26 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
1
London reports describe exile of nine South African labor leaders deported without appeal. Poutema leads exiles, silent amid questions of labor republic schemes. Bain, the second in command, met the British Trades Council as discussions on finances and arrangements continue.
The Montreal Mail profiles William P. Hinton of the Grand Trunk Pacific, praising his rapid rise from sixteen as a Canada Atlantic recruit to assistant passenger traffic manager. The piece notes his humble, cheerful manner, broad knowledge, and strong reliability in handling immigration, trans Atlantic routes, and West inquiries. It predicts a future Winnipeg executive role equal to George Bury.
At a Nanaimo meeting, the Nanaimo Conservative Association endorsed the British Columbia government’s actions on the Vancouver Island coal miners strike. The resolution praised Sir Richard McBride and W. J. Bowser for their handling and criticized Williams and Place for alleged misrepresentations in the legislature.
A bill introduced in the Legislative Assembly provides for a 330 mile northeasterly extension of the Pacific Great Eastern from near Fort George to the Peace River country with a bond guarantee of 35000 per mile at 4 12 percent. The act adds 7000 per mile on the main Vancouver Fort George line, bringing total bond guarantees for the Pacific Great Eastern to 11960000 at 4 12 percent for 810 miles. Port Edward is noted as a point of interest.
Terrifying eruption from Sakurashima Volcano on Sakura island near Kagoshima Japan triggers mass panic. Reports say 500 feared dead as lava floods toward the sea and fires ravage surrounding areas while residents flee the mountainside.
In New Westminster the preliminary hearing for Elooshen Brabareff on the Sekineff murder reveals a key Crown witness who says he found a bloodstained sack containing the victim's body in Burnaby woods. The body later disappeared and has not been recovered, heightening sensational interest. The inquiry also notes ongoing letters to the Board of Trade seeking farm, land, and construction information from various regions.
Through the Bureau of Information run by the Board of Trade a business man seeking workers in almost any line can obtain names by applying to Mr Godenrath. A number of strangers were in the Board offices yesterday morning seeking information about the interior country.
Lee Walruth, believed to aid the Great Northern train hold up at Samish, was arrested at Birch Bay by Sheriff Thomas while fleeing toward British Columbia. He reportedly stole a launch from Bellingham and hid on Lummi Island before surrendering the boat to a farmer. The Great Northern raised the reward to 80 000 dollars as officers and citizens intensify the manhunt.
Sir Richard McBride will leave Victoria after the current