Plans for Granby oil beds raise complaints and bids
Oil exploration activity intensifies on Graham Island with Parnall's drill near Otard Bay advancing toward 700 feet. A potential Goose Bay smelter site draws attention as BC Oilfields and local syndicates push for testing and development while railway officials consider upcoming commissions and public hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Parnall
B. C
Otard Bay
Graham Island
Parnall
Cc. D. Emmons
Pacific Coast
P T party visits Prince Rupert for GT P inspection
Toward the month end Prince Rupert will host Charles H. Hays president of the G. T. P. H. J. Chamberlin vice president and Mr. Smithers of London representing London investors. They will be joined by several department heads for a general inspection tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Charles H. Hays
H. J. Chamberlin
Mr. Smithers
London
Granby and Tyee officials tour Goose Bay mine site
Granby and Tyee representatives visited Goose Bay where Granby is developing the mine with a 150 man workforce. They noted a strong plank road, ongoing power installs, and building construction while awaiting a firm decision on smelter work and town site plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Granby
Trewartha James
Tyee Company
Ladysmith
Thomas Kiddie
Pacific
James
Granby Company
Goose Bay
Baker George Macdonald Drowns at Goose Bay
Former local baker George Macdonald died by drowning at Goose Bay after moving to Stewart to start anew in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Bay
George Macdonald
Mr. Macdonald
Stewart
Conservatives Nominate Martin Burrell in Yale Cariboo
Kamloops August 18 Conservatives of Yale Cariboo unanimously nominate Martin Burrell as their candidate for the riding. He is seen as a sure winner against any opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamloops
Yale-Cariboo
Martin Burrell
Vancouver man returns from Lakelse Valley trip
Duncan D. Munro of Vancouver visited the city after a river journey toward the Lakelse Valley and has since departed for the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan D. Munro
Vancouver
Lakelse Valley
Brakeman Drowned Crossing Skeena River Log
Skeena River tragedy claims G T P brakeman Drowned while crossing a log to a sandbar he disappeared into swift waters and his body has not been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
H. Buckingham
Sculling Championship Race Set for September 7
Articles for the American championship sculling match between Jack Hackett and Eddie Durnan have been signed by Hackett. The three mile race with a Rainy River turn is set for September 7 with a mutually agreed referee to name the starter and $1000 per side at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hackett
Eddie Durnan
Toronto
Rainy River
Royal Blues Beat Crescents 42 to 20 for Third Win
The Royal Blues defeated the Crescents 42 to 20 marking their third victory of the season. The win solidifies the Blues position and adds another win to their current tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Blues
Crescents
Will Redeem the Riding Campaign Tour for Comox-Atlin
H. S. Clements, the unanimous choice of the Comox-Atlin nominating convention, sends greetings to electors in the northern part of the constituency and promises to redeem the riding. The campaign opens in Wellington on Saturday night to address electors in the southern part, with planned visits to Prince Rupert and other northern centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Herbert L. Clements
Comox-Atlin
S. M. Newton
Thos. Bates
Cumberland
Clements
Newton
Bates
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
H. S. Clements
Wellington
Warships Arrive as Britain Faces Widespread Strike Turmoil
Four warships reached the Mersey to protect shipping as riots and strikes surge across Great Britain. Power outages, rising food prices, and widespread labor unrest prompt special constables in Liverpool London and Sheffield. The government deploys troops amid uncertain railway actions and a looming national strike. In Canada, Alberta Liberal nominee Rutherford wins a contested Edmonton convention, while Frank Oliver denounces the event.
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Liverpool
Mersey
London
Sheffield
Liberal Delegation Fights for Duncan Ross at Nanaimo Nomination
A strong Liberal delegation departed this morning for Nanaimo to attend the nominating convention. They aim to mount a vigorous campaign for Duncan Ross and express high confidence in achieving their goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Ross
Nanaimo
Baptist Church Marks First Anniversary in McIntyre Hall
The church observes its first anniversary this Sunday in McIntyre Hall with special music and a sermon by Rev. Dr. McLeod. The pastor began his tenure last October and the year has seen a positive start to the church’s history.
