05 May 1915
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
1
A War Office report notes progress in Belgium near Steenstraatt and in Argonne. In Champagne near Beausjour German assaults failed with heavy losses. At Bagatelle German dead found. funeral for David Z. McLennan held at Fairview Cemetery with Masonic rites. J C McLennan of Vancouver to attend.
Mr W H Whalen of the B C Sulphite Fibre Company reports discovery of new fields for local products. Continued on page four.
The GTP has put an oil burning locomotive into service at the western end of the line. A Sunday night passenger train from Smithers in was the first to use the engine, and it operated excellently. The service reduced delays caused by interchanging east of Fort George and helped the heavy train make up time despite its weight.
Report from Petrograd says in Khori Dalman near the Caucasus after two days of fighting Russian troops launched a determined offensive and completely defeated the Turks. Turkish losses are estimated as very heavy with more than 3 500 dead found on the battlefield. The Turkish hospital and its staff were captured at Dalman. The pursuit of the defeated Turks continues.
The U S government vessel Kings and Winge halted at Prince Rupert after a crewman, Albert Marnette, died aboard en route from Seattle to Ketchikan. Immigration surgeon Dr McNeill found life extinct, and the body was to be landed in Alaska to avoid local legal complications. The two masted schooner with auxiliary power, commanded by Capt Mornas, continued to Alaska.
A large, enthusiastic Massett audience heard Conservative candidate William Manson and J C Merryfield address about local issues. Chair Charles Harrison opened with a review of prior meetings and discussed road projects, bridge plans, and employment, with Manson explaining government work for the district.
The G T P schedules immediate double steamer service with three round trips weekly to and from this port until month end. The Prince Rupert continues arrivals on Wednesdays and Saturdays with departures south on Mondays and Fridays. The Prince George joins the service as second day arrivals.
The McBride Journal notes major changes since spring 1914 as the Grand Trunk Railway town in British Columbia evolves from a jumble settlement to a populated, well laid out townsite. A new garden park near the depot fronts business blocks and a hotel, moving picture theatre, three general stores, a department store, a fur shop, a post office, and hardware outlets fill the area.
Northwestern League saw Aberdeen ten Seattle five, Tacoma eight Victoria five, Vancouver two, Spokane none. Coast League Portland six San Francisco one, Oakland and Salty Lake six. National League games included St Louis four and Pittsborne four with others halted by rain. Detroit St Louis one Washington one Boston two, with other games postponed due to cold.
The Borealis of Atlin Fisheries returned with about 26 000 pounds of halibut from the banks. The Kryra, a United States independent boat, delivered 10 000 pounds to Cold Storage.
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