British Balkan Tensions Rise as Russia Warns Bulgaria
Petrograd reports Russia warns Bulgaria through Foreign Minister Sergius Sasonoff that traitorous moves toward Serbia may provoke an ultimatum. Paris notes Bulgarian troops move from Sofia toward the Serbian frontier, with forces gathering near the Stouma River. Britain France Italy and Russia plan to counter any Balkan attacks on Serbia and Greece as pro-German sentiment grows in Bulgarian Danube cities. Included: Western Scots unit presented with Sir James Douglas powder horn during Victoria parade, symbolizing imperial resolve and youth joining the empire’s war effort.
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Russia Appears to Make Steady Front Progress
London reports optimistic Russia notes after enemy pressure ends. The front trends straight from Dvinsk toward the Roumanian border as observers assess the shift. R D Pinneo of Seattle, AGFA for the Pacific Coast Steamship Co, visits to study Alaska fish traffic and local trade conditions.
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Inquiry Into Purchase Of Supawarines In Progress
Victoria October 2 S 8 Taylor Liberal party counsel was refused status in the submarine inquiry opening today Sir Charles Davidson ruled John Thompson can conduct the inquiry and no side counsel Richard Ryan janitor of Parliament Buildings said he handed a 1 150 000 cheque for the submarines as government agent at sea J W Patterson Seattle admitted 40000 commission for himself and said this was all the commission paid the submarines were proper vessels and well built The commission remains in session.
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J. W. Patterson
Seattle
Fined For Dice Shaking In Cigar Trade Case
In police court yesterday V. Cole faced conviction for shaking dice tied to cigar selling. Magistrate Carss fined him one dollar.
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Carss
Indian Commission Criticized for Wartime Indian Lands Brawl
The Indian Commission on French aeroplanes Indian lands drew sharp criticism for its costly effort during wartime, with editors calling the appointment unnecessary and the commission pompous and poorly judged. The piece notes the political drama behind government actions and the insistence on a decisive stance against Indian land claims.
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British Regained Ground in Counter Attack Near Fosse
London reports an official statement saying a counter attack today reclaimed two German trenches southwest of Fosse, taken in a prior enemy counter on September 26. Canadians supported the assault with artillery and later joined the infantry, suffering lighter losses while holding trenches and preparing for further action as their artillery and troops perform with the high conduct seen at Ypres Festubert and Givenchy.
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Fosse
Winnipeg
Bat
Alice Arm Men Signed For Front Line Duty
Joseph McFee, pioneer of Prince Rupert, regrets he cannot pass the eye test for front line duty. He travels with companions from Alice Arm who have been accepted. The group includes John Marshall, O M Watson, George Young, and O V Laid, all ready for deployment. They will depart Tuesday morning.
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Naas
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O. V. Laid
Hon H E Young Has Gone South
Hon H E Young travels south after visiting Naas and the Naas Valley. He spoke of rich territory awaiting fuller development and reported on Atlin Stikine and Naas during the northern tour aboard a C P R steamer voyage last evening. The provincial secretary, Hon H B Young, arrived yesterday from Naas and viewed prospects with optimistic notes about the region.
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Baseball results and a UK newspaper note
Yesterday's baseball scores include Chicago five to Cincinnati nil and Detroit six to Cleveland five. St Louis lost three to one, Boston was swept three to one by Washington, and Salt Lake beat San Francisco in twelve innings five to six. Los Angeles won five to Vernon four. A UK daily paper count now exceeds fourteen times the level from seventy years ago.
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