30 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
1
Government to draft a bill giving land speculators six months to pay arrears to the Crown or have land repossessed. About nine million due on sales. land reclaimed will be held for returned soldiers. Bona fide settlers in arrears are exempt.
Norma Talmadge and Centonu Moreno star in a real screen scream. Charlie Chaplin appears next Wednesday and Thursday April 7 and 8. George Fawcett stars in The Frame Up in five acts. Our Heroes at the Front opens with the Great Serial Graft featuring 16 episodes and two acts per chapter.
Victoria reports the government will likely submit a plebiscite on voting rights for women during the general election period. The statement notes anticipated public consideration of women’s suffrage at the polls.
Rome reports Italian infantry were driven from the heights northwest of Gorizia by Austrian forces. The loss occurred Sunday as Austrian troops gained the position.
This afternoon at 2 oclock in K oft P Hall a meeting of all club members and F C E members will discuss the question of a minstrel show. The gathering aims to determine whether to proceed with the production and related arrangements.
Paris reports French forces attacked Avoncourt Wood west of the Meuse and seized part of German works while Germans countered fiercely and fell back with heavy losses. London notes British infantry held ground at St Eloi amid strong hostile fire and artillery exchanges between Loos and Hulluch with retaliatory shelling toward Aix-Noulette.
Citizens at a mass meeting in the Empress Theatre urge Canada to expedite the Grand Trunk Pacific drydock in Prince Rupert. They argue the plant can serve munitions and shipbuilding for Russia and Britain, noting wartime demand and local contributions without benefiting so far.
Victoria March 29 The famous Dr John MacKay letters were submitted to the Legislature today. They reveal his intense opposition to the Government over the University of British Columbia appointment and criticise the “METHODIST MACHINE” involved in selecting a president. He cites interactions with Hon Dr Young ex Premier McBrine and mentions Dr Vance and I C Wade as critics of the Government’s method.
A public meeting in the Empress Theatre drew a strong turnout to urge starting the drydock project. Participants acknowledged G T P difficulties, passed a resolution, and debated a Ottawa delegation while General Superintendent Mehan offered support up to Winnipeg.
Victoria March 29 The proposed new Workmen's Compensation Act is likely to contain a scheme for state insurance Wireich has been vigorously opposed by insurance companies It is understood the committee recommends the board administering the Act levy an annual proportionate tax on all employers with direct payments to injured workmen, seen as fairest to both sides.
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