Second contingent troops reach England in relief fleet
Montreal March 5 Four thousand Canadian soldiers landed safely in England. Steamers Megantic Southland and Missanabie reached Queens Town and Liverpool after leaving Halifax February 22. Troops came from across the Dominion including Sixth Field Artillery Montreal Kingston Maritime Provinces 28rd Battalion Westmount Rifles Battalion Winnipeg and 80th Battalion Victoria BC. Great secrecy due to German submarine activity amid relief at arrival.
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Montreal
England
Halifax
Megantle
Southland
Queenstown
Missanthle
Liverpool
Dominion
Sixth Field Artillery
Kingston
Maritime Provinces
Westmount Rifles
Winnipex
Victoria
Confidence soars as fighting continues across fronts
London reports public confidence rising as war news from all sides improves. A steady forward movement east and west is believed, with the Dardanelles capture hoped to lower food prices and aid Russian forces from the south. Labor unrest echoes as engineers return to work but threaten to strike again unless wage demands are met.
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London
Weat
Dardanelles
Hosnia
Budget Debate Ends at Catholic Club Society Meeting
The Catholic Club parliamentary Debating Society concluded its budget debate with three government speakers Coady O Neall and P J Daly and three opposition speakers E G Fagan T MacCourt and W P Dundon. Attendance was good. Precinct O Neail gave notice of two bills for the next session one granting woman suffrage and another for Prohibition.
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Catholic Club Parliamentary Debating Society
Messrs Coady
O'Neall
P. J. Daly
E. G. Fagan
T. MacCourt
W. P. Dundon
Premice O'Neail
Locating Soldier Boys in Ottawa Mail Guidance
Ottawa residents seek how to address letters to Canadians in France. Clerks can forward mail by sending to Canadian Expeditionary Force care General Post Office London England with regimental number unit brigade and corps identified. War Office will locate the battalion and forward mail promptly.
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Ottawa
France
Jetters
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Care General Post Office
London
England
War Office
Major General Steele Inspects Third Mounted Infantry
Major General Steele today inspected the Third Mounted Infantry at the Exhibition Grounds, dismounted for infantry drill in front of the grand stand, then reviewed quarters and accoutrements. He later inspected mounted troops and addressed officers. A large crowd attended. a complimentary dinner for Steele and Col. Sissons is planned upon their return from the east.
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Steele
Exhibition Grounds
Col
Sissong
Stort
Hawthorne
Sissons
German Submarines Sunk in British Waters Report
London reports that two German submarines were sunk in British waters while Captain Bell of the steamship Thordis claims he rammed and likely sank a German submarine on February 28. The U-8 was later sunk off Dover by destroyers. 29 crew members were landed at Dover Castle under escort.
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London
Hell
Thordis
Admiralty
Syren and Shipping Journal
Crowle
Yorkshire Post
Bell
Bility
Dover
Bremen
English Channel
Goldflight
Norgen Post
Dover Castle
Government claims 11 045 new offices created in three years
Ottawa reports in the house of commons debate that the Borden government created 11 045 new civil service offices over three years, with 3 495 dismissals and 6 560 leaving for other reasons. For 10 066 leaving, 21 100 appointments were made. Wilfrid Laurier seeks action over a dispute about dismissals and appointments raised by Prof Shortt.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
William Pugsley
Shortt
Robert Rogers
Wilfrid
Civil Service Commission
Soldiers' Voting Question Divides Ottawa Committee
Ottawa March 6 The soldiers voting issue attracted committee discussion this morning. While members favor extending voting rights to every Canadian soldier under arms, they agree no workable method exists. No decision has been reached.
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Ottawa
Doctor on Trial for Murder in Tamworth Case
Dr. C K Robinson of Tamworth, cleared of murder by a jury, faces another murder charge in the death of Blanch York, a Tamworth girl. The girl and her child were found buried in the cellar of the doctor's home after an alleged operation last July.
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Napanee
Ont
C.K. Robinson
Tamworth
Blanch York
Notable Men Embrace Farming In Medicine Hat Move
The back to the land trend strengthens in Medicine Hat as prominent men shift to farming. Chas. W. Smith, a substantial landowner west of the petty, begins stock purchases and horse acquisitions. Several other respected local men plan broader farming ventures this year.
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Medicine Hat
Chas. W. Smith
Petty
A. A. Smith
C.P.R. Trainmaster
Maple Creek
O H A will play Winnipeg Vic torias Melville Allan Cup bid
Winnipeg report says Toronto Victorias will meet Melville Monday and Wednesday in Melville for the Allan cup. A noon conference between O H A champions management and C A H A officials announced the telegraph vote on eligibility of Mackenzie boys and Sport Smith of Melville. The vote, five to one, was against the O H A.
