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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1915
Page
1
Rome report notes Austrian submarine U-3 sunk in the lower Adriatic with the second officer and eleven crew saved. German forces retreat toward Riga as French repel attacks in Nieport region.
Friends report that Captain Don Moore is alive but wounded and missing. Notification came from headquarters to his brother C A Moore confirming the status.
An official statement reports Sokolow Siedlce and Lukow evacuated east of Warsaw while German forces in Riga area are said to be driven back. Kovyno on the Niemen River near Vilnius line saw German retreat as Russians press. Government archives moved from Koyno to Bobruisk in Minsk ahead of evacuation. Enormous timber demand foreseen after war. Europe ready market and shipping needs highlighted.
The Horticultural Society will hold a flower show in the Board of Trade Rooms next Wednesday, August 18. Matries close Tuesday, August 17, exhibits in by 11, judging at 11, exhibition opens at 2. Diplomas awarded for top entries. A detailed prize list covers Begonias to Verandahs and six spike arrangements.
City garden contests under the Agricultural Department award three classes Ornamental and Utility Ornamental and Utility first prize goes to G Burrows The Kraal Hays Cove Circle second prize to Thomas McClymont Borden Street judges include M M Stephens Mrs Dawson M H Howitt and committee members Arnold Woods and J McRae
D G Glass secretary and organizer of the Move Ment addressed a Prince Rupert meeting at the Empress Theatre last night. Thomas McClymont was elected chairman as preparations for a local prohibition campaign began with a drafting committee named for general organization.
W. C. Mehan, general superintendent of the G. T. P., arrived by private car. He reports from Edmonton that weather is ideal for ripening grain though heat was nearly unbearable for him. The prairie residents welcome the heat as favorable for crops.
German forces were driven back beyond Aa in the Mitau region. In the advance toward Jacob Stadt Dvinsk Vilkomir the enemy remains present but resistance has been overcome.
Paris Aug 13 An official report says the day was quiet with a German attack repelled near Nieuport. Artillery duels occurred in Artois the Apremont front and in the forest of Argonne while hand grenades and petards figured in fighting. Sale of work for Red Cross funds held at Harrison Gamble offices was a success with Mrs McIntosh Mrs Woodland and others aiding.
The article notes seven more refrigerated cars of halibut are leaving today to meet strong east market demand. A similar number ran on Thursday and arrivals have been plentiful enough to push prompt forward movement from Prince Rupert with limited waste time on the run.
Yesterday's baseball results show Chicago at St Louis postponed due to rain. Other scores include New York 1 over Brooklyn 6, Boston 8 over Philadelphia 6, Cincinnati 4 over Pittsburgh 4, New York 25 over Philadelphia, and New York 2 over Washington 2. Four games listed with Boston 4.
In a regional matchup the Salt Lake and San Francisco clubs fought to a draw while Oakland and Los Angeles secured wins. Vernon and Portland contributed to the varied results as the group adjusted standings.
The raffle drawing for the donated boat by N. Crowell before his departure was won by ANET Clancy. The drawing occurred last night and raised $200 for the Red Cross.
George Shirley came back last evening from a prairie trip and appears much improved since his illness. He had previously traveled east during the period referenced.
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