19 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
London December 18 It is officially announced that Prince Hussein Kemal will succeed the Khedive and take the title Sultan of Egypt Egypt will now be under British protectorate and the Allies report advances in Belgium while Russians take more Austrians prisoner
Petrograd reports a lull on the left bank of the Vistula with repulsed enemy attacks. The army rearranges positions as Austrian reinforcements flow in the Carpathians. Western Galicia see s enemy push checked. 3000 prisoners and several guns and mitrailleuses captured between Sanck and Lisko.
Public schools closed yesterday for Christmas holidays with special room programs for parents. Principal Hunter received a valuable pocket knife during a room presentation, joined by high school pupils in an evening entertainment.
Notice to whom it may concern requests all individuals and entities with accounts against the City of Prince to present their balances to the Purchasing Agent by Monday December 21.
Ottawa, Dec 15. Arrangements completed between the British and Canadian governments for a new postage scale on newspapers magazines and trade journals. Effective January 1 the rate increases by half a cent for packets weighing 6 ounces to 1 pound while reducing by half a cent on packets weighing one to four and a half pounds.
The Bank of Vancouver announced a suspension of payment after heavy deposit withdrawals and inability to collect loans. Officials cited damaging rumors, lack of public confidence, and failure to secure financial aid during the wartime crisis as key causes.
Great Britain announces recognition of the French protectorate over Morocco and adhesion to the Franco Moroccan treaty of March 1912. The declaration confirms Britain's stance on the North African settlement and outlines the formal treaty alignment.
A short notice advert promises a wide selection of fine chinaware and cut glass with a small deposit to reserve items until needed. The ad highlights big variety and medium prices at Wallace's.
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