British Take Trenches at St Eloi in Major Assault
British infantry assaulted the St Eloi salient near Arras and captured first and second German trench lines after mine explosions. Casualties were reported. two officers and 168 men captured. Artillery activity centered near Angres Wulverghem St Eloi and Weiltje with mining continuing.
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London
St. Eloi
Northumberland Fusiliers
Royal Fusiliers
St. Los
Angres
Wulverghem
Weiltje
la Boleselle
Neuville
St. Voost
Hohenzollern
Edmonton inquiry backs Harmer on telephone costs
Public Accounts committee heard deputy minister W J Harmer defend 1913 pole cost estimates as draft work delayed by labor and money constraints. A F Ewing led the inquiry, exposing the system as up to date with no doubts cast on its management. The probe was instigated by H C Crawford after a disgruntled ex-employee's neighbor raised concerns.
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Public Accounts Committee
Edmonton
W. J. Harmer
A. F. Ewing
Dea
Geo. A. Hoadley
South Edmonton
Fraud Charged in Sale of School Debentures
Edmonton March 28 A case of interest to the Western provinces heard in Police Court with Attorney General as prosecutor Alfred F Carrothers of the Alberta School Supply Co defendant. Allegation that Carrothers misrepresented bonds to Toronto brokers to cover drafts for Saskatchewan and Alberta school districts. Bonds for 2560 were misdrawn and not countered by Saskatchewan government, bonds deemed not valid. Case enlarged for eight weeks. Birdseye School district in Cardston riding. Firm recently handed 100000 Sethbridge treasury notes.
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West
Edmonton
Alfred F. Carrothers
Alberta School Supply Co
Honda
Toronto
So.ag
J.-J. Anderson
Union Bank
Cornelius Boschiman
J-F. Clarke
Friedland
Saskatchewan
Carrothera
Grenville
Birdseye
Alberta
Carruthers
Birdseye Achuol
Cardston
Sethibridge Treasury
German Raid on England Sinks Not Our Only Naval Secret
The Manchester Guardian reports that the sinking of the grids is not the sole naval secret, and more raids may be contemplated. It argues decisive invasion in the near term is unlikely, as Germany must find a rapid path to victory and landing on the east coast would require a decisive breakthrough.
Disposition of the Dardanelles Clarified by Sazonoff
In a Duma session Minister of Foreign Affairs Sazonoff denied any Entente agreement to neutralize the Dardanelles. He said no such pact would satisfy Russia, which insists on free access to the Mediterranean. The report notes a March 27 dispatch from Pelpogyad via Wondon on the topic.
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Pelpogyad
Wondon
Dardanelles
Duma
Sazonoff
M. Sazonoff
Russia
Mediterranean
Carson Back as Leader Eyes Opposition to Coalition
London dispatch reports Sir Edward Carson restored to health and set to return to parliament. He is to preside over the Conservative war committee and is believed to aim at forming and leading an opposition to the coalition government.
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London
Sir Edward Carson
Ponth
Sir Edward
Relief expedition to aid Shackleton's Antarctic voyage
A meeting in London decided to dispatch an immediate relief expedition for Shackleton's Antarctic expedition. Plans include sending a second relief vessel to the Ross Sea region and securing confirmation on whether the vessel is loaded with necessary supplies.
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London
Reneue
Rossada
Weddel Cea
Aigoided AB
Inesurance
Saybich
Te Leton Ig
Murderous German torpedo sinks Sussex with American toll
London reports confirm a high death toll from the Sussex disaster. Up to 102 missing, including five Americans, among 436 aboard. Witnesses say a torpedo struck about 100 yards away. several boats capsized, hindering rescue as the ship settled in Boulogne harbor.
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London
Sussex
Mouffet
Local Recruiting Advances for 176th Regiment
The 176th added four new recruits this morning and plans an active next phase of recruiting. Total strength exceeds 600, with about 660 men recruited to date but some discharged or transferred, mostly for medical reasons. New joiners include G W Rouse Raymond J O Oliver Taber Jos Stead New Westminster John Bakes Dunmore Thos G Parry city and others signed today Lleut MacCourt reports three more and several prospects. OMR recruiters say Redcliffe and Macleod yielded new men. Chief Lawson of the Mounted Police was among eleven recruits secured yesterday.
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G. W. Rouse
Raymond
H. L. Infantry
J. O. Oliver
Taber
Royal Navy
Jos. Stead
New Westminster
John
Bakes
Dunmore
Farmer
Thos
G. Parry
City
South Wales Borderers
Imperial Yeomanry
McClukay
King’s Liverpools
Thomas Lampoon
Baker
Lleut
MacCourt
Robert. Wallace
Norman
Chamberisin Reaister
Redcliffe
Sergt
Beere
Macleod
Lawson
German submarine campaign sinks vast neutrals tonnage
The Daily Telegraph summarizes German submarine warfare since March 15, noting in under two weeks they sunk about seventy thousand tons of shipping, with roughly a third of that tonnage from neutral shipping.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Regina MLA faces nine charges in Saskatoon court
Edward H. Deviine of Kinistino appeared without counsel in Regina city police court on nine counts including three forgery three false pretences and three uttering. He was remanded to the common jail until April 5 while bribery inquiry arguments dominated the Royal Commission hearing.
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Regina
Sask
Edward H. Deviine
Legislative Assembly
Kinistino
Royal ‘Commission
H. Y
MacDonald
K. C
Minneapolis Opens Up Big Canada Loan Subscriptions
Minneapolis subscriptions to the $76,000,000 Canadian loan have surged beyond the million mark. Information from the underwriters in Chicago shows strong participation from Minneapolis residents and organizations.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
Minnespolis
Railways and Brotherhood to Lock Horns
St. Paul march 28 managers of the railways in the northwest were notified today by leaders of the train men's brotherhood that the demands for wage increase will formally be presented to them march 30. Although 30 days in which to comply probably will be given it is said on high authority that the railways will not await that time but will flatly reject the demands.
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St. Paul
Northwest
Former Soldier John Campbell Convicted of Burglary
John Campbell, a former soldier, was found guilty by Magistrate Rae of breaking and entering with intent to steal. Reportedly, money was found on the accused when arrested. the exact sentence and details remain unclear from the chaotic excerpt.
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John Campbell
Rae
Alx
Royindjal
Lethbnge
Aubin Cal
Stoen
Ogilvie Mill Sued For 15000 By Widow of Man Killed
Mrs Ida May Redden administratrix of her husband Alfred Redden’s estate and two children sue Ogilvie Mills for 15000 damages. The suit claims Redden died from machinery negligence at Christmas last. Defendants Laidlaw Blanghard and Rand file a reply denying liability and asserting contributory factors. Halifax reports note McLean appointed to succeed late James McDonald as representative council.
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Alfred Redden
Ida May Redden
W.J. O’neail
Haa
Ogilvie Milla
Redden
Ita
Mesers
Laidlaw
Blanghard and Rand
J. Medo
Halifax
Vate McLean
Orangeville
Inverness’ Co
James’ McDonald
Unclear Local Report Opens With Missing Details
Fragmentary Dover report mentions a crime scene with a jury tonight and victims found. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving uncertain who is involved or what happened at Dreamland tonight.
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Manchester Guardian
Carson
Shigeleton
Red Cross
Safonika
Dover
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Redcliff
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