Allied and German World War I actions across fronts cited in reports
The May reports describe fresh German divisions observed on the Aisne front and heavy German losses. British and French positions near Arleus, the Souchez river, and Fresnoy endure strong attacks, with Canadian, South Englander, and Haig forces holding key points. Zeebrugge bombardments and a flotilla clash are noted along the Belgian coast.
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Paris
Aisne Front
Chevreux
War Office
London
Arleus
Souchez River
Berlin
Arras
France
Amsterdam
Zeebrugge
Flushing
Admiralty
le Graaf
North Hinder
Lake Ochrida
Lake Doiran
Ye Point
Monastir
Derna
Cerna River
Moglenica
Fresnoy
Bullecourt
Wield Marshal Haig
Queant
Drocourt-Queant
Cambrai
Lens
Souchez
Campaign drives for relief of Dominion fighting forces
Campaign launched today to raise funds for comforts for the Dominion’s fighting troops. The appeal followed Capt Pearson’s address, stressing citizens’ urgency and thanking the men who enabled ordinary life under war, urging support for the imperial cause.
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Pearson
Fire Brigade Battles Blaze at Porter's Hill House
A midnight blaze raged at a vacant house over the creek near Porter's Hill with no nearby water, firemen saving adjacent structures but the home burned to the ground. Earlier a prairie fire behind a Twelfth Street house was quickly controlled.
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Porter's Hill
Twelfth Street
Canadian casualties rise in Easter Monday tally
Ottawa reports noon casualty update listing 262 new names bringing total to 16 843 as of Easter Monday with dates noted.
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Ottawa
Secret session resumes as Commons debated in hush
London reports that on May 11 the House of Commons reopened in secret session after a break in the debate. Members again withdrew from public deliberations as proceedings continued.
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London
House of Commons
Clerks Seek Summer Half Holiday In Medicine Hat
Letter from the Retail Clerks Association argues for a weekly half holiday in June to September to protect clerks’ welfare. It cites Browne Limited keeping late hours and opposing the plan, noting civic half days and a late Saturday sale. The association appeals to public support for stores showing clerk welfare. Tonight a dance event is listed.
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Prowns’ Limited
Retail Clerks’ Association
Retail Clerks of
Medicine Hat
Clerka
Browne’ Limited
Mesars Brown
Okies
Messia Brown
Measra Brown
Mesaras Brown 8
Ball League Reorganizes With Teams In Question
A large crowd attended a City Hall meeting to reshape the ball league. Key figures included President Dr. J. McLeod and Vice President G. Germaine. Discussion covered Redcliff joining, travel for games, and balancing expenses with patriotic fund donations.
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City Hall
G. Lawson
A. H. Sears
W. HB. Finlay
J. Eddington
W. Lang
Dr. Moore
W.W. McNeely
W Switzer
Parish
G Germaine
Atwood
G. Snowdall
BF. Coyne
E. Daniels
Ruggles
Nuk Cotton
Tires
Redcliff
Messrs. Fairburn
Millard and Brownvey
Lawson
H. L. Tweed
Fairburn
Horald Redcliff
Sears
Finlay
The
Monarchs
Briddington
Radcliff
Moore
Brownley
Hedelitt
Ditthey
Geo Oe
Calgary Soldier D A MacDonald Killed in Action
Word arrives that Corp. D A MacDonald was killed on April 14 while serving with a Calgary Battalion. He worked for four years in the City Engineer's department before enlisting. his relatives live in England and four aunts reside in Medicine Hat.
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Corp
D. A. MacDonald
Corp. MacDonald
Calgary
Grare
City Engineer's Department
England
Medicine
Have No Agreement Denied on Separate Peace Talks
Washington May 01 Secretary Lanalng denied published reports that the United States had an agreement with the Entente Allies not to make a separate peace with Germany. The statement clarifies U S policy amid wartime diplomacy and rumors of parallel negotiations.
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Washington
Lanalng
United States
Germany
Pekin House Defers War Declaration After Riot
In Pekin on May 11 the House of Representatives refused to pass a resolution declaring war on Germany after a riotous session. A mob surrounded Parliament demanding war as troops dispersed the crowd under Premier Tuan Chi Hut's orders. The premier urged war while lawmakers accused him of coercion. The Press opposed the war party urging resistance to military pressure.
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Pekin
House of Representatives
Germany
House of Parliament
Tuan Chi Hut
War
Gorky’s Anti British Outbursts Stir Russian Crisis
London May 11 A Petrograd dispatch to the Daily Express says Maxim Gorky’s anti British statements and claims that Dr Paul Milukoff is in the pay of Anglo French capitalists mark the latest crisis as the council of workmen and soldiers delegates seeks to regain influence. The council is very angry at recent events.
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London
Petrograd
Daily Xpress
Maxim Gorky
Paul Milukoff
New Life
British Submarine Losses Echoed in Reichstag Remarks
Copenhagen via London May 11 report notes Reichstag speech disclosing the loss of two prominent submarine commanders Lieut. Commander Wagener and Buss along with previously reported deaths. Herr Pfleger of the Centre party eulogized the Uboat leaders in a necrology of those who have died.
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Copenhagen
London
Reichstag
Peace Socialists Plan Conference in Neutral Country
London May 11 The Executive committee of Russian workmen and soldiers delegates resolves to convene in a neutral country for an international Socialists conference to discuss peace. Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports the plan. Also mentions a creamery ad by J Todd & Co offering butter at 440 a pound and other brief lines.
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London
Reuters
Petrograd
Lie & Doxens Creamery
J. Todd & Co
Tox Morrow
Opening Y.M.C.A meeting tells front line life at Ypres
Captain Pearson spoke to a large Fifth Ave church audience about life at the front near Ypres in 1915 16. He described gas attacks confusion at Ypres and the relief letters and music from a mobile Y M C A hut on Hill 63 providing comfort to Medicine Hat 10th Battalion and 3rd CMR men amid mud and shellfire.
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Fifth Ave
Hill 63
Plugestraat
Medicine Hat
10Th Batt
CMR
Tourtt
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Aisne
Hinder
Plemish
HL. A. Pearson
Yamacal
Yours
Retail Clerks Association
C.F
Dr. McLeod
J. McLeot
G. Germaine
Sec
Trens
W. 1. Finlay
K. Moore
Don Mc Tntow
MeIntoxh
Winnifred
Union Bank
Colors
Hina
War Party
Trou
Peace Socialists
Y.ml.ea, Chmpaign
Ypres
Calaly
Betol
Western
Canada
Cai
Belig
New York
Roepel
Jeans Christ
Bean
Queri
Sales Greene
Vale
Mr. Stew
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