Greece faces pressure over King Constantine's stance in war
London reports Greece under pressure as Bulgarians invade Greek territory. Public sentiment favors the king aligning with the Allies, with expectations he will not risk his crown by opposing popular will. Across Europe, Verdun and Tyrol host fierce fighting as German, French, and Italian forces clash with heavy losses and artillery duels.
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Holders of W.8 securities in Britain must sell or be punished
In the British House of Commons Reginald McKenna moved a mobilization plan to compel sale of American securities to the government. An additional income tax of two shillings in the pound would apply to such securities except those deposited with the treasury. Harold J. Tennant argued trade imbalances and gold exports limited. The plan aims to raise liquidity as holders were slow to act.
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Claims Against School Board Almost Settled
Robert Black returns home after meeting board members to discuss settlements with contractors tied to the Technical School. The board has settled claims totaling 17000 for 7000, saving 10000, with 2000 in contracts still unresolved. most settlements are verbal. Wallace Sandstone the main claimant is settled for 4000 of a 7400 claim.
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Field Day Opens For 175th Battalion Tomorrow
The 176th Battalion invites all citizens to a no charge field day at the baseball park tomorrow afternoon. If grounds stay dry, events start at 2 with a march of the battalion at 6 30. Events include sprints, distance runs, jumps, obstacle and relay races, bandsmen and dressing races, tug of war, plus exhibits of platoon drill machine gun drill physi cal drill and signallers drill.
Dealers in Police Court Case Prompt Large Attendance
In Police Court this morning a hearing covered assault charges and counterclaims arising from a dispute between Joseph Freedman and Israel Miller. One case was dismissed with costs at 50 dollars on Miller’s charge against Freedman. the afternoon session will hear the Freedman charge against Miller.
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Mayor Halts Daylight Saving Measure After Petition
Mayor Hawthorne has called off the planned Daylight Saving measure set for Thursday morning. A petition with over 400 signatures prompted the move. A council meeting Monday night will decide whether to adopt or reject the measure after hearing both sides.
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New Wholesale Opens in City Coolville Co. Ltd expands in Medicine Hat
Winnipeg based Coolville Co. Ltd opens fifth branch in Medicine Hat occupying Marshall Mitchell Hardware warehouse on Maple Ave. W W Chapman visits for launch with Waldo as manager and J A Munro as credit manager. firm also makes Gold Standard goods and spade guinea trademark.
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Arthur Drummond Dies in Montreal After Typhoid Illness
Arthur Drummond son of the late Sir George Drummond and half-brother of the late Captain Guy Drummond died at the Royal Victoria Hospital after five weeks of typhoid fever contracted in Florida. His wife Mrs Drummond is slowly recovering in the same hospital. Two Nestor comedies and a Dreamland feature were listed for tonight.
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Wilson's speech stirs British debate on peace plan
London readers reflect on President Wilson's appeal for a league of nations and U S involvement in postwar reconstruction. The Liverpool Post and Manchester Guardian weigh the sincerity and scope of his proposals while The Westminster Gazette and Pall Mall Gazette discuss implications for sea power, Allied aims, and the future balance of power.
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Knife Flown at Roosevelt Parade in Kansas City
An open pocket knife was thrown at Col. Roosevelt's car during the Memorial Day parade in Kansas City. The weapon struck the rear of the vehicle and was recovered in the street. Roosevelt was unharmed and police reported no arrests or formal action.
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Allison Tells Of Many Commissions In Canadian Orders
Ottawa May 29 The Meredith Duff inquiry resumed with counsel present. Colonel J Wesley Allison testified about signed and unsigned profit divisions on fuse contracts. He described payments and orders to Lignanti Signand and others, including a $50 000 share and a $30 000 settlement linked to the Canadian Car company and Russian government dealings. He declined to discuss a 3,000,000 shell purchase. Continued on page 8.
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Providence Now Turns Its Hand Against the Hun
A dated dispatch reports heavy Allied actions affecting Dresden and nearby regions including the Elbe valley. The piece notes substantial military pressure and shifts in control as the war progresses.
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Canadian casualties reach twenty eight thousand one hundred ten
Ottawa reports that Canadians have suffered heavy losses since the war began with 14 768 dead and wounded. The casualty count notes the scale far surpasses a single division and marks ongoing heavy exchanges.
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