Sugar Refinery Charged in Western Conspiracy Probe
The cost of living commissioner seeks leave to indict the British Columbia Sugar Refining Company of Vancouver on criminal conspiracy charges. Alleged pact with jobbers fixes prices, pays a six percent bonus, and forbids sale of rival refineries or favorable credit terms. Authorities in Alberta and British Columbia pursue action amid a Canadian-wide inquiry of sugar refiners.
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British Columbia Sugar Refining Company
British Columbia
Vancouver
F. O'Connor
K. C
Alberta
Winnipeg
Canada
Prince John survey shows much damage
The G. T. P. steamer Prince John, stranded in Wrangell Narrows, faces about 20000 dollars in damage. Insurance awards the repair contract to Wallace Shipyards of North Vancouver for 14 days with 15 plates to be replaced and a new propeller plus crank shaft work. General overhaul and possible structural alterations will follow while out of service.
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Prince John
Wrangell Narrows
Insurance Company
Wallace Shipyards
North Vancouver
Duty Calls To All In Prince Rupert Tonight
Tomorrow every person in Prince Rupert will be asked to perform their civic duty as recruiting or conscription efforts unfold with volunteers called upon by the men who fight. The message urges universal participation and readiness.
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Prince Rupertpert
First Annual Ball for Returned Soldiers’ Association
The first annual ball by the Returned Soldiers' Association will be at Railwaymen's Hall on February 14. It commemorates Prince Rupert's First Contingent, the 30th Battalion, leaving Victoria for England. All interested are invited to attend.
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Returned Soldiers’ Association
Prince Rupert
Victoria
England
United States Demands Submarine War Assurance Before Talks
Secretary Lansing sent a note to the Swiss minister insisting no submarine warfare talks until Germany renews May 4 assurances regarding the Sussex sinking. He also noted 72 American sailors from the prize ship Yarrowdale are held in Germany awaiting guarantees that crews of German vessels in American harbors will not be imprisoned.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Germany
R. W. Cameron Returns Home From War Front
Sergt. R. W. Cameron arrives in Vancouver on sick leave after serving with the 30th Regiment and the Canadian forces. He was wounded multiple times at Hooge Pestubert and Neuve Chappel and declined a commission to keep his non commissioned rank. He is staying with his mother in law at 946 Twelfth Avenue West while his wife resides with her family.
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Hurley
Seattle
Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company
Sergt
Cameron
Prince Rupert
Hooge
Pestubert
Neuve Chappelle
Langemarck
St. Julien
Festubert
Givenchy
St. Eloi
Ypres
Prince Edward Island
Sergi
Mrs. Toombs
Twelfth Avenue
West
China Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties With Germany
New York reports China cuts diplomatic relations with Germany over unrestricted submarine warfare. Tokyo notes Japan approves China's move, arguing it will diminish German influence in the Far East and aid the Entente Powers.
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China
New York
Germany
Tokio
Japan
Far East
Mexico Urges Joint Action to End War
Mexico dispatches identical notes to world nations urging united efforts to end the war and proposing a cut of all exports of munitions and supplies if peace is not achieved. The appeal appears in a February 13 Washington report urging patriotic support and fundraising for a national fund.
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Washington
Mexico
Dorreen Mines Under Syndicate Control Prep for Active Season
I Knauss former owner of the Dorreen mines now under syndicate control arrived in the city last night and takes charge of work. An active season is planned with extensive preparations and much labor expected. a good road leads from the railway to the mine.
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I. Knauss
Dorreen
T'Om
Mr. Knauss
Interest Aroused In Iron Mines On Copper River
A Toronto mining engineer will visit Copper River to assess iron deposits described as extensive and valuable. Eastern capital is considering development, with railway prospects tied to mine potential and dredging viability. The engineer seeks full details on ore extent and dredging feasibility.
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Toronto
Fewer Failures In Canadian Business Lines
The Dominion of Canada shows improved business mortality and insolvency figures for January. Dunn's Review reports 144 commercial failures with total indebtedness of 2,357,694 dollars, down from 200 failures and 8,038,805 dollars the previous period.
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Dominion of Canada
United States
Dunn
California Oil Shipments and Stocks 1916 Summary
December California oil shipments totaled 9,666,649 barrels with 7,986,672 barrels produced and a month stock decline of 1,729,677 barrels. For 1916 stocks fell by 91,976,019 barrels while production reached 336,886 barrels.
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California
Hon Ralph Smith Dies Sud/ Victoria Minister of Finance
Hon Ralph Smith longtime BC politician and Canada minister of finance died suddenly in Victoria after a brief illness. Born Newcastle England in 1858 he emigrated to British Columbia and served as Nanaimo MLA 1898 1900 later elected to the House of Commons in 1904 and 1908. He was a Vancouver City representative and cabinet member.
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Victoria
Ralph Smith
Brewster
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Northumberland
England
Newcastle
British Columbia
Patriotic Fund Appeals For Wives And Children Support
The call urges total public giving to the Patriotic Fund as all contribute. It promises fair support for the wives and children of servicemen at the front, with everyone contributing and working.
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Patriotic Fund
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Goldbloom
Capt
Minister OF Finance
the People OF
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Ottawa
R. W. Cameron
Prince
The
Vancouver World
Saurday
Sergt. R. W. Cameron
Dahteerar Te Vie Anmant
Finance
Province
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Royal Navy
Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve
J. H. McMullin
Naval Service
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