19 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
1
Major Charles Carmichael Monro is appointed to command the Dardanelles expedition, succeeding Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton who returns to England. Temporary command will be held by Major General William Birdwood until Monro’s arrival.
Two Canadian veterans who served in Festubert return home, Edward Biddle and H J Bradbury, both wounded but discharged as unfit for further service. Bradbury recalls near-parapet heroism and Capt Moore and Major Peck. the men describe receiving gratitude in France and England as the city welcomes them back.
Arrival from the east notes Hon W J Bowser visited his mother and reports good conditions in the eastern provinces. The grocers bylaw for seven o clock closing is deemed defective by Stipendary Magistrate J H McMullin due to signatory inconsistencies. City solicitor reports to council and seeks amendment to make the bylaw effective. Ald Edge warns against missteps. Kerr proposes 6 o clock closure if revived. Beveridge notes complaints from fruit stores and favors seven. A resolution to draft a new grocery closing bylaw is moved.
London report states Allied troops defeated the Bulgarian army and occupied Strumitza north of the Greek boundary. The Drima Grahova front saw Austrian attacks against the Montenegri ns repulsed with heavy losses and one Austrian airplane brought down.
The Diamond from the Sky was presented at the Westholme Theatre this week and drew a large crowd last night. Attendance for other numbers remained strong, reflecting continued audience interest.
London report says Sir Edward Carson has resigned from the British Cabinet where he served as Attorney General. Tensions over conscription the Balkan situation and the Dardanelles expedition prompted his absence from recent meetings and sparked calls for a full public discussion and frank statement from the government.
Paris reports an official war update describing heavy artillery and infantry actions across the Western Front. Battles rage near Boisenhache Valley, Souchez, and in Champagne with bombardments, ambushes, and fortifications under fire. Funds are raised locally for the Red Cross with a Trafalgar Day event in St. Andrew's Hall.
Advertised notice seeks large quantity spruce logs of good size with at least 30 percent scaling. Request price terms quality and earliest delivery to C. P. Coles & Co. in Vancouver for purchase.
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