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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1915
Page
1
Allied bombardments hit Ostend causing notable damage as German offensives push toward the Swiss frontier. Foreigners are ordered to leave Alsace while the French advance near Beauséjour. Italy fears further earthquakes amid the shifting front.
London reports nine British civilians will drill on Wednesday as part of a broader wartime training plan. The move reflects ongoing preparations amid the war effort.
A partisan report notes Reeves’s election success in southern municipalities near Vancouver while wartime mobilization proceeds. The text mentions aerial bombardments near Ostend, Swiss front activity, and German aggression. Local militia drills continue with public drill uniforms and broad civilian participation.
Victoria and Vancouver reports detail halted operations at the Provincial University due to financial strain. Regular parades resume with drills for A and B companies, while civilians may join in instruction evenings. In Vancouver area elections, Ed Gould, A G Harvey, and George Hay win reeves posts. J Bridgeman acclaimed in North Vancouver District.
Paris reports French forces have captured a new German trench and gained ground near Beausejour by occupying the adjacent wood as of January 16. The development underscores continued Allied pressure on the Western Front.
Monday bargains advertised by Nash and Co promise special prices for buyers. The note urges shoppers in Prince Rupert to consult another column ad to see that local purchases match prices outside the city.
Major J H Mc Mullin commands for week ending January 23 1915 A Company parades Exhibition Building Tuesday and Friday at 8 p m Drill Squad and Company B Company parades Monday and Thursday at 8 p m Drill Squad and Company Private R Wiggins transferred from A to B Company Private R Scott transferred from A to B Company Acting Adjutant.
The Department of Marine will establish a uniform gas buoy and beacon lighting system by May 1 1915. Red lights on starboard side and white lights on port. special positions receive tailored arrangements with white preferred where possible. In British Columbia waters coastwise channels will show red buoys to the starboard, aiding northward vessels. Further details will be advertised as the plan proceeds.
The city announces to receive weighmaster applications up to 6 p.m. Monday January 18 1915 for the position based in Chicago. The notice cites the benefits including free water light and guar, with fifty percent of market receipts and mention of a congressional movement to prohibit wheat exports. Ernest A Woods City Clerk.
London financier H. M. Stramberg, once head master at New Westminster High School, travels to Prince Rupert to explore local investment opportunities. He has already invested in local real estate and believes capital will follow if a profitable field is shown. Stramberg cites his teaching network including Sir Richard McBride and judges as influential contacts.
The Kaien Island Club held its annual meeting with good attendance. Officers elected include President George Frizzell, Vice President G D Tite, and directors George Sweet T Trotter W S Marshall Max Heilbronner M Ramsay V A Cole and J Smith.
Rome reports fear of further shocks delaying rescue work in devastated towns. Officials expect death toll to reach 30,000 with injuries possibly doubling. Soldiers and volunteers scour ruins for survivors as bodies are recovered and relief efforts intensify.
Mariners are advised the whole Broughton Strait is open to navigation with lights at Pulteney Port lighthouse and Haddington Reefs gas buoy re exhibited. The S S Quinault reports an uncharted rock north of Triangle Island at Lat N 1 ' and Long W 129 18' with depth six fathoms outside the 100 fathom curve.
The London Chronicle reports Fred Winter author of the song The Ros died on Monday after a period of illness. The article notes his fame for the well known lyric and his struggle with illness preceding his death.
The launch Pandora saved a boat carrying two men and two women from the party of Indians caught in Friday night harbor gale. They were towed to Rupert Marine Ironworks wharf by Saturday morning around eight, with no lives lost.
Seattle January 16 The Snowalmie tunnel a giant bore two and a half miles long through the Cascades about forty miles east of Seattle was opened for traffic today. Built by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Company it cost 3 000 000 dollars and was begun in 1912.
Port Arthur reports Major General Sam Hughes Minister of Militia arrived to inspect the militia garrison at the head of the lakes. He plans to visit Winnipeg on Sunday and then proceed westward.
The seventh pontoon for the G T P Drydock was launched yesterday afternoon. Work progresses satisfactorily and weather permits operations to continue without winter delays.
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