Labor weighs wage rise at city hall hearing
A Vancouver city hall select committee examined evidence on raising street work wages to 45 cents an hour. Aldermen Hilditch Pattullo Newton and Clayton heard testimony from Industrial Workers representatives and several workers about living costs, rents, fuel, clothing, and idle time, with a report due to the council.
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Prince Rupert
Municipal Council
Ald
Hilditch
Pattullo
Newton
Clayton
Ald. Hilditch
Earry
W. Fraser
Justice Murphy Opens First Session in Victoria
Special to The Journal reports Mr. Justice Murphy of the Royal Commission on Chinese Immigration is holding his first session in Victoria today.
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Als
Hilditech
Fraser
Europe
Vigivoria
Justice Murphy
The
Royal
Commission On
Victoria
Minister Price Ellison Speaks in Legislature on Reciprocity
Victoria February 7 Hon Price Ellison, Minister of Agriculture and representative for Okanagan, presented views on Hayward's resolution denouncing the Canadian-American reciprocity agreement. His remarks highlighted the impact on the farming industry and fiscal matters in the province.
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Victoria
Price Ellison
Hayward
Okanagan
British Columbia
Prince Rupert Club Elects Ten Directors At Annual Meeting
The Prince Rupert Club reported a very satisfactory year with progress from moving into a new home and increased property value. Ten directors were elected: J. M. Christie Vernor W. Smith J. H. McMillin I. H. Mobley A. T. Broderick W. W. Law W. F. Benson A. J. Morris L. J. Conkey and J. M. Clancy. Officers chosen were President J. M. Christie Vice President A. J. Morris Secretary J. M. Claney.
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Prince Rupert
J. M. Christie
Vernor W. Smith
J. H. McMillin
I. H. Mobley
A. T. Broderick
Living wages and costs across Canadian cities in early days
The passage recalls daily wages for stump blasting and shoveling, with men earning $9.50 and $8 while noting monthly board costs and room charges. It contrasts earnings with living costs, citing $62 monthly maximum, higher city living costs, and coal prices around $11.50 a ton, comparing Prince Rupert, Victoria, and Vancouver.
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Pattullo
Hilditeh
Casey
Carroll
Fraser Street
Ketchikan
Juneau
Skagway
Dawson
Guggenheims
San Francisco
Morse
Spokane
Rossland
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
F. Neil
Victoria
Privy Council Rules CPR Lands Tax Exemption
The case Minister of Public Works Alberta v Canadian Pacific Railway concluded with CPR prevailing. The Privy Council dismissed the appeal without costs and held unoccupied CPR lands were not taxable until twenty years after patent grant, and CPR lands sold on installments are not taxable until all payments are complete.
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Privy Council
Minister of Public Works
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Saskatchewan
Nominating Convention Set for April 21 in New Westminster
A Liberal meeting in New Westminster unanimously approved holding a district nominating convention on Friday April 21. President George Kennedy opened the largely attended session and John Oliver reported that the federal Liberal executive had decided on an early convention to select a candidate for the next Dominion elections in British Columbia. The motion endorsing the date was carried after discussion.
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New Westminster
George Kennedy
John Oliver
Ife
Dominion
Liberal Party
British Columbia
Shipping Report From Dominion Wireless Log
Shipping entries detail weather, wind, barometer and temperature readings for several vessels including Ikeda, Hstevan, Pachena, Leebro, Tatoosh, Watson, Lazo and Point Grey, noting conditions such as clouds, drizzle, showers, seas from smooth to rough, and times like 6:25 p m.
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Sd Bod Tony
Sbraaty
Triangle
Ovyereast
Ikeda
Hstevan
Pachena
Banfield
Watson
Sale
Point Grey
Methodist Ladies Aid Social Set for February 16
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church plans a social a week from Thursday evening February 16. Refreshments will be served and an excellent time is assured all who attend. The social will open at o'clock.
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Ladies' Aid of
The
Methodist Church
Memorial named for John Houston proposed by hospital group
The Prince Rupert General Hospital Association met to perpetuate John Houston’s name with a memorial likely larger than a ward. A $272 subscription was raised at the meeting, with expectations of at least $1,000 total. Committees and officers were elected, and President Kirkpatrick announced his retirement.
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William Manson
Prince Rupert General
W. G. Dennis
M. M. Stephens
Dennis
Coal Mines Bill Wreck On Railway Debate In Legislature
In Victoria the coal mines regulation act amendment bill secured a second reading amid heavy debate as lawmakers push for improved mine conditions. Estimates for the year are promised early next week. In Paris Ontario a head on collision on the Buffalo Goderich Grand Trunk line at Richmond killed six and injured four, most crew members aboard the passenger train.
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McBride
Buffalo
Goderich
Victoria
Paris
Ont
Buffalo-Goderich
Grand Trunk
Richmond
Three Italians killed in Kitselas tunnel explosion
Three Italian workers died in a powder explosion in a Kitselas tunnel. Several others were injured. Details were not yet available at Foley, Welch & Stewart's office. The men were employed by the tunneling company.
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Kitselas
Foley, Welch & Stewart
City Council Breaks For Prince Rupert Club Meeting
The city council did not sit last evening due to a holiday for the Prince Rupert Club annual meeting. The council will convene this evening to resume business and address ongoing municipal matters.
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Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert Club
Indian Evangelistic Mission Band to Speak at Epworth League
The Indian Evangelistic Mission Band of Port Simpson is set to take part in the Epworth League meeting at the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening February 8. The event is directed by the Missionary Department.
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Indiana Evangelistic Mission Band
Port Simpson
Missionary Department
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London
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Order of Eagles
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Moran
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