Germans Still Waging War Verdun Forts And Somme Progress
British forces advanced in the Somme region as German fortunes in Europe faced pressure on multiple fronts. Dominion Conservation Commission agent Thomas Adams spoke in Prince Rupert on town planning, urging balanced street widths, alleys, and coordinated civic improvement with Board of Trade support.
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Ams
Dominion Conservation Commission
Adams
Commission
Board of Trade
Prince Rupert
German Generals All Demanding More Men
London reports a Dutch Courant dispatch calling the Central Powers' position extremely critical in eastern and western theaters. The Kaiser moves between fronts as German letters describe a terrible food situation and ongoing censorship, with Berlin papers delayed at the border.
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Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Holland
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Hach
Russians Press Heavily in East
London dispatch notes a continuing Russian offensive against Austrian and German forces. Six distinct armies are deployed to drive back the Huns, advancing along the Kolomea Railway after the capture of Stamslan, the steam roller like advance causing consternation among Austrians and German units aiding them.
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London
Kolomea Railway
Stamslan
British Advance Made at Somme Sealed by Prisoners
London dispatch reports the British again advance in the Somme region taking enemy territory and capturing prisoners. Paris confirms continued Allied pressure in Northern France with Germans yielding under attack.
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Somme
London
Paris
France
Germans Press Verdur Specifically Verdur? Verdun Text
Germans press Verdun with seventh attack under way. A slight French advance is reported as German forces push to seize the key fortress on the front near Verdun.
Special Matiner at the Majestic Theatre
Special matinee at the Majestic features William Ritchie in Live Wires and Love Sparks comedy. A Universal City animal picture with lions and elephants, plus Annie Little and Agnes Vernon in Misjudged three act drama. Afternoon show at 2 30 with extra orchestra. evening repeat.
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Majestic Theatre
William Ritchie
Charlie Chaplin
Universal City
Annie Little
Agnes Vernon
Million Monthly Aid Sought for Soldiers' Dependents
Winnipeg reports Sir Herbert Ames states that in 1917 at least one million dollars per month will be required for soldiers' dependents in Canada.
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Winnipeg
Sir Herbert Ames
Canada
Experiments On Monkeys Ordered To Study Paralysis
Twenty monkeys will be shipped from Washington to New York for Health Department experiments aimed at solving the puzzle of infantile paralysis carriers ravaging the city.
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New York
Washington
Health Department
Liberal campaign opening in Westholme Theatre
The Liberal leaders H. C. Brewster M. A Macdonald and local candidate T. D. Pattullo spoke to a large audience in Westholme Theatre. They attacked provincial finances land dealings and election irregularities while endorsing referenda on prohibition and a political reorganization to aid the north coast.
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T. D. Pattullo
Fred Stork
Alex Manson
Frank Mobley
Brewster
Hileen Patmore
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Liberal Party
Bowser
Macdonald
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Ray Gallagher
the Hague
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Western Front
Wm. Ritchie
Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd
Third Avenue
Stephens Block
4Th Avenue
M. M. Stephens Notary Public
Westholme Theatre
H. C. Brewster
Victoria
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Van
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Mr. Pattullo
North Country
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Tle
Gosden
Westholme Opera House
Lubin
Reel Peature
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Joseph Smiley
Sidney
Hazards
Helen
Kay-Bee
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