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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
2
O H Nelson editor lists office at 128 Third Avenue East near McBride Street with telephone 138. Publication every morning except Monday. Delivery rates prepaid: one year five dollars, six months two dollars sixty, three months four dollars twenty five, monthly five dollars fifty cents. Advertising rates upon application.
The April 29, 1916 notice notes Liberal hopes to close the Legislature amid disclosures from the Vancouver by election investigation. It states the election was conducted in Mr. Macdonald’s interests and credits the sweep to the Opposition, implying the Liberals faced a strong challenge.
The C P R steamer Princess Ena capt. Cooper has arrived at Vladivostok reporting all well. She left March 29 for Dixon Entrance then to Dutch Harbor where she bunkered. Arrival was on time and she is believed sold to a Japanese firm, reducing chances of return to C P R service.
A Vancouver election story describes alleged impersonations and a political conspiracy staged from Seattle to influence Vancouver voters. A Seattle man reportedly earned over 2000 dollars, while others were recruited to bring in impostors as the dry campaign intensified amid Liberal calls for a house-cleaning.
Report notes that after a successful prohibition campaign several men claim to be informed they will vote Liberal in the local election. It mentions the Prohibition victory and some individuals being out of work as a result.
Tenders will be received up to 6 p.m. on Wednesday May 8 1916 for the erection of a manure hopper at Prince Rupert British Columbia for the Department of Agriculture. Plans and specifications may be secured from the Department of Agriculture Prince Rupert BC. R Neale Assistant Horticulturist.
The Provincial Department of Agriculture invites Prince Rupert residents to enter a city garden competition with three prizes per class. Classes include House Garden with labor provided and House Garden for occupant and family. area must be at least 1000 sq ft. An entrance fee of one dollar applies and judging occurs late August.
Daniel Lindeberg agent for Lindeborg Stevenson and Barbrick give 60 days from January 31 1916 to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for the Tip Top Rambler Bu Ena Vista Province Jain and Knob Hill mineral claims on Salmon River in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. Action under section 85 must commence before issue of certificate.
Notice that I J Fred Ritchie acting for Arthur C Crookall intends within sixty days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for the Blue Bird Mineral Claim in the Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District on Glacier Creek Goose Bay BC about two miles from the mouth for Crown Grant. Dated February 2 1916.
The Surf Inlet Power Company Limited applies to the Minister for approval to take water from Cougar Lake on Princess Royal Island for power development within ten miles of the works. The petition will be heard at the Board office with objections filed at the Comptroller or Recorder of the District.
Public notice states mineral claims named Winer and others in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. Located on Salmon River Lindeborg F M C No 98 839B acting for self and agent for 838B Hiram Stevenson FMG No 93 844B and D C Barbrick PMC No 91 112B Administrator stend sixty days from date here D 1916 m 2 fly 2.
Certificate of Improvements sought for Balsam Cedar Cyprus and Spruce Mineral Claims in the Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District at Granby Bay British Columbia. St Fred Ritchie agent for Granby Consolidated Mining Smelting and Power Company intends to apply to the Mining Recorder within sixty days for a Crown Grant. Action under section 85 must be commenced before issue. Dated April 7 1916.
The Dominion offers coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yson Territory Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia for twenty one years at one dollar per acre with limits of 2560 acres per applicant. Applications must be in person with a forty five dollar fee and royalty of five cents per ton on merchantable coal.
Postmasters are informed that the exchange of Money Orders with Denmark, Holland, Norway and Sweden, suspended on August 8 1914, has been resumed. Money Orders may be issued on these countries at the same commission rates as formerly.
Certificate of Improvements sought for Dolly Varden mineral claims in Cassair District Skeena Mining Division located 17 miles from Alice Arm on Kitsault River. Richard B McGinnis K Ludwig Bik Ole Pearson Ernest Carlson Ole Evindsen Charles Swanson intend, in 60 days, to apply for Crown Grant. action under section 85 required. Spruce logs wanted by C P Coles & Co Vancouver.
John Fle win holder Free Miner's Certificate 80 518B and W H Cooper F M GC 80 518B announce intent to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for the Bine Jay claim near American Creek Porte rland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District within sixty days. Action under section 85 must be started before the certificate issue.
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