Canadians’ Onslaught and Alliances Near Readiness
London reports say Canadians repulsed a German assault and captured a strong position with one killed amid uncertain confirmation. British and Belgian forces hold lines from Flanders to Arras as French push toward Rheims. Paris notes Dardanelles mines cleared to Chanak, minesweeping under allied naval protection.
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Petit Parisien
Vacant Lot Garden Club Seeks City Help
The special joint committee meets this afternoon in the board of trade rooms to discuss city assistance for the Vacant Lot Garden Club movement. Chairman Hamilton Morrow of the Parks committee and Chairman Jnc. H. Spencer of the Water committee endorse the effort and expect council support if possible.
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Parks Committee
Jnc. H. Spencer
Water Committee
Ocean liner La Touraine afire mid ocean with help en route
London reports the U S La Touraine burning at 48.06 north 20.14 west with five steamers in pursuit. The French liner sailed from New York Feb 27 for Havre carrying doctors and nurses bound for a war hospital.
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London
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Lloyds
Valentia
Ireland
Rotterdam
Havre
France
Chateau de Pasay
Long
Submarine's deadly work near British coast
From the bridge of the Dutch liner Ryndam Captain Han Den Haersl said a German submarine attacked a large unflagged merchant ship about thirty miles off the British coast in the North Sea on February 24. The vessel sank gradually as the Ryndam departed, with the crew seen abandoning ship and a British destroyer arriving to offer no further aid.
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New York
Ryndam
Han den Haersl
Rotterdam
Earl of Cadogan Dead at 75 in London
London reports the death of George Henry Cadogan fifth Earl of Cadogan aged 75 a wealthy London ground landlord and noted royal host He served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1895 to 1902 and held posts including Lord of the Privy Seal under Secretary of War and MP for Bath Three heirs to the title predeceased him in life.
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London
Kenry Cadogan
Earl of Cadogan
Eard Cadogan
Ireland
Bath
Thirty Found Alive In Layland Mine Explosion Rescue
A gas explosion at the Layland mine of the New River and Pocahontas Coal Company entombed about 170 workers last Tuesday. Today thirty miners were rescued alive, while seventy eight bodies have been recovered and 170 men feared dead or missing as efforts continue.
Premier Sifton Met Alberta Mayors Today
Edmonton March 6 A deputation of mayors from Alberta cities met Premier Sifton and ministers to seek licensing fee relief and funding promises. The province will cover salaries of police magistrates and magistrate offices, consider four more equal divisions of police court fees, and parish revenues from liquor licenses to municipalities are not expected. Auto fire apparatus fees will be handled by the provincial secretary. Delegation included Costello Calgary Hawthorne Medicine Hat Reid Lethbridge Henry Bonn and Mowatt Edmonton.
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Alberta
Sifton
R. Mitchell
C. W. Cross
Messrs. Costello
Calgary
Hawthorne
Medicine Hat
Reid
Lethbridge
Henry
Bonn
Mowatt
Canada Aids Direct to France With Steamship Service
Ottawa reports the inauguration of a tri weekly steamship service from Canada to France to move war supplies for the British war department. The admiralty will supply eighteen freight boats until war's end and heavy volumes of food clothing transport vehicles ammunition and horses from Canada and the United States are being sent daily. Colliers carrying steam coal from England to Halifax will also return carrying army supplies to France.
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Canada
France
British War Department
Admiralty
United States
England
Halifax
North Atlantic
Funeral for Mrs J M Cooper Held Monday
The funeral of the late Mrs J M Cooper will be held Monday at 3 o'clock from her residence 807 4th Street.
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J. M. Cooper
4Th St
Diplomats Leave Mexico In Unified Move
The foreign diplomatic corps in Mexico City has decided to depart in a body. Despatches confirming the decision were received in Washington today and sent to their home governments.
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Washington
Mexico City
Mitchell refutes charges in Alberta debate
Edmonton March 1 The first week of the throne speech debate closed with no serious attacks on the government. Hon C R Mitchell defended the government, noting that though critics spoke, no maladministration or wrong expenditure was shown. He defended policy origins and praised education, railway guarantees, and federal relations. Continued on page four.
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Bacon Hillocks
North Calgary
Mitchell
Hillocks
Public Accounts Committee
Calgary
G. Tobin
Leduc
Jeroy Hudson
Wainwright
Public Works Department
Mr. Boyle
Crows Nest Pass
British Columbia
C. R. Mitchell
Ottawa
UFLA
Michener
Submarine Sinking Claims Stir North Sea News
Rotterdam report says the steamer Thordis was sunk by a submarine. London reports the Daily Chronicle listing rewards for first merchant vessel sinking a German sub. A North Shields trawler claims to have sunk one on February 23 but may not qualify. The captain of the steamer Alaston says he sank one in the Channel last Saturday.
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Rotterdam
Thordis
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Thords
Alston
North Shields
Russian Spoils and Prisoners Reported in Galicia
Petrograd dispatch says between February 21 and March 3 Russians took 158 officers and 18 521 men prisoner near Stanislaw Galicia. They captured 4 guns 62 machine guns 519 horses and many trains. Also reported were 12 guns 29 maxims and ammo cases with their cars and one aeroplane. Giso fortress reportedly withstands German siege artillery as Austrian attacks in the Carpathians slow.
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Stanislaw
Galicia
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Przasnysz
Altonether
Gisowets
Carpathians
Financial conference on Dominion finances announced
London March 6. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George will convene a conference with the High Commissioners and Agents General from Overseas Dominions to discuss their financial position.
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London
Lloyd George
First British Sailings Halted At New York Harbor
Shipping men report no British or neutral ocean liners will sail from New York for Great Britain for eleven days. Strikes at Liverpool and Admiralty use of steamships as transports drive the lull, with the next departures not until March 17 led by the White Star liner Arabic bound for Liverpool.
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Great Britain
England
Liverpool
Admiralty
Ilst
Men’s Meeting Postponed at Empire Club Rooms
The next Sunday meeting for men in the Empire club rooms, formerly St Barnabas parish hall, is rescheduled to Sunday March 14 at 4 o clock. Dr McDonald will deliver the address.
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Empire Club
St. Barnabas Parish Hall
McDonald
Italy Bans Future War Sentiment Meetings
The government announces a prohibition on meetings scheduled to arouse sentiment for or against Italy's participation in the war, aiming to curb public mobilization and maintain unity during the conflict.
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Italy
Mounted Rifles review at fair grounds draws crowd
Major General Steele inspects the Third Mounted Rifles before a large Hatters crowd at the fair grounds. About 350 horses and riders perform a double march past under strict temperance guidance. Steele praises drilling given limited training and departs for Regina after inspecting barracks and gear.
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Third Mounted Rifles
Stdele
Winnipeg
Steele
F. O. Sissons
McLeod
Whittaker
Mounted Rifles
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Regulation of the Gas Supply Advice for safe usage
A Medicine Hat News reader offers guidance on using natural gas economically and avoiding soot in appliances. The advice covers clearing mixers and mixing chambers, brushing with a round wire or briule brush, tapping the burner, and adjusting the gas valve to achieve a blue flame. If issues persist, contact the gas superintendent for expert help.
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Medicine Hat News
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