Dunkirk Bombarded and Allied Reprisals Reported
British officials say three German seaplanes bombed the English coast near Kent and Thanet, killing one soldier and injuring two civilians while destroying a public house and several homes. A seaplane was downed off the Belgian coast. French and Belgian air actions followed with multiple bombardments and casualties.
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Kent
Isle of
Thanet
Paris
Yser Canal
Steinstraet
Hetsas
Hight
War Office
Verdun
Avoncourt
Dead Man’s Hill
Tyrol
Ledro
Trent
Lagarina
Rome
Empire Day message from Baron Shaughnessy urges unity and sacrifice
Baron Shaughnessy of Montreal calls Empire Day a reminder of Canada’s dignity and responsibility as a leading self governing dominion. He urges sacrifice to win the war, then focus on rebuilding and development for national happiness and prosperity. He stresses national sentiment and unity among diverse peoples to support the crown. Also notes the Suffragists’ War auxiliary of Toronto raising Serbia aid and hopes for tax funding for amusements.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Telegram
Baron Shaugh- Neasy
Montreal
Parmout
Japan Prepares to Take Over Part of China
Chicago May 20 A Washington Tribune correspondent reports Japan plans to seize part or all of China following the revolution and ensuing turmoil as intelligence reaches Washington from the Far East. Officials in Washington weigh the potential upheaval and realignments in the region.
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Chicago
Washington
the Tribune
Japan
China
Oriental Repub
Fhigis
Far East
Ra Reregercerie
Josey Realiai
Allison testifies before Meredith-Duke commission in Ottawa
Colonel J Wesley Allison farmer and agent, called to the stand as the Meredith-Duke inquiry examines wartime contracts. His secretary Mabel Edwards received 105000 of a million dollar commission. The session noted his fragile health and the need for caution during questioning.
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Ottawa
Board Room
J. Wesley Allison
Meredith-Duff
Mabel G. Edwards
Allison
Henderson
Mr. Hellmuth
Meredith
Alligon
General Hughes
Empire Day in City Schools Promises Busy Program
Empire Day activities scheduled across city schools with assemblies at Alexandra School at 10 30 a m for High school and Grade VIII. remarks by Hector Lang and C J Wilson. multiple war stories and musical numbers. Junior and primary grades hold events at Elm Street and Alexandra School with Miss Donaldson Miss McPherson Miss Dixon and Miss Currie presenting battlefield tales. a Red Lie society play is planned for Dreamland tonight.
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Alexahdra
Hector Lang
BMA
C. J. Wilson
Elm St
Donaldson
Miss. McPherson
Alexandra
Migs McGillivray
Him St
Dixon
Migs
Currie
Bin
Hutchison Takes Thomyson's Place in War Contracts Probe
Ottawa reports J A Hutchison K C of Brockville will replace Captain Thomyson K C as counsel to assist the Davidson commission in investigating war contracts. The commission will sit on Monday with H Dewart appearing for the opposition.
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Ottawa
J. A. Hutchison
K.C
Brockville
Thompson
Davidson Commission
H. Dewart
British Blockade Policy Criticized in Morning Post
London protest condemns Britain for relaxing blockade to allow 15000 tons of German dye stuffs to the United States. Editorial argues such action favors neutral manufacturers over British and harms British textiles while aiding American supply through British navy.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Morning Post
Knights of Columbus Set Special Meeting Tomorrow
The Knights of Columbus will hold a special meeting tomorrow to finalize plans for a trip to Lethbridge on the 24th. Arrangements include a special car from here and a large turnout is expected at the meeting.
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Knights of Columbus
Lethbridge
Lake of the Woods Milling to Build New Mill at Once
The Lake of the Woods Milling Company will start construction of a new mill at AMudioiine Hat immediately. Mayor Hawthorne welcomed the telegram from Winnipeg stating the proposition is satisfactory and work will begin at once. Calgary reports of Calgary site are dismissed. Capacity not yet announced. expected at least two thousand barrels.
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Hawthorne
Lake of the Woods Milling Company
Amudioiine Hat
Trawthorne
Winnipeg
Calgary
Parent Goven Lecture In Police Court
E. W. Stafford faced Magistrate Rae for not sending his son to school though the boy was present May 18 in the afternoon. The case, based on an earlier misstatement, was dismissed after the father explained his absence and effort to enroll the child in regular schooling. The magistrate warned him to ensure consistent attendance for the child’s education.
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E. W. Stafford
Rae
The Irish judges resume sittings after rebellion
Dublin reports the Irish judges have resumed sittings in four courts closed during the rebellion. The outer walls show holes from gunfire but guards with fixed bayonets remain. In London the US embassy says Jeremiah C. Lynch's sentence will be announced by military authorities.
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Dublin
London
United States
Jeremiah C. Lynch
Sinn Fein
Alberta Gazette Names Frontiersmen as Justices of the Peace
The Alberta Gazette lists several Hatters named as justices of the peace linked to the Frontiersmen units 176th and 175th. Appointments cover recruiting purphases with individuals including John MacCourt Bartholomew Oxley Harris Rogers Herbert Baker Ernest Heald John Bully Alfred Nicholson William McGregor Edward Rahburner Henry Willing Darling Cox Alfred Cobham Henry Hearn Clarke George Shaw Robert Brown Gordon Tufts Arthur Pearce Herbert Newby Basil Jones. all based in Medicine Hat.
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The
Alberta Gazette
John MacCourt
Bartholomew Oxley
Harris George Rogers
Herbert Baker
Ernest Heald
John Alfred Bully
Alfred Joseph Nicholson
William
Alan
McGregor
Edward Rahburner
Henry Willing
Darling Cox
Alfred
Herbert Cobham
Henry Hearn Clarke
George Thomas Shaw
Robert Brown
Gordon Harrison Tufts
Arthur Pearce
Herbert Sutton Newby
Basil Robert Elwey Jones
Medicine Hat
Plans Formed for Shackleton Relief Voyage to Antarctic
London reports a Royal Geographical Society committee completed relief plans for Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men stranded in the Antarctic. A relief ship will depart London by August 1, travel via Buenos Aires and the Falkland Islands, taking about ninety days to reach the Falklands and a further month to Weddell Sea as ice breaks.
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London
Trent
Ernest Shackleton
Antarctic
Royal Geographical Society
Weddell Sea
Buenos Ayres
Falkland Islands
War progress and financial notes from May reports
Fragmented dispatches describe Allied war efforts near Christmas and finance leading figures. Baron Robert Oppenheim comments on resources and industry while a London diary notes a German cabinet reshuffle with Rathenau slated for a new post in the imperial treasury.
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Philadelphia
Ft. She
Hoth
London
Despata Daily Express
Amate
Ang
Rathenau
Jerich
Imperial Treaatere
Court Report On Cruelty Charge From Local Ledger
A brief note records a cruelty charge against an accused person who faced restraint and a judge or magistrate. The fragment mentions driving a horse and a chase involving a colt, with unclear other details or names.
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