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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
2
reports detail an attack on Frank by a convict named Green as wires were cut before the assault. Franks claimed innocence and sought safety after release from hospital. Mrs Frank, fighting for her husband’s liberty, collapsed upon learning of the assassination. City council grants discretion to the treasurer in related matters.
Day two of the hearing details blood stains point by Pitman’s path, Ohara awakening Murphy, and Nagano’s arrest in the cafe incident. Lacey and Goa testified about sightings near the pool room and police station. The defense argues Pitman fell 280 feet from the restaurant door and questions timing of Kameda’s arrival. The hearing resumes tomorrow.
The Board of School Trustees announces that schools will open on Monday August 23. Parents and guardians are warned of penalties for not sending children aged 7 to 14 to school, including fines up to five dollars for first willful offense and double for subsequent offenses.
R M Stewart acting for Wm Pigott and others gives notice to apply within sixty days for a Certificate of Improvements for the Rainier Mineral Claim in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District on the Bear River east side. Action under section 37 must be commenced before issue of the certificate. Dated June 15 1915.
Synopsis details coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Territory Northwest Territories and parts of British Columbia. Leases run 21 years at 1 dollar per acre with limits. applications in person with 45 cent fee. royalty five cents per ton on merchantable coal. surface rights may be purchased at 10 dollars per acre. contacts in Ottawa or Dominion Lands Agents. Also notice of Peter McLachlan seeking to purchase one acre on Detention Island Prince Rupert Harbor with legal description.
Local newspaper snippet shows a brief notice from The Morning Journal with price line and cryptic text. No clear event or names are readable beyond the publication and cost.
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