British Forces Advance On Right Bank Tigris In Mesopotamia
Reports from London detail British and Russian actions in Mesopotamia with forces advancing on the right bank of the Tigris and flexible gains near Umm el Henna. Turkish positions at Umm el Henna were carried early, aiding potential relief for Townshend at Kut el Amara.
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Mesopotamia
Tigris
Kut- Hl-Amara
Lake
Uimm-el- Henna
Umm-el-Henna
Kut-el- Amara
Townshend
Kut-El-Amara
Land Commissioner of Hudson's Bay Visits Local Area
James Thomson of the Hudson's Bay Company arrived from the east last night to meet C. H. French, the Victoria representative. Thomson, former Victoria agent, is well known to many here, with headquarters in Winnipeg.
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G. T. P. James Thomson
Hudson's Bay Company
Winnipeg
C. H. French
Victoria
Thomson
Copper Carload Transferred From Anyox For Quick Shipment
The steamer Prince Rutgert brought a carload of blister copper from Anyox for shipment to the refinery in the east. It was transferred to a car last evening and will go out this morning, saving time in delivery.
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Anyox
Record Price Paid for Fox Halibut Marks Market Scarcity
A record price for halibut was paid here yesterday as two schooners, the Alvilda with 10 000 and the Fram with 13 000 pounds, sold for nine and three quarters cents a pound to the Canadian Fish and Cold Storage. H. C. Roberts of the San Juan Company was a close second. Scarcity of fish keeps prices high while some boats go out below. Mayor McCaffery plans to depart for New York to push bond sales and complete the sale of city bonds with Spitzer, Rorick & Company assisting. The City Council and staff are heavily involved in drafting bylaws and securing bond deliveries. Continued on page three.
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Fram
Canadian Fish & Cold Storlage
H. C. Roberts
San Juan Company
McCaffery
Spitzer, Rorick & Company
J. H. Haston
Farewell for S O Erich Before 102nd Battalion Duty
S O Erich, farewelled at the Wanderers Club by G T P staff and friends, departs this morning for overseas service with the 102nd Battalion. He will spend a short holiday in the south before joining Comox unit. a purse of money was presented in appreciation.
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S. O. Erich
Comox
Wanderers
Mr. Erich
Buta
Front Line Skirmishes Reported From French Sector
Paris April 14 The Meuse left bank sees violent bombardment of our first lines west of Hill 304 The right bank reports an unexpected small German attack south of Douaumont repulsed Haudremont region sees a spirited bombardment In Woevre artillery duel near Moulainville A J Prudhomme to Telkwa leaves for spring farm work at Savoy Hotel with horses and implements Morning Journal home delivery offered at 50 cents monthly
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Paris
Meuse
Douaumont
Haudremont
Germans Show Disposition To Attack British Front At Ypres
Rotterdam Daily Mail correspondent reports a British sector at Ypres faced a stronger German attack just before nightfall. The assault, described as spirited and hand to hand, was repulsed. German troops and guns continue arriving at the Yser front where a major battle is anticipated. CHIEF JUSTICE MATHERS OF MANITOBA ON CONSCRIPTION He plans to urge Ottawa to adopt conscription in Canada.
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Ypres
London
Rotterdam
The
Daily Mail
Yser
Toba
Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
British Isles
Canadians Arrive in England With Large Contingent
The 64 73 56 62 538 74 and 75th Battalions of Canadian troops along with No 8 Field Ambulance, Laval University General Hospital drafts, and heavy field artillery units have arrived in England aboard the Adriatic Baltic and Empress of Britain. The total contingent numbers 8 597 officers and men.
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London
No. 8 Field Ambulance
Laval University General Hospital
England
Adriatic
Baltic
Empress
Britain
Electric Light On The Farms Of Ontario
The Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission reports seventh annual findings on farm lighting. Electric light improves home and out-building appeal, reduces fire risk by replacing coal oil lamps, and helps retain youth on farms. Barns now using conduit wiring for safety. open wiring costs $1.25–$1.75 per outlet, concealed wiring $1.50–$2.25 per outlet, with costs varying by district.
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Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
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Vigor
South
Euphrates and
Egypt
Babylonia
Assyria
Russia
QW. G. Beaumont
Fort Fraser
Hudson's Bay
Umm-el-Brahm Marsh
M. M. Stephens Renta Houses
Wellington
James Thomson
Ancient Company
Prince Rutgert
Mayor McCaffery
Vancou
New York
Easton
Erich
102Nd Battalion
the Morning Journal
Moulainville
A. J. Prudhomme
Telkwa
Savoy Hotel
Prince Rupert Coal Co
Chief Justice
Mathers
Manitoba
Minion
Mani
Wilfrid Laurier
Quebec
Ontario
Westholme Opera House
House of Classical Productions
Bert. Levey
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressler
Mabel Normand
Tillie
Furest Vampires
Third Ave
Prince Rupert
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