt Wil
Rnd Laurier
Sam Hughes
MacLean
Col
Arthurs
Quebec
F. J. Robidoux
Kent
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O. Turreon
Gloucester
N.B
Jacques Bureau
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McNeely
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Bil. Brown
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Stampede
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Vancouver Young Men's Christian Association
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