French progress with hand grenades north of Ranecourt
Paris reports French advances north of Ranecourt by grenade attacks as weather hampers operations. London describes heavy Somme fighting with a new British army division and a successful London Territorial raid south of Neuville St. Vaast. Berlin claims Transylvania victory and German gains near Hessian trench.
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Paris
Ranecourt
War Office
London
Somme
Ancre
Destremeent Farm
Lesars
Thiepvale
Staff
Enemmy
Berlin
Falkenhayn
Hermannstadt
Transylvania
Wuecny
Hnes
Combles
LeSares
Douglas Afalg
Lesboeurs
Thiepval
The
Horders
Stuff
Ita
Grope
Hermannestadt
Vienna
Hun
Korynitea
Russia
Bavaria
Rane
Goduslachh
Gukatoy
Carpathians
Macedonia
Guitente
Eek River
British Casualties Rising Amid Global War Reports
Dispatch from London notes casualties averaging about four thousand daily across fronts. Reported figures show varied tallies with officers citing heavy losses and ongoing battles in multiple theaters during September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mte
Troops Prepare for Winter Drills at Camp Borden
Readable fragments indicate troops will winter at Camp Borden near Montreal with a scale of about ten thousand personnel preparing in early winter. Local authorities coordinate movement and supply for the large contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py Vangoltat
Montreal
Camp Borden
Canadian industrial leader dies in Toronto home
The president of Gurney Foundry Co. of Canada and former Canadian Manufacturers' Association head died recently at his Toronto residence. He was a strong Conservative and an active church worker. His Vancouver church discipline reforms from two years ago reflect his pioneering work.
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Gurney Foundry Co
Canada
Strong Conservative
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Toronto
Vancouver
Pleaded Guilty To Theft Of Sixty Dollars
Leslie R. Napper pleaded guilty before Magistrate Rae to stealing $60 while employed by Dominion Express Co. He chose local court trial, expressed remorse, and claimed debts prompted the act. He was sentenced to six months hard labor in the Provincial gaol at Lethbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie R. Napper
Rae
Dominion Express Co
Lethbridge
Meatless day planned for heavy labor classes
London reports one meatless day a week to curb fatigue among workers in heavy manual labor. The proposal argues fewer meals reduce heaviness and improve efficiency, with officials urging adoption across more classes and sectors.
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London
Rother Step Advise Pevealle
French Take Over Forty Thousand Prisoners Since July Offensive Began
French troops aiding the British push forward on the Somme front near Senlis and Donchavesnes. Since July 1, about 200 square kilometres gained and roughly 40,000 German prisoners captured along with over 150 cannon and 600 machine guns. The fighting near Clery and Mont St. Quentin saw fierce bayonet charges and heavy shelling as trenches and ruins bore the impact of the advance.
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Senlis
France
Somme
Fils
Germany
Clery
Mont St. Quentin
Journalists in contempt case appeal postponed in Winnipeg
After a brief hearing four newspaper men jailed for alleged contempt of the Galt Commission had their habeas corpus proceedings deferred to next Friday morning. Crown counsel indicated support for the Commission. defense urged continued custody under the court. The judge noted reduced bitterness and discussed adjourning to allow further argument on the merits.
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Galt Commission
Winnipeg
Galt
Justice Iaggert
G. P. Wilson
K.C
A. J. Andrews
Edward Beck
B. R. Deacon
Stan
Mr. Andrews
Andrews
Wilson
Mounted Police Seek Caron Bank Robbers in Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw report says mounted police and provincial officers scour the countryside north of the city and around to the west and south for six yegg men who robbed the Caron branch of the Bank of Hamilton of 8000 dollars. Details are scarce as the trail goes cold after the robbers abandoned the stolen car on the Caron road.
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Moose Jaw
Caron Brnh
Bank of Hamilton
Iimtz
Caron
Ambassador Returns from Germany on Leave
Secretary Lansing said reports of Ambassador Gerard returning to Washington to report renewed German submarine warfare agitation were unfounded. The ambassador is on a long postponed leave from Berlin and will report upon his return, as needed, to the Department on matters of interest.
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Washington
Lansing
Europe
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
Department
Winnipeg and Minneapolis grain price report Sept 30
Grain prices vary across markets with Oct wheat at 159 in Winnipeg and 167 1 2 in Minneapolis. Winnipeg cash prices show No 1 Nor wheat at 161 7 8 while Barley and Flax quotations appear for Oct and Dec contracts.
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Winnipeg
Onta
Minneapolis
Dee
Chicago
N.W.C
C.W
Montreal merchant Richard Warminton dies in Brantford rector resigns
Montreal businessman Richard Warminton is reported dead. Rev. C W Saunders resigns as rector of St John’s Anglican Church Brantford Ontario.
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Richard Warminton
Montreal
Rey B N Sando f Mouint Stew in Charlottetown
Rey and B N are noted for a Sando meal event in Charlottetown highlighting local cuisine and vendor activity. Mouint Stew is mentioned as part of the food scene attracting attention from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Sando
Charlottetown
Untitled Note on Willard Family History
Fragmentary OCR indicates a reference to Willard, a son of Jy Willard, connected to Monto and Osgoode Hall, with brief notes on a student. Context is unclear due to garbled text.
Fatal Calgary subway accident claims two lives
Mrs Mayim Okes of High River died at General Hospital after a motor car collision in Calgary's first street subway last night. Thos Merriam of High River, driver of the car, was unhurt and held by police. he faces a manslaughter charge after the morning remand. Mrs Limoges, wife of Pastro Limoges, died of injuries today. she had lived in Winnipeg previously.
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Calgary
Mayimokes
High River
General Hospital
Limoges
Pastro Limoges
Ute Front
Hart
Thos, Merriam
Merriam
Centre Arch
Lloyd George thanks God for the Canadians at Courcelette
London dispatch reports Prime Minister David Lloyd George praising Canadian troops at Courcelette as an advance band and expressing relief that more are coming. He spoke to the Canadian Associated Press representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
London
Associated Press
David Lloyd
George
Courcelette
Red Cliff men fined for liquor and manufacture
R. J. Black and J. Fife both of Red Cliff appeared before Inspector Shoebot yesterday. Black was fined $50 for selling liquor over two per cent and Fife was fined $50 for manufacturing the game, with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Black
J. Fife
Redcliff
Inspector Shoebot! Am
Iter
Altuiation Publicity Spreads Widely
Fragmentary OCR notes wide spread of publicity efforts. No clear names, dates, or places readable.
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London Territorials
Vaast
British
Lesboeufs
Festig
B.D. Swinton
Royal Engineers
Mewbrurn
Hogsee
J. G. Mewburn
S. C. Mewburn
2Nd Military District
Mewburn
Cliveden Hospital
Eng
Guy M. Harris
J. S. H. Harris
Associated Press Today
Donuchavesnes
Ley Beck
Winnipeg Telegram
Knox Magee
Saturday Post
Justice Haggart
Quradn
Hai
Disciplinin Pte
Tuelen Bolanger
di Calec
Grab Sonaert ‘Batt
Cam Bordenham
Th Railway
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