04 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
1
Front dispatch from Petrograd reports Germans and Russians in a heavy battle south of Lodz in Russian Poland. Government plans to move from Bordeaux to Paris with ministers already starting the transfer. Disturbances and troop movements affect Paris and the waterfront near the Vistula.
Frank S Barnard of Victoria, heir to a long provincial line, succeeds to post after W T Paterson. Barnard, brother of MP George H Barnard, helped organize the British Columbia Express Company. Accidental gun discharge death near Tyee described in brief.
Ninety per cent of German officers were put out of action as fighting raged thirty six hours with Germans falling in rows while comrades pressed on. Britain is sending its best to defend civilization, and the public grasps the tragic significance of this war. Frank Barnard, born 1856 in Toronto, rose to lead the British Columbia Express Co and later became president, with ties to Victoria enterprises.
J D Wells of Kitselas, an early district prospector now in the city, reports ongoing development at Kitselas Mountain near Usk. Ore yields about 40 tons gold and copper with $60 per ton value, plus high gold carries in tree milling sections. Nearby rail access improves shipping to the Granby smelter via Prince Rupert, boosting outlook with railway completion.
In the western front the conflict remains relatively quiet with French reports of progress between Dixmude and Ypres. Fighting continues in Upper Alsace as Allied forces push along the border area.
Body found yesterday at the foot of a tree a few miles from Tyee with a gun by the side. Authorities indicate the position suggests an accidental shooting rather than foul play.
The government sells 200000000 feet of timber to the British Columbia Sulphite Fibre Company Limited operating at Mill Creek Howe Sound. Timber from eight parcels across Seymour Inlet Ahnahite River Knight’s Inlet Big Creek Johnstone Strait Vancouver Island Stafford River Loughborough Inlet Eden Island Thurlow Island Viscount Island is valued for storage with estimated provincial revenue of 88869 dollars and annual ground rent about 2000 dollars. Royalty revenue will total 75000 dollars. The company employs about 400 people and ships sulphite to Japan South America New York and the Northwestern States.
Rome reports the Italian Chamber of Deputies backed Premier Salandra's policy with 413 to 149 in a confidence vote. The policy aims to keep Italy neutral but vigilant as war tensions rise. London notes King George returned to Buckingham Palace after visiting British forces in France.
The Canadian Amateur Lacrosse Association has awarded the amateur championship of Canada to Vancouver and says a new trophy will be ordered if trustees insist the Mann Cup go to Calgary.
The Anglican bazaar held in the church on Thursday afternoon and evening was very successful. Profits exceeded 300 with South African relics exhibited under Mr Puller. A list of hardworking organizers included Mrs Hart convenor Fancy work and Miss West convenor Home cooking with several assistants.
D C Whiteford identified with Kwinitsa salt wells on the GT P line says the main boring for brine extraction is funded and to begin promptly. A plant capable of fifty tons daily will be installed near the Skeena River between the G T P tracks and the stream to enable river and rail shipping. The salt industry is expected to boost the district's fishing sector. Harry Mablow has gone to Salt Wells to oversee installation readiness.
A holiday sale promotes comfortable rocker chairs as ideal gifts. The notice mentions George VY and a brief peppering of shop names and festive pricing, urging buyers to shop now for presentable seating this season.
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