British and French Plan Counter Russia Balkans War Threats
Bulgaria warned by Russia to behave or face an ultimatum. Bulgarian troops move toward Serbia and Greece as Britain France Italy and Russia prepare for renewed Balkan conflict. Sir James Douglas powder horn presented to the Victoria Western Scots battalion by Premier Sir Richard McBride, praising Lieut.-Col. Lorne Ross and brave volunteers from British Columbia.
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Balkans
Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Serbia
Greece
Danube
Dobrudja
Roumania
Victoria
Willows
Parliiament
Richard McBride
Dennis Harris
James Douglas
Harris
Lorne Ross
Parliament Square
Col. Ross
Great Britain
British Columbia
Stewart
Russia reports steady progress on front line advance
London October 2 reports optimistic Russia dispatches after enemy pressure eases. Front lines now extend in a straight arc from Dyinsk to the Roumanian border, signaling steady progress on the eastern theater.
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London
Russia
Dyinsk
Roumanian
Seattle Freight Agent Visits City to Review Trade
R D Pinneo assistant general freight agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Company arrives in the city for a few days to study business conditions. He will examine Alaska fish traffic and its effect on trade and plan investigations related to regional trade through here.
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R. D. Pinneo
Seattle
The
Pacific, Coast Steamship Company
Alaska
Inquiry into Submarine Purchase Opens in Victoria
In Victoria on October 2 the submarine inquiry began with S S Taylor of Vancouver denied status. Sir Charles Davidson ruled counsel John Thompson competent to lead the inquiry. Richard Ryan, Parliament Buildings janitor, testified handling a 1.15 million dollar government cheque as agent. J W Patterson of Seattle admitted a forty thousand dollar commission and defended the submarines as proper vessels. The commission remains in session.
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Victoria
S. S. Taylor
K. C
Vancouver
Liberal Party
Charles Davidson
John Thompson
Richard Ryan
Parliament Buildings
J. W. Patterson
Seattle
Robert Borden
Richard McBride
Dice Shaking Conviction In City Police Court
In police court yesterday V. Cole was convicted for shaking dice in connection with cigar selling and fined one dollar by Magistrate Carss.
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V. Cole
Carss
Indian Commission on French Aeroplanes Havoc with Railways
A critical editorial denounces the Indian Commission as ill advised and Unnecessary blaming its pomp and poor judgment during wartime. It condemns the drive by friends of Indians and urges government actions, noting enduring political disagreements and calls for restraint.
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Indian Commission
West
Liberal Party
British Columbia
Laurier
Sir Wilfrid
Friends of the Indian
British Regain Ground in Counterattack Southwest of Fosse
London reports a British counterattack today achieved its objective two German trenches southwest of Fosse, retaken from a September 26 loss. Canadians helped support the assault with artillery and later joined the infantry, suffering fewer losses as they held lines under heavy fire. The Canadian artillery is praised for excellent work and the troops’ conduct echoes earlier battles at Ypres Festubert and Givenchy.
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London
Fosse
Winnipeg
Bat
Alice Arm men seek front line service from Alice Arm group
Joseph McFee regrets failing the eye test as he hopes to join a front line unit with companions. Accepted men from Alice Arm and nearby areas include John Marshall O M Watson George Young and O V Laid. They plan to depart Tuesday morning, all described as ready to do what is asked. The item notes the Prince Rupert Daily Journal subscription.
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Joseph McFee
Prince Rupert
Alice Arm
John Marshall
Stewart
O. M. Watson
Naas
George Young
O. V. Laid
Hon H E Young Heads South From Naas Visit
Hon H E Young provincial secretary arrived from Naas aboard the C P R steamer last evening. He reported the Naas Valley shows rich territory awaiting development and noted his visits to Atlin Stikine and Naas during the northern tour.
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H. E. Young
Naas
Dr. Young
Naas Valley
Atlin
The
Stikine
Baseball Scores and Miscellaneous U.S. Results
Yesterday’s baseball results show Chicago beating Cincinnati 5-0 and St. Louis 8, while Cleveland topped Detroit 5-6 and Chicago slipped 3-6. Coast League games included Salt Lake 4, San Francisco 6 in extra innings, and Los Angeles 4, Vernon 4. There’s a note on waners in the UK today versus 70 years ago.
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Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Vernon
United Kingdom
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Paris
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Stouma
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Victoria Regiment
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Charles Brown
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ORME
Sir Richard McBride
New York
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Armenian General Progressive Association
United States
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Katholikos
Turkey
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Gabriel
Cilicia
Armenia
Abdul Hamhid
Europe
America
Alepho
Van
Bitlis
Kara-Hisar
Vanziers
Challerange
Artois
la Folie
Tles
Ypres
Givenchy
Alice
Prince Rupert Daily Journal
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Westholme
Opera House
Rupert's Popular Playhouse
Kiss
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