Russian Poland Battlefront Shapes Eastern Front
Reported fighting on the eastern front centers in Polish theaters. German offensives push near Lemberg with Russian rear guards retreating while Austrian forces advance. Grand Duke Nicholas orderly resistance further north repels Austrian probing moves. Dardanelles activity noted with Turkish claims of repulsed infantry assaults.
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Dardanelles
Germany
Lemberg
Tae
Dniester
Halicz
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Russian Poland
Technical High School Decision Looms on Bond Sales
The School Board weighs three options for completing the Technical High School amid a tight financial market. Cancel contracts could cost about 45000 dollars in losses, postpone brings interest and price risks, while completing with debentures sold at 90 may provide funds to finish and avert lawsuits. McKenzie & Co. handles bond disposal and will guide the final choice.
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Checker Board
McKenzie & Co
Trade board seeks government aid for interned aliens road project
The Board of Trade discussed at last night’s meeting using interned aliens to build a road between the city and Elkwater Lake. They also reviewed a proposal from an outside party to open a shell factory for the Russian government, contingent on finding a suitable building.
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Board of Trade
Elkwater Lake
Liberal nominee Alex Horne in Manitou Manitoba race
Alex Horne of Kingsley is the Liberal candidate in the Manitou riding for the Manitoba legislature. He seeks a seat representing the local constituents in the provincial election.
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Alex Horne
Kingsley
Manitou
Manitoba
Manitoba Scandal Unfolds as Telegrams Read by Commission
Winnipeg reports that Telegrams between Sir Rodmond Roblin and Hon. Bob Rogers were decoded for court and show Rogers arranging Frank Phippen to represent Kelly before the Royal Commission. Roblin pressed Rogers to hurry Phippen west while Whitla testifies about payments linked to Salt and a possible election fund.
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Winnipeg
Sir Rodmond Roblin
Bob Rogers
Royal Commission
C. P. Wilson
Rogers
Frank Phipben
Toronto
Kelly
Roblin
Phippen West
Phippen
Sir William McKenzie
Harry Whitla
K.C
Horwood
Canadian Casualties From June 15 Fight Reported
Ottawa notes released by the Militia Department show the June 15 battle inflicted heavy losses on the First and Second Battalions. Casualties to date total 9,410 with 1,547 killed 6,243 wounded and 1,620 missing.
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Ottawa
Militia Department
Flood waters recede in Medicine Hat as danger subsides
The South Saskatchewan river fell from seven feet at its peak to a drop of 13 to 14 feet in overall decline. Water levels eased through the night and by noon today the flow was down another foot, reducing the flood threat. Cities like Prince Albert Saskatoon fear potential rises and seek updates. Saskatoon’s engineer asked for continuous contact with Medicine Hat’s city engineer Pyper.
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Medicine Hat
East End
South Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Pyper
Ben H Spence to Speak at Fifth Ave Church Meeting
Ben H Spence of Toronto will pass through the city Friday June 2 and address a meeting at the Fifth Ave Methodist Church that evening. He is editor of the Pioneer and secretary of the Dominion Alliance, a noted temperance advocate and organizer in Canada.
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Ben. H. Spence
Toronto
Fifth Ave
Mr. Spence
The
Pioneer
Dominion Alliance
Canada
Borden Names One More Commission
Ottawa reports a royal commission will study increasing agricultural output and related issues including wider markets and employment. Appointed on PM guidance after a Mayors Congress request, it may hire scientific staff and issue interim reports as it proceeds.
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Borden
Ottawa
Dominion
Congress of Mayors
Wheat and Oats Price Summary From Winnipeg Chicago and Minneapolis
Winnipeg grain prices show June 29 to July quotations for wheat and oats with autumn bids. cash prices list No 1 to No 4 Nov wheat and various oats and flax grades. Chicago and Minneapolis futures provide July, September, and December wheat quotes with bid and ask figures.
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Winnipeg
C.W
N.W.C
Cattle Theft Case Ends with Cheret Sentenced
Martin Holchman and Ferdinand Cheret faced Judge Winters at the Court House on charges of stealing cattle from George Weber. Hoffman pleaded not guilty and was acquitted on deposi tions. Cheret pled guilty and received a fifty day sentence to start from his custody, expiring tonight granting liberty thereafter.
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Martin Holchman
Ferdinand Cheret
Winters
George Weber
Hoffman
Cheret
Dynamite Found Near Quebec Machinery Shops
The militia division in Quebec investigates the discovery of fifty sticks of dynamite near the Mercier machinery shops in Shaw Park Levis. No further details on motives or suspects are provided.
