Speech at Empire Club Sparks Canadian Army Reform Debate
Sir Sam Hughes speaks at the Empire Club in Toronto criticizing British methods and urging Canadian control over troops and hospitals overseas. He recounts efforts to secure promotions and equipment, blaming inexperienced officials rather than the British government, and asserts Canada should be recognized for bearing costs.
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Sam Hughes
Empire Club
Toronto
Sir Sam
Canada
Sam
Local Men Take 300 German Prisoners in Frontline Action
Word from the front reports the 102nd Battalion, representing the province, is active. On October 21 Captain Adair Carss and several officers were killed as the regiment fought hard. A letter to the Hardy family states the unit held 300 German prisoners that day. Fred Hardy, noted for small stature, earned three prisoners before being wounded and hospitalized in Sheffield, England. His brother Al Hardy was sidelined by trench feet but later back in action. Continued on Page Four.
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Adair Carss
Fred Hardy
Fred
Carss
Sheffield
England
Huns
Hardy
Fur Buyers Invade North As Agents Hit Far Countryside
Peace River becomes a fur market hub as five major houses station agents there and freelance buyers travel in autos to collect skins. The Edmonton Journal notes the new trend of itinerant buyers penetrating remote districts from Fredinstall to Water Hole and beyond, reshaping prices and threatening old–time traders.
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Peace River
Edmonton Journal
Autor
Fredinstall
Waterhole
Fort Vermilion
Wilds
German and Belgian actions surge near Somme and Dixmude
Paris reports strong German attacks on French positions north and south of the Somme with limited gains and heavy losses. Germans take up ground at St. Pierre Vaast Wood and Pressoire while Belgian forces at Dixmude raid German trenches, taking several prisoners.
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Somme
St. Pierre
Vaast Wood
Pressoire
Dixmude
Anadians Make Smart Showing At Barb Wire Work
A letter to Mrs. Knight reports W C White in Bramshott with the 119th Battalion noting six minutes best time at barb wire work. The battalion was raised by Col Smythe M P in Algoma.
British Airships Bomb German Lines and Surrender Roundup
British planes carried out successful bombing attacks on enemy aerodromes railways stations and rolling stock. A British chaplain with a small group of soldiers led a roundup that forced four hundred Germans to surrender in the Ancre district.
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Ancre
London
Anecre
Finances of City Children’s Concert for Belgian Orphans
Receipts and expenditures for the Westholme Theatre event held Tuesday evening by city school children to aid Belgian orphans. Details outline funds raised and costs incurred in the concert effort.
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Westholme Theatre
Allied push toward Monastir and Romanian gains reported
London reports a successful offensive driving Allied lines toward Monastir. Serbians continue pursuit of Bulgarians. Romanian forces capture Bonsic. Russians report recapturing trenches near Narayouka.
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London
Monastir
Bonsic
Narayouka
Ganongs Overseas Chocolates For Soldiers
Overseas chocolates by Ganong’s priced at $1.00 per box. Wrapped and ready for mailing with an address label attached. Promotion aimed at sending to servicemen at the front via Orme’s Limited.
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Maailine
Harmony and Harvey at London Conservatory of Music
Harry A. Harvey and Harmony, both of the London Conservatory of Music, are noted as pupils of Lansdowne Cottell the Belgian musician. Pupils prepared for the Associate Board, Vancouver Centre, and Royal College of Music. Also an ad for New Wellington Coal with contact numbers.
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London
Eng
Conservatory of Music
Lansdowne
Keystone Mining Company Promises Silver Rich Babine Prospect
Edmonton reports describe capital raise for Keystone Mining Company a $200 000 capital concern with twelve claims on the west face of Babine Mountain near the G T P line. Galena ore in native form valued at 75 to 125 dollars per ton promises low-cost development. Chicago partners hold east side rights and plan spring work including a shared concentrating plant and a main tunnel into the mountain. An outlay of about $300 000 is expected next spring.
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Edmonton
Babine Mountain
Keystone Mining Company
Prince George
Hazelton
Chicago Company
Edmonton Company
Chicago People
Keystone
A. T. Harer
Edmonton Indus
Trust Company's Affairs Under Court Enquiry In Canada
The Continental Trust Company is the subject of a Supreme Court inquiry in the McGregor vs Naden et al case. Plaintiff D. M. McGregor of Vancouver seeks to recover the price paid for a controlling interest in 1914, contending misrepresentation. Defense asserts full disclosure was made. The trial before Justice Morrison includes testimony that a $2,000 to $38,000 funding was offered, with a fourteen day option on 110 shoes of the company. The narrative continues on Page Three.
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Trust Company
Supreme Court
McGregor
W. Steers
Vancouver
Pattulo
L. W. Patmore
Messrs. Naden and McCaffery
W. E. Williams
Justice Morrison
Continental Trust Company
McCaffery
Pattullo
Naden
Wilson
Prince Rupert
Land
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Saxony
German Empire
Westholme Opera House
John Barrymore
THE
Helen Holmes
Henry King
Stephens
Merryfield Bloc
Insurance
M. M. Stephens Notary Public
Paris
Aeroplan
Ganongs’ Overseas Chocolates
Orme's Limited
Harry A. Harvey
Wellington
Babine
G.T.P
Plaintif
Mr. McGregor
Testi
Third Ave
Old
K OF Montreal Building
Fourth Street
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