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Winnipeg
Toronto Victorias
Melville
O.H.A
C A.H.A
Pesident Taylor
C.A.H.A
Telegraph
Mackenzie Boys
Sport Smith
Mayor Hawthorne to meet Alberta mayors in Edmonton
Mayor Hawthorne left at noon for Edmonton to join Lethbridge Calgary and Edmonton mayors in interviewing the government on police court fines and licenses. Current system sends criminal code fines to province while city by law fines stay with the city. Dr. Boyd acts as mayor and the mayor will likely return Sunday.
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Hawthorne
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Calgary
Boyd
King Speeds Canadian Troops On Their Way
Ottawa March 6 His Majesty wrote to the Canadian first contingent urging readiness to unite on ships after embarkation for France. The farewell text praises their three months training on Salisbury Plain and wishes them God speed and success in battle, hoping to emulate South African war deeds.
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Ottawa
France
Dominion of Canada
Salisbury Plain
German U-boat U-8 sunk by Dover flotilla
Parks March 5. The German submarine U-8 has been sunk by destroyers of the Dover flotilla according to the ministry of marine. The crew were taken prisoners.
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Dover
Ministry of Marine
Seven miners acquitted in Pueblo murder trial
Pueblo Colorado March 5 seven minors charged with murdering a party of mine guards and a chauffeur on La Veta road during the mine strike troubles were acquitted tonight. The jury was out only forty five minutes.
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Pueblo
Col
la Veta Road
Major George Abel Dies in Ride Accident at Victoria Hospital
London Ontario March 5 Major George Abel commander of the machine gun section of the 7th Canadian Mounted Rifles died after falling with his horse yesterday during manoeuvres and fracturing his skull at Victoria hospital. He was a veteran Hussar and long a leading Ontario apple shipper.
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London
Ont
Victoria Hospital
George Abel
7Th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Ontario
Canadians in Hospital
March 6 report lists Canadians in hospital including Netley Pte Nugent Third battalion Bugler Sanders 3rd battalion at unknown hospital on continent Pte Brompton First battalion Sergi Hamilton Second battalion at Route Pte Salisbury Princess Pats Canadian Light Infantry at Boulogne Pte Duchesnay Princess Pats Canadian Light Infantry.
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Joandon
Netley
Pte
Nugent
Bugler Sanders
Brompton
Sergi Hammilton
Route
Salisbury
Princess Pats
Canadian Light Infantry
Boulogne
Duchesnay
Young Liberals plan Hard Times Smoker event
Arrangements are underway for a Hard Times Smoker next Tuesday evening by the Young Liberal club. The committee promises a good program of music and an address by Mr N A MeLarty on Great Speakers and Speeches, a talk that is expected to draw a monster crowd.
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Young
Liberal Club
N. A. MeLarty
Victoria Regina and Winnipeg hockey exhibition ends in draw
In Winnipeg on March 5 the Victoria Regina and Victoria Winnipeg teams, former Allan Cup holders, played an exhibition game marked by fatigue from training gaps. After ten minutes of overtime the teams failed to split the tie at 4-4 and declared the event over, noting the crowd had gotten its money’s worth.
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Winnipeg
T Cams
Victorias
Regina
Snow and cold snap hit Springfield on March fourth
A late winter front brought twenty degree drop in temperature, heavy snow, sleet and rain in Springfield. Communications disrupted by telegraph and telephone failures reported as the storm sweeps across the city.
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Springfield
Flour Allocation Debate Splits Blyth Community
The Blyth Northumberland board of trade faces a dispute over flour sent by the Canadian government. The question hinges on whether the flour is intended for soldiers and sailors widows, who have so far been barred from industrial distress relief. The decision could affect how aid is distributed among local residents.
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Fandon
Board of Trade
Blyth
Northumberland
Seed grain official A J Matthews named for Dominion duty
A J Matthews has been appointed a Dominion seed grain official and will oversee the impress district. He will be away from the city for an extended period to supervise seed grain distribution.
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A. J. Matthews
Dominion Government
Impress
Spuds Weldon at Monarch Tonight in Jewel Burlesque
Spuds Weldon appears at the Monarch Theater tonight with a thousand dollar jewel display. Jess Willard the prize fighter is also billed at Dreamland. An amateur contest is scheduled at the Monarch tonight, promising a lively show.
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Weldon
Monarch
Cypress Club Farewell for Mr A K Grim mer Tomorrow
Cypress club members are asked to meet tomorrow evening at 8 o clock to bid farewell to Mr A K Grim mer who is leaving for the cast.
