City Eyes Amicable Arbitration With Contractors
At a council meeting the push to settle disputes with city contractors moved toward arbitration for those amenable, while those seeking court relief would appeal to test liquidated damages. Officials debated rights, delays, and the better path for the city, stressing amicable settlement where possible and noting two Kelly and Watson cases will appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrissey
Hilditch
Justice Clement
Newton
Patmore
Kelly
Watson
Peters
Hanging in a Georgia theatre shocks town after riot
In Jackson Georgia the sheriff hanged Rev William Turner in the opera house amid fears of a lynching. Turner confessed to firing the fatal shot in a race riot that killed Jesse Singley a planter. White spectators were barred outside. Turner’s Negro supporters filled the boxes and front rows. Rain drove crowds away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Georgia
William Turner
Turner
Jesse Singley
Noted English Novelist Dead John Strange Winter
Mrs. Arthur Stannard of London dies in London at age after five years bedridden following an elevator accident. The English novelist used the pen name John Strange Winter and was widely known for her writings.
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John Strange Winter
Arthur Stannard
London
Eng
Christmas Program Delights Presbyterians at Empress Theatre
The Presbyterian Sunday School children provided the evening's charm at the Empress Theatre with a large Christmas tree piled with presents and a strong Santa Claus presence. Grownups and visitors enjoyed a program of songs and a two act cantata titled The Tables Turned, receiving a hearty reception from the large crowd.
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Empress Theatre
Presbyterian Sunday School
Santa Claus
Thriving Indians Report From Nenana Mission Camp
Rev. C H Betticher reports strong conditions among native camps along the lower river. At Nenana Mission 34 children attend school, hospital work advances with dormitory use, Farthing Memorial Chapel due next spring, and Guy H Madera assumes leadership of industrial work. Vaccination against smallpox underway across Upper Porcupine to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Betticher
Nenana
Fairbanks
Farthing Memorial
Guy H. Madera
Porcupine
Off for Christmas Steamer Prince Rupert Sets Sail
The steamer Prince Rupert departed last night around nine with every berth filled. A large holiday crowd joined the voyage to the south, making the trip a grand Christmas party.
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Prince Rupert
Personal travel notes from Skidegate and nearby towns
W J Leary of Skidegate departed for the Queen Charlottes last night. J Fred Ritchie has returned from Victoria to spend Christmas at home. G Kearney left yesterday on the Prince Rupert for a two week stay in Vancouver. G A McNicholl, G T P superintendent, left for Christmas with family in Vancouver. Misses Martin Mercer Milligan Mobius and Johnson of the public school teaching staff left last night by the Prince Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Leary
Skidegate
Queen Charlottes
J. Fred Ritchie
Victoria
G. Kearney
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
G. A. McNicholl
Martin, Mercer, Milligan, Mobius and Johnson
City council weighs tougher building bylaw for fire protection
Building bylaw to be debated early by council with possible amendment as urged by city engineer. Alderman Hilditch notes last year's lenient approach. stricter provisions likely needed to boost fire safety. Meanwhile ads promote the 1912 Pabst Extract American Girl Calendar, offering a free copy with 10 cents postage to Milwaukee publisher.
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Hilditch
Pabst Extract
Pabst
Pabst Extract Co
Chestnut St
Milwaukee
Wis
Cunard gains. Liverpool line eyes new development
In Glasgow commentary suggests Cunard’s acquisition of Thomson to Canada signals a strategic shift. Syren and Shipping notes that Booth and Royden may steer a bold expansion, potentially creating an English counterpart to Hamburg-Amerika. Also mentions clever umbrellas by J. B. Gray & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Combine
Cunard
Thomson
Canada
Syren and Shipping
Liverpool
Messrs
Booth
Royden
Shipping giants Cunard and Anchor Lines merge under one flag
The Cunard and Anchor Lines announce a merger affecting about 400000 tons of shipping. A. A. Booth and T. Royden join the combined board while A. C. F. Henderson becomes a Cunard director. Anchor Line headquarters will remain in place and general management unchanged.
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Cunard
Anchor Lines
Jexex
Anchor Line
A. A. Booth
T. Royden
A. C. F. Henderson
Will See the Men Continued From Page One
Alderman Hilditch argues that Alderman Douglas cannot rule the committee and Alderman Morrissey should not fear unfair treatment. The exchange centers on ensuring broader spirit and fair handling of agenda items.
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Hilditch
Douglas
Morrissey
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Wallace's
Lower
Yukon
Northern Exchange
J. S. Gray & Son
Railway Commission
New Hazelton
J.H. Kugler, Ltd
Northern Interior Land Co., Ltd
Gray & Son
Thomson Line
Lindsay's Cartage & Storage
G. T. P. Cartage Agents
H. B. Rochester
Centre St
Ladysmith
Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Co
Continental Trust Co., Limited
the Continental Trust Co., Limited
Second Avenue
Meet
Cour
R. W. Cameron
Home Bargain
Seventh Avenue
M.M. Stephens & Co. Ld
Third Ave
Prince Rupert, B,c
Burrell
Western
the Stoneland Co. Ltd
Fort Street
B.C
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