Western Front Activity and St Quentin Fighting Report
War office notes limited actions with raiding repulses near Fontaine les Croissilles and near Lens. patrols in Neuve Chappelle trenches cause casualties. French dispatch records heavy artillery south of St. Quentin and repulsed Mont Blond attack. Franco-Belgian front mostly quiet. Petrograd unrest cited with looting and calls for order.
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London
Fontaine-les-Croissilles
Lens
War Office
Neuve Chappelle
St. Quentin
Paris
French War Office
Mont Blond
Champagne
Berlin
British Admiralty
Wirless Press
Petrograd
Saya
Moscow
Kernesky
Russia
Trieste
Ostania
Victor ‘Emmanuéle
Nangulis
Deapite
Tara
pRlssd
Piaaid
Death Notice of Lieut Col James Robinson’s Nephew at Vimy Ridge
Official communication reports the death of the nephew of James Robinson, a well known Medicine Hat figure, who was instantly killed leading six platoon in the attack on Vimy Ridge on April 8. He was regarded as an efficient and painstaking officer and his loss is deeply regretted by all.
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James Robinson
Medicine Hat
Vimy Ridge
Forms of Application for Permit to Leave Canada
L A Dobbin CPR ticket agent has received forms of application for permit to leave Canada. The forms require answering many questions and pasting two photographs of the applicant to the application.
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Canada
L. A. Dobbin C.P.R. Ticket Agent
Indian School Destroyed by Fire in May 29
Bohelt B C May 29 The school and convent were severely destroyed by fire this morning with no deaths reported. A number of children were injured by falling glass but survived the incident. The property is partially insured.
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Indian
Bohelt
B.C
Scholt Fadlag
Carnival Queen Voting Notice Encourages Public Support
The text urges voters to obtain ballots from Merchants on June and submit them early to place their candidate in the top ten. Dressmakers and others are invited to design costumes and contribute to the event. The motto Tarn Loose signals a lively spectacle and public participation in the Carnival.
Miner Knife Fight Claims One Life In Brainerd
In Brainerd Minnesota on May 49 a free-for-all knife battle left Bob Nuko vich dead and two other miners injured. A woman is reported to have sparked the melee and is labeled by police.
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Brainerd
Ming
Bob Nukovich
Oriental explorer’s voyage disclosed in May report
A fragmented May item refers to an Oriental expedition and a traveler or vessel, with incomplete notes about intentions and reception. The sparse text hints at discovery or exploration events yet lacks clear details, names, or dates.
Party Leaders In Earnest Consultation On Conscription
Ottawa May 30 Following a quiet day the political scene stirred as Sir Robert Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier held talks to resolve parliamentary difficulties. Laurier and aides visited Montreal to confer with Sir Lomer Gouin on provincial issues. Speculation swirled about a National government or a referendum victory by the Opposition. The government planned to push the conscription bill this week. details of the migwa and House makeup were to shape voting choices.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Fred Pardee
E. M. Macdonald
Montreal
Lomer Gouin
Migwa
Ottawa tariff appeal defeated by straight party vote
Ottawa May 29 The house divided to defeat Hon Frank Oliver's tariff amendments to the budget proposing general reductions fractional increases in British duties free agricultural implements and reciprocal trade in food products The proposal was voted down 46 to 38 all from party lines Hugh Guthrie Liberal South Wellington denounced his party The door was kept by Dominion police until he presented a card and received secretary of the opposition leader's OK Lord Aberdiain visiting Ottawa During department consideration M MacDonald addressed Thomas Kelly Winnipeg contractor in Stony Penitentiary and questioned legality of a claim to be recoverable for an element of the case
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Ottawa
Frank Oliver
Hugh ‘Guthrie
Wellington
Aberdain
Nates
Department of Naticg
Hr.m. MacDonald
Thomas
Kelly
Winnipeg
Stony Penitentiary
Elemyman
Kelly's Nervous Condition Shelters From Prison Garb
An outside physician advised against forcing Kelly to wear prison attire or conform to prison rules. The department followed medical guidance, noting Kelly’s nervous condition could worsen and even threaten his sanity if subjected to standard penitentiary regulations.
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MacDonald
Kelly
Doherty
Horticultural Society Plans Governing Meeting at City Hall
A report from the Horticultural Society meeting at Path yesterday notes a decision to hold a governing meeting at City Hall next Friday night. The secretary is authorized to pay several bills while President Joalit jmub enlitied the society’s flourishing condition. Concerns about placing window boxes on high buildings were raised due to risk from water and movement, but many favor ground level displays. A prize hat committee is to draft guidance, and Mr Oxley reported supplies and furniture readiness.
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Thee “Horticultural Society
Joalit Jmub
Wai
Edmonton Completes Alberta Telephone Strike Fight
May 30 Calgary reports all Alberta towns except Edmonton lose telephone service as workers walk out at 2 pm in protest. Union claims include higher pay, recognition, and end of siding cease. government rejects demands and arbitration is offered as talks continue. Automatic Calgary and Bridge lines may run briefly after the strike begins.
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Calgary
Edmonton
Alberta
Lethbr
Medicine Hat
Caltex
Atrilire
Luda
Swf
Ant
Althoug
Lridge
Cirike Hae
Theun
Ion
Dhatee
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Gaina
East Africa
Lizat
John Foster
Washington
Tata Thomt
Oriental Exotvator
AME
England
Duke of Connaught
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Pardee
Tarife
Hon
Frank
Oliver'a
Lord Aberdeen
Horticultural Society
Alberts
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