Verdun Offensive Details From British Observation
London reports Lord Northcliffe questions German aims at Verdun and notes deserters confirm timing and plans. Elite units faced stiff French resistance on February 21 with heavy losses, while German air and siege efforts were thwarted by French fire and vigilance.
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London
Verdun
Lord Northcliffe
Times
Gallipoli
Swiss
Meuse
Reviny
Berlin
Douaumont
Hospital Ball Planned by Cumberland General Auxiliaries
The annual Hospital Ball under the Ladies Auxiliary of Cumberland General Hospital will be held at the West Cumberland Band Hall on Wednesday, April 29. Thomas Bickle returned from a visit to Victoria and Vancouver on Tuesday.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
the Cumberland General Hospital
West Cumberland Band Hall
Thomas Bickle
Victoria
Vancouver
Prohibition Motion Moves in Canadian House
Ottawa reports M. P. H. H. Stevens and Hon. Chas. Marcil proposing Dominion-wide prohibition to conserve national wealth. Stevens argues democracy must address the issue with economic aims, citing temperance trends. Laurier may push a shell contracts committee next week. discussion could span to Thursday.
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Ottawa
H. H. Stevens
Chas. Marcil
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Shell
Inspector Henry Devlin Arrives for Monthly Mine Check
Henry Devlin the Inspector of Mines arrives Saturday for his regular monthly inspection of the local mines. He plans to evaluate safety measures, report any hazards, and brief mine officials on compliance standards.
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Henry Devlin
Council Seeks Relief Over Fuel Oil Imported Poverty
A special council meeting chaired by Mayor Parnham heard reports of destitute families in the city due to fuel oil imports from California. The council approved temporary relief and urged the federal government to impose a duty of at least one cent per gallon to protect the coal industry and prevent further starvation.
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Parnham
McDonald
Banks
Bate
Carey
Henderson
Cumberlain
M. Manson
British Columbia
California
Dominion
Masquerade Ball by Cumberland Fire Brigade Planned
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Brigade announces its annual Masquerade Ball to be held at Ilo Ilo Hall on St Patrick's Day March 17.
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The
Cumberland Volunteer Fire Brigade
St. Patrick’s Day
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