Parker Williams Attacks Parties for Socialist Cure
In Empress Theatre Parker Williams M P leader of the Opposition in the Legislature spoke against Conservative and Liberal parties and urged socialism as a remedy for political ills. He noted British Columbia’s resources and responsible government while criticizing the two main parties. In London General Louis Botha ended a touring election drive with mixed receptions. in Christiania he was met with mud and jeers.
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Empress Theatre
Parker Williams
Trades and Labor Council
S. D. Macdonald
Macdonald
Williams
British Columbia
London
Louis Botha
Western Transvaal
Christiania
Quiet fronts in Belgium report calm night and morning
Paris dispatch notes calm conditions along the Belgium front with no infantry action overnight. A feeble announcement to the south of Nieuport indicated minor activity in the afternoon, but the overall situation remained quiet.
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Belgium
Paris
Nieuport
Ontario Bars to Close at Eight During War Time
Ontario bars to close at 8 p.m. from November 1 until end of war, except Saturdays 7 p.m. closing. The measure affects about 1,400 hotels and clubs not social clubs or shops. Premier Hearst announced the decree, with the Militia Minister approving.
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Ontario
Hearst
Licence Commission
Militia
Governor Black of Yukon Here in Princess Alice Visit
Governor Black of Yukon arrived for a visit described as a royal introduction during an event last evening. Princess Alice hosted the gathering, with officials noting the cordial reception and local attendance.
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Governor Black
Yukon
Atlin Hopeful As 10 Future Season Opens
Judge Young reports Atlin Camp has had a good season with strong returns and many residents planning to stay all winter. Governor George Black and Mrs Black travel south on the Princess Alice with the niece’s body for burial in New Brunswick. Equipment for the mine is being installed and Spruce Creek will open. water shortages trimmed the season.
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George Black
Yukon Territory
Atlin
Judge Young
Alice
Spruce Creek
Local Man Returns From Alaska Inspection Trip
N. Scheinman of the Acme reports from Anchorage to Juneau with mining payrolls around half a million dollars monthly. He notes Juneau is the liveliest Alaskan point and predicts winter quiet elsewhere as another company prepares to start up.
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Juneau
Timber alienation fears for future resource in British Columbia
A report notes 140 billion feet of timber and vast coal and land holdings alienated in British Columbia from 1905 to 1907. The commission warns timber could disappear in 23 years at current use and highlights connections to Conservative landholders in both the province and older countries. The story continues on page three.
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United States
British Columbia
Old Country
British Co
White Pass and Yukon Officials Travel Southbound
Several officials of the White Pass and Yukon Railroad passed south on the Princess Alice last evening. Included in the number were President Whot of Chicago, H. Wheeler General Manager of the Company, and J. F. Zipf Traffic Manager.
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White Pass
Fighting On West Front In Favor Of The Allied Forces
An official report from Paris dated Oct 16 describes Allied actions on the Western Front. German attacks at Le bois en Hache in Artois were repulsed, bombardments along Champagne and the Somme fronts continued, and French forces recaptured Hartmanns Weillerkopf in the Vosges with about 100 cannon pieces taken. Aerials bombed Sablons station Metz and a moving train was halted by a blast at the switching post.
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West Front
Paris
Artois
Lebois En Hache
Lahouche
Somme
Sablons
Metz
British Submarine H-19 Sinks Two Destroyers
The British submarine H-19 engaged a German cruiser and three destroyers, sinking two destroyers with all hands. The remaining German ships retreated southward into the sound between Sweden and Denmark where a larger fleet action continued.
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London
the Sound
Sweden
Denmark
Serbs Take Lead in Doiran Front Battle
Fierce fighting near Doiran on the Serbo Bulgarian frontier favors the Serbs as reports say four hundred German prisoners have been captured. Allied troops departed Saloniki on Saturday for the Serbian front.
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Saloniki
Garia
Bulgaria
Fish Arrived Despite Storm At Local Ports
Two schooners came in despite rough seas. The Malolo owned by Capt. Hurley brought 25 000 pounds sold to Canadian Fish and Cold Storage. the Heligoland with 30 000 pounds sold to Mr. Roberts of the San Juan Company.
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Capt. Hurley
Mr. Sand
Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company
Roberts
San Juan Company
W. C. Hurley
Heligoland
Alfred Wieding
Mr. Roberts
San Juan
Arbitration Held Over Ruffner Interest Case
Judge Young disposed of a long Atlin arbitration involving J. M. Ruffner as manager for the Columbia Hydraulic O'Donnell Placers North Columbia Trading Company and the Peace River Power Company. H A McLean of Victoria former deputy Attorney General represented the interests and returned from the north aboard the Princess with others.
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Alice
H. A. McLean
Victoria
Ge Oral
Ile
Atlin
McLean
Columbia Hydraulic
O'Donnell Placers
North Columbia Trading Company
Peace River Power Company
J. M. Ruffner
Coast League Scores Include San Francisco Win Over Salt Lake
Yesterday in the Coast League San Francisco defeated Salt Lake 9 to 2 Portland beat Los Angeles 4 to 1 and Vernon edged Oakland 3 to 2.
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San Francisco
Salt Lake
Portland
Los Angeles
Spruce Logs Wanted by Vancouver Dealer
Classified ad seeking large quantity spruce logs with good size and at least 30 percent scaling. Provide price and quality details and earliest delivery to C. P. Coles & Co. in Vancouver.
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C. P. Coles & Co
Vancouver
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Argonne
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Italy
Athens
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Ruffner Intere
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Rupert
DR. Blinn
Paramount
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