British gains at Oppy Avion Lens push toward city
British forces report capturing forward German positions on a 2000 yard front near Oppy in the Arras sector and entering Avion south of Lens. Canadian patrols near Mericourt and Fieu Dit GLeauvette advance as Lens position tightens. reports of German attempts repulsed. The piece also notes Greek moves toward war and a veteran’s World War I service details.
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London
France
Oppy
Arras
Souchez
Avion
Lens
Athens
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Bouches River
Outakirta
Mericourt
Fieu
Snes
Arras-Lens
Drocourt-Lens
Dominion
Department of
Pas de Calais
Enactment of Conscription Sparks Labor Strike Threats
In Ottawa June 28, M A Verville Liberal Labor MP warned that organized labor may strike nationwide if conscription is enforced without popular support. Montreal mayor Mederic Martin warned the bill could threaten Confederation, while Dr Neely urged unity after passage.
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Ottawa
M.A. Verville
Maisonneuve
Montreal
Wilson
Verville
Mederic Martin
St. James
Neely
Humboldt
City students shine in law exam results
Provincial law exams reveal local success with Roy Manster ranking second and C Webster Niblock fourth in the Most Intermediate. Percy R. Bryenton of Calgary, formerly Medicine Hat, places fourth in second intermediate. C F Jamieson of Lethbridge, formerly a resident, completes his final with all subjects passed except Equity, for a supplemental.
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Roy Manster
C. Webster Niblock
Percy R. Bryenton
Calgary
Forerly
Medicine Hat
C. F. Jamieson
Lethbridge
Hero Rescues Woman and Child From Runaway Team
In a runaway incident near the Bank of Commerce last night, Mr. E. Hatson leaped from his car to shield a woman and child on the sidewalk. The wagon collided with his vehicle. the horses were injured, and the driver Frank Appleton and two boys were thrown from the rig. Hatson escaped unharmed and helped stop the danger with his auto.
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Bank of Commerce
E. Hatson
Hatson
Sixth Aventa
Frank Appleton
Sixth Ave
Fourth St
Demonstration in Budapest Demands Universal Suf frage
Budapest dispatches report a large demonstration in the city demanding universal and secret suffrage. About twenty four thousand people marched through principal streets, with some rioting and windows broken. Police faced difficulty dispersing the crowds.
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Budapesth
London
Hatters To Help Labor Day Fest In Redcliff
Labor unions Redcliff, the Red Cross Society, and town council of Redcliff join to sponsor a Labor Day celebration. Medicine Hat trades council initially declined funding but will co operate. Redcliffe grants and inter city games including a Hat team baseball and a Redcliff Hat football cup.
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Red Crow
Labor Unions of
Medicine Hat
Red Cross Society
Town Council of Redcuts
Hse
Redcliff
Redjalite
Tradex Council
Trades Unionists of
Brazil Reaffirms Neutrality Amid World War Tensions
In June Rio Janeiro reports Brazil invoking its neutrality stance as global conflict continues between Entente powers and the Allied Shamrock Butter trade faces market disruption. Officials note economic effects and shipping concerns as the war progresses.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Entente Altes
Elevator fire destroys Carmangay CPR facility on alderasyde line
A third CPR elevator along the Alderasyde line west of Lethbridge was burned to the ground at Carmangay this morning with a loss of 10 000 bushels of wheat. Last week another Barons elevator burned and weeks earlier the Glorat Valeon on the same line suffered fire damage.
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Lethbridge
Alderasyde
C.P.R
Carmangay
Barons
Deserter Nabbed by SGT McLaren in City
Jacob Rosenfelder enlisted over a year ago and fled to visit Medicine Hat. He was pursued by the R.N.W.M.P. and captured in the city. Sergt McLaren of the force will escort him to Calgary for trial as a desertion case.
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Medicine Hat
CMLA
Champagne
Loos
Dulmen
Friedrichafeld
Rheinland
Germany
Bridge St
Beaver Lumber Company
Jacob Rosenfelder
Calpary
Bat- Hey
Faser
Btates
R.n.w.mlp
Jacob
Sergi. McLaren
R.N.W.M.P
Calgary
Exhibition News Large entry for heavy draft horses and poultry show
Mr. W. Gilbert of Stony Plain Bas enters a large number of heavy draft horses. Prizes entice elacs to compete. Medicine Hat horns driven and used. Poultry building costs noted and entry urged. Shamrock Butter 45c per ib. Strawberries two boxes for tic. Todd & Co. listed.
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W. Gilbert
Stony Plain
Bas
Elacs
Muzzle on German Press Alarm in Rotterdam Dispatches
London reports from Rotterdam claim German censorship has reached new extremes with Frankfurter Zeitung forced to print only bare news. The dispatch notes the press is completely muzzled and links paper shortages to government control of commentary. A Reichstag meeting may bring startling developments next week.
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London
Rotterdam
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Holland
Reichstag
Winnie Brooks Leads Carnival Queen Contant
Winnie Brooks maintains the lead in the Carnival Queen contest this morning by a clear margin. Voters express regrets over prior votes as a rapid tally continues, with Vera Fleming and Muriel Health among notable names mentioned in early results.
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Winnie Brooks
Vera Fleming
Tysepe
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Paris
Avecourt Wood
Aisne
Pte
William Palmer
Labor
Canada
CITY
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Foddler Co
Polkstone
Thies
Red Cross Socrety
Todd ' Ee
Sgt. McLaren Nails
J. Todd & Co
Tic. J
Todd & Co
Eas
Ibles
MSS
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