Brussels Treaties Easter Battles Report Heavy German Losses
Across Easter week in the Brussels region reports describe heavy German casualties and fierce fighting. German forces crossed bridges under Belgian fire near Ghent and were repulsed at multiple bridges and farmed areas. Belgian troops and Belgian cavalry inflicted severe losses, with many dead and wounded. The Belgian position near Brisselay showed improvement as Allied reinforcements arrived and continued pressure on German patrols. The situation, previously critical, is portrayed as stabilizing with ongoing Allied advances near Namaron and Servats.
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Russels
Haein
Faekin
Brisselay
Rel
Relgans
Sas
Amd
Novelle
Servats
Exhoret
Namaron
Gerrans
Belgian aeroplane lands in Canada for private party
Aug 19 Montreal area reports a Belgian aeroplane arriving with a private party named Londt. Government may consider takeover of airship ventures. Consul notes uncertainty if the craft will reach its homeland via United States or other route.
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Monrfes
Simon Jaar Eg Temater
Guetee
Londt
Uy Canada
Auetry-Hungaran Comsulare
United States
Cot
Fem
Solmyos
Ele Rand
Sic
Boneridge's Firm Still Operating After Rumor
A local notice clarifies that the firm Alain Soedridge remains in business despite prior reports of closure. The correction attributes the misinformation to an unverified source from St. John's and promises more accurate reporting in the future.
Wedding fells at St. Peters Church in Ball Head Cove
The marriage of Willie Jobm femister Z.nexe and Jessie Laura Taliginer of Joseph Pearce Ball Head Cove was solemnized at St. Peters Church on Tuesday by Rev Cruckiell Merrime. The couple will reside at Kop and are wished well by friends.
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Licas—Pearce
Willie Jobm
Femister Z.nexe
Jessie Laura
Joseph, Pearce
Ball Head Cove
St. Peter's Church
Cruckiell
Merrime “Eck
Jangals Pearse
Cowl
Stewart Mours
Maseanna Pearce
Kop
Mis. Leas
Poorly Fished Schooners Reach Boon Bay From Straits
The schooners The 1 6 WV 1 and Assyria arrive at Boon Bay from the Straits. The 1 6 WV 1 has only three gallons of codish left, while Assyria is practically empty of cargo.
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Assyria
Boon Bay
Turkey Purchases Geeta War Material Amid Tide of Diplomacy
The report notes Turkey may have acquired Geeta arms and discusses potential impact on Constantinople’s stance and wider BalticMediterranean balance. It mentions German and Austrian readiness, British and French naval positions, and the possibility of German cruisers seeking refuge as tension rises. News cites reactions from various governments and the broader strategic stakes in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Turkey
Geeta
Ceaisers Greer
Mirestan
Gellojcal
Werenil
Constantinople
Ashbankse
Germany
Austria-Hungery
Lewisporte
A. G. Rahbourne
Trbnne
Messive
Vie
Gacaperou
Agen Sea
Mediterranean
India
Pristee
Tury
Volunteers Return to St Johns After Week at Sea
Norse volunteers recently back from St Johns after a week at sea report lacking medical supplies as Cabot escorted them back on Tuesday. Three of the four Welsh vessels idle since Monday includes Lady Tador, while new arrivals from der see bids indicate men were aged off by the N S Sire.
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Lady Tador
Der
N. S
Warnink
Marriage of W Divens to Jessie Beare in St John
The item notes the marriage of Mr. W. Divens of J. WY Hone employ to Jessie Beare, daughter of Mr. Joseph Beare of Head Tudle Place. It mentions a Thursday ceremony, reception at Pearce's, and other social details amid assorted regional news from St John and nearby communities. The report also references ships, relief funds, and local residents such as Harold Earle and Mr. Maitul al Loan Hay.
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W. Divens
J. WY
Jessie
Joseph Beare
Dano
Pearce’s
Fragmented wartime notes from a stormy harbor incident
Readable fragments describe a confusing scene near Quebec and a harbor incident involving a captain who, unaware of the war, ordered a special signal and reversed engine. It mentions a naval service at St Marys Church, Decora Day observances, graves in local cemeteries, and a Salvation Army visit. References to a Norwegian vessel, a Mongolian ship, and a New Bruchlow Fort near Liverpool appear in garbled form amid the chaos.
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Moncces
Quebec
Thich
Spésiaelesrauiee
Lerbory
A. Com
Oigtur
St. Mary's Church
Nageva
AE. Stewart
Beers
Salvation Atmy
Exci
Postia
Lst
Vogel
York
Mersey
Occidentalls
Thor
Bruchlow
Liverpool
A. Norwegiag
German forces poised before Russians advance in key front
Turbulent dispatches describe German attention to the front near Belgium and Luxemburg as armies prepare for a major confrontation. Reports indicate both sides may hold equal strength, with uncertainty over decisive action as observers await clearer facts from field correspondents and officials.
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London
Sbescen
Maverines
Zulliton
Lee
Geraiony
Russia
Belgar
Geringa
Mastricht
Prohibition Order On Arms and Explosives Drafted
Riis Excellency Sir Waller Bi Danidson leads the Roight Commandos at St Michel in Bt George as governor in council moves to prohibit the export from the colony of munitions of war and explosive ingredients. The measure covers engines propellers tubes boilers and any device usable for marine or military projection and lists vast items including arms, explosives, telegraph and telephone equipment, harness and saddlery, and parts for military manufacture with exceptions for certain foreign ports.
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Riis
Waller Bi
T Danidson
Roight
Mont
St. Michel
Bt. George
Ana
Buren
Mediterranean
France
Russia
Balle
Spain
Cardigal
Belog
Yale
Cartualie Esrups
Amt
Gal
Teoin—Lurne
Comiasers
Eludiig
Geomaah
Manganess Mercury
Wiss
Ineral Jellies
Wraemortia
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Brussels
Gensus
Montreal
Alain Soedridge
St. John's
Gilletts
Poe
Coeben and
Breslau
Japan
Geesiensin Ching
Binet
Sydney
Naval
St. John's Return
Harmony
Auying
Hedeon
Batelet Mfr
Labrador
Flewtwims
Jane Greenham
Price of Wales Relief Fund
Saiore
Harold Earle
Eaghnd
Maitul al Loan Hay
Clyde Sacurds
St How's
Davidson
Covernor
Its
Geo. J. Carter
Weel
Wain
John
ONS K. Renseetd, Citomal Hervey
Bette
Iespaien
Fe Stallend
Som
St. John's Newfidl
Varmesiae
Cts
Moland Gillet Talore
Isils
Witivene
Canela
Orwood
Litabes Co
Austria
Grefa Thinds
Espana
He Coyerston Strate
Ernie
Sju
Motsinger Magneto
Yra
Motsinger
Motsinger Manufacturing Co
Laavetle, Indiana
B. Trample
Twillingate
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