Allies Break Through German Lines In Somme Advances
Reports from Paris and London July 4 describe rapid Allied gains on the Somme front with advances toward Peronne and Cherbourg era rail hub, captures of towns and prisoners, coordinated British French action, and heavy German resistance amid gas claims and air support. Hetty Green, famed financier, dies in New York.
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London
la Boiselle
Foch
Somme
Germany
Meuse
Laboisselle
Paris
Peronne
Merchants Agree to Wednesday Afternoon Closure and Saturday Hours
The undersigned merchants and their employees vote to close every Wednesday from 1 p.m. while keeping shops open all day on Saturdays as usual. Signatories include Acme Importers Limited Mechanics Store Jabour Bros Ltd Prince Rupert Bazaar Miss A M Barbeau Blakely Company W Gratton Lipsett Cunningham Ltd Prince Rupert Grocery Company.
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Acme Importers
Limited Mechanics
Jabour Bros., Ltd
Prince Rupert
A. M. Barbeau
Halibut Fleet Works Through the Fourth of July Rush
Waterfront fish houses buzz with activity as arrivals in Prince Rupert push shipments to the Haste. The Republic brings 30 000 pounds but sails to Seattle for repairs after refusing six cents a pound. Chief Zibassa delivers 60 000 pounds as Cold Storage boats head south amid local plant troubles.
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Republic
Hegge
Seattle
Cold Storage Company
Zibassa
Jacobson
Ketchikan
Sea Lion Life Being Investigated by Special Commission
Members of a quiet commission travel to the coast to study sea lion habits and assess whether to protect or slaughter the animals. Dr. C. F. Newcombe, Dr. C. McLennan Fraser, and W. H W. Greenwood oversee the inquiry. The secretary is a veteran newspaperman, aiding discreet work. The government seeks balanced evidence before any action threatens the fishing industry.
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General Commission
C. F . Newcombe
C. McLennan Fraser
F.R. C.S
W. H W. Greenwood
Heaviest Trains On Record From Prince Rupert
The G T P runs the heaviest trains on its Prince Rupert route with fifteen cars per trip. Up to six refrigerator cars of fish depart on the outward run, making the train the longest handled by a single locomotive. The road bed is praised as unexcelled and tourist demand grows with three standard sleepers this morning. Travel by company steamers also remains heavy as Alaska runs approach for two months.
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G.T.P
Jour
Prince Rupert
Boiler Explodes at Courthouse in the Capital
A boiler exploded at the Courthouse in Victoria yesterday causing significant damage. The fire chief notes carbon monoxide production from the blast and fumes.
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Victoria
Jilly
Fishery Board Meets MP H S Clements in Prince Rupert
The Board of Trade fisheries committee and others met H S Clements M P yesterday afternoon in the board rooms to discuss questions affecting the east coast fishing industry and Prince Rupert. Clements spoke of his faith in the city’s fish centre and readiness to receive citizen requests. The discussion was confidential for now to avoid public lines of argument.
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Board of Trade
H. S. Clements
M.P
Cleents
Prince Rupert
Clements
Government Grants Special Aid To Prince Rupert Hospital
The Prince Rupert General Hospital will receive a special grant from the Provincial Government this year totaling 1,300 dollars. A letter from the Provincial Secretary confirms the grant and notes the city provides an additional 5,000 dollars, improving the hospital’s outlook for the current season.
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B.C
Victoria
Prince Rupert General Hospital
Fair Shaje
Seattle officer sentenced for recruiting in the United States
Capt. Thompson was sentenced to three months in jail and fined 300 dollars plus costs for engaging in recruiting activities within the United States. The case occurred in Seattle in July.
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Seattle
Thompson
Hull Recruits Captain for Northern B C Company Battalion
G B Hull appointed captain in charge of the Northern B C Company to recruit for the Lumberman’s Regiment. The battalion will focus on frontline work and bridge maintenance with men skilled in axes and related tasks. Hull aims to quickly raise a strong unit to support repairs and operations. A separate notice: piano lessons offered by Charles Balogne. lost pearl necklace between Royal Hotel and Catholic Church with a reward.
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Royal Hotel
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New York
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Westholme Opera House
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Bulger & Denike
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Harry Atkins
Prince Tuport
H. Ss. Clements
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G. B. Hull
OL. Smythe
Hull
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Charles Balogne
Third Avenue
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M. M. Stephens Notary Public
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