Campaign Crew Forms for Hon. William Manson Support
A large Railwaymen Hall gathering organized a central campaign committee for Hon. William Manson’s Liberal bid. W. E. Fisher was named chairman and J. Doig secretary, with a slate of members, to coordinate meetings and subcommittees. Manson criticized opposition tactics and urged voters to back the Conservative provincial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Manson
J. H. Thompson
Mr. Manson
H. Douglas
G. D. Tite
John Vierick
A. W. Edge
D. McCorkindale
Capt. Freeman
Walter McLeod
George Sweet
G. A. Woodland
Geo, Munro
T. Cartwright
M. Albert
J. G. Scott
Geo
P. McCall
W. L. Howell
G. N. Sinclair
Mr. Mc
Omineca
Alex. Manson
Liberal Party
Manson
Liberals
Scott
Former Premier J. H. Turner Dies in Victoria
Victoria reports the death of Hon. J. H. Turner former Premier and longtime Agent General in London. Turner served briefly as premier and recently resigned his post as Agent General. Miss Phillis Jenns departed south yesterday to attend Normal School.
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J. H. Turner
Victoria
London
Phillis Jenns
South
Timber Scaled For June In British Columbia
June timber returns from the Department of Lands show total sawlogs of 120,023,869 ft. board, plus 375,905 lb ft of poles and piles and 28,840 cords of ties bolts and related items. District totals include Vancouver 78,439,270 ft and Nelson 4,288,647 ft. Timber sales for June estimate revenue at 10,206 dollars.
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Victoria
Department of Lands
Vancouvers
Cranbrook
Island
Vernon
Kamloops
Nelson
Prince Rupert
Hazelton
Vancouver
Russians Advance Across Front As War Spreads
Petrograd reports Von Bothmer’s army evacuated the front along the Stripa River with no resistance while Austrians attempt to break free from a Russian trap. The Russian drive in Galicia continues, with forces reaching Mariampol near Halich and the Tarnopol to Buczacz region now under Russian control.
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Petrograd
von Bothmer
Stripa River
Zlochoff
Galicia
Mariampol
Halich
Tarnapol
Buczacz
Germans Surrender Along the Somme to British Force
British infantry renewed the Somme offensive and gained ground north of Pozieres. They forced German troops down the ridge under heavy fire, and daylight showed Germans with hands raised in surrender, some bandaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
France
Pozieres
City Market fees unchanged amid council debate and losses
City officials announced no changes to City Market fees despite ongoing discussion. Aldermen argued over funding, with bylaw proposals for a 2 1 3 percent surcharge defeated as the market posted monthly losses and variable receipts from February to July.
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Ald
McRae
Ald. McRae
Liberals Reconsider Brewster Writ Amid Legal Clash
Victoria August 14 Liberal leaders retreat from citing Brewster writ amid court fight over constitutionality of last session acts. Conservatives stress potential collapse of public finances services and contracts if injunction blocks acts and elections, challenging Brewster’s pledge to validate any invalid laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Justice
Court of Appeal
Logal Regiment Now In France Battalion Leaves for Active Service
Word received in the city says the 102nd Battalion left here is now in France. Lieut. Adair Carss reports the unit crossed over on Sunday under Col. Warden and was expected to reach the front quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Carss
France
Lieut
Adair Carss
Warden
Millitary Recruitment Swells As Trains Ship Out Recruits
Dozens of men leave by train and boat to join active service. Passengers include John Kalils and others bound for Foresters Battalion. W. Lake and W. Barton depart for Railroadmen and Foresters respectively. Vikings ship Pte. Sigurdson and P. Dominead amid fluid recruitment movements.
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Princess Maquinna
John Kalils
R. Frow
J. W. Nield
Alex, Yule
Maynard Mustard
H. Clapton
R. W. Lupton
J. F. McInnis
Geo. Harnest Cobb
P. Mason
Ll. Stewart
John Duff
L. J. Bay
J. Harnett
J. C. Callahan
Foresters
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Geo. P. McColl
Babe Fortin
Mr. Nicol
W. S. Davis
God Save the King
Bowser
Wm. Man, Son
Prov
Ince
Majestic Theatre
Daniel Frohman
Macgufrite Clark
William H. Clifford
Eclair Gazwtth
Noth
Swiss Alps
St. Bernard Pass
Marguerite Clark
Famous Players Co
Helene
North
Russia
Casey
Montgomery
McClymont
Merchants’ Protective Association
Canada Life Building
Brewster’s Writ
Mr. Brewster
Hig
Logal Regiment
F.C. D
Frizzell's
Westholme Opera House
Cardinal Richelieu
Ko-Komedy
Billie Ritchie
Reliance
Dan Morgan's
Stephens
Merryfield
Insurance
M. M. Stephens Notary Public
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