Bohemian Regiment Mutinies at Liebach Casualties Reported
Paris reports severe artillery fighting near the Avre south east of Amiens. A Bohemian regiment mutinied at Liebach and fifty officers were executed within 24 hours after refusing to order their men to entrain. enlisted soldiers received 20 to 30 years hard labor. The Allied line is strengthening across Northern France amid ongoing bombardment and heavy rain.
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Paris
Avre
Amiens
War Office
Rome
Toronto Mail
Empire
Liebach
Courmsmartial
Washington
France
Flanders
Ypres Salient
Government supporters summoned for Commons attendance
London May 18 The government issued summonses to supporters to attend the House of Commons on Thursday as Mr Asquith plans a motion that could signal a censure of the government. A division is expected. Maurice affair inquiry may be dropped and figures on army strength for 1917 and 1918 are cited in discussion.
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London
House of Commons
Daily Telegraph
Chissom Fined for Beer Peddling by Provincial Court
Chissom appeared before Magistrate Rae at the provincial police court this morning and was fined $150 plus costs after a raid at his east city house uncovered four sacks of bottled beer seized by police.
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T. Chissom
Rae
Torture Survivor Sees German Prison Camp Brutality
John Mitchell a Zulu former fireman on a British steamer described German officers in Africa branding him with an iron cross and torturing prisoners. He fled when Smuts’ army breached the stockade and reached a British steamer bound for the United States, saying others suffered worse.
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Uston
Mass
Africa
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Gen. Smits
German Empire Faces Potsdam Report on Reform Rejection
In a period of political tension, Count Von Hertling, Imperial Chancellor, has been sent to Potsdam to report on the situation following the rejection of a broad reform by the Urusshin diet. The move signals heightened scrutiny of imperial policy amid debates on governance.
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Sterne
Switzerland
Willam Fias
Potsdamtoni
Count von Hertling
Imperkal
Potsdam
Canvass Totals Reported At Press Time
The canvass results from the LCA are reported as of going to press, with totals for SLU and related figures noted in the brief update.
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Gaanvass
Bolshevik and Anarchist Strife Reported in London
A despatch from Christiana via Times notes rumors of Bolshevik overthrow are unfounded as Soviet authorities move toward moderation. The council of national commissioners fights anarchists as Kerensky’s foe did, with Trotzky urging compulsory labor resists.
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London
May
Russia
Datei
Council of National Commissioners
Kerensky
Leon ‘Trotzky
Marchie
Giev
Meat Rations Cut Again in United Kingdom
Ottawa reports further reductions in British meat rations as the British Ministry of Food warns of shortages in cheese and butter. Canada Food Board cables say relief may come from Canada through larger imports.
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United Kingdom
Ottawa, May
Canada
Coad
Success of raid on Zeebrugge admitted by HMG
London reports that Britain’s raid on the Zeebrugge submarine base was successful, as acknowledged by the Frankfurter Zeitung. The piece praises the bold raid and urges the German navy to counter such audacity, noting the enemy ships did reach the port. It warns commanders to be vigilant against further bold actions.
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Zeebrugge
HMG
London
Reuters
Ottawa
Zeebrugee
Frankfurter Zeitung
Zeedrugee
Retail Merchants Convention invitation for Saskatoon May WM-16
An invitation to members of the local Retail Merchants Association to attend the Saskatchewan branch convention in Saskatoon on May WM-16. The program features three addresses by FLOL Means of the Farmers' Review Chicago, noted as a brilliant speaker and expert in retail merchandising.
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Retail Merchants Association
Saskatchewan
Retail Merchants Association of Canada
Saskatoon
FLOL
Farmers’ Review
Chicago
New Berlin Drug Ad Praises Hunger Alleviation Claims
An advertisement in the Hobyon Berlin chemical firm publication extols a newly invented drug. It is described as an excellent preparation for stalling premature hunger and allowing a person to endure until the next meal. The ad appears in Stan day’s Taeplische Tardschinn via Amsterdam and Ottawa agency channels.
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Amsterdam
Ottawa
Standay
Taeplische Tardschinn
I Hobyon
Berlin
Admiralty Official Hints Submarine Losses Decline
London May 8 J J MacNamara MP parliamentary secretary to the admiralty told Bristol last night that sinking of enemy submarines has improved while merchant ship losses have fallen steadily. He noted monthly tonnage output is ahead of last year and said Britain must press immediate output as America and Great Britain push large new tonnage plans that will take time to mature.
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London
J. J. MacNamara
North Campborwell
Admiralty
Bristol
America
Great Cruain
United Kingdom
Former King Constantine of Greece gravely ill in Zurich
Paris reports former King Constantine of Greece is seriously ill in Zurich Switzerland. A Temps despatch says those at his bedside fear a fatal termination of his illness, according to the correspondent.
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Paris
Constantine
Greece
Zurich
Switzerland
Provincial and medical officials weigh tubercular sanatorium sites
George Smith and S Pinmele visit adjacent sites near the city to assess suitability for a joint Dominion provincial tubercular hospital for soldiers and civilians. Officials will decide between Medicine Hat Calgary or Edmonton with final location announced later this week.
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Tion
G. Smith
S. Pinmele
Alloa
Smith
Campion
Medicine
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Rdtmonton
Gol
Brave French Boy Scout Hero Recited In London Meeting
Lieut General Sir Robert Baden Powell told of French boy scouts near the fighting line. A letter found on a dead German described a French youth who refused to betray comrades and faced a firing squad with a proud, calm demeanor.
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London
Robert Baden Powell
Bader Powell
Dreamland Theatre Faces Rising Petty Theft Ring
The Dreamland theatre reported multiple thefts with a cornet valued at 140 dollars stolen yesterday. On Sunday the picture screen was damaged and the operator’s room flooded with debris. Authorities vow strict action to curb petty thefts.
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Dreamland Theatre
Inas
Red Triangle campaign canvass boosts quotas in Calgary region
Workers in the Red Triangle campaign report strong turnout and favorable results across Calgary district. Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge districts surpass early quotas with significant funds raised. provincial director J. Hanna and AM Sharpe praise the effort as canvass crews prepare for continued calls.
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Calgary
Red Triangle
Edmonton
Summer Exhibition Planned at Medicine Hat
The Agricultural Society directors confirmed a summer fair to run July 17 to 20 in Medicine Hat. A public meeting will be held May 14 at 8 PM in the city hall to discuss plans and form a citizen committee to assist the managers with arrangements.
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Medicine Hat
Agricultural Society
Hays Explains Canadian Land and Irrigation Policy
After a Board of Trade session, D W Hays general manager of the Canada Land and Irrigation Co spoke on the company’s land development plan. He said the work had moved from construction to development and would welcome criticism and advice to aid both community and company.
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D W. Hays
Board of Trade
D. W. Hays
Canada Land and Irrigation Co
Hays
Baseball Game Postponed Due to Cold Weather
The baseball game scheduled for tonight is postponed to Friday night May 10. Tickets issued for tonight will be honored on the new date.
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Manders Battlefront
Meteren
Kemmel
Slovo George
Gailigan
Boutlegger
Czar
YA A. Canvass
Bolsheviki
Retail Merchants Convention
Shnteicant
Cibmarine
George Smith
Mayor Church
Toronto
Ouqut
HMNG
GAM3
Sugci OD
Lethbridge
Ordivestord
Bad Farm
Am, Sharpe
City OF
Blackburn
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