Distress Call for Peruvian Barque Callao Abandoned
Seattle reports the W R Grace & Company agent has given up hope for the Callao after she was sighted in distress off Vancouver Island December 28. The dismasted barque foundered with no traces despite wireless alerts. Paris tallies six killed and ten wounded in Nancy bombardment over three days as German artillery pounds the city.
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Seattle
W. R. Grace & Company
Callao
Ucluelet
Vancouver Island
Straits of
Juan de Fuca
Paris
Nancy
Russians claim gains as Austro German attack is checked
London dated report says battle in Galicia continues with the Russians reporting advances at Bukovina while Austrians report ground held with a counterattack along the middle Stripa and near Czernowitz. Russian official dispatch claims heavy Austrian losses and 1800+ prisoners. Separately Mrs Morte Craig travels south on a visit. A lady candidate for the school board Miss R M Davies offers her services as trustee at the forthcoming election noting her teaching work and prior role at Metlakatla Indian Girls Industrial School.
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London
Galicia
Bukowina
Stripa
Czernowitz
R. M. Davies
Miss Davies
Indian Girls Industrial School
Metlakatla
Dyer Apartments Fire Prompts Insurance Reminder
Saturday night blaze at Dyer Apartments serves as a sharp reminder that fire can strike unexpectedly. The notice urges residents to insure with M M Stephens, comparing preparedness to wise virgins with trimmed lamps.
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M. M. Stephens
Sudden Interest In Civic Elections Brings Candidate Deluge
After a calm period the coming municipal election draws more candidates than usual. Mayoral race likely between the current mayor and M P McCaffery while alderman candidates multiply. Names include Robert Smith Frank Clapp Thomas McMeekin George Munro O H Nelson D C MeLrae W Angle W G Barrie and others expected to announce before election day.
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M. P. McCaffery
Robert Smith
Smith & Mallett
Frank Clapp
Thomas McMeekin
Fire in Dyer Block Gutted Apartment
Fire alarm traced a blaze on Third Avenue that gutted a man named Daniel Porter’s apartment. Fire crews battled the flames as the block faced possible spread, with continued coverage noted on page four. The report mentions M. M. Stephens assisting as the situation developed.
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Daniel Porter
Lve
Third Avenue
Page Four
Financial State Of German Empire Revealed In War Costs
The article explains that money and material fuel the war, arguing Germany faces financial opacity while the Allied powers, especially Britain and allies, show clearer economic signals. It notes the real battle is over resources and money, and contrasts public financial visibility between the Entente and the Central Powers.
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New York Sun
Germany
Great Britain
Halibut boats return to port after holiday idle period
After a quiet off season the halibut fleet nears full swing with two ships from the Shanks returning to port. The Polaris captained by J Erickson and the Sitka captained by J Johannson each reported 75 000 pounds of catches, sold at six to six and one eighth cents.
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Hali
Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company
Atlin Fisheries
Socialists Threaten Coal Miners Strike in Britain
London dispatch notes Britain faces political strain over conscription and drink restrictions easing. Radical labor elements threaten a coal miners strike that could halt industry and hinder shipping, a key national lifeline. Red Cross sale raises 71.65 with prizes and donations and proceeds noted.
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London
Red Cross
Camble
McNicholl
A. Albert & McCaffery
J. McRae
A. C G. Broderick
J. Stirrat
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Pacific
W. R. Taylor
G. T. P. Service
Vancouver
San Francisco
G. A. McNicholl
the School Board
The
Forth
Wellington
G. W. Nickerson CO
Prince Rupert
O. H. Nelson
Journal
D. C. MelRae
McRae Bros Stationers
W. Angle
Council
W. G. Barrie
George D. Tite
Trades and Labor Council
Soem
Dyer Block
Tnsure
Kaiser
Ness
J. Erickson
Sitka
J. Johannson
Lal
Prince George
Hobin
W. C. C. Mehan
Jeans
Martin Synatuck
Mr. Davidson
Miss Clark
D. G. Stewart
Jarvis McLeod
Jenns
J. Scott
Cambie
Parkin & Ward
Arnold
Wrathall's
M. P. McCaffrey
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