Port Simpson To Load Freight For Hazelton Trip This Weekend
The Port Simpson will be launched this Saturday and immediately begin freight loading for a Hazelton departure Sunday morning. The Hazelton left today with a heavy passenger list and full cargo, while river boats carry more freight than ever as navigation tightens. The Alaska excursion season ends soon and steamship rates to Southeastern Alaska loom large in carrier plans.
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Alaska
Puget Sound
Humboldt Steamship Company
Skagway
Rainbow to sail for Esquimalt as Canada’s first new naval craft
The Canadian cruiser Rainbow under Commander Stewart will leave Portsmouth on Saturday August 20 for Esquimalt to form the nucleus of the Canadian navy. Rumors of a Halifax station for Niobe repairs were dismissed in favor of direct Esquimalt departure.
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Rainbow
Stewart
Portsmouth
Esquimalt
Canada
Canada Waters
Halifax
Niobe
Marine and Fisheries Department
Ottawa
Government of
British Columbia
BH. D. Moore
R.H.C
R. V. Holt
R. T. Edwards
T. J. Morgan
R. H. M. Bury
R. H. Hood
R. A. Jenkins
T. A. Smith
Mack and
Jehan
Admiralty
Prospects Good as Prospectors Influx Reaches Copper City
Special correspondence reports strong optimism in Copper City Copper River district as recent prospectors surge during two weeks. The arrival of a railway line opposite the town draws developers while a river ferry operated by Harvey Creech increases trade and is expected to expand as passenger service grows.
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Copper City
Copper
Harvey Creech
Daughters of the Empire Form Queen Mary Chapter
A meeting at St. Andrew's hall organized a local Daughters of the Empire chapter named Queen Mary Chapter. Officers elected include Regent Mrs Eggert, Secretary Mrs McLeod, Treasurer Mrs Manson, Standard bearer Mrs McIntyre. The group supports the British flag and war effort, with peacetime philanthropy and hospital work. A presentation to Sir Wilfrid Laurier and a Prince Rupert views book for the Prime Minister were planned.
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St. Andrew’s Hall
Daughters of the Empire
Queen Mary
Eggert
J. H. McLeod
Wm. Manson
Spain's Unrest and Labor Tensions Across Europe
Madrid reports government moves against Chaplin Gillin of the Chapel Royal for a seditious sermon mocking Premier Canales as a Little Clemenceau. German shipbuilders threaten strikes to push wages toward UK levels amid high living costs and weak earnings. British workers enjoy higher pay and shorter hours. Protection and combines in Germany raise living costs, heightening desperation.
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Madrid
Chaplin Gillin
Chapel Royal
Premier Canales
Clemenceau
United Kingdom
Germany
Liquor License Fines Invested In Crusade Cases
Report notes continued proceedings in a liquor crusade with fines set at 50 dollars plus costs and 500 dollars additional for license charges against Dommon and Hansen. A bottle license price of 150 dollars is cited and other cases are believed pending.
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C. Hansen
Rushing Railway Awarded for Kettle Valley Extension
Vancouver Aug 19 The contract for the extension of the Kettle Valley line from Rock Creek to Ball Creek on the west fork of the Kettle River thirty five miles has been awarded to Rice Company of Vancouver and Seattle. The first twenty five miles from Merritt are now under construction.
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Vancouver
Kettle Valley
Rock Creek
Ball Creek
Kettle River
Rice & Company
Seattle
Merritt
Premier Liberals Welcome Prime Minister on Dominion Trip
On his way here and Premier McBride and his government left nothing undone that would show their respect for the Prime Minister of the Dominion. Prominent Liberals were given a prominent part in the proceedings and everything passed off in a way highly satisfactory to all. The Prince George accommodation is taken up on her northern trip by Premier party members and leading Liberals, who will make their home on the steamer during their stay in Prince Rupert.
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McBride
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Local Jewelry Shop Promises Quality Rings and Repairs
The shop advertises a stock of high quality wedding rings and gifts for sale with a guarantee on all items. It invites customers to bring watches and jewelry for professional repair services.
Local stores to close afternoon for reception and holiday observance
Town announces closures tomorrow from one to four and Monday afternoon as a holiday. Notable arrivals include Col Brown of England visiting Prince Rupert and touring the harbor with GTP officials. Local events feature Rev Liteh sermons, a women only meeting, and a social lecture on alcohol.
Cholera Outbreak Reported in Bari Province
Reports from Bari Delle Puglie in Italy indicate an Asiatic cholera outbreak with thirty three deaths recorded in the province to date. Local authorities continue to monitor the spread as health officials warn residents.
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Bari
Italy
Bari Delle Puglie
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Marine News OF the Coast
Beatrice
Harlan & Wolff
Swan & Hunter
Vickers, Sons & Maxim
British Admiralty
Polson Iron Works
Toronto
British Columbia Marine Railway Company
Victoria
Collingwood Shipbuilding Company
Shipping Guide
Venture
Port Simpson
Camosun
Prince Albert
Skidegate
City of Seattle
Humboldt
Seattle Cottage City
Princess Beatrice
Princess Royal
Masset
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
I. N. Hibbard
Alaska Steamship Company
Ben
Mr. Hubbard
Max Kalish
Wilfrid
Wilfrid Laurier
Spain
Chaplin
Col. Brown
England
Joe
D. R. Young
Queen Charlotte
Bruno
Queen Charlotte Islands
J. 5 S. Gray & Son, Jewellers
Mr. Kauffman
Third Avenue
Helgerson Block
Gray
J. W. Liteh
Baptist Church
Hays
Chamberlin
A. W. Smithers
London
Ernest Hall
Sharp
Empress Theatre
J. H. Rogers
Ellison
Spokane
Portland
Rogers
A. H B. Woods
Hart
Province of
GEO. D. Tite
Sherwin & Williams
Japan
Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Company, Ltd
Tos
Pun. My
The
Westholme Lumber Company, Ld
First Avenue
Grand Trunk Pacific Steamships
Kincouth
Naas Bay
Queen Charlotte City
Moresby Island
A.ce
McMaster Freight
G. T. P. Wharf
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