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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
London July 28 Sir Robert L Borden Premier of Canada is the guest of Their Majesties at Windsor Castle today. Honors are being heaped upon Sir Robert as a mark of affection toward Canada.
New York July 28 Mr Justice Ford refused Becker a new trial. Becker formerly lieutenant on the police force was condemned to death for complicity in a murder within police circles in the city. He will go to the electric chair on Friday.
London July 28 The department of munitions reports sixteen government munitions factories operating in Britain with ten more currently under consideration to meet escalating war demands.
Local readers received postcards from Capt. Clayton of the Dental Corps dated Shorncliffe. The messages reveal a close call involving Canadian forces on the voyage, though details are scarce. The Home Land expresses high regard for the Canadians.
London July 28 The Russian forces repel German Austrian advance on Warsaw and pin Hindenburg at the Narew while enduring heavy losses. Prime Minister Asquith hails Russian discipline and endurance as munitions run short. Petrograd reports a general mobilization in Siberia for men born in 1896.
London July 28 The German Government notified Berlin papers to refrain from attacks on the American Government over the submarine notes. The gesture shows care with respect to references and diplomatic sensitivities.
July 28 dispatch notes small advances by French forces along the Alsace battle line. The report cites limited progress and no major breakthroughs on the contested front.
Ottawa reports the government has no plan to invoke conscription. It states volunteers are joining quickly as men are equipped and prepared for service, contradicting rumors of conscription plans.
July fish returns show over twelve million pounds captured, with salmon dominating at about ten and a half million pounds and halibut over two million. Value estimates reach about 622 thousand dollars at five cents per pound, with 107,827 cases of salmon canned and substantial fresh and mild cured quantities alongside crabs and other species.
Rome July 28 Italian forces completed the conquest of the Monte Dio position capturing five machine guns two cannon and trench mortars as part of ongoing operations amid the conflict.
The article notes Hazelton may contribute a machine gun to aid troops at the front, joining efforts already made by Anyox, the Cold Storage, local canneries, and a planned campaign by Roy Moseley upon his return. Major Peck's letter to the editor is cited as a catalyst.
Prince Rupert was defeated again in a baseball game against the Hill team. Prince George secured a win on a lucky hit by McGuire, giving Prince George the victory.
A girl sought for light housework at Summit Apartments by Mrs. TL Sheen after a baseball game. The narrative notes an eight inning turn in a local series where Hunt pitched for the favored team and the score stood 3 2 before Ruepert and McGuire influenced the outcome.
U S authorities see signs of possible war declaration against Germany and have summoned defense experts in the city who are U S citizens to return to the front quickly.
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