Allied Forces Break German Line In French Offensive
British and French advance with Guillemont Village and surrounding woods seized. French take Le Forest and Clery, reaching from Mouquet Farm toward the junction with French lines. Major positions from Combles to the front are made untenable as German counterattacks fail under pressure near Falfemont Farm and the area under Von Hindenburg’s eye.
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Falfemont Farm
Mouquet Farm
le Forest
Clery
Paris
London
Somme
Echo de Paris
Freld Marshal von Hindenburg
Great Allied push drives gains on Somme front
British and French forces report continued advances around Guillemont and Le Forest north of the Somme and east of Combles. German counterattacks fail to halt the advance as 6,000 prisoners are taken and ground near Mouquet Farm and Thiepval changes hands in heavy fighting.
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Somme
France
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Falfemont Farm
Paris
French War Office
Berlin
Ancre Brook
Mouquet Farm
Barleux
Glinchy
River Somme
Soyecourt
Vermandevillers
le Forest
Combles
Verdun
Fleury
Beaumont
Thiepval
Ozleres
Ginchy
Labor Day Sports Postponed To Wednesday Afternoon
For the first time in the city the Labor Day athletic program was postponed due to heavy rain. The committee chose to reschedule, with events starting at 1 p.m. at the ballpark, including the city baseball final and the full program of races and field events. The rain dampened plans but citizen turnout remained strong.
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Magridge
Irwin Neag
H. G. Atwood
R. Lauder
H. Atwood
Trades and Labor Council
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Ex-Ministers Case
Report from Winnipeg on a jury trial of former ministers failing to reach a verdict after prolonged disagreements. Court records indicate numerous objections and ongoing deliberations as 4 o'clock nears. No termination announced, with Crown counsel continuing to argue key points.
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Winnipeg
Cotnitel
Public Holiday Declared for Labor Day
Acting Mayor Berry proclaims a public holiday tomorrow afternoon due to rain preventing Labor Day celebrations. City Council authority cited and all businesses requested to close.
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Berry
Senate Passes Eight Hour Day Bill and Ends Strike
Washington reports the Senate approved the Adamson Bill by 243 to 28. President Wilson signed it early Sunday. The measure sets eight hours as a day’s pay base for interstate railroad work after January 1, 1917, with pro rata overtime and a six to nine month study by a presidential commission. Railroads estimate wage costs around 60 million dollars yearly, while union leaders cite 20 million. Questions linger about constitutionality. Central Garage. 48-tf
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Glasgow House Announces Month Long Fall Showings
The Glasgow House announces the commencement of a month long fall display covering dry goods and ladies' wear. Rather than a single opening, the firm spreads its showing over September with weekly introductions of each class of merchandise.
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Glasgow House
Ex Ministers Chat Now Before Jury in Roblin Case
Winnipeg reports the jury in the Roblin Coldwell Howden trial retiring to consider verdict. Justice Prendergast instructs on conspiracy laws and cautions jurors about perjury and corroboration as he outlines key issues and permissible questions for the panel.
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Justice Prendergast
Rodmond Roblin
Howden
Coldwell
Horwood
Sir Rodmond
Prendergast
Germany Threatens Swiss Crossing to Reach Italy
London dispatch reports Geneva quoting Prince von Buelow warning that Germany would move through Switzerland to strike Milan if Italy declares war. Italians reinforce the Swiss frontier while Switzerland vows to defend neutrality as Swiss troops prepare.
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London
Geneva
Prince von Buelow
Rome
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
Milan
Local Man Chosen Grand President at Sons of England Meet
Word from Red Deer confirms S. E. Whiteside, president of the local S C E Lodge, elected Grand President for the year. The next convention will be held in Medicine Hat.
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C.E. Grand Lodge
Sons of England Benefit Society
Red Deer
S. E. Whiteside
C.E. Lodge
Medicine Hat
Zeppelin raid over England brought down in flames
London reporting that a German Zeppelin from a raid on England last night was struck and burnt in the open country. Bombs fell in many areas but no casualties or damage reported. crowds cheered the burst of flames seen in the sky.
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London
England
Prominent Canterbury Canon Dies in Devonshire
The Rev. Dr. Moore canon of Canterbury since 1903 died Saturday night at Chagford Devonshire. He was renowned as a Dante scholar and widely known in ecclesiastical circles.
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London
Dictatorship Tightens Grip in Greece Under Zaimis
Reports from Athens say Premier Zaimis has assumed near dictatorial powers amid pressure from Entente demands. He curtailed public gatherings, dissolved parliamentary interference, and secured support from Venizelos and opposition leaders, signaling a quiet move toward wartime governance. Germany and Entente influence clash as Athens and Piraeus face control shifts in telegraphs and communications.
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London
Piraeus
Zaimis
Greece
Venizelos
Dle
Gee
M. Zaimis
Ofsa
Trian
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