16 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
1
The Massett Indians fish trade gains momentum as the sixty foot schooner King George, built by the tribesmen and owned by seven Massett men, sails on its first halibut run. Auxiliary gasoline boats aid catching and hauling the catch to the vessel. Outfitted in Prince Rupert, the King George awaits return to port with interest in its movements.
Fishing boats arrive loaded with halibut from ports along the West Coast. Prince Rupert’s disabled schooner nears port after towing attempts. fleets from Atlin and other ports rush in while fish cars and possibly a special eastbound train prepare for shipments. The Cold Storage line reports sizable early arrivals and improved weather promises continued strong catches. Seattle reports top quality halibut, with east markets alerted to the superior catch. The George R E Foster is expected to bring a large cargo, potentially doubling recent totals.
Pacific Great Eastern Railway plans a mixed passenger and freight service as rails reach Lillooet, 120 miles from Squamish. Track extends to within 15 miles of Lillooet with grading nearly complete. A. H. Sperry notes the target date around February 15 and Griffin inspects the right of way this week.
The government through Tl. s says a full supply will be available by March 10 to meet all demands as good catches of herring are reported. Clements M.P. notes no danger but urges careful management while bait and cold storage meat support operations.
Council discussed bids for plank and new construction linked to regulation. A forty ton scow demand was noted as part of supply needs including bait ice and other items from Canadian suppliers. The meeting also covered church anniversary arrangements and a礼 small social event at the Steele Block with 25 couples attending.
Lieut. L Bullock-Webster heads to active service with Capt Clayton's company. His nephew Bullock-Webster joined the First Canadian Contingent from Edmonton. Brother Arthur served in the Boer War from Similkameen. A S H Lieut Bullock-Webster volunteered for the Boer War but was halted by ill health. Cousin Ansell Bullock left Nova Scotia in 1879 for the Zulu War as a volunteer.
The Thirtieth Battalion including Col. Peck and his command departed Victoria yesterday afternoon and is believed to be moving eastward toward the front.
Captain J W Troup manager of the Coast Service returns home from Montreal after talks with CP R officials He visited Port McNichol on the Great Lakes run He notes extreme cold in Montreal and Winnipes 35 degrees below zero He says no new Princess steamers will be added this year and that the current fleet will be maintained He mentions a report about St George from St Johns NL being brought in is incorrect He sees both Canadian and American travelers favoring water routes and warns about risks if new vessels face disasters at sea But he expects CPR to avoid duplicating ships if trouble arises.
Col R H Thompson departed for Prince Rupert to report to the Provincial Government on waterfront conditions. The investigation follows arrangements made with the G T P and aims to assess the government owned waterfront while he travels from Victoria to Prince Rupert and onward to Prince George.
The St Andrew's Society held a dance and card party in its rooms last night. Card playing dominated the early hours with dancing following later in the evening.
The council discusses reducing staff salaries at City Hall amid war times. Aldermen disagree on timing and method with Ald Maitland pressing for a vote and others urging caution. Wages over 100 monthly are targeted while the mayor’s return prompts further discussion.
The Prince Rupert Police Commission held its first meeting last night to address the proposed towage agreement for the garbage scow. Members include Acting Mayor Kerr Alderman Bdee and Hubert. The court of revision will sit April 7 at 10 o clock in the forenoon with a panel of city leaders.
Ald Kerr stated that the plan aims to improve efficiency in February under the new framework. The announcement signals a shift toward targeted actions and measurable outcomes.
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