Verdun Offensive Crumbling Marks Turning Point Of War
Paris reports the Verdun assault crumbling and the German drive near Meuse stalls. An official said Verdun is the war’s Gettysburg and Germany will fall on the defensive. Attacks west of the Meuse and in Argonne are described with heavy artillery and hand to hand fighting in Malancourt Wood.
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Belgium
Gettysburg
Paris
Germany
War Office
The
Meuse
Pont Bosinghe
Argonne
Cheppy Wood
Overcourt
Malancourt
Malancourt Wood
Minister of Mines Returns to City After Ottawa Mission
Hon. Lorne Campbell, Minister of Mines, arrived in Victoria from Ottawa and met with the Premier. He is understood to have secured Dominion government support for the province’s ship building project.
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Lorne Campbell
Victoria
Ottawa
Dominion
Russians Force Austrians Back On Dneister Front
Russian forces pressured Austrian troops northwest of Uscie czko on the Dneister, forcing a retreat from bridgehead fortifications and transports. A strong contingent from Prince George arrived by train, trained under Capt. Charles Halsey, and moved to Comox camp aboard the steamer Prince John.
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Halsey
Uscieczko
Russia
Trans
Interior Point
Ib Charles Halsey
Prince John
Comox Camp
Prince George
Opposition Tactics Spotlighted In Vancouver Debate
In Victoria on March 16 the Legislative Press Gallery reports daily references to alleged Liberal liquor ties. Dr McGuire cites a Liberal organizer’s meeting with hotel men while Mr Brewster denies any official Liberal contact. He notes a Macdonald interview claiming liquor backers could delay Prohibition enforcement, suggesting a Liberal hotel alliance.
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Vancouver
Victoria
Brewster
M. A. Macdonald
Macdonald
Ther
Toronto Globe
British Columbia
Premier Bowser Defends Record In High Volume Legislature Speech
Victoria report says Premier Bowser delivered a lengthy session speech rebutting Liberal criticisms. He attacked Brewster and Liberal policies, defended agricultural credits, and announced early supply measures to cover the near year end. He claimed political corruption concerns motivate opposition gains.
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Bowser
Victoria
Liberal Party
Brewster
British Destroyers Chased German Boats Into Port
Four British destroyers pursued three German destroyers off the Belgian coast. The chase reached Zeebrugge where shots were exchanged. two enemy ships were hit. Allied casualties were four wounded. Rotterdam notes heavy Zeebrugge damage from a Sunday air raid and ongoing monitor shelling after the air fleet withdrew.
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London
Belgian
Zebrugge
Pocketbook Lost at Hotel Prince Rupert
Pocketbook lost containing papers of G Foollmers Finder. return to Hotel Prince Rupert for a $1 reward. Wanted: a strong young boy to deliver groceries. apply Mussalem & Company 482 Fifth Avenue or call 123. 2t.
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G. Foollmers
Mussalem & Company
Fifth Avenue
Wellington Coal Phone Ad Promises Savings
An old classified ad urges readers to save money by using New Wellington Coal Phone 116 for purchases. The notice emphasizes reduced costs and a direct ordering line. It presents a concise consumer offer without additional details.
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Kirkpatrick
Geo. D. Tite
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Dneister River
Zale Szenyky
Dneister
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Prince Ruy
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