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Quebec
Mercier
Shaw Park
Levis
Canucks Rest Ottawa as Second Canadian Division Reorganizes
Canadian forces in France enter a second major reorganization after two months of action. The division will rest as reinforcements from the supernumerary regiments join the 9th, 11th, 12th, 17th battalions and the Strathconas and Royal Canadian Dragoons. The Princess Patricia’s and other units have seen heavy drafts. Officers receive seven days’ furlough in England. wounded officers may return to Canada. The 10th battalion, led by Col. Rattray after Col. Boyle’s death, bore heavy losses at St Julien.
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France
England
Canada
Ottawa
Salisbury
Strathconas
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Princess Patricias
Inngland
Kane's Trial Opens for Theft at Court House
Walter Kane, charged with theft, faced Judge Winters in a court house trial that began this morning. Two witnesses testified and the judge commented on a barber's chatter as Kane, a barber, appeared to communicate by finger talking. Kane was sentenced to one month in jail.
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Walter Kane
Winters
Kane
Jethbridge
Call Off Election in Calgary Moves by Aldermen
A group of Calgary aldermen discuss skipping this year’s municipal election and re electing the mayor and aldermen by acclamation to save costs and reduce disruption. They urge candidates to defer for a year to avoid turmoil and benefit business conditions.
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Calgary
Census workers collect nationality data amid slow sheets
Census figures are not complete yet as seventeen men are in the field and have not all submitted their sheets. The work is heavy and officers are also gathering nationality information during the process.
Forres Welcomes Major Robson Home From Ypres
Telegram announced Major Robson of the Fifth Battalion would be home from the front. A large crowd greeted him as four horsemen, banners, the Forres band, and schoolchildren with flags honored his return. Col Knotts praised his sacrifice and Robson pledged to return to duty if health allowed.
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Forres
Col
J. B. Knotts
Major Robson
Robson
Local Crop Prospects Across Medicine Hat District
W. W. McNeeley reports from Medicine Hat district that crop prospects are strong after extensive data gathering. He notes a small share of wheat headed off and two percent showing shot blade, with straw around 18 inches. Storms caused no damage and rainfall has been plentiful.
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W. W. McNeeley
Medicine Hat
More Canadian Safe in England After Convoy Arrives
Montreal reports the Allan liner Corsican reached England with a large force of Canadian troops including the 36th battalion Hamilton and reinforcements from the 55th New Brunswick and 84th London. The Eagle Point with horses and troops from the 50th Calgary and 84 Edmonton arrived safely in England.
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Montreal
England
36Th Battalion
Hamilton
New Brunswick
London
Eagle Point
Calgary
Edmonton
Hudson's Bay veteran James McDougall dies at 72
News from Victoria B C reports the death yesterday of James McDougall former Chief Factor of the Hudsons Bay Company He was 72 years old in Winnipeg June 29 news reaches the city of his passing at Victoria B C
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Winnipeg
Victoria
B. C
James McDougall
Hudson's Bay Company
Aeroplane Sight Triggers Mobilization Near Essex Jail
Windsor reports the Sandwich Company of the 21st Essex Fusiliers mobilized after an aeroplane appeared above Essex County jail where William Lafler, Detroit German suspect in recent dynamiting outrages, is held. Citizens saw and heard the craft, which hovered 15 minutes before heading toward Detroit, possibly to aid Lafler’s escape.
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Windsor
21St Essex Fusiliiers
Essex County
Wm. Lafler
Detroit
F. E. Lovegrove
Sandwich Company
Lafler
Flood costs Edmonton a million dollars
Edmonton notes a cresting flood near two am and steady recession since. About 2,400 homeless, 60 homes swept away, seven hundred more inundated, with total damage near 1 million dollars. Power house and pumping station halted, city struggles to restore water and streetcar service as banks of floodwaters retreat.
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Matchwood
Edmonton
Saskatchewan
Red Cross Work Gains Support From Medicine Hat
Local Red Cross executive notes strong provincial thanks for Medicine Hat assistance. Twenty badges from Toronto honor Medicine Hat Girls Circle for service while Boy Scouts contribute weekly. Tea event planned at Toronto Street school and a new hospital supply shipment heads out today.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Toronto St
McCombs
Medicine Hat
Toronto
Medicine Hat Boy Scouts
Harry Matthews
Keith Muir
the Red Cross
Toronto St. School
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Poland
States
Northern
Whitla
Commission
Dr. Simpson
Pinkerton Detective Agency
St. Paul
J. H. Howden
Robert Lansing
Mr. Bryan
State Department
Washington
Ben. H. Spence Coming
Chicago
Minneapolis
Dynamite Investigation
Wee 9
Canucks
Judge Winters
Norman L. Robson
Corsican
Edmonton Bays
Hudson's Bay
Tra
Moose
Redcliff
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