Wilson Stance Deepens War Efforts On French Front
President Wilson adopts a firmer position in the war, with reports of varied success on the French front. Simultaneously British forces reportedly took more than 400 prisoners in East Africa as other war news rolls in. Col W B Clayton spoke at a Canadian Club luncheon in Prince Rupert honoring him as director of the Canadian Dental Corps, praising Canada’s war effort and stressing voluntary service and duty.
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Pres. Wilson
East Africa
Col. W. B. Clayton
Canadian Club
W. B. Clayton
Canadian Dental Corps
Bishop du Vernet
Col. Clayton
Col. Kirkpatrick
11Th Battalion
Bullock- Webster
William Manson
G. R. Naden
Howard
Bullock-Webster
Canada
Clayton
Prince Rupert
Holland's Stand Against Both Sides Stir World Reaction
A neutral observer reports Holland mobilized swiftly amid food shortages, seizing private cars and staging maneuvers near the German frontier. Dutch actions surprised the world as they repelled imagined landings from the North Sea near Flushing.
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North Sea
Flushing
Prompt Action in Killing Graft
The Government has appointed Sir William Meredith and MrJustice Duff of the Canadian Supreme Court to probe shell contract deals tied to Col Wesley Allison in the United States. The move signals a firm stance against corruption, with the Chief Justice and Duff noted for integrity and ability.
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William Meredith
Justice Duff
Supreme Court of Canada
Shell
United States
Col. J.wesley Allison
Varying Success In Fighting On the French Front
Paris April 8 reports from the Argonne near Fille Morte describe two small mines exploded Anda Hill 285 crater remains. west of the Meuse German attacks against positions south and east of Haucourt failed to dislodge us with heavy losses on their side. South of Haucourt Germans gained a footing at two small works between Hau court and Hill 287, while southeast of Methincourt hand grenade fighting in trenches between Bethincourt and Chattancourt favored us.
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Paris
Argonne
Fille Morte
Hill 285
The
Meuse
Haucourt
Hau ‘Court
Hill 287
Methincourt
Bethincourt
Chattancourt
Wilson Presses Germany to Pledge Not to Attack Merchants
In Washington on April 8 President Wilson demands Germany observe a pledge against further attacks on unarmed belligerent and neutral merchantmen. Cabinet likely to act Tuesday as tensions rise over the Sussex incident and retaliatory moves.
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Wilson
Germany
Washington
Halibut Carload Delivers About 2200 Pounds Yesterday
A carload of halibut weighing roughly 2,200 pounds was purchased yesterday by Mr. Bernhoff of the National Independent Company. The catch arrived in Canadian bottoms on small carriers at 9 12 cents per pound. Boats delivering fish included Alliance No 1 11,000 pounds Muirneag 4,000 Anita 800 Debora 2,000 Roald 8,000 Thelma 600 and Fisher 1,000 pounds.
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Bernhoff
National Independent Company
The
Alliance No. 1
Muirneag
Anita
Debora
Roald
Thelma
Fisher
British successes in East Africa announced
London reports a British success in East Africa with the capture of more than four hundred men. The Police Commissioners met to discuss force staffing and decided to request the chief dispense with one man. Aldermen and commissioners debated the need and finances, with mixed views on reducing personnel. The motion to give notice to reduce was carried.
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W. Goldbloom
South
London
East Africa
Nei UN
Moxley
Nelson
Molybdenum Company Formed in Ottawa for East Trade
Under the Dominion Act a company has been incorporated at Ottawa as the International Molybdenum Company Renfrew Ont with a capitalization of 5 000 000. The development of Alice Arm's molybdenum production boosts interest in the new venture.
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Alice
Ottawa
International Molybdenum Company
Ren‘frew, Ont
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