City Council Opens 1917 Session With New Yet Familiar Board
Mayor McCaffery welcomed the 1917 council members noting most are the same as 1916. Alderman Nelson was absent on Fisheries Committee duty in Ottawa. The mayor stressed working for the city’s best interests as the new year begins amid the Montreal garment workers strike and news of Parliament resuming on January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Nelson
Ottawa
M. P. McCaffery
Thomas, McClymont
R. J. D. Smith
O. H. Nelson
D. C. McRae
W. H. Montgomery
High Price Paid To Local Fishermen For Halibut Catch
After stormy winds limited fishing, buyers reported a new price record of 1488 cents per pound for halibut. The Canadian boat Fisher, captained by Nelson, returned after 18 days at sea with about 700 pounds of catch sold to Royal Fish Company. The James Carruthers from Cold Storage fleet completed an experimental, satisfactory trawling trip with a decent haul.
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Fisher
Nelson
Shel
Royal Fish Company
James Carruthers
British Air Attack Roils Turkish Bridge Span
London reports a squadron of British naval planes attacked the railway bridge over the Maritza River at Kuleli Burgas near Adrianople. One span is said to have been wrecked completely. The city council announced a Wednesday Half-Holiday vote approved by 382 to 231, effective February 1, 1917.
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London
Maritza River
Kuleli Burgas
Adrianople
Rupert Bakery Opens New Premises
Rupert Bakery announces its move to 617 Third Ave next to P Burns Co with new brick oven facilities. The shop offers a wide range of cakes and confections and guarantees bread of first quality.
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Third Ave
P. Burns Co
Timber Wanted Exchange in Central Alberta
Classified note seeks to trade two improved half sections in Central Alberta for lumber. Apply "W" at The Journal care of tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Wanted Girl for General Housework in Emmerson Place
Classified notice seeks a girl for general housework. Apply Mrs. Kennedy at 412 Emmerson Place for details and employment arrangements.
Ganongs Overseas Chocolates Available for Gift Boxes
An advertisement notes Ganongs Overseas Chocolates at 4.50 a box, wrapped and ready for mailing with an address label attached. Aimed at sending to the boys at the front. ORME'S LIMITED.
Kaiser Orders Continued War and March Court of Revision
A city meeting appoints Aldermen McClymont Dubhayn Montgomery and McRae to form the Court of Revision to meet March 6. London reports Kaiser's army and navy order urging peace talks while Berlin notes his rejection of terms and vows further sacrifices. continued on Page Three.
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McClymont
Dubhayn
Montgomery
McRae
Court of Revision
London
Rome
Kaiser
Amsterdam
Berlin
Mayor McCaffery Signals Return to Last Year’s Committee Plan
Mayor McCaffery said he would follow the previously adopted course with one general committee. He noted aldermen could attend and financial business had been handled elsewhere. The panel would meet at 4 PM each Thursday, continuing last year’s format.
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McCaffery
Casey
James Neville Considered For Governent Wharf Manager Post
City reports indicate James Neville, a returned soldier, may be offered the Govern ment wharf manager role after J R Beatty’s removal. Neville, currently at the Fire Hall, is favored by friends and aligns with Premier Brewster’s plan to aid veterans.
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J. R. Beatty
Government Wharf
James Neville
Brewster
Wrecked Cruiser Milwaukee Crew Landed Safely
The entire crew of the stranded United States cruiser Milwaukee has been landed safely on the beach near Eureka California. No lives were lost.
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Eureka
Cal
Milwaukee
H. S. Irwin Returns From South on Department Business
H. S. Irwin chief forester for the Prince Rupert district returned yesterday by the C P R steamer Sophia. He was in the southern capital on departmental business connected with the district and found government officials busy during his week in Victoria.
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H. S. Irwin
Prines Rurert
Sophia
Mr. Irwin
Victoria
City Ignores 1912 Peak in 1917 Assessment Report
The 1917 assessor's report to council shows total levyable property at 11 645 595 dollars, down 2 196 219 dollars about 16 percent from last year and 5 840 890 dollars or 33.4 percent below the 1909 peak.
Allied Forces and Reactions Across Fronts Jan 15
British forces bombarded German trenches near the Ancre and repelled raids while offensive actions north of the Somme and raids south of Neuve Chapelle were successful. French troops repelled German attacks on Verdun with heavy losses and captured a German aeroplane. Berlin reports German advances against Russia with town gains at Kotumikhali and Vadent.
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London
Ancre
The
Somme
Neuve Chappelle
Paris
Verdun Front
Berlin
Kotumikhali
Vadent
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCafffery
Garment Workers
Montreal
Montreal Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Dominion House of Parliament
British Air Squadron
Turkish Bridge
Maritza
Rupert Bakery
Phone Geeen
Prince Rupert
Ganongs’ Overseas Chocolates
Orme's Limited
Allies
Basi
Westminster Gazette
Germany
Forestry Department
Alles
Verdun
Romania
R‘ A
Balkans
New Wellington
Petrograd
Oal
Dominion OF Canada
Canada
Treasury
Department OF Finance
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