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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
2
The Prince Rupert Journal publishes Major Peck's letter praising the first contingent's commander. It conveys sympathy for the men and notes Capt Don Moore paid the penalty of patriotic service, with anticipated regret over his loss and the esteem in which he was held.
Officials of the Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Company present a machine gun to boost soldiers at the front. The gift reflects a spirit other concerns might follow and has loyal citizens stirred to act. Skeena cannery workers may consider a similar gesture.
A 1915 meeting at the Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company in Prince Rupert organized by General Sam Hughes funds a machine gun purchase. Employees commit to raising one thousand dollars within seven days to forward the weapon to France for overseas forces.
At last night's council meeting Alderman Casey proposed condemning Irish Fusiliers for interrupting Chas Lester on the street. The motion asserted the right to speak freely in public while criticizing the actions. The motion was not seconded and did not come to a vote amid tension.
A first person account describes brutal front-line fighting near Prince Rupert, with heavy casualties and brave acts. Soldiers, including Lieut Wallis and Capt Moore, endure shellfire, wounded strewn along a death road, and urgent requests for reinforcements as officers praise steadfast comrades amid a collapsing defense. The writer vows to return to the front and salutes Canadian grit.
The document outlines a private’s pay of 1000 per day and 100 field allowance plus clothing equipment and subsistence by the government. It states an adequate pension for a widow and children or widowed mother, ensuring the family can live comfortably. children must be old enough to fend for themselves.
I R M Stewart acting for myself and as agent for William Pigott Free Miners Certificate holders I Noble and Rainey intend within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Rainier Mineral Claim located on the east side of Bear River in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. Notice under section 87 must be commenced before issue.
W. G. Humbles acting as agent for Alla Humbles intends within sixty days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Harry Mineral Claim in Cassiar District Maple Tay Portland Canal. Action under section 85 must be commenced before issue of the certificate. Dated June 26 1915.
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