Wearin Down Policy Drives World War I Front News
London reports mark the Sedan anniversary as three million troops clash on the French frontier. German gains are admitted on the left wing while Anglo French defenses hold in the center and Mezieres region. Observers note conflicting reports from German Austrian and Russian sources.
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Sedan
French Foreign Office
Peronne
Somme
Verviera
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Alene
Emperor William
Mezieres
Department of
Ardennes
Vosges
Lorraine
Medicine Hat Contingent Heads East to Bermuda or Egypt
A charge on their second day east praised the Medicine Hat contingent for their conduct on the journey. The group reports good grub and strict train discipline with no complaints as crowds cheer the Hat boys along the route. The News anticipates Mac’s upcoming letter with full details of their activities at the big camp.
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Medicine Hat
Trai
Leo
Mac
Hat Contingent Deploys to Front Amid Mixed Reports
Reports from Valcartier indicate only eight of twenty six volunteers are accepted for active service with the Hat contingent. The rest may be sent to Bermuda or Egypt to relieve British troops. Leo Dowd, who traveled with the second contingent, reports the Hat boys feel fine and enjoy the journey.
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Valcartier
Bermuda
Egypt
Prairies
Leo Dowd
Freight Brake Fail Halts Train on Bridge
A freight train crossing a bridge at noon ran into a brake failure on the rear cars as it gathered speed. The air brake malfunction caused a sudden halt with the train breaking in three places: a draw bar pulled free, an end torn from a car, and a third area damaged but with no further harm.
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West Hill
Excavation Begins for Post Office Addition
M C Sackrider holds the contract for the post office addition and started excavating this morning. A permit was issued for 39000 dollars but the final cost is expected to exceed that amount.
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M.C. Sackrider
Happy School Days Start Anew In City Schools
Students returned to classrooms as public and separate schools opened for the term after summer, with many eager for a fresh start. Superintendent Hay swapped teachers to ease the transition, though most schools remain crowded and filled to capacity.
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Atclty
Tla
Patti
Hay Hap
Declaration of War Forecast by Turkish Leaders
Washington reports a London cable saying German officers have gone to Constantinople to command the Turkish army and a Turkish declaration of war is expected. Plans to place British interests under American oversight in Constantinople are under consideration.
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London
Constantinople
Turkey
Rome
Man Pleads Guilty to Drunk and Disorderly Conduct
Robert McKay stood before Magistrate Rae and pleaded guilty to the drunk and disorderly charge after a street altercation on South Railway Street. He paid $1 plus costs this morning as punishment for the incident.
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Robert McKay
Rae
South Railway Street
New Treasurer Assumes Office in Hat's City
Charles Prince takes over duties as city treasurer at City Hall with help from former treasurer Pointer. Pointer and family plan to move to Los Angeles due to Mrs Pointer’s illness. Pointer reportedly has a lucrative post in the southern city’s treasurer department.
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New City
Charles“Prince
Pointer
Los ‘Angeles
Calif
Mra. Pointer
City
Chess Club Formed in City for Winter Play
Advertisement seeks players to join a 4 person chess club in the city for winter sessions. Call Afr Mann at Quebec Bank Nd 877 for details.
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Chess Club
Mann
Quebec.Bank
Britain Money Orders Issued by Local Post Office
The local post office has been instructed regarding the issuance of money orders to Britain. The directive specifies procedures for handling international money orders and ensures compliance with postal regulations.
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Britain
Frange Calls Out All Reserves 10 Colors
Paris reports an official announcement that the minister of war has decided to call out immediately all reserves in the country not previously summoned to the colors.
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Frange
Paris
Austrians Failed in Montenegro Attack at Lovohen
Italian and Austrian naval forces supported by Cattaro batteries attacked Mount Lovohen and Budua. English and French fleets halted the assault, Austrian ships retreated, Montenegrins under Prince Peter launched a counterattack, killing 450 enemy soldiers and taking many prisoners.
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CattenJe
Cattaro
Mount Lovohen
Budua
Peter
Cape Colonist Weld Prisoner by Germans
Sir James Sivewright a prominent Cape Colony administrator, was arrested by German troops in Nuremberg where he was taking treatment and is now held as a prisoner of war. The Union of South Africa high commissioner in London has appealed to the American ambassador in Berlin for his release.
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London
James Sivewright
Cape Colony
Nuremburg
Union of South Africa
Berlin
James
Excursion Steamer City of Chicago Burns and Sinks
Aboard the City of Chicago, an excursion steamer, a fire broke out off the city and it sank after the flames. Rescue boats pulled off many passengers, but the final tally of survivors remained uncertain as crews reached shore and could not confirm all were saved.
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Chicago
Labor Day Prizes Displayed at City Holiday Program
The Trades and Labor Council plans a big Labor Day program with sports, races, and athletic events. Western Canada league baseball games at 10 15 and 6 30, with inter city football at 1 PM. races at 2 PM under Alberta Amateur Athletic Union. Thirty events total, some open to all, others for unions or locals. Admission 25 cents for the afternoon program. separate baseball admissions apply.
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Trades and Labor Council
W. H. Todd
Western Canada
Alberta Amateur Athletic Union
Cruiser Niobe in Commission Under Capt Corbett
Ottawa announces the cruiser Niobe is in commission under Captain Corbett formerly of the gunboat Shearwater after a satisfactory trial trip yesterday.
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Ottawa
Naval Department
Niobe
Corbett
Shearwater
Allied Armies Hold Advantage In Frontline Position
Paris reports the Allied armies hold a good position as French experts note German moves risk exhaustion. The British army, rested, is prepared to swap the extreme right with the French while French forces have been retreating slowly for several days.
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Paris
Constables Sworn In New City Police Force
Chief Bruce sworn in three new constables by Magistrate Rae. Alexander Nimmo James Alexander Whitson and James Marsh join the force to replace suspended or dismissed officers and fill a vacancy created by Komick’s resignation and other cases. Ig B Losey of Winifred won 97 dollars and a silver cup at the Lethbridge fair.
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Rae
Alexander Nimmo
Pipers’ Band
James Alexander Whitson
James Marsh
P. C. Prices
P. C. McLaughland
P. C. Hitch
Komick
Ig B. Losey
Winifred
Lethbridge
Rumors Of Major Battles Near Lafere And Croisilles
Reports from Paris and London describe scarce war news as censorship hides actions around Lafere on the Oise and Croisilles near Arras. Aliies and Germans are claimed to clash with uncertain details, while Russia claims victories in Galicia and Poland and Belgium reports German withdrawals from Antwerp area.
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