Verdun Battle Enters Third Phase Amid Ongoing Fighting
Paris dispatch reports renewed fighting west of the Meuse signaling a third Verdun phase. French forces counterattack to reclaim trenches near Bethigny Heights Le Mort Homme Crumidiers while Germans attempt to push from woods to the west amid heavy shellfire. The Meuse front holds with no major gains on the right bank.
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Paris
Meuse
Verdun
Deadman's Hill
Corbeaux
Bethincourt
Comieries
Bethiany Heights
le Mort Homme
Crumidiers
Woevre
Red Rose Mine Develops Rich Ore Body In Lower Working
Rocher de Boule Mountain area shows strong ore potential with the Red Rose mine in focus. W Adams leads development and aims to start small scale shipping this summer after a 350 foot crosscut reveals a fine ore body. Omineca Miner notes the extract indicates a sizable mining proposition. AT REST YESTERDAY Funeral of John M. Lynch, a noted local businessman, conducted at Hayner's Parlors with Rev Canon Rix officiating. pallbearers listed.
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Red Rose
W. Adams
Omineca
Emil Gallon
John M. Lynch
Hayner
Fairview Cemetery
Canon Rix
St Patrick's Day Program Promised by Local Talent
A splendid programme is being prepared by local talent for St Patrick's Day on March 17. The event aims to celebrate with performances and community involvement, reflecting the local spirit and festive mood.
Italians Drive Back Austrians on Eastern Front
Allied dispatch reports indicate Italian forces expanded footholds along the front as Austrian troops retreat from advanced positions. Combat continued with artillery exchanges and probing advances by both sides.
United States Troops Enter Mexico Amid Isonzo Front News
Violent fighting is reported along the Isonzo front with heavy bombardment and Italian forces forcing Austrian positions to retreat. General Pershing has crossed into Mexico with an advance contingent pursuing Villa and his bandits.
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Pershimgs
Isonzo
Washington
J. Pershimgs
Mexico
Villa
License Board Meeting Delays Dining Room Change Vote
The License Board met in an adjourned session with Ald. Nelson acting as chair in the mayor's absence. Chief of Police reported all licensed premises comply with the law though fronts of bars were questioned. A proposal to allow cutting dining rooms to aid restaurants was postponed until the mayor returns. A brief note at end about a lost pocketbook of G. Foellmers offering $1 reward.
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Ald. Smith
Joan Vierick
Vancouver
Turkey commits to single mission against Russian advance
Paris reports Turkey will abandon Thrace and Mesopotamia campaigns and redeploy all forces to stem the Russian advance. Rumor of Enver Pasha's assassination is revived.
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Paris
Turkey
Thrace
Mesopotamia
Enver Pasha
Engineer Mine Near Atlin Tops Gold Field Prospects
Reports from Atlin say Captain James Alexander’s Engineer mine between Carcross and Atlin shows unprecedented promise after extensive development. The property, long noted for rich ore, now attracts experts who deem it among the richest gold bearing on the American continent as plans call for larger scale operations next season.
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Atlin
James Alexander
Carcross
Alexander
John Barrymore at the Westholme Theater
The Westholme Theatre presents John Barrymore in The Incorrigible Dukane a five part Famous Players feature from George C Shedd Paramount programme. A popular attraction draws film fans to the theatre for Barrymore's comic performance as the celebrated star headlines the bill.
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John Barrymore
Famous Players Film Company
Fun
Famous Players
Paramount
Dukane
George C. Shedd
Westholme
Liberal Tactics Strengthen Conservative Cause in Province
Victoria March 15 Special to Journal Lieutenant-Governor Barnard sent formal assent to the bill extending Parliament to June 1. The session may not pass the P G E Aid Workmen's Compensation and Shipping Aid bills, but will go to the country on them. Delegations for and against prohibition urged the Premier. Conservative unity grows as Liberals oppose the validating bill and seek dissolution without action on prohibition or estimates. H H Watson of Vancouver and A Lucas of Yale spoke in the House defending and attacking government policies respectively.
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Victoria
Barnara
H. H. Watson
Vancouver
A. Lucas
Yale
Mr. Watson
Kettle Valley
Canadian Northern
P. G. EB
Mr. Lucas
Aleach
Boweed
Aay
Liberals Fear Session as Legislature Faces Dissolution
In Victoria on March 15 the Lieutenant-Governor assented to a bill extending the Legislature’s life until June 1. Tensions rose in the House as opposition members kept it in session past midnight while Liberal leaders warned Parliament may be automatically dissolved. Premier Bowser offered terms to end contentious bills if the opposition would confirm continued existence to next June.
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Bowser
Ila Thety
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