Mining groups unite to form major Hazelton property company
Consolidation of Chicago and Delta vein claims into a single entity with Edmonton capitalists. Crosscut tunnel planned to 4,000 feet, aiming to 2,000 feet depth on upper veins. Chicago group located near Hazelton, near railway for easier transport. Key figures include Harrison Clements M E and George Dodson. new org includes Howard D. Cameron G A McAlpine and M T Watt.
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Neca
Edmonton
Skeena
Rocher de Boule
Chicago Group
Hazelton
Harrison Clements
M. E
Chicago
Delta
B. C. Affleck
George Dodson
Howard D. Cameron
G. A. McAlpine
M. T. Watt
Died from Wounds Arthur Johnson Marine Depot Engineer
Word comes that Arthur Johnson of the Marine Depot Digby Island has died in hospital from wounds received on the field. He went out with the first contingent under Major Peck and was an expert engineer and mechanic known locally.
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Arthur Johnson
Marine Depot
Digby Island
Major Peck
Russian cavalry crosses Carpathians into Hungary
Wireless from Bucharest reports that Russian cavalry has crossed the Carpathians and entered Hungary, signaling a significant wartime movement. The dispatch notes the breakthrough as of July 5, with confirmation pending further details.
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Hungary
London
Bucharest
Carpathian Mountains
Germans Rush Fresh Troops to Meet the Enemy
Five hundred German prisoners say they were rushed from the Dantzig Valley to Rheims and Lille to reinforce defenses against the Allied attack.
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London
Dantzig
Rheims
Lille
Russians Break Baranovichi Defences Capture 2800
British dispatch reports Russians smashed German lines at Baranovichi and took 2800 prisoners plus several guns. The operation aims to shift momentum on the eastern front with heavy Allied assistance anticipated.
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Petrograd
Baranovichi
Local Soldier to Leave Shortly for Front
Major L Bullock Webster of this city awaits departure with the 103rd Battalion after medical clearance. A Victoria Colonist note recalls his earlier wartime service with the 68th Regiment and 54th Battalion, including command at Cranbrook and an illness that stalled his frontward move.
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L. Bullock-Webster
Victoria Colonist
Bullock-Webster
H4th
H. F
68Th Regiment
Gloucestershire Volunteers
54Th
Cranbrook
Vernon
England
11Th C. M. A
British Columbia
Coalition Still Has Double Task Amid Irish Settlement Strife
London observers report the coalition government seeks guarantees for minority rights while aiming to avoid resignations by Lansdowne Long and Cecil. A split over Lloyd George terms tests Ulster Unionists as statements suggest cabinet unity may endure to pursue Ireland peace and the war against Germany.
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Robert Cecil
Mr. Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Morning Post
Hay
London
Ireland
Germany
King George Visits Canadian Troops at Bramshott
King George visited Bramshott Dam to commend Canada’s contribution in the war effort. He toured battalions and praised the men, as a flag stood at half mast for Carl Kitchener.
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Bramshott
London
Canada
George
Bramshott Dam
Carl Kitchener
Prussian Battalion Refused To Face Allies And Surrendered
A British despatch says a Prussian infantry battalion sent to replace casualties in the big Allied offensive refused to face the assaults at Fricourt and surrendered. The French headquarters note an Egyptian engineer invention aids Allied assaults by destroying barbed wire. Bread riots reported on Mitylene after the Greek army demobilization. Mrs Besner and Mrs Dawson oversee a Prisoners' Aid Sale of cooking on Friday seeking more home meals.
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Athens
Mitylene
France
Fricourt
London Times
Western Front
Besner
Dawson
Belgians in Africa Defeat Germans at Kagera River
Belgians in German East Africa drive German forces back across the Kagera River. Belgian troops capture prisoners and seize ammunition stores and food as the conflict continues.
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Havre
German East Africa
Kagera River
Successful Strawberry Festival At Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church ladies hosted a strawberry festival last evening with a high standard program. Notable violin by J H McMillan and piano duets by Mrs Bay and Miss Brand. Performers included Mrs J McLeod Miss M Kilpatrick F Moore and Mr Jones. Rev H R Grant chaired and the evening closed with the National Anthem.
Talented singer at Westholme Theatre impresses crowd
Miss Perluce appeared between scenes at the Westholme Theatre last night and will give a musical concert this evening. Her charming voice and talent as a harpiste drew praise, especially for her costume performance of the Marseillaise.
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Westholme Theatre
Miss Perluce
New York Sun Sold to Frank A Munsey
The New York Sun has been sold to Frank A Munsey after 23 years of trying to build an independent news gathering service. The paper will abandon its own gathering efforts and join the Associated Press feed beginning today.
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New York
Associated Press
New York Sun
Frank A. Munsey
Charles Balogno Reopens Pianoforte Studio
Charles Balogno resumes teaching pianoforte pupils with reasonable terms and invites inquiries via phone Blue 408.
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Ing
Pearl Necklace Lost Near Royal Hotel Area
A pearl necklace is missing between the Royal Hotel and the Catholic Church area. A substantial reward will be paid to the finder if returned to the Royal Hotel.
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Royal Hotel
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103Rd Battalion
Hazelton Mining
Will al
Acme Importers, Limited
Jabour Bros., Ltd
Prince Rupert
A. M. Barbeau
Blikely Company
Bulger & Denike
Lipsett & Cunningham, Ltd
Westholme Opera House
Aileen Perlude
Century Grand Opera Company of
Paris
James Hamilton Howe
Mus. B
Marine Station
East
Ae Harry Atkins
Sz Family
Service
Cheltenham College
Sandhurst
Coalition
Portant Unionist
Lord Lansdowne
Walter Long
Africa
Westholme
Third Avenue
Stephens Block
Mode
4Th Avenue
M. M. Stephens Notary Public
Frank
A. Munsey
Charles Balogno
Majestic Theatre
Edwin Thanowser
Florence Labadie
God
Mutual
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