Prince Rupert Council Eyes Tsimpsean Power and Gas Deal
Prince Rupert council again considers clearing the Grand Trunk Pacific reserve and weighing an offer from R Brutinel of the Tsimpsean Light and Power Co. to substitute contracts for gas power and street railways with the city. The plan envisions gas pipes, a power plant, and tramway service with city purchase options after forty years.
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Tsimpsean Company
Brutinel
Hayward
Western Power Company
Stave Lake
Vancouver
Tsimpsean
Prince Rupert
Ald. Clayton
B. C. Electric Company
Lords Powers Bill Debate Drags Overnight
The House of Commons sat until 3 35 Friday morning as members rejected several amendments to the clause limiting the Lords powers over non money measures.
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London
House of Commons
House of Lords
City council calls Grand Trunk Pacific reserve cleared
Health officer cites rat and sanitation concerns over Grand Trunk Pacific reserve shacks. Alderman Clayton moves to clear the reserve or use prior virus method. after debate he amends to request GT P to remove shacks within six months. Motion carried.
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Ald
Clayton
Morrissey
Grand Trunk Pacific Reserve
Newton
Ald. Clayton
Kerr
Grand Trunk Pacific
Kirkpatrick
Als
Silver Cup Mine in Hazelton Reopens Contingently
April report from Hazelton notes the Silver Cup Mine closed for short time due to supply shortages. Superintendent Rod McCrimmon says ore is high quality and prospects look good once transport improves. Duke claim tunnel yielded 112 feet with ore, samples from Duke at Prince Rupert show 136.21 per ton.
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Rod McCrimmon
Silver Cup
Hazelton
Duke Claim
Prince Rupert
McCrimmon
Double Service Begins for Grand Trunk Pacific
The Prince George will arrive tomorrow morning marking the start of a double weekly service by the Grand Trunk Pacific. The company plans to maintain top service levels for northern routes throughout the summer.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince George
City Sets Block System for House Numbering
L Bullock Webster proposes a revised price for numbering houses as the city adopts a block system. He explains the change requires more figures and offers to do the work for 20 cents per house under the new method.
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L. Bullock-Webster
Not difficult to build and early start planned
The text notes an early start will be made and that the company does not intend to ally with any other line. Its objective is to open up the coal properties and develop the district through which it runs.
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R. C. Campbell Johnstone
Vancouver
Skeena
Kispiox
Bella Coola
Johnstone
Campbell Johnstone
Liberal Camp Split Appeals for Unity in Edmonton
Frank Oliver spoke in Edmonton and headed to Lethbridge to promote reciprocity. The Bulletin urges Edmonton Liberals to unite while exposing a faction seeking the minister of interior's political downfall. The Liberal party appears divided and must use strong measures to bind the rift.
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Edmonton
Frank Oliver
Lethbridge
Oliver
The
Bulletin
City Council Considers Time Extensions for Street Work
City contractors asked for extensions several firms including S. P. McMordie & Co. and J. R. Morgan cited delays from grade changes strikes and stakes. The council said the issue is under consideration and urged contractors to proceed with haste while awaiting a decision and potential penalties.
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City Council
Council
S. P. McMordie & Co
J. R. Morgan
H. Watson & Co
Morrissey
Prorogation Likely by May 24 in Canada Debate
Ottawa reports the Liberal caucus supports cutting the reciprocity debate to finish before prorogation, leaving the opposition to prolong the talk. A vote is aimed for early May to conclude remaining business by May 24, with iron and steel rod bounties under possible extension for eighteen months from July 1.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
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Dover, Gas and Street Railway
R. Brutinel
Tsimpsean Light and Power Company
Ald. Morrissey
Fred Peters
K.C
Victoria
Prince Intendent
Rupert
K. C
North
Peters
Prince Edward Island
J. H. Kugler
J. H. Rogers
Continental Trust Company
Second Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Fulton
Dunsmuir
Third Avenue
First Avenue
Market Place
Grand Trunk Pacific Yards
Liberal
Liberal Party
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