Prince Rupert white town myth and Pacific railway labor dispute
The piece argues Prince Rupert is a white man's town but claims hotel and work shortages will persist until lots open. It blames Grand Trunk Pacific Railway for employing Japanese workers and restricting white employment, and mocks political figures and parties amid a broader BC labor debate.
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Prince Rupert
Iihler
Empire
Prince Rue Hert
Chinesa
Chas, M. Mings
Monereal
Gram ‘Trunk Pace Richhond Company
British Columbia
Gen
A. Cox
Toronto
Gran Trunk Pacific Railway Company
Fernie
Pacific Coast
Canaft
Lnd
Canada
Grand ‘Trunk Pueitic Ninond
Liberal Party of Canada
Plamiston
Ontario
Prince Kuper
Camu
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company
Fally
Laurier
Grand ‘Trunk Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
White pioneers plan 50000 in Northern British Columbia
The article argues for large white settler growth in Prince Rupert and northern British Columbia, led by contractors Dixon & Moore and others. It predicts 50,000 whites within three years, with votes and seats in the legislature, and denounces Asiatic labor. It credits Pacific Stevedoring & Contracting and Foley Brothers for initiating the project and cites opposition to Asian workers.
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Prince Rupert Empire
Prince Rupert
Dixon & Moore
Hays Creek
W. P. Anderson
Grnp
B.C. Tie & Timber Company
Ile
Wraser
McPhersons & Abbot
Vindsen
Morrison and Johnson
Bowl
Juihelis
Whitemat
Betuiis Huter
Enbineiiy
Prince Ruepert
Pacific Coast
Pacific Stevedoring & Contracting Company
United Supply& Contracting Company
Kr . MacPherson & Abbott
W. BP. Anderson
Jack’ Stewart
Canada
Foley Brothers, Larson & Company
Grand Trunk Pacific
British Columbia
Victoria
Legislative Assembly
Vancouver Island
Kootenay
Yale
Ottawa ministers back western wheat crop funding plan
Government to aid movement of the western wheat crop as navigation closes. A delegation including Warehouse Commissioner Wielding and Senator Widlay travels to the west to secure bank and railway backing for rapid packing and shipment. The aim is to move as much grain as possible before the lakes close.
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Ottawa
W. Os. Kivding
Omivigation
Mindwink
She Pi
Wielding
Montreal
Widlay
Watson
Castle
Trmbe
Hichard Cartwright
Immigration to Canada Surges in Nine Months
Ottawa reports 246008 immigrants to Canada from January to September, up 10710 from 1906. Ocean port arrivals total 158598, U S arrivals 45002, with overall daily arrivals averaging just over one thousand since April. The rise far exceeds 1900 and 1906 figures, while U S immigration declines 8 percent.
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Ottawa
Canada
Vic
United States
Iigotvan
King Edward Seventy Birthday Sees Cullinan Diamond Gift
London observes King Edward VII's sixty sixth birthday as he stays at Sandringham with family. A Cullinan diamond worth about 800000 dollars, presented by the Transvaal government, is highlighted among royal congratulatory messages from Europe and North America. Warship salutes mark the day at Portsmouth and other naval centers.
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London
Alward
Transvaal
Edward
Sandringham
Europe
Falliores
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Canada
Empire
Portsmouth
Martin and Meinnes Playing for Points in Exclusion League
Vancouver reports Jos. Martin former premier of British Columbia will likely lead the exclusion league forces in the next Dominion election. He may be a candidate for Vancouver with W. J. Metines former Yukon governor aiding. The party seeks labor and exclusionist votes and aims to draw discontented Liberals and Conservatives. Owing to ill health a Perry Creek hotel and ranch lease is offered with terms by C. A. Burge Cranbrook BC.
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Auding
Price
Mid-Sun- Hier
William Sloan
Comes-Atlin
House of Questions
Vancouver
Jos, Martin, K
British Columbia
Exclusion League
W. J. Metines
Yukon
Eas
Perry Creek Hotel and Ranch
C. A. Burge
Cranbrook
8. C
Stetson Presents Mammoth Uncle Tom's Cabin at New Opera House
Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin will be staged on Wednesday November 20 at the new opera house. The company promises a sumptuous production that elevates the moral themes of liberty and the soul, delivering a moving moral classic that feels like meeting a long lost friend.
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Stetson
New Opera House
Washburn
Resolution of condolence for W B Fraser member
A Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen notice records the passing of W B Fraser with reverent tribute. The resolution honors his service and council, notes a vacancy left by his death, and expresses sympathy to his relatives. A copy is to be archived in the Brotherhood journal the local paper and sent to the bereaved family.
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W. B. Fraser
Jess
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Trainmen's Journal
C. H. Knocke
J. J, Kennedy
C, McDonald
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