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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
1
Paris reports June 28 that Italy declares diplomatic break with Turkey and will send troops to the Dardanelles. Earlier notes say reductions in city hall salaries and engineer Mason resigns.
George L. Clayton urges a cooperative cold storage plan for Seattle fish, proposing a four story facility at 150000 cost funded by debentures. He claims 75 percent of halibut comes from independent fishermen and seeks city wharf and storage rent. The plan involves tenants, a press subsidy, and awaits waterfront terms from G T P. The council sanctioned 50 monthly for publicity from July onward.
An official front report notes a quiet day with artillery actions north of Souchez and heavy bombardment of Arras. It cites ongoing duels between the Oise and the Aisne and records eight shells hitting Zeppelin hangars at Friedrichshafen before the aircraft reached Swiss territory. A tagged line about William J. Hoar, a prospector, appears truncated.
A crowd at Acropolis Hill watched the Merchants defeat the Professionals 25 to 18 in a charity game raising over 160 for the hospital. Pitcher W H Williams collapsed in the third inning. George Tite pitched strongly and Geo Scott, Frank Mobley and Patmore’s drives featured the offense. Umpire Mans and several players drew praise as fans left satisfied.
Brescia reports Italian forces cross from Italy into Austria south of Riva via Nota Vil Passes over 5 000 and 8 000 feet high. They reach Ledro Valley and Ponale River near Bezzeca, and descend cliffs to excavate rock near Amorne Mountains.
Until the end of the war, a soldier serves one year and six months after if required. If wounded or sick, government care and continued pay until discharge. Permanent disability earns an allowance based on injury. If killed on active service, the government provides a pension for the wife and children to live comfortably until independence. The widowed mother of a single man inherits certain support.
A lively city council meeting last night centered on salary reductions and staff curtailment. Proposals from Aldermen Montgomery Maitland sought eliminating the assistant city engineer, clerk, stenographer, water foreman, and two police officers, while the Finance Committee urged broader cuts across several posts. The report proposed new monthly pay scales for key positions and a move to cut two patrolmen from the police force.
Council last night approved cuts totaling an estimated 30 860 a year by trimming the assistant engineer stenographer to the city clerk and reducing several salaries. Proposals include engineer 800 to 200 a month solicitor 250 to 200 clerk 180 to 150 foreman 150 to 180 purchasing agent 140 to 125. The panel also discussed reducing two patrolmen and possible further reductions. The mayor resisted salary cuts and clashed with aldermen over process and the city budget strategy.
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