Trench warfare reports halt near Arras and Champagne
A War Office bulletin describes trials north of Arras near Notre Dame De Lorette with quiet conditions and unchanged fronts. It notes French gains along the Perthes to Tahure road and claims Allied troops reached a hill beyond Mesnil after taking German works. Additional actions include a blockhouse demolition at Fontaine Madamo and back-and-forth trench recaptures between Four De Paris and Bollanza.
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Paria
London
War Office
Arras
Notre Dame de Lorette
Champagne
Perthes
Tahure
Argonne
Fontaine Madame
Four de Paris
Bollanza
Canadian camp is most comfortable on south English coast
London dispatch reports newly arrived Canadian troops settled in comfortable barracks at a fashionable seaside resort on the south coast. The War Office ordered utmost comfort, garrison staff ensured a warm reception, and the crossing from three transports was smooth. The contingent, including infantry battalions and artillery batteries, arrived late Saturday with trains awaiting in London and reached the camp by Monday morning.
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English Channel
War Office
Queenstown
London
Kitchener
Allied fleet resumes action at Dardanelles in afternoon
Weather halted morning operations, then ships pressed on at the narrows silencing Turkish batteries on Renkus heights. Smyrna governor warned British admiral of arresting all male hostile nationals and grouping them near bombardment sites. British policy urged targeting military works with limited village damage.
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Smyrna
Dardanelles
Paris
Athens
Matin
Renkus
Gener
Great Britain
Germany to set peace terms in Reichstag statement
London dated March 10 reports the German Imperial Chancellor Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg will present in the Reichstag the terms on which Germany is willing to make peace.
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London
Mar
Daily Telegraph
Faris
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
Germany considers exchange of incapacitated civilians in war
In a move aligned with Pope Benedict, Germany signals willingness to modify the wartime arrangement to permit the exchange of civilians who, due to their physical condition, are unable to bear arms, alongside wounded prisoners of war.
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Pope Benedict
Germany
McDonald Proposes $100 Million for Unemployment Relief
Montreal report states Controller Duncan McDonald calls for a $100 million credit to fund road, subway and bridge construction to address unemployment in Canada. One third to be provided by the Dominion government, one third by provinces, and one third by cities where unemployment is most acute.
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Montreal
Duncan McDonald
Canada
Wet towns in Minnesota turn dry or wet in scattered list
St Paul March 10 wet towns known to have gone dry include Emmons Deerwood Jenkins Wadena Morristown Pine Island Motley Ley Mot ley township Norcross Ormeby Alpha Foxholm Morgan Dutterfield Curry Lambertson Odessa Onamia Procter Brooks Danube Franklin. Dry towns that went wet are Randall Eyota Log Lake Adran.
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St. Paul
Minn
Emmons
Deerwood
Jenkins
Wadena
Morriston
Pine Island
Minnesota
Motley
Motley Township
Norcross
Jackson
Ormeby
Alpha
Foxholm
Morgan
Dutterfield
Curry
Lambertson
Odessa
Onamia
Procter
Brooks
Danube
Franklin
Randall
Eyota
Log Lake
Adran
German submarine attack denial challenged in Commons
London lines report Dr Thomas McNamara told the House of Commons that the master of the hospital ship Asturias said the submarine could not identify it due to darkness. He stated the attack occurred at 545 p.m. on a clear, light day and left no possibility of misidentifying the vessel.
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London
House of Commons
Germany
Thomas McNamara
Lake boats report denied in Montreal war talk
Col Cantley vice president and general manager of Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Co. denies a Toronto dispatch alleging 26 steamer ships chartered for service between Canada and the West Indies and South America. The denial was reported from Montreal on March 16.
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Montreal
Col. Cantley
Gefers
Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Co
Toronto
West Indice
South America
Aviator Killed Off Mast Bourne Scout
London March 10 Flight Sub Lieutenant Shepherd of the Royal Navy fell into the sea with a biplane while scouting off Mast Bourne. He was killed.
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Londen
Shepherd
Royal Navy
Bourne
Brilliant Aur Feats In Paris War Office Note
Paris reports from the war office praise the French serial forces for the past ten days noting efficacious efforts and brilliant feats achieved in operations.
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Paris
War Office
Spring Samples Arrive and Style Reception Planned
Fashion authorities have delayed deciding on Spring styles, samples arriving this week followed by a reception for style devotees. Geo. H. Snowdon of Second Street notes to watch for the date.
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Geo. H. Snowdon
Sifton Railway Policy debated in Alberta legislature
Special to the News Edamonton March 9. Mr Tweedie resumes his speech and A G Mac Kay replies by adjournment. Tweedie attacks Bruce Walker on seed grain, defends Ottawa policy, and accuses others of extorting farmers. He contends CN R money flows to bankers, condemns bilingual schooling comments, and hints at issues with Bourassa Borden ties. Continues on page seven.