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Baptist Church
McIntyre Hall
Dr. McLeod
Dominion Rifle Matches Promise Great Success This Year
Ottawa reports that entries for the Dominion rifle matches promise to be greater than ever this year with enthusiasm mounting across competing clubs and shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Ottawa
Dominion Rifles
School Trustees Award Plumbing and Painting Contracts
The board awarded plumbing to Acme Plumbing Co for 109 dollars and painting to Silverside Bros for 82 dollars for an old school room on Second Avenue. The room will be opened after holidays with pupils of small age and a teacher from Central School to oversee operations.
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Board of School
City Hall
Second Avenue
Acme Plumbing Co
Silverside Bros
Notable Arrivals and Returns Linked to Prince Rupert
Scott H. of Hamilton Powder Works Victoria arrives in the city aboard the Prince Rupert. Miss Allen of Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria arrives by the same vessel. Mrs. J A Kirkpatrick returns from five weeks in Victoria aboard the Prince Rupert and feels better. Simpson of Vancouver, Fairbanks company representative, a three year provincial swimming champion, also travels by the Prince Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H, Scott
Hamilton Powder Works
Victoria
Prince Rupert
Miss Allen
Royal Jubilee Hospital
City
J. A. Kirkpatrick
S. Simpson
Vancouver
Fairbanks Company
Mr. Simpson
Birth Announcement for Stephens Daughter
In this city on August 15 a daughter was born to the wife of M M Stephens.
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Stephens
M. M. Stephens
Liberal Pick Ralph Smith for Nanaimo Seat
Duncan Aug 18 Ralph Smith was unanimously chosen as Liberal candidate for the Nanaimo constituency at the convention and has already begun his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Ralph Smith
Nanaimo
Missionaries visit Port Simpson discuss new church plans
Delegates from Skeena and Coast accompany Rev. Dr. Chown to Port Simpson aboard the Prince John. The visit includes site tours for a proposed fall church building, talks with Rev. C. H. Sing and the quarterly board, and praise for the local trustees social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
Port Simpson
Prince John
Mr Lee
Kispiox
Pierce
Spencer
Skidegate
Large
Chown
C. H. Sing
Dr. Chown
Canada
Mr. Rhoberts
Judge Lampman Leaves Victoria After Week in Court
Judge Lampman of Victoria, who has been holding court here for over a week, departed this morning for the south. He expressed enthusiasm about investment opportunities in the region and handed down his judgment in the case of Attorney General of B C vs Lee concerning assessment work on the matter.
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Lampman
Victoria
South
B. C
Lee
Mining Claim Judgment At Stewart
A mining claim at Stewart was involved in a court case. His worship gave judgment for the plaintiff. The defendant claimed excess work done. the plaintiff argued noncompliance with regulations. W E Wisher appeared for the Attorney General and W B Williams for the defence. W A Woods city clerk has gone on holiday to Lakelse Lake with Mrs Woods.
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Stewart
W. E. Wisher
W. B. Williams
W. A. Woods
Lakelse Lake
Mrs. Woods
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Methodist
Railway Commission
J. Graves
Mr. Sylvester
D'Arcy Tate
Mabee
Court House
Young
Hazelton
Victoria City
William Templeman
G. H. Barnard
Institute Hall
Templeman
H. L. Clements
Comox
Atlin
Mr. Clements
Standard Oil Company
Ontario
House of Commons
West Kent
A. B. McCoig
Chatham
Ferrier
Mission Board
A. E. Roberts
Sanford
Reeve Bell
Enderby
Num
T. P
Great Britain
Abor
Midland
Great Central
Metropolitan
Board of Trade
Edmonton
Frank Oliver
Alberta
Liberals
P. EB. Lessard
Liberal District Association
Talbot
Liberal Provincial Association
Rutherford
Oliver
Foster
G. E.foster
North Toronto
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