Germans Renew Attacks Near Verdun and Ypres
Reports from Amsterdam and London describe renewed German assaults along the Verdun front with heavy shelling near Fort Douaumont. French forces claim repulses and decimation of German lines while Britain notes a sudden British strike at Ypres, yielding 800 yards of German-held trenches. Zeppelin and dirigible losses are reported as aerial warfare continues.
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Douaumont
Ypres
London
Verdun
Fort Douaumont
Teuton
Coast Guard to Build Two Cutters for Pacific Coast
A bill reported to the Senate by Senator Joseph P. B. Ransdell of Louisiana authorizes two new coast guard cutters for the Pacific coast at a cost of 700000 dollars. They replace the Perry and Tahoma which were lost after striking uncharted reefs in Alaskan waters. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays until 9 p.m. M M Stephens. Keep your eyes open for Kirkpatrick s March Sale.
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Coast Guard
Pacific Coast
United States Senate
Joseph PB. Ransdell
Louisiana
Perry
Alaskan
High School Pupils Present Evening Programme
The High School Literary Society met at Mrs. McClymont's home for an evening of performances. Verna Tumbe recited, Ruby Dimmick sang, Jimmy Mitchell spoke, Alex Rix performed. piano duets by Deline Nelson and Katharine Pillsbury. George Shaw and Jack Naden acted. Kathleen Grant sang. the group closed with choruses and readings from the school magazine. Refreshments followed and the night ended with Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King.
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Verna Tumbe
Ruby Dimmick
Jimmy Mitchell
Alex, Rix
Madeline Nelson
Katharine Pillsbury
George Shaw
Jack Naden
Prince Rupert High School
Mr. Brady
Kathleen Grant
Premier Bowser replies to prohibition leaders in Victoria
Hon. W. J. Bowser the Premier declares the Executive Council will not favor direct legislation. He notes the new government has followed a consistent course since December 15 and acknowledges prohibitionists’ views, citing absence from the city as a factor. The Alberta Act is referenced as part of the ongoing discussion.
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W. J. Bowser
Victoria
Prohibitionists
Executive Council
Alberta
Alaska may have aeroplane service for mail and gold
The Seattle Times reports Alaska may add air mail to supplement river and sea routes. A California syndicate seeks government bids to deliver mail by aeroplane in towns without steamship service and could later haul interior gold when water routes close. If contracts are won, a aircraft fleet would be built this spring and summer to save interest on bullion in transit.
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Alaska
France
Jack Underwood
Seattle Times
United States
California
Idatrod
Port halibut and herring landings noted for February
February port receipts show 2 563 500 pounds of fish with halibut at 1 643 400 pounds valued at 82 170 dollars at 5 cents per pound. Herring totaled 875 000 pounds, mainly for bait, plus minor cod 38 100, salmon 6 000 and crabs 1 000 pounds. Weather affected season but overall a creditable haul.
Berlin Low in Spirits By Reverses At Verdun Demands Bread And Peace
Berlin reports great German losses at Verdun have caused widespread dejection, with 10 000 protestors marching Unter Den Linden shouting bread and peace. London notes potential policy shifts in Britain to curb German trade after the war, including tariffs and development plans to block German overseas commerce.
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Berlin
Verdun
London
Unter den Linden
London Morning Papers
McKenna
San Juan Company Buys Halibut At Dockside Bids
San Juan Company purchased 80 000 pounds of halibut yesterday with 30 000 pounds landed locally. Buyer was H O Roberts of the San Juan Company. Vessels Teddy J Magnolia Viking and Mirrimac delivered 10 000 10 000 5 000 and 5 000 pounds respectively. Prices ranged from 8 1/8 to 8 cents for the Teddy J.
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SAN Juan Company
H. O. Roberts
Teddy J
Magnolia
Viking
Mirrimac
Old Time Concert Set For Monday Evening At Ye Methody House
A listing announces an old time concert Monday night at Ye Methody Meeting House. Part I features an organ solo and performances including Joshua Harmony's Comin Thro The Rye, Kate Tul liner with Silver Threads Among the Gold, Henrietta Watkins, a piece titled The Lady Interviewer, and Three Old Maids of Lee by Sally Susan and Sarah plus Two Beggars performed by Weary Willie and Tired Tim.
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Joshua Harmony
Kate Tul
Henrietta Watkins
Lee
Sally
Susan
Sarah
Willie
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Zeppelin
Dirigible
Amsterdam
Egheze
Belgium
Maisoulm
Stephens
Kirkpatrick
Corporation of the City of
Prince Rupert
Mrs. McClymont By
Harbor Yew
Fourth Avenue
West
Fifth Ave
Second Ave
NEW Wellington Coal Insurance
McCaffery, Gibbons & Doyle, Ltd
Westoolme Theatre
Seven Reel Entertainment
Westholme Theatre
Crooks
Ham
Bud
Willie van
Kirkpatrick's
Harry C. Evans
Buljger & Denike’s
Wark's
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Germany
Wellington
Third Ave
Tim
Westholme Opera House
Selly
Jack Pickford
THE
Liberty Party
Bua
Jeff
Screen
Highway Man
Cutey
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