Submarine inquiry closes with McBride portrayed favorably
The article notes the inquiry's completion in the province and hints McBride faced no proven graft. It cites Vancouver World praising his calm leadership amid wartime pressure and recalls Sir Charles Davidson’s claim that the commission seeks the truth, with Vancouver and Victoria residents most supportive of the submarine purchases.
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Electric Boat Company
New Jersey
Canada
Richard McBride
Richard
Vancouver
North Pacific
Victoria
Province
Dominion
Red Cross Appeal Planned for October 21st
London September 29 1916 His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia is informed that the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St John will conduct a Empire wide appeal on October 22 next. Proceeds will aid wounded soldiers and sailors at home and overseas. The appeal seeks government support and confirms royal patronage by King Queen and Queen Alexandra. Lansdowne President of the British Red Cross Society requests organizers to publicize and coordinate fundraising efforts.
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London
Hng
Toronto
Bi C
Victoria
B. C
British Red Cross Society
Order of St. John
France
Near Mat
Empire
Kings
Queen Alexandria
Lansdowne
Pall Mall London
Submarine Purchase Inquiry Sparks Public Interest
Royal Commission in Victoria probes 1914 submarine purchase for Pacific coast defences. Key figures include Captain Logan, Sir Richard McBride, and Mrs J Y Patterson as details emerge on price negotiations and government involvement amid political debate.
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Pacific
Germany
England
Victoria
Dominion
J. Y. Patterson
Sattle Construction and Dry Dock Company
Charles Peers Davidson
Montreal
Richard McBride
Logan
Lloyd's
Patterson
Tnion Club
Seattle
Ghiean
Canada
Pilcher
Naval Office
Esquimalt
Burrill
Barnard
Pattson
The
Victoria Times
Lieut. Pilcher
Navy
Richard
Local officials press for defence deal amid delayed endorsements
In midweek reports show Mr Burrill awaiting Ottawa and naval approval for a purchase while telegraph and Admiralty lines indicate backing in principle. Sir Richard McBride urged caution due to the defenceless state, with endorsements still pending as negotiations continued.
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Burrill
Ottawa
Admiralty
Burrillad
Amirongly
Richard McBride
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RED Cross Appeal
Mission City
Abbotsford Post
Matsqui-Sumas Board OF Trade
Chas. Hill-Tout
S. A. Morley
WM. Roberts
Old Creamery
Atbaistord
the Royal Studio
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