Cumberland Citizen Hunter Mortally Wounded in Accident
A Cumberland resident Benjamin Williams died after a hunting mishap near Trent River. A misread deer led Edward Wesley to shoot his companion, with Williams dying from bullet wounds after being carried to a neighbor’s home. The coroner’s jury ruled the shooting accidental.
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Benjamin Williams
Trent River
Mr. Wesley
Edward Willams
Wesley
Williams
R. Izatt
MacNaughton
Courtenay Bank Building Vacant on Island
The Canadian Bank of Commerce plans an $80 000 brick building at Main and Union in Courtenay. It will measure 40 by 80 feet and be among the island’s finest structures once completed.
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Courtenay
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Great Financial Institution
Main
Union Streets
Man Dies After Gunshot Wound in Hunting Accident
Dr Mc Naughton reported no hope for recovery after a gunshot wound killed the man Monday morning. The inquest found death accidental, caused by misidentification of the deceased as a deer by Albert Wesley. A rider urged color garments for hunters. Funeral held Thursday with Cumberland City Band. widow and five children left in grief.
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McNaughton
Shaw
Messrs
Walton
McKinnon
Shearer
Thomas, Wilcock
Peacey
Albert Wesley
Williams
Cumberland City
Wesley
Germany replies to note of Allies from Versailles
Berlin reports Germany has sent its answer to the supreme council at Versailles. The note mirrors conciliatory tones from the Entente and disclaims responsibility for the sinking of interned warships at Scapia Flow while outlining objections to compensation demands.
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Berlin
Germany
Supreme Council of the
Peace Conference
Versailles
Entente
Scapia
Supreme Council
Coal Miners Return to Work While Output Ahead of Schedule
Washington reports coal miners rushing back to work with expectations of normal output next week. Commissioner Garfield views Wilson's plan as a concession to miners and endorses the move.
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Washington
Garfield
Wilson
Conference Still On At Lloyd George Clemenceau Talks
London reports the Lloyd George Clemenceau conference continues with Clemenceau staying over Sunday due to delays in America. Newspapers speculate on a new four nation alliance including Great Britain France Belgium and Italy.
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London
Clemenceau
America
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Viscount Grey Retiring From U S Mission
Viscount Grey the British ambassador to the United States will relinquish his special mission. Officials attributed his decision to embarrassment over his inability to present credentials to President Wilson.
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Washington
Viscount Grey
United States
Wilson
Bourlon Wood War Memorial Gift To Canada
The Comte de France Que Ville donated Bourlon Wood as a memorial site to honor Canadian forces in the capture. Gen. Garnet Hughes says Belgium will present sites in gratitude and plans include purchases in France, with design competitions and road works to be built next spring.
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London
Comte de France Que Ville
Bourlon Wood
Garnet Hughes
France
Belgium
Gen. Hughes
Canada
Arras
No Election in Sight in Liberal Circles Describes Policy
Ottawa reports Mackenzie King urged early fielding of candidates but Liberals see it as a policy start rather than a dissolution sign. Parliament unlikely to dissolve before next session, with cabinet reshuffle anticipated and no near election. In Vancouver the Great War Veterans propose co op stores to fight high living costs. Taft may be coal board arbitrator candidate, per Washington dispatch.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Liberal Party
Vancouver
Great War Veterans’ Association
Vancouver Council
School Board
Washington
Taft
Coal Board
Mild Weather Predicted For Victoria Area
Victoria weather notes indicate a temperature moderate in the next twenty four hours. In local sports, Rowan's Wobblies lost to Fred Dallas' Wonders 27 to 21 in a schedule league game last evening.
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Victoria
Rowan
Wobblies
Fred Dallas
Union Bay Fetes Mrs Booth as Friends Bid Adieu
In Union Bay a tea honored Mrs Booth with a white ivory set, reflecting wide esteem after twelve years in the community. The same week sailors were celebrated at a S8 Malaspina dance, and many residents contemplate Mr Fulcher’s skating rink idea as locals bid Mrs Booth and Mr Booth farewell before their move to Victoria.
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Mrs. Booth
Union Bay
Booth
Herbert Glover
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