26 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Massett Leader
Location
Massett, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
1
Whites and Indians involved in a clash aboard the Cluxton were heard by magistrates. Eight Indians faced assault charges while Leslie Randall and Freeman Tingley accused the whites of grievous harm. Randall claimed self defense after an axe attack by Tingley. the steamer incident led to a police escort and a broader inquiry.
Edward Watking Baker, famed pew teacher at the India school, oversaw the installation of desks and painted walls in a rebuilt schoolhouse at Naden Harbor. The cannery company supplied the building where the old Maaset schoolhouse once stood.
A fragmentary notice encourages mailing the paper for more details. It mentions you and a friend may keep plated development for two dollars per year. The text is garbled but implies a cooperative or promotional offer tied to mail delivery and outdoor maintenance.
Evidence shows the steamer Claxton towed several boats from a cannery at Nassot inlet. William Matthews an Indian had an arm broken after a confrontation and multiple men faced charges. Some cases were dismissed or reduced with fines imposed for among others William Matthews and Henry White, while a key assault charge was tied to provocation and the word unity contested by both sides.
Two Chinese workers at a cannery were confined after a magistrate court trial. The defendants, named in the report as A tiforit and another, faced imprisonment for one month each. Trial and prosecution were conducted by Magistrate Siulilvmts with Constable IK Macdonald leading the case.
A fragmented note hints at a meal or event involving two groups or items. Names or precise places are unclear. The readable bits suggest a casual gathering or exchange but lack definite details or dates. Further readable text would be needed to clarify participants and location.
The government geodetic survey boat Lillooet has completed its work and departed from Otard Bay at Inez. Local navigators praise the announcement that Otard Bay has been adopted as a navigational site along the Gra ham Ielind coast.
The Metropolitan Indians including G Jones Chief Wen Chick Wint and W Matthy, visited Prince Rupert to discuss lands apportioned to Masset and Skidegate. Indian Agent Thomas Deasy met the commissioner on several agency matters.
Dublin Dockyard to build two fishery protection boats for the Pacific coast after Canada could not fund them. Designed by Commander Howe, the boats will be swift and resemble fishing craft, enabling stealthy approach to poachers.
At a Graham Tealand Farmers Institute directors meeting last Saturday plans were made to hold a general gathering on October 3 at Alex Johnson's. the business of importance will be transacted.
A new twelve page launch is being assembled by Sam Iyes to expand Masset's communication tools. The project aims to extend local coverage and improve outreach for residents and businesses.
Report from Masset Inlet notes coho fishing will extend this season with Naden harbor cannery packing forecasts of around thirty thousand cases. As of now the 18 000 plus cases indicate a strong run. 170 boats reported at Nadene harbor Thursday. About 60 fishermen active while others wait for eel and snag season. Crews at Nadelle and Mysset inlet list numbers and plans for the season.
Special Constable Moctevish seized two gill nets last week stretched across the mouth of the Yakoun river, a noted obstruction to fishing activity and river passage.
An inland correspondent notes fishermen seeking a granted permit to move overland toward oil fields. The Constable sharpens evidence while magistrates weigh travel permissions. officials caution that only limited privileges apply and the general journey remains tentative.
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