10 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1915
Page
1
Official report states Turkish forces from Yemen with Arab support and field guns crossed toward Lahej in Southwest Arabia and compelled British to fall back on Aden, menacing the free port.
Increasing traveler flow over the Dominion line last evening brought in three sleeper cars from the east as tourists from the prairie provinces arrive to see the line and Prince Rupert. Many will continue south, some plan to return later in the season.
Pretoria reports General Botha has accepted the unconditional surrender of all German military forces in German Southwest Africa. The area covers 322,450 square miles with a population of about 80,000.
Tonight the Majestic Stock Company closes its Prince Rupert engagement in our city. The company, new to town, has delivered the finest line of plays our footlights have offered. W. W. Craig stars as the comedian in the finale, with another strong performance promised.
W. C. C. Mehan general superintendent of the G. T. P. arrived back in the city last night after a district tour that extended to Edmonton. J. H. Todd, superintendent, with headquarters at Smithers, also arrived.
Morley Donaldson the GTP vice president and general manager arrived in the city by private car attached to the eastbound train. He briefly stayed to connect with a fish train and return to Winnipeg, noting abnormal conditions and strong but subnormal trade. The visit included a funeral procession for Miss Gurd at Indian village Metlakatla.
Despatch from Sir John French says British gains north of Ypres on July 6 after a two night two day bombardment. Germans retreated, enabling extended British advance. German losses described as severe.
A compact ad from Mussallen & Company Limited promotes grocery classes at fair prices. It invites readers to place an order and be convinced and lists phone number 123 for contact.
The Bishop of Qu Appelle officiated with Rev Canon Rix and Rev Mr Rushbrook from the Mission boat assisting. Pallbearers were Messrs Purde Tooke Mortimer and Perry. The Morning Journal 50 cents per month.
London July 9 The German note to the United States reiterates that American ships engaged in lawful trade will not be interfered with and promises not to harm Americans on neutral ships The reply also says German submarines will allow American passenger ships to pass and that a reasonable number of neutral passenger ships under the American flag may sail safely.
JP William Wallace, editor of the Canadian Fisherman, arrived from Hast to study the industry on the Pacific coast. He plans to visit the fishing banks and report on the industry before returning.
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway is expected to be open from Atlantic to Pacific by July 18. It will link Prince Rupert to Winnipeg and connect with the National Transcontinental to Cochrane and the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway to North Bay. Passengers will then be carried over the Grand Trunk to eastern points. An inauguration date will be announced soon.
James II. Good and Irwin George, arrivals by last night’s train in Pittsburg, Pa., are touring the Pacific coast starting with Spokane, Vancouver, Seattle, and other cities as listed. The report notes several baseball scores from last night across the Northwest and national leagues.
A seven car special express train of fresh halibut pulled out for the east last evening around 9:20 from Cold Storage. The cars were G T P express refrigerators replacing Great Northern stock, underscoring rising industry importance and increasing Prince Rupert trade activity.
Applicants for the Market Clerk position on salary are asked to meet the Committee at 11 a.m. Saturday the 10th July 1915 in the City Mall. Those who applied on commission basis and can furnish the required bond should also attend. Ernest A. Woods City Clerk.
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