16 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
1
The American line in the St Mihiel sector advanced again, pushing forward several miles on the front. The movement included capture of Wilcey and Norroy with a counterattack repulsed easily by American forces.
The report details American positions along the Moselle in St Mihiel advancing to include Wilay and Norroy, with a repulsed German counter attack near St Hilaire. British lines north of Arras-Cambrai road push toward Sanehy Canehy and Oppy, while Haig notes gains around the Ypres-Comines canal. Belgians report shelling near Nieuport, with temporary German occupation of posts southeast of Braibank later recaptured. French war office cites progress between Savy and Vau St Quentin road and north of Nanteuil la Fosse. An update notes reconnaissance and artillery activity along various fronts and a British defense against a new Vardar front attack. Also reported is news that T J Barrigan of Alberta was wounded in the left shoulder while serving with the 15th Medicine Hat Battalion after a career as a telephone operator and correspondent.
Repairs and construction start on St Patrick's Mission Church with Deegan Bros of Calgary handling the work. Stained glass ordered from Consolidated Glass Co of Winnipeg and expected to arrive, driving completion for use by mid November as the parish plans a completed sacred edifice.
Paris reports several enemy aerial squadrons over the city region this morning. Intense anti aircraft fire did not halt them as they dropped bombs and caused some casualties and material damage. The alert was sounded at 2 o clock.
After talks between Mayor Brown and Ajax Coal Co's J B Swan the firm announces free 500 tons of coal for Medicine Hat area farmers. The Ansley Mine is being developed with a new opening east of the old drift. Coals from the new opening will be free until quality meets standards. No sales will occur until high quality is reached. Information available at the coal company's Royal Bank Building office.
The peace note from Austria-Hungary was handed to Entente reps in Berne and simultaneously presented in Berlin and Constantinople. London papers largely reject the proposal as a maneuver to split the Allies, while Mr. Balfour says the plan is not a genuine peace effort and cautions against premature judgments.
London reports Premier Lloyd George had a better night with several hours of continuous sleep. The official bulletin notes exhaustion symptoms are passing, temperature fallen, pulse better, and throat showing satisfactory improvement.
Rev Dr Strachan once pastor at Rosedale Presbyterian Toronto is named head of welfare work for the Imperial OU Co with a salary of 6000 pounds annually.
Calgary reports Lord Shaughnessy saying tax exempt victory bonds are the best way to raise money for Canada’s postwar needs. He notes that taxation would require higher interest or lower selling price, while praising bonds as attractive to buyers. The CPR president’s party tours Banff, Lake Louise, and Vancouver, stressing western development and reconstruction after the war.
The thirty fourth annual Trades and Labor Congress of Canada opens in Columbus Hall Quebec with 418 delegates from across the Dominion. P M Draper secretary treasurer cites coolie labor as a major concern, especially in the Maritime provinces, as resolutions push for repeal of the Military Service Act and federation of all unions.
A historical notice argues Lenine and Trotsky allegedly accepted German gold to betray Russia, claiming imperial Germany funded Bolshevik agents to sow unrest and hinder Allied victory, with references to German agents and press reports.
Mr P A Dunne, five and a half year local head of Dominion Express Co, is promoted to manage the Edmonton office. His practical methods have earned him popularity among farmers and workers. He will move with his family after his father and mother pass away.
Montreal sent reports that the Labor committee of the Canadian Railway War Board granted telegraphers of the Canadian Pacific Railway Telegraph Company an eight hour day and time and a half pay for overtime. Morse and automatic operators gained higher rates but not parity with Morse operators. The new wage scale is retroactive to May 1 and takes effect October 1, with acceptance lasting until May 1 next.
The Austro-Hungarian government proposes a neutral location for non-binding discussions among belligerents to explore peace principles and possible swift negotiations. The plan seeks confidential delegates to exchange views and clarify terms while avoiding wartime interruption. London and Washington had not confirmed receipt or comment.
The Fuel Controller asks motor car owners to forego Sunday pleasure to save gasoline for the Allies. Readiness and compliance show a winning spirit. Canadians who fight and work at home will thank you.
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