Verdun Front Sees Light Activity and German Pressure
Paris reports little change on the Verdun front as bombardments continue near Avecourt Wood and le Mort Tromme. German attacks at le Mort Tromme are halted by French fire, while the Meuse sector sees partial French trench recoveries between Haudremont Wood and Thiaumont farm. The mood in Paris remains tense as observers note intensified German efforts and ongoing battle, with German gains claimed south of Fort Douaumont and substantial prisoner and machine gun captures.
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Paris
Verdun Front
Avecourt Wood
le Mort Tromme
Meuse
Haudremont Wood
Thiaumont Farm
London
Verdun
The
Matin
Echo de Paris
Berlin
Hatudremont
Douaumont Ravine
War Office
Fort Douaumont
Joffre
Promoted Franco American Aviators Share Aerial Feats
Paris reports Corporal Kiffen Rockwell of Atlanta proposed for sergeant for bringing down a German plane near Hartmans-Wellerkopf on May 18 and to receive the military medal. Corporal Victor Chapman of New York also proposed for promotion after pursuing a German aircraft. Lieut. William K K Thaw of Pittsburgh cited for pursuing a second machine and forcing down another, though official confirmation is unsure.
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Paris
Corp
Kiffen Rockwell
Atlanta
Flying Corps
Hartmans-Wellerkopf
Victor Chapman
New York
Rockwell
William KK. Thaw
Pittsburg
Lieut
Thaw
Corporal Chapman
Thaw Tok
Soldiers Toasted by Fifth Avenue Church Ladies and Officials
The 175th battalion officers and about 150 men, members of the Methodist church, were hosted at a banquet by the Fifth Avenue church Ladies Aid and official board with Rev. A. S. Tuttle as toastmaster. Lt. Col. Spencer spoke for the battalion. cheers and songs followed to honor The King Our Empire Our Country Our Guests and The Ladies. Musicians entertained, with Hoag and Miss Johnson performing, closing with thanks to the ladies and Spenser.
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Fifth Avenue Church
Ladies’ Aid
175Th Battalion
Methodist Church
Spencer
A. S. Tuttle
C. J. Wilson
Our Empire
John Benson
James Tremeer
Col. Spencer
175Th
Fifth Avenue
Berlin
T. W. Cuyler
Wagstaff
Cox
St. John's
175Th Regiment
Speeders Fined In Police Court Fundraiser
Police Magistrate James Rae and city officials hosted a fundraiser in the police court that ran from 2 to 7 pm. Proceeds totaled 197 dollars, split between the city and province, with fines and costs ranging around 20 dollars per offender. Some plead guilty and paid 21.25, others faced 2.75 in costs. The event aimed to raise money while enforcing speed limits on Toronto Street. The magistrate joked about cars and high speed gear but warned all offenders would face strict penalties.
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James Rae
A. A. Johnston
Samuel G. Bannan
Magistate
Toronto St
Toronto Street Hill
Autolst
Dublin Archbishop Peacock Dies at Age 80
The Most Rev. Joseph Ferguson Peacock, Archbishop of Dublin from 1887 to 1916, died today. He was born in Queenstown, Ireland, in 1836.
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London
Joseph Ferguson Peacock
Dublin
Queenstown
Ireland
Nova Scotia Election Set After Assembly Dissolution
Nova Scotia dissolved its house of assembly on May 26 and issued writs for a general election. Nomination day is June 13 with polling on June 20. Casualties list from the frontier notes two Lance Carn and Jane Frederick Lavelle among Mounted Rifles. Alfred and David Dick noted as brothers and a Burdett infantryman.
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Lance Carn
Janes
Frederick Lavelle
Redcliff
Chas
Cecil Alfred
David Dick
Burdett
Mounted Rifles
Alfred
Owith
Halifax
House of Assembly of
Nova Scotia
One More Reward for Brave Hatter William Sharland
William Sharland son of a freight sled foreman who earlier earned the D C M for aiding a wounded man under heavy fire has been awarded the Military Cross for a second act of bravery. A German bomb hurled into his trench failed to explode. he grabbed it and hurled it away, risking his life. He was called to receive his reward before the King, the Military Gazette notes.
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William Sharland
Sharland
D.C.M
French Aviators Bombard Balkan Bases Reported
A dispatch from Saloniki dated today says French aviators bombarded Xanthi Veles and Uskub bases. Fires started at each site after bombs fell and the airmen returned safely.
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Xanthi
Veles
Uskub
Surplus Officers Draw Fire Over School Attendance
In Winnipeg critics deride plans to bar civilians from attending schools of instruction, saying the move would reduce public access and raise concerns about governance and transparency.
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Winnipeg
Girl Guides Exhibition at Alexandra High School
The Girl Guides will present a splendid program Saturday night at 8 at Alexandra High School. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Alexandra High School
Girl Guides
Thirty four more recruits for 175th battalion listed
The 175th recruit batch, after rain delays, will report before moving to Sakcee. Thirty seven men appeared for medicals. three were rejected and 34 added to regimental strength. Names include J Adair Munson H Rowe and Fred Davis Calgary among others with prior service in U S Army 10 years and Royal Engineers 13 years.
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Sakcee
Dr. McLeod
J. Adair
Munson
R. McLennan
G. Elliott
H. Rowe
Joe Gauthier
R. Montgomerie
A. Constabulary
N. F. Finch
Acme
H. J. Amey
Eastway
G. D. Tessier
Fred Davis
Calgary
Railway Department Orders New Locomotives and Box Cars
Ottawa reports the Railway Department has ordered thirty new locomotives and one thousand box cars for the National Transcontinental railway project.
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Ottawa
Railway Department
National Trancontinental Railway
Odds Update on War Ending as Grey Rules Peace Talks Idle
Lloyds in London sharply raised bets that the war will not end this year after Sir Edward Grey said peace talks are useless until Germany shifts its stance. Odds 3 to 1 against end in 1916, with other bets on pre 1917 and pre 1919 endings.
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Sir Edward Grey
Lloyd's
London
Germany
Lloyd's Muader
Sweden
United States
Grey
Premier's appeal brings rare House unity on Irish question
In London May 25, the House of Commons shows unusual cross party accord as Premier Asquith calls for settlement of the Irish question by agreement. David Lloyd George to lead talks with hostile factions, with John Redmond Ward Carson and William O'Brien signaling support for a cooperative effort.
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London
House of Commons
Trish
Asquith
Ireland
David Lloyd George
John Redmond
Redmond
Ward Carson
Witliam O'Brien
Medicine Hat Bank Clearing Totals for Week End May 25
Bank clearings reported for the week ending May 25 totaled 3,159,218 dollars. The previous week registered 159,218 dollars in clearings.
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Medicine Hat Bank Clea
Nfo
Lante
Winnipeg financier funds Edmon ton Dunvegan line project
Winnipeg reports that J D Mg of Western Canada raised over two hundred thousand dollars today for the Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia railway construction. Funds are secured by the Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co of Cincinnati and Harrison of Chicago. The deal, backed by Mr Merthar, guarantees principal and interest and yields just under 5 percent. The total involved is about 420,000.
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Winnipeg
J. D
Canada
Dunvegan
Colum Railway
Oe Vident Savings Bank and Trust, Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Abe Ae A A Harrison
Chicago
iMearthar
Povleniaset
Berta
St.Ja
Ottawa May 8 Trade Questions Abroad
A brief item notes discussions in Ottawa on May 8 about six overseas trade questions raised by officials. The report highlights questions likely involving foreign markets and policy considerations.
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Ottawa
Sir Duto
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