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Edamonton
Alta
Tweedie
A. G. MacKay
Marshall
Borden
Bruce Walker
William MacKensie
C.N. BR
St. Paul and Macleod
Calgary
J.D. McArthur
Farmore
Grande Prairie
Bank of Commerce
C.N.R
Bourassa
Bourassaa
Idriéaton
Gariepy
Tim
Boyle
Alberta
Ottawa
Roche
Laurier to Open Budget Debate amid War Tax Proposals
In Ottawa March 10 Sir Wilfrid Laurier will open this afternoon’s budget debate. The Opposition leader is expected to close with an amendment opposing increased duties on British imports. Sir Robert Borden will reply, with White and Graham among others drawn into the discussion as divisions loom.
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Wilfrid Laurier
Lkely
Robert Borden
W. T. White
George P. Graham
The Aerial Sinks a German Submarine
London reports the German submarine U-20 sunk after being rammed by the British torpedo boat destroyer Ariel. Crew surrendered and were saved. U-20, built in 1913, displaced 840 tons with speeds of 17 knots surfaced and 12 submerged, armed with three torpedo tubes.
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London
Admiralty
Ariel
Warning to Americans to leave Mexico reiterated
The state department, via the Brazilian minister at Mexico City, reiterated a warning for Americans to depart Mexico as a safety precaution.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Mexico City
Alberta Public Accounts Committee Begins New Session
Edmonton march 10 the public accounts committee met as the first committee of the session. The opposition through mr tweedie signaled an intent to press for a public account inquiry if it takes all summer. provincial treasurer mitchell faced lengthy questioning and pledged full cooperation. railway guarantees will be first subject of investigation as opposition appears to pursue an extensive fishing expedition.
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Edmonton
Alta
Public Accounts Committee
Tweedie
Mitchell
Turks Claim Victory Over British at Persian Gulf Head
Turkish reports claim a decisive victory at the head of the Persian Gulf with 400 British killed and survivors fleeing in disorder. The British official statement counters this, saying the opposite.
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Persian Gulf
Seed grain demand across western provinces rises
Ottawa reported 48,630 applications for seed grain from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Return to the commons shows requirements of 3,209,520 bushels oats 3,306,840 bushels wheat and 46,000 bushels barley for 3,473,456 acres of land.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
German Submarines Sink Three Steamers, 37 Lives Lost
London reports an official notice stating that German submarines yesterday sank three steamships, resulting in 37 deaths. The announcement confirms the losses and underscores the ongoing danger at sea.
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London
Tesday
Nicholas Goes to Finland
Emperor Nicholas left Petrograd today for Helsingfors Finland as the political situation in Russia continued to unfold with the monarchs move indicating possible strategic or diplomatic interests during March.
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Nicholas
Finland
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Art Tailoring Company samples entice steady orders
Geo. H. Snowdon on Second Street invites men to view tailoring samples from the Art Tailoring Company, noting a rush of orders and suggesting long service years in business.
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Art Tailoring Company
Geo. H. Snowdon
Second St. Ts
Fatty Arbackie in Keystone Monarch Two Act Show
Wright's Jewelry Store in Hackvale Block advertises a one day sale featuring Charles Chaplin, described as the world's great comedian, with usual prices and a two act Keystone Monarch program.
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Fatty
Arbackie
Keystone
Monarch
Wright
Hackvale
Charles Chaplin
Confidence grows as submarine campaign is judged a failure
London report notes rising national confidence about imminent victories and broad agreement that the submarine campaign has failed. The tone reflects a shift toward optimism as wartime prospects improve.
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London
Prussian Diet Accepts Budget On Third Reading
Berlin reports the Prussian diet approved the budget on its third reading. The Socialists opposed the measure while Polish and Danish delegates abstained from voting.
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Reuter
Berlin
Socialista
German Cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich Enters U S Port
Newport News Virginia March 10 German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich arrived seeking coal and provisions and may need repairs. Reported aboard are 326 French and Russian prisoners of war. The ship formerly sailed as a North German Lloyd liner and was converted after reaching Tsing Tau at the outbreak of hostilities. Washington and London dispatches note U S customs rules grant 24 hours for provisioning unless repairs extend the respite and Parliament grants control over Britain s engineering trade to boost munition output.
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Newport News
Friederich
Pring Kite
Thing Tau
Lloyd
Tsing Tau
Washington
Norfolk
Prinz Eftel Friederich
Virginia Capes
Hampton Roads
Old Point
Loity
As. Fe
Prins Mitel Friederich
Salvation Army Commissioner Visits Medicine Slat
Commissioner Richards new head of the Salvation Army in Canada makes his first local visit in Medicine Slat. He speaks with energy and warmth, tracing a 37 year rise from the ranks through Denmark and South Africa to New Zealand before taking his current post.
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Commissioner Richards
Salvation Army
Hawthorne
Richards
Canada
8. A
Richarda
Salvaion Army
Denmark
South Africa
New Zealand
Liberal Club hears McLarty in packed Young Liberal meeting
President N A McLarty addressed a large audience at the Young Liberal Club last evening. The program included songs and the speaker spoke of great speeches lost to poor reception and praised his eloquence and command of language.
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N. A. McLarty
Young
Liberal Club
McLarty
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Truro
N. S
King's Own Rifles
Major Hamilton Gault
Princess Pats
Rine
C.R. Mitchell
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Admiral von Pohl
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