Italian and Allied Gains Near Trieste Across Isonzo Front
Reports from London and Paris describe Italian advances along the Isonzo and toward Trieste with thousands of prisoners taken. French actions at Chevreux Wood interrupted German lines while British and French forces on the Western Front hold positions amid artillery duels. General Maurice praises Anglo-French support enabling Italian offensives and notes German morale strains after renewed Allied pressure.
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Paris
Chevreux
Aisne
War Office
Rome
London
Gorizia
Diniano
Jamaino
Jamiano-Brestavizza
Plava
Castagravieza
Gulf of Trieste
Isonzo
Trieste
Austria
Adriatic
Moulin de Vauclerc
Californie Plateau
YEGG GANG OPERATES IN CALGARY CITY
Calgary May 26 Cracksmen who blew the safe of Mutual Brokers Ltd on Ninth avenue west after midnight last night found only 30 dollars in the safe. They were disturbed by the night watchman of the Robin Hood Mills and fled before looting more. Nitroglycerine was used to blow the safes and no arrests have been made yet.
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Maurice
Somme
Arras
The
von Hindenburg
Calgary
Mutual Brokers’ Ltd
Ninth Avenue West
Robin Hood
Local Produce Deal Advertises 7 Lbs Rhubarb for 26c
J Todd and Company lists a Saturday price on rhubarb at 7 pounds for 26 cents with a simple shore advertisement.
Naval activity in Baltic reported by Copenhagen dispatch
London May 24 Central News from Copenhagen says German naval activity in the Baltic was heavy on Tuesday with a violent cannonade heard along the shore. Residents on southern Danish islands reported their houses shaking during the night attack.
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London
Hindenburg Line
Fontaine Lecronsilles
Todas
War Office
Arlens
Germman
Baltic
Copenhagen
No Developments in Coal Strike Situation
Calgary May 16. There are no new developments in the coal strike. Officials report no change in the stance of both operators and the union. Carter, secretary of matter 1S. Kaye Howard says Ottawa has sent word on government intentions. Operators report no work.
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Calgary
Carter
Mmatrter
Kaye Howard
West Japanese naval craft arrive to aid the Mediterranean
In the House of Commons Lord Robert Dee reports a significant influx of West Japanese naval vessels moving into the Aediterranean to cooperate with naval forces off the rifles. The remark was made by a minister of blockade.
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Rifles
House of Commons
Robert Dee
Cyclists' Corps Enlists Mr W A Phelan at Recruiting Office
Mr W A Phelan of Suffield signed up with the Cyclists' Corps at Captain Parker's recruiting office this morning. Rhubarb 7 the for the Saturday tuty of Todd & Ca. 64-2.
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W .A. Phelan
Suffield
Cyclists’ Corps
Capt
Tuty
Todd & Ca
Horticultural Society Directors Meet at City Hall
A meeting of the Directors of the Horticultural Society will be held at City Hall tonight at o o clock.
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the Horticultural Society
Dentist and Adventurer Executed for Murder in Grand Rapids
Dr Arthur Warren Waite, a New York dentist and adventurer, was executed in the electric chair at 11 o clock for the murder of his father in law, John F Peck, a Grand Rapids druggist, on March 12, 1916.
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Arthur Warren Waite
John F. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Busy Local Market Sees Full Stalls and Stable Prices
The market appeared lively with horses and wagons present. Eggs remained 3 cents per pound and 40 cents for chosen, beef and pork at 18 and 20 cents per pound and up, live chickens at $1.25 each. Vegetables included beets and carrots 4 for 25 cents, turnips 8 lbs for 25 cents, onions 2 lbs for 25 cents, cabbage 10 cents, small 16 cents, spring onions 1 can ta a bunch, hubbard 3 lbs for 26 cents.
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Hubard
Canadian Casualties Reach 22679 Since Offensive Restart
Ottawa reports 240 new casualties raising total in Canadian forces to 22,679 since the British offensive resumed.
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Ottawa
Commons Passes Franchise Reform Bill After Debate
London May 24 The house of commons passed the second reading of the franchise reform bill by 328 to 40 after ten days of debate focused mainly on woman suffrage. Rhubarb sale noted as 7 lbs for 36c for Saturday only. J Todd & Co 268-2.
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London
House of Commons
Irs
J. Todd & Co
Lloyd George hails submarine successes and food outlook
London reports Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons praises anti submarine actions over the past three weeks. He credits American aid and asserts reduced May shipping losses while warning against food shortages and maintaining strict economy. He says German submarine warfare will fail and calls it a major miscalculation of the empire.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Mr. Lloyd George
Work Begins Monday on Corrals and Stands at Fair Grounds
Stampede committee met at Board of Trade rooms to approve finance items and band procurement. Plans discussed include Boy Scouts roles, information duties, and ambulance readiness. Ottawa supplied 3,000 blankets for Stampede visitors.
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Board of Trade Rooms
Mesers
W. W. Mc‘Neely
W. Conrad
A. P. Day
W. Huckvale
H. H. Brown
W. McLane
F O. Sissons
Dudley Brown
Boy Scouts Council
Fairgrounds
Boy Scouts Association
Stampede Committee
J W. McLane
Col. Slasons
Ottawa
Colonel Bissons
McNeely
Canada enacts travel ban for military age men
Ottawa May 24 the order in council prohibits departure from Canada without written permission for males between 19 and 41. Violators face fines up to 2600 dollars or up to five years in prison, with similar penalties for abetting offenses. Immigration officers may detain ships trains and vehicles to stop suspected departures. Authority covers issuing permits and collecting detailed personal data.
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Ottawa
Order-In-Courcil
Canada
Mate Citzens
Order In Council
Dominion
Intar- Joy
Local Casualties Notify Family of Pte Cyril Coursey
Official notices received by the parent of Pte. Cyril Coursey of 3 Braemar Street reveal he died with high honors. A flag will be flown at Alexandra High School fronts at half-mast today for Pte. Coursey and Pte. John Deal, officially noted as brothers, with condolences from service authorities.
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Cyril Coursey
Braemar. Street
Alexandra
Pte
Coursey
John
Acy
Ig A. Veedy
England
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Hindenburg
Aigne
Sonzo Une
Wea
F. H. Maurice
Associated Press
Seven Thouan
British
Yegg Gang
Janly
Todd & Co
Horticultural Society
Wrison
New York
Britain
Rullers
Menee
Nema
J. W. Mclane
Muste Committee
R. Dawson
Wintrict
Saskatchewan
Regina
West
Alberta
Kant More
New York Times
Sion
United States
J, Todd & Co
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