French Armies Capture Prisoners and Dardanelles Campaign
French armies have taken many prisoners while Russian forces press against Austrians. An investigation will be held into the Dardanelles campaign. Prince Rupert boys will camp ten days at Tugwell under Rev. W. W. Wright. The outing will include swimming and boating with strict supervision. A citizen committee organized the plan and the group departs Monday morning from the Government building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. W. Wright
Prince Rupert
Tugwell
W. W. Wright
Wright
Funeral Services Held For Harry Conant
The funeral for Harry Conant was held at 8 p m yesterday at the B C Undertakers chapel led by Rev W W Wright The body will be shipped south for interment in Vancouver Floral tributes came from Mr and Mrs E H Shockley Mr and Mrs J Hampton Mr and Mrs Herbert Hampton Mr and Mrs John Storings Mr and Mrs C H Thomas Mr and Mrs D H McDonald and Mr and Mrs F G Amos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
W. W. Wright
Vancouver
E. H. Shockley
J. Hampton
Herbert Hampton
John Storings
C. H. Thomas
D. H. McDonald
F G. Amos
Russia Gains Ground On Fronts In Caucasus And Dvina
Petrograd reports a Russian offensive in the Caucasus seen and a fierce battle in progress. Russians advanced nine and a half miles capturing prisoners while artillery battles rage on the Dvina front with heavy bombardment of Sewinitchi positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Caucasus
Dvina
Sewinitchi
Longueval
Accident maims fisherman at Royal Hotel window
Alex McLean, a well known fisherman, fell from a chair at the Royal Hotel last night and was thrown against a plate glass window, which shattered. He suffered a minor head cut but was not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McLean
Royal Hotel
McLean
British Artillery Sweep At Ovillers And Beyond
Frederick Palmer reports from the British front in France on a major attack near Ovillers La Boisselle and Montauban. The bombardment cut wire and prepared ground for a four mile advance toward the German second line, with heavy gunfire and early dawn observations guiding infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Palmer
France
Somme
Ovillers
la Boisselle
Montauban
Douglas Haig
Associated Press
Yukon Visit by Dr Roche and Col Thompson
Hon Dr Roche Minister of the Interior and Col A Thompson passed through the city yesterday aboard the Princess Charlotte. They will inspect northern conditions in the Yukon and return in about ten days, traveling back to Ottawa via the G T P line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Roche
Col. Thompson
Charlotte
The
Ber
Yukon
Ottawa
French advances push German line near Estrees amid Verdun fighting
The French report capturing the entire German first line along five miles near Estrees with 2900 prisoners and cannons. Verdun area sees fierce hand grenade clashes near Thiaumont, adding 300 more German captives.
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Paris
Estrees
Verdun
Thiaumont
Tites July Sale Slashes Prices on Home Furnishings
The store announces a July sale cut on furniture and decor items with discounts across categories. Local shoppers can expect reduced prices on sofas, tables, and bedroom sets during the event.
Royal City Youth Killed in France at Age 19
Sapper Francis Bradley Cunningham of the 6th Field Company Canadian Engineers was killed in action on July 3 in France. He was the son of Lieut.-Col. F. H. Cunningham Dominion Chief Inspector of Fisheries for British Columbia and 19 years old. His brothers Clifton and Hugh also serve with overseas forces.
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F. H. Cunningham
Francis Bradley Cunningham
6Th Field Company
Canadian Engineers
104Th Regiment
Dominion
British Columbia
Clifton
Hugh
McGill
Carson demands inquiry into Dardanelles campaigns
London July 21. Prime Minister Asquith agrees to grant an inquiry into the Dardanelles and Reseutiaente campaigns, meeting the repeated demands of Sir Edward Carson. The government will proceed with investigations upon his insistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asquith
Edward Carson
London
Meredith-Duff Commission Report Delivered to Premier Borden
The Meredith Duff Commission of Inquiry into fuse contracts let by Colonel John Wesley Allison and associates has been delivered to Premier Borden in Ottawa on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Meredith-Duff Commission of
John Wesley Allison
Borden
Tites Sweeping July Sale On Dinner Sets And Glassware
A July sale at Tites offers 97 piece dinner sets, glassware, and chamber sets at reduced prices. Customers can save on complete place settings and coordinating glassware as part of the promotional event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite
Nine of fourteen pass local school in Prince Rupert exams
Province wide results show Prince Rupert for nine passes out of fourteen with top marks in the advanced junior grade Dorothy Blakey of King Edward High School Vancouver leads with 857 of 1000 and Frances Tremlett tops second year commercial course with 1037 of 1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Blakey
King Edward High School
Vancouver
Frances O. Tremlett
Prince Rupert High School
Hsther S. Naden
Henry M. Shockley
John W. Currie
Katherin H. Pillsbury
Phyllis L. EB
Jenns
Arthur B. Manson
James R. Mitchell
Dolena R. MacDonald
May McCallum
Margaret McColl
Mabelle French
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Dardanelles
George Frizzell
George Tite
C. Smith
Novelty Bazaar
D. G. Stewart
J. R. Beatty
Conservatory
Oliver Morosco
Constance Collier
Harry Conant
Russia
Harry Atkins
Stephens
Merryfield
Insurance
M. M. Stephens Notary Public
Mametz
Frizzell's
Royal City Youth
Sapper
Frank B. Cunningham
Dardanelles Campaign
Meredith
Victoria
B.C. Prohibition
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