Fierce fighting reported around Douaumont and Mesopotamia
Reports describe fierce fighting near Douaumont with Russians advancing toward Bagdad as Turkish resistance folds. Another note says Russian troops reach Khani kin base, eyeing Mesopotamia, while an accidental ore find at Alice Arm is noted. Premier Asquith reviews British troops in Dublin. Sergt Wells in Methodist Church to discuss prison life in Germany.
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Douaumont
Bagdad
Alice Arm
Dublin
Asquith
Asquith Reviews British Troops in Dublin
Dublin dated May 18 reports Premier Asquith and General Max Well reviewed British troops. A civil law restoration is believed imminent and the service began at 7 30. Those wishing to hear him were advised to arrive early.
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Dublin
Maxwell
Asquith
Baroda Loads 1000 Tons Copper Ore Here
Baroda, a barge of the Griffiths line, arrived in port and began loading 1000 tons of copper ore from the Rocher de Boule bunkers for Tacoma smelter. The ore is conveyed by a belt system at 100 tons per hour. The Commodore towed Baroda to port and then moved on to Hedley, Alaska to pick up another tow.
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Baroda
Commodore
Tacoma
Ceeded
Rocher de Boule
Hedley
Alaska
Halibut Fleet Receives Mixed Catches Yesterday
The Grier Stirratt brought in 38 000 pounds of halibut and 33 000 pounds the day before. Jessie yielded 18 000 pounds and Lillian S 4 000 as buyers paid 6 7 8 per barrel. Rose Spit’s captain P Borvick reports cold rough seas on the banks. A Mother s Day service is held with an evening talk on Prison Life in Germany by Sergt F Wells. Piano tuning offered by Harry G Hvans at Bulger Denike jewelry store.
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Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company
Rose Spit
P. Borvick
Harry ‘G. Hvans
Bulger & Denike’s
Wark's
Liberal Leaders Debate Shipping Bill Outlook
Victoria correspondence reports H. C. Brewster M. Manson and J. Williams discussing the new Shipping Bill. Brewster opposes provincial aid, favoring short term bonds if any support occurs, while Manson foresees strong demand for vessels and outlines a lumber carrier plan. Williams adds a critical, lengthy critique.
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Victoria
Brewster
Manson
Mr. Williams
Comox
Newcastle
Ottawa
British Columbia
McBride
Admiralty
United Kingdom
Williams
Missing Soldiers May Be Prisoners
Fred Peters reports a letter from England suggesting his son Jack may still be alive but held as a prisoner of war. The message cites POW camps and hospitals in Belgium and North France, with limited writ ing access and possible secret camps. Sec-Lieut. W F F Bullen of the King's Liverpool Regiment is missing since June 16, 1916, after being seen captured.
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Fred Peters
K. C
Peters
W. Bullen
England
Daily Mail
Belgium
France
Prisoners of War Help Committee
Southampton Street
Strand London
W. C
Valencieene
Zurich
W. FF. Bullen
Bat
King's Liverpool Regiment
Bel
German Attacks At Douaumont Repulsed
On Verdun front near Douaumont the bombardment of French positions was followed by German attacks that failed to gain ground and resulted in heavy German losses, according to Paris bulletins. In separate news, Miss Aldine Bowen and Mr Thomas Thompson married at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev. J F Dimmick officiating before departing for Portland.
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Paris
Aldine Bowen
Thomas Thompson
Portland
Ore
J. F. Dimmick
Thompson
Prince Rupert
R Rogers
French Look to Coming Triumph In Paris Leases
Paris May 13 The Morning Journal reports French confidence with a clause now in all leases facing the Champs Elys es reserving landlords right to let or dispose of windows and balconies when victorious armies march past in triumph.
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Paris
Champs Elysse
Accidental silver ore discovery near Dolly Varden mine
George Frizzell reports a promising silver deposit found along a roadway to the Dolly Varden mine on J. & Smith’s claim. The ore lies near water and a path once used by visitors, with transportation eased by proximity to rail lines.
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Mr. Frizzell
J. &. Smith
Dolly Varden
George R. Naden
Mr. Stark
Nationalization Talk In Canadian Capital Sparks Rumors
Rumors circulate in Ottawa about nationalization plans touching multiple rail lines including Canadian Pacific Railway. Officials weigh industry implications as policy debate intensifies.
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Germany
Serge Wells
Sergi. Wells
Westholme
Sergt. Wells
Petrograd
Persia
Khanikin
Mesopotamia
Harry Atkins
Family Butcher
Prince Rupert Coal Co
Acorn Sign Shop
Dawson Block
Third Avenue
H. O. Roberts
San Juan
Jessie
Methodist Church
H. C. Brewster
Mr. Manson
Sydney
Australia
B. C Coast
B. C. Mills
Dominion
Hope
Jack
Bidston
Birkenhead
Gium
Dinan
London
the Douau
Mont Region
Verdun
the Morning Journal
George Frizzell
Alice
Clude
Canadian Pacific Railway
The
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
Wellington
Union House
Third Ave
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