Heavy fighting rages along Italian and Allied fronts
Reports from Paris Vienna and London describe spirited fighting along the Avre near Amiens and across the Italian front from Alviatica to the GQiudicaria valley. German bombardment and Allied counteractions are detailed with minor gains, artillery activity, and prisoner mentions.
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Avre
Amiens
Vienna
Alviatica
Gqiudicaria
London
Flinders Front
Loere
Ypres
Denieppe
Metoren
War Office
Premier says reinforcements outweigh production needs
Ottawa May 3 Sir Robert Borden told about 300 Ontario farmers that after careful study the government would draft farmers aged twenty to twenty two for overseas service because reinforcements are more pressing than increasing production. He urged farmers to reflect on government duties and cooperate with the order in council to facilitate the draft while noting production remains essential.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
Canada
Great Britain
France
Sir Robert
German Wounded In 265 Trains Return to Germany
Reports from Les Nouvelles of the Hague state 265 trains carried wounded German soldiers from Picardy and Flanders on April 9 11 and 12 along the Namur Liege line. Crowded transports used cow cars for some wagons while hospitals factories and Belgian conversions were overwhelmed with the wounded.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Picardy
Flanders
Les Nomvélles
The
Hague
Namur-Liege
Eead
Belgium
Austrian Parliament Adjourned by Emperor
Amsterdam May 4 Emperor Charles of Austria empowers the Austrian Premier to adjourn parliament and implement measures to resume activities, citing a serious food shortage. The Vienna despatch adds the closure aims to focus on economic reforms to endure the population crisis.
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Amsterdam
Charles of Austria
Vienna
Assassin Archduke's killer dies in fortress tuberculosis
The man who touched the world flame by assassinating Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo dies in a fortress near Prague from tuberculosis, reported by telegraph lines from The Hague.
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Matcie
London
Qavtio Prinzip
Archduke Francis Ferdman
Htlf
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Prague
Hague
The
Exchange Télegraph Company
Western registrars named for Canada man and woman power
Ottawa May 4 additional names of western men who will act as registrars for the new registration of Canadian man and woman power were released by Senator Robertson head of the registration board. Medicine Hat Lieut Robert Quinlan East Edmonton Frank H Drayton West Edmonton Nelson Galbraith Strathcona J J McKenzie Red Deer John Malcolm Battle River Mr Mills Wainwright Alberta.
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Ottawa
Senator Robertson
Medicine Hat
Robert Quinlan
Médicine Hat
Edmonton
Frank H. Drayton
War to last two or three years, says Canadian chaplain
Montreal May 4 Colonel Canon J M Almond director of chaplain service for the Canadian overseas forces told Trinity church Congregation last evening that the war would probably continue for two or three years.
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Montreal
Canon J. M. Almond
C.M.G
Trinity Church
Col Roosevelt and grandson pictured in wartime portrait
Col Roosevelt holds his great grandson as Archie Sr, the first son of Capt Archie Roosevelt, stands recently decorated for bravery in France and slightly wounded.
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Col. Roosevelt
Archie, Sr
Capt
Archie Noosevelt
France
Compromise Seen in Proposed Irish Home Rule Bill
London reports the new home rule bill may blend the Irish convention majority with Lloyd George’s letter terms. Customs and excise stay with Britain after the war while Ireland receives imperial funds and urban housing aid. Ulster veto and a three member powers group are planned. Sinn Fein split may occur.
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London
Umiongs
Westminster
Lloyd George
Horace Phinkett
Ireland
Urban Houshng
Leave of Absence Expiring June for Farmers
Ottawa reports the militia department clarifies that all leave granted to farmers to finish seeding operations must end by June first. Men reporting for service may take two weeks to return to farms, choosing a time that ends by the next month’s start. Also, Chas. F. DeMoody at the Secret Service Bureau in New York orders the arrest of women spies upon taking office.
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Ottawa
Minister of Militia
Department of Militia and Defense
Chas. F. DeMoody
Secret Service Bureau
New York
French hit with long range gun puts German gun out of action
Report from the front states a French gun made a direct hit yesterday in a long range German position near Parag. The impact disabled the German gun and halted its firing, signaling a notable Allied success in the May combat.
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Parks
May
British Losses Estimated at 250000 on Western Front
Washington May 4 British losses in men killed wounded captured and missing on the western front since March 21 are estimated by the British military mission here at nearly 250000. The statement says the offensive will continue almost immediately and warns the burden may fall again on British troops without sufficient reserves.
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Washington
Men of nineteen years to be called out
Ottawa reports a forthcoming proclamation ordering 19 year olds born on or after October 13 1897 to register for military service. Unmarried men and widowers with no children must register at post offices before June, but will not be called to colors until district regis tar accepts the order. The move targets those aged 19 at the time of the October 1917 call.
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Ottawa
Europe
Farmers Convention Set for Medicine Flat on May Twenty First
Premier Stewart and Hon Charles Mitchell along with another cabinet minister will attend the farmers convention at Medicine Flat on Tuesday May 21. The news came to He L. Tweed, president of the Board of Trade, via wire from Kidmonton. Speakers from country points tomorrow will issue the full announcement. A special businessmen’s meeting is planned tonight or Monday to finalize arrangements.
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Charles Mitchell
Flow. C. R. Mitchell
Medicine Flat
He L. Tweed
Board of Trade
Kid
Submarine Sunk by Big British Liner
An Atlantic port reports a major liner engaging a German U boat in a night battle. The liner zigzagged and fired as the submarine surfaced, with Canadian officers and soldiers aboard. several shots were seen as hits, but the submarine’s fate remains uncertain.
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Atlantic
Germany
Iceland Secession Rumor Reported From Copenhagen Dispatch
A Copenhagen dispatch cites the Vossische Zeitung claiming Denmark fears Iceland may secede and become a republic under strong British influence. Reuters notes no truth to the claim of England spending vast sums, aside from Britain purchasing Iceland’s fish catch.
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London
Copenhagen
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Denmark
Iceland
Great Britain
England
Reuter
Scandi navian-American line ships take over Hoboken port
Hoboken residents report the Scandinavian-American line ships in port May 8, following government instructions from the secretary of the navy. The move shifts operations to align with federal guidance as officials oversee port activity.
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Hoboken, N.J
Te’ Navy
Seattle raid nets 213 I W W members arrest
Seattle police led by Chief J Warren raided the Industrial Workers of the World headquarters arresting 213 alleged members. A large cache of suspected seditious literature was seized and the hall padlocked, while 187 others inside were released after questioning. Riot precautions were taken as 15,000 spectators watched the operation.
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Seattle
Industrial Workers of the World
J Warren
Dhor
Warrtin
Railway accident in Bassano yards injures man
While switching in Bassano yards G Monkman was struck by a moving car and run over a leg. He received emergency care from a local doctor and was flown to Medicine Hat general hospital arriving around 6 80 pm. The conductor, living at 98 Second St S, was in charge. a wheel only passed over his leg and doctors hope amputation can be avoided.
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Bassano
G. Menkmnan
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Mr. Monkman
Second St. S
Austrians Rely on Potatoes Amid War Time Shortages
The population faces hunger as wartime hardships deepen. Potatoes and scraps become vital sustenance for many families across Austria, highlighting severe food scarcity and resilience in difficult times.
Peace emissary arrives in London amid German initiative
The Central News reports one German peace emissary already in England on May 4. The envoy is identified as a Dutch financier. A second agent is believed to be en route.
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England
Central News
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