British Army Holds Hill 60 as German Losses Mount
Paris reports on April 21 that British forces hold Hill 60 with very heavy German losses before their lines. In Belgium near Ypres the trench attack was repulsed with 3 000 to 4 000 German casualties since April 17. Champagne saw a failed German attack despite artillery work. Between the Meuse and Moselle Allied gains exceed 700 metres as German dead litter the ground. Lorraine saw an artillery duel and Alsace reports an easily repulsed assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Ypres
Champagne
Meuse
Moselle
Lorraine
London
British War Office
Joe Martin Retires His Paper The Journal
Sir Wilfrid Laurier's representative in trouble with Robert Kelly Vancouver April 21 Joe Martins Journal ceases publication after forty three issues. Cause cited as lack of funds. The final issue attacked Robert Kelly accusing him of graft and ties to the McBride government. Kelly deposits 1000 dollars with Bank of Montreal and offers to audit and cover his cheque within forty eight hours or admit fault. Walker and Avison from provincial departments visit Hazelton to inspect hospitals and sanitary arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Joe Martin
The
Journal
Robert Kelly
McBride
Kelly
Bank of Montreal
Sun
Cou
P. de N. Walker
Victorian
Jeff
Hazelton
Henry Avison
Prince Rupert Rejoins Run as Prince George Replaced
The G. T. P. steamer Prince Rupert arrived yesterday to take over the run from Prince George which has been on duty for repairs. The Rupert is in first class shape under Captain MacKenzie. Notable passengers on board include Du Hammell, Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. Casley and daughter, Mrs. Sheehan and daughter, J. M. Carmichael and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Prince George
MacKenzie
Mr. du Hammell
E. Munroe
Casley
Mrs. Sheehan
J. M. Carmichael
Killis
D. Mareon
M. W. Meade
P. Barns
P. Ganilla
Mr. Lovering
T. R. Mackenzie
Mr. Davis
L. Hunt
T. Woodruff
Mr. Yeoward
W. Aiken
W. Owens
Bunoz
J. G. Millichamp
Eb.g. Dunham
Mr. Ranson
F. Lorne
John Anners
S. C. Fox
W. Blain
Ims Pilkey
A. H. Richardson
Mr. Ralston
W. P. Marchant
Attempt To Disqualify Bowser From Vancouver Voter List
In Vancouver CG T Sibson filed a complaint to remove Hon W J Bowser from the city voters list claiming Bowser lived elsewhere and not at 1225 Warwooa Street. Bowser had resided mostly in Victoria, and Sibson argues the address should exclude him. Officials say cabinet ministers face different restrictions than ordinary voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bowser
Vancouver
CG. T. Sibson
Richards ‘Street
Bowser
Warwooa Street
Victoria
Sibson
Electric cooking and its comparative cost
A Dominion Commission of Conservation briefing notes how electric cooking saves weight in meats, cuts costs as electric rates fall, and gains adoption over gas. It cites lower energy prices, examples comparing bread and roast costs, and the growing role of electric ranges in households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Commission of Conservation
Ald
George Kerr
Commission of Conservation
Immense Drydock Crane Undergoes Preliminary Test
A preliminary test of the central pier crane, led by engineer I J Pillabury, involved 80 tons. The crane, built to lift 70 tons, will later test at 60 tons. the device extends 40 feet over the pier and performed satisfactorily during the test in the presence of Dominion Government engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Pillabury
Dominion
Iriel
Clergy Return After Eastward Trip
Rev J W H Dimmick pastor of the Methodist Church expected to return to the city this evening after a trip to the east. J G Milliehamp a Well-langeri quimercladian is said to confirm the city. Rev Father Bunoz returned yesterday from a trip south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WH. Dimmick
Methodist Church
J. G. Milliehamp
Cty
Father Bunoz
Prince Rupert Contingent Reports Hearing Cannonade From Shorncliffe
The Prince Rupert contingent in barracks at Shorncliffe reports they can sometimes hear cannonading from France as they prepare for service. The Department of Naval Service Fisheries Branch renews a bounty on hair seals and sea lions to aid fishing, paying one dollar per seal and two dollars per sea lion whose nose is produced as proof. Local overseer Stewart Norrie will handle bounty applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Naval Service Wisheries Branch
Stewart Norrie
Shorncliffe
Jack Dowling
France
Earl Grey
Prince Rupert
Sonor
Baseball scores and a Mission ship update
Coast League results show Los Angeles 1 Oakland 4 Salt Lake 5 Portland 8 and San Francisco Venice postponed by rain. National League Philadelphia 6 New York 1 St Louis 0 Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 8 Boston 4. American League New York 8 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 3 Detroit 4 Boston 8 Washington 11 Cleveland 3 St Louis 1. Northwestern Vancouver 5 Victoria 2 Tacoma 4 Seattle 7 Spokane 1. The Methodist Mission ship Thomas Crosby lies in harbor after a call, with Captain Oliver and Reverend Mr Sel aboard the W P Marehint in a tour of lighthouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Crosby
Caytain Olivers
Sel. ‘Lamb
Excellent Cadet Corps Concert Delights Local Audience
A Knights of Pythias Hall program showcased the local Cadet Corps trained by George Leek under Capt. Robert Ritchie. The event featured drill with arms, bugle and drum calls, vocal numbers with a band of young girls, solo performances by Davis Mortimer Syrotuck Lancaster Kirkpatrick Patmore, a Highland dance, and brief addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mall
George Leek
Canon Rix
Knights
Pythias Hall
Robert Ritchie
Corp
Willie Cummings
Canada
Maple Leaf
Rule
Britannia
Mr. Davis
Violet Mortimer
Mike Syrotuck
Mr. Lancaster
Kirkpatrick
Muriel Patmore
Bailey Sisters
Ww, Wright
D. HH. Nelson
Electric Sign Installed By W McCutcheon In City
The latest addition to the city’s electric pageant was placed by W McCutcheon on Second Avenue. The sign bearing the words Then et foe Ii eriem iehts was put into commission yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McCutehoun
Second Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paris
Alsace
Journal OF Vancouver
Tomnsday
Wilfrid Laurier
Jorney
Commission
Canadian Electrical Association
Tle
Ontario
Tun
Shorncliffe Camp
Los Angeles
Oakland
Salt Lake
Portland
San Francisco
Venice
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Tacoma
Seattle
Aberdeen
Spokane
W. PL Marehint
Pettoy
Ue Toms
Rhe
Roach
Wally
Lipton
Granby
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