Drydock Plans With G T P President Eyed for War on Social Evil
Provincial government presses for vigorous law enforcement against social offences. Attorney-General’s Department sent drastic circulars to mayors reeves and police chiefs promising assistance and broadening the crackdown beyond the named evils. Delegates report on drydock talks with G T P President Chamberlin and War Munitions Board officials in Ottawa Montreal and Vancouver.
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Attorney-General’s Department
R. M. Johnson
Submarine Warfare Claims New Victims
London report lists latest submarine losses including the Japanese steamer Prince Salaga the British steamers Lullington Mantola Norwegian ships Havgard Ellavore Olga Greek vessel Vassidissa and the Norwegian Solpakken with two officers dead and other crews saved or missing.
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London
Prince Salaga
Lullington
Mantola
Havgard
Ellavore
Olga
Vassidissa
Solpakken
Birth announcement for Woods daughter at General Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Woods at General Hospital on Sunday February 11. Also a note urges readers that if they cannot fight they can contribute to the Patriotic Fund.
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Ernest A. Woods
the General Hospital
Patriotic Fund
Modifying Terms of Half Holiday Exemption Granted
Victoria based Order-in-Council exempts Vancouver wholesale houses from the Weekly Half-Holiday Act under 6 Geo. 5 Chapter 75 1916. The measure allows wholesale grocers hardware boots and shoes electrical supplies and other wholesalers to operate without the half holiday rule, with sales limits for non wholesale-only shops.
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British Columbia
Victoria
Vancouver
Washington Waiting on Germany Submarine Policy
Officials say Germany will not modify its ruthless submarine campaign and the US cannot discuss safeguards while ships are being destroyed in violation of international law. A new movement is hinted as Germany expresses willingness to discuss the situation to protect American lives at sea, hoping to avert actual hostilities.
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Washington
Germany
United States
War on Prince Rupert’s money-holders planned on 15th
The Patriotic Fund canvassers announce a campaign declaring war on Prince Rupert’s money-holders set for the 15th. The move signals targeted action and public mobilization by the fund organizers.
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Patriotic Fund
Prince Rupert
Curzon explains Dominion invite to wartime conference
Lord Curzon told the House of Lords the invitation to Dominion Premiers and India to attend a wartime conference recognized their war service and gives them a voice in war conduct and peace terms. He framed the move as a constitutional advance with Dominion representation to reshape the empire.
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Lord Curzon
House of Lords
Dominions
India
Belgium
France
British Empire
United Kingdom
iThey
Europe
Ambassador Gerard Reaches Neutrát Switzerland
Berlin reports Ambassador Gerard has arrived in Neutrát Switzerland after a cordial send off from Germany. The arrival marks a notable diplomatic visit and signals continuity in postwar Swiss relations.
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Berlin
Gerard
Switzerland
Cormany
Tenders for Reading Matter Considered by Council
At last night’s meeting the council reviewed tenders for periodicals to be supplied for the year. Three bids were received for reading matter for the Reading Room, with further details continued on another page.
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Para Favn
Doing Away With Boat Rating On Skeena
A departmental memorandum from Ottawa proposes removing boat ratings for the Skeena salmon fisheries in District No. 2 British Columbia. It argues licenses should be issued independent of any cannery, with a plan to phase out boat ratings after a transition year and continue licensing reforms.
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Skeena
Rich ore shipped from Legate Creek under Frisco project
Ore from Legate Creek on the GTP line near Hazelton edges Frisco workings. Price and Aitken plan outbound shipments. The Frisco mine, owned by the same group including W Tuttle of Prince Rupert, will be developed this summer. Over ten tons of Frisco ore were treated at the Granby smelter last fall averaging about 200 dollars per ton.
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Legate Creek
Seattle
Frisco
W. Tuttle
Prince Rupert
Granby
British Made Considerable Lead in Somme Offensive
British forces captured German trenches on a three quarter mile front on the Somme and seized a strong trench system on the southern portion. Serre Hill fell with 215 prisoners taken. A liquorice factory stronghold was stormed and captured along with six thousand yards of German trenches. Germans attempted to retake positions at Saftly Saillisel but were repelled.
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London
Somme
Serre Hill
Safly Saillisel
Recruiting For Engineers Is Very Successful
Lieut. Evans, recruiting officer for the Canadian Engineers, passed through Prince Rupert on the way to Ocean Falls after earlier plans to reach Granby. The report notes successful recruiting activity among engineers during the travels.
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Lieut. Evans
Granby
Ocean Falls
E. Evans
Canadian Engineers
Prince Rupert
City Council Approves School Estimates Increase
The General Committee report on school estimates was adopted after a conference with the School Board. The notes show an increase to 34 194 dollars due to Domestic Science and Manual Training being in vogue, though the council only approves ordinary school board estimates.
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G.T.P
Attorney-General's Department
Civic Heads
Ald. Nelson
G. W. Morrow
Ottawa
W. E. Williams
Nelson
Mr. Morrow
Chamberlin
Montreal
War Munitions Board
Munitions Board
Flavelle
Gordon
Mr. Norcross
Canadian Steamship Line, Limited
Norcross
H .S. Clements
M. P
Mr. Chamberlin
Minister OF Finance
the People OF
Canada
Tment OF Finance
Neutrat
The
Department of Fisheries At
Price & Aitken
Hazelton
Navy
Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve
Imperial Navy
Govt
Department of Naval Service
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