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Cypress Club
A. K. Grimmer
Cardston MP Wolff Leads Alberta Legislative Clash
In Edmonton March 4 the legislature heard heated debate on federal topics with interruptions from opponents. Cardston member Wolff delivered a vigorous critique of the Conservatives, defending farmers, criticizing the Machinery Act, and accusing the party of crocodile tears. He highlighted farm policy and national issues, while other speakers backed or challenged government positions including references to Bourassa and Borden and local militia remarks.
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Edmonton
Cardston
Wolff
Nr Wolff
Mr. Wolff
Michener
Mr. Tweedle
Borden
Tweedie
R. Bonfire Bennett
Patterson
Macleod
Laurier
McBride
British Columbia
Wilfred Garilepy
Henry Bourassa
Centre Calgary
Tweedle
Stanley
Bourassa
Gariepy
Hillocks
Calgary
Opening at L. and 15 Rete own Singer Ban
A brief item notes an opening at L and 15 Rete own with a singer ban affecting the venue or schedule. The readable text is fragmentary, offering limited concrete details about the action or entities involved.
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Rete Own
Ban
Rumors on Dardanelles Defences and Allied Advances
Rome reports a circulating rumor that Turkey may open the Dardanelles to Allied ships. German crewless reports say Fort Mamicheh guns were silenced as bombardment destroyed Dardaneus and Themerllk forts, enabling the Allied fleet to advance two miles. Italian reaction cites strategic stakes in the Aegean and the Mediterranean, with Italy urged to consider neutrality. London dispatch notes Russian Black Sea fleet moving toward the Bosphorus. Paris war office bulletin covers Allied progress near Notre Dame de Lorette, Reims Cathedral bombardment, and gains in Argonne at Vauquois with several prisoners.
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Rome
Turkey
Athens
Giornale D'talla
Goebens
Fort Mamicheh
Dardaneus
Themerllk
Channel
Italy
Dardanelles
Giornale AltaHa
Bosphorus
Aegean Sea
London
Bucharest
Giornale D'Italia
Burges
Bulgaria
Paris
War Office
Arras
Notre Dame de Lorette
Reims
Champagne
Souain
Mesnil
Heausejour
Argonne
Vauquois
Cypress Club hosts Red Cross bridge tournament honoring charity
The Cypress Club held a Red Cross bridge event with 32 tables, hosted by Mrs. Pingle and Mrs. Smyth. Prizes went to Mrs. McNeely and Mrs. Grimmer, with gentlemen’s prizes won by Mr. Denbigh and Mr. Crawford. Proceeds totaled 70 dollars as music, supper, and socializing followed, with attendees traveling to Calgary, Winnipeg, and Fredericton for ongoing duties and visits.
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Cypress Club
Red Cross Society
Blizzard Hits Chicago and Midwest Travel Stopped
A March blizzard swept the middle west and southwest with a heavy snowfall forecast for Chicago early today. Reports from Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas indicated four to seventeen inches of snow. Traffic across Kansas, Nebraska and western Missouri was severely disrupted as winds piled snow into huge drifts in northern Nebraska and South Dakota, halting railroad transportation.
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Chicago
Irl
Middle West
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
South Dakota
Local Market Brings In Farmers With Broad Wares
Morning market drew a representative crowd of farmers aided by good roads. Pork and fine young beef were in supply while prices eased. Butter and eggs sold around 30c with recent five cent drops. Dressed chickens 16c and turkeys 30c per pound. Imported vegetables 8 for 5c. Auction this afternoon features fine young horses and several head of cattle.
City committees to discuss grants for garden club move
The joint council committee and the Vacant Lot Garden committee will meet tomorrow afternoon at two o clock in the board of trade rooms to discuss concessions for the garden club movement in the city. The majority of city fathers favor the move and are expected to offer full assistance.
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Council
Vacant Lot Garden Committee
Board of Trade
Garden Club
Police Court Dismisses Abuse Charge Over Harsh Horse Chastisement
In police court this morning J. T. Bell faced a charge of unlawfully abusing a horse. Prosecution evidence described the animal as baulky and the code allows chastisement of a horse under such circumstances, so the case was dismissed without testimony for the defense. Justices Parker and Terrill presided, with Mr. Short defending.
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J. T. Bell
Justices of the Peace
Parker and Terrill
Mr. Short
Dreamland Show Promises Jewel Display by Welden
Ramah Jess Williard the pride fighter and Ke stm Kemedy headline a night at Dreamland with Spede Welden showing a vast jewels display while Mouareh and Comet venues host early acts.
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Mouareh
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