Verdun Front Dominates War News From Paris
Paris reports a strong public mood of confidence after repeated German repulses near Verdun. British and Russian actions are noted, including Zeppelin raids and attacks on Trebizond, with ongoing discussions of Belgian troop movements and large German cavalry near Ypres.
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Petrograd
Trebizond
Black Sea
Erzerum
Berlin
London
Geneva
Innsburck
Austria
Belgium
Hague
Maestrich
Holland
Ypres
Sermon by Maj Hogbin Inspires Soldiers and Civilians
Major Archdeacon Hogbin delivered a virile Sunday sermon to about 1200 people at Fifth Ave church. He urged soldiers and civilians to uphold a high ideal, linking religion to courage, discipline, and readiness for war. He cited leaders like Lord Roberts and Gordon, and urged Calgary youth to enlist.
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O.M.R
St. Paul
Germany
Lord Roberts
Gordon
Henry Havelock
Paris
Rail board orders extra cars and locomotives for Goose Lake grain flow
Ottawa acts under new Railway Act to ease wheat shipments from congested Goose Lake district in Saskatchewan. The CNR must provide 1200 cars and 36 locomotives for moving grain to Saskatoon government terminal or GT P tracks, with ongoing equipment until relief. Both railways must agree on proportional rates. further orders may follow for other western districts.
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Goose Lake District
Ottawa
Commons
Senate
Board of Railway Commissioners
Goose Lake
Saskatchewan
C.N.R
Saskatoon
G.T.P
Mysterious Double Murder Suspect Arrested at Swift Current
Hol Heilman, husband of Mrs Heilman, is under arrest for the murder of J W Ross and his wife, with self inflicted death nearby after a shooting at Port Reeve. Neighbors doubt the earlier Ross life attempt, and investigations promise further details as theories link the Heilmans to a prior US murder and a past revolver purchase.
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W. Ross
Port Reeve
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Ross
Hellman
Canada
Scott
Heilman
States
Heilmans
Will Discontinue Making of Shells
The News reports Mr. W. R. Martin of International Supply Co says due to labor agitators outside the firm will stop making shells. The company will close the munitions portion used for that purpose.
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International Supply Co
Shell
Police Barracks in Stettler Burned in Coal Gas Explosion
Stettler Alberta March 6 Mount ed Police barracks were destroyed by fire at seven this morning after a coal gas furnace explosion. The fast moving blaze trapped a prisoner inside but firefighters and officers rescued him. No contents survived and flames were confined to the building by the local fire brigade. Read of Dreamland's society play page eight.
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Haudremont
Donaumont
Meuse
le Mort Homme
Cote de l'Olre
War Office
Artois
Neuville
la Follie
Argonne
Vauquois
Verdun
Lorraine
Thiaville
Stettler
Alta
Mounted Police
Dreamland
New War Secretary Named for Wilson Administration
New ton D. Baker formerly mayor of Cleveland has been selected by President Wilson to serve as Secretary of War in the wartime cabinet.
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Verdun
Haudremont
Fort Douaumont
Douaumont
Washington
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Wilson
Principe De Asturias Sinks After Rock Collision
The Spanish steamer Principe De Asturias struck a rock and sank at Santos Brazil within five minutes. Eighty six passengers and fifty seven crew members were rescued and brought to Santos by the French ship Viga. A Lloyds report lists 338 passengers and 107 crew members aboard.
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Santos
Brazil
Principe de Asturias
Viga
London
Lloyd's
Rules Committee Advances McLemore Resolution Debate
The House Rules committee on March 6 agreed to a special rule for a four hour debate on the McLemore resolution warning Americans off armed ships of European belligerents. The measure is framed to be killed in the House by administration leaders once in session Tuesday.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
McLemore
Henrietta Crosman Starring at Dreamland Tonight
New York stage favorite Henrietta Crosman headlines Dreamland tonight as fans flock for the popular star. News Want Ads promote the show as a top money maker for theatergoers seeking value.
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Henrietta Crosman
New York
Dreamland Tonight
Payroll total for February at 175th Paymaster Ireland battalion
The morning report states the February payroll for the battalion, closed and paid, amounts to 13000 dollars. By month end the payroll is expected to grow by at least half as much again as new recruits join. Four new men are added since the last publication: H Flavelle, Whitla farmer. J W Harrison, Whitla section hand. B A Tree, Alderson farmer. Thomas Gleeson, Irvine farmer.
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Jist Wa
H. Flavelle
Whitla
J W. Harrison
B. A. Tree
Alderson
Thomas Gleeson
Irvine
95Th Saskatchewan Regiment
Brewster Wins Victoria Byelection In Tight Vote
Victoria reports a provincial byelection result with H C Brewster defeating A Flumerfelt by a margin of 2 397 votes, amid large turnout and party workers. The celebration drew 8 004 listeners as speakers warned of political “machines” and promised continued scrutiny of Bowser’s government.
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H.C. Brewster
Broad Street
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