French Advance in Vosges and Other War Moves Reported
Paris reports a series of Allied gains as French forces repel German counter-attacks at Les Parges and push in the Vosges, forcing retreat and capturing materiel. Artillery bombards Passy caves. advances near Regnieville and Notre Dame de Lorette are noted with ongoing weekend actions in the Aisne and Champagne sectors.
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Aisne
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Champagne
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Frecht
Notre Dame de Lorette
Schnepfen
City Council Approves General Funds for Plank Road Repairs
Several council members opposed the method as they debated using general revenue for plank road repairs across town. Alderman Dybhayn and Alderman Beveridge urged fairness between sections, while the mayor cited past experiences. The engineer said the work qualifies as repairs, and the report was adopted. Lake traffic opens with the Northern Navigation Company’s steamer sailing to Fort William after leaving Sarnia.
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Great Lakes
Northern Navigation Company
Sarnia
Fort William
Earl Grey Praises Hereford Contingent at Shorncliffe Camp
Warl Grey plans to become honorary colonel of the 68th Rifles and will present the regiment with its colors. Major Peck, commanding officer, was thanked in London for his service. The Prince Rupert contingent at Napier Barracks, Shorncliffe, remains in good spirits amid training for deployment.
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Shorncliffe Camp
Col. Peck
Corp
68Th
Peck
Prince Rupert
Napier Barracks
Shorncliffe
Cecil Grey
Storneliffe
City considers barber shop hours bylaw petition
The Morse Creek Light reports the City Council received a barber association petition seeking restricted shop hours. A proposed bylaw to open minutes from am to pm was referred to the city solicitor, who said it may not be permissible under the Act. Residents of Se¢- were noted in the session.
British Sunk Turkish Torpedo Boat in Aegean
The Admiralty reports a Turkish torpedo boat was sunk in the Aegean after attacking the transport Manitou with three torpedoes that missed. The attacker fled but was chased by a British mine remover and destroyers and ultimately run aground and destroyed by British boats.
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Admiralty
Aegean Sea
Russian Armies Prompt Action in Carpathians Report
An official report from Petrograd dated April 19 states that Russian forces have been aggressively at work in the Carpathians. Details describe intensified operations and strategic movements aimed at disrupting enemy positions and strengthening front lines.
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Carpathians
Petrograd
Alaska Derby Triumph and Military Updates From The Carpathians
Reports describe a Derby win across the Alaska track in 78 hours 44 minutes with Scotty Allen close behind, and siege actions in Telepotich Zuella area with 1 140 prisoners. Separate notes mention German advance guard activity in Marimapol Kalwar ya and a hospital ticket scheme in Prince Rupert offering lifetime care for one dollar monthly.
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Telepotich
Zuella
Leonard Borenee
County Palla
Alaska
Derby
Baseball scores from yesterday’s MLB games
National League results include Philadelphia 3 over New York 0 St. Louis 1 beat Cincinnati 4 Pittsburg 7 over Chicago 9 Brooklyn 2 Boston 7 6 American League tally Cleveland 2 over St. Louis 7 Boston 2 over Washington 4 New York 11 over Philadelphia 6 Chicago 1 over Detroit 6
Baseball Scores From Saturday Across Leagues
Saturday results show St Louis 7 over Chicago 4 and Pittsburg 3 over Cincinnati 2 in the national league while Brooklyn edged Boston 6 to 1 and New York 1 defeated Philadelphia. In the American League Chicago 3 beat St Louis 4 and Boston 7 topped Washington 5 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland 0 defeated Detroit 5. Coast League Salt Lake 1 Oakland 0. San Francisco 1 Los Angeles 2 after a Venice trip return. Portland 1 11 innings. G T P.
Fish Wharf Talk With City Council After Concert
The Fish Wharf project and a proposed wharf at Seal Cove are discussed by the City Council after a Concert for Regiment. A high class program is planned at Westholme Theatre on Tuesday evening next week. The finance committee will consider raising funds for the Prince Rupert contingent now at Shorncliffe.
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M. J. Hobin
Regiment
Westholme Theatre
Seal Cove
Prince Rupert
Shorncliffe
Bridge Proposal Referred to Light Committee
A Morse Cre bridge proposal was presented at the Corneil meeting last night and referred to the light committee with power to act if deemed advisable.
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Light Committee
Postwar tax stamps and council committee changes noted
The Post Office Department clarifies war tax postage usage including two cent and one cent stamps for duties in Canada and overseas routes. Local council meet highlights include reassigning committee chairs and appointing new members to city committees and the Exhibition board.
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Canada
United States
United Kingdom
City council weighs hospital tickets for workers
At the council meeting last night a resolution to issue hospital tickets for city employees was discussed and the city clerk ordered to survey employee views urgently. The Works Board also supported contracting a cottage at Shawatlang, while debate on compulsory ticket coverage focused on permanent staff and deductions.
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Dybhavn
Kerr
Ald. Maitland
British Columbia
Board of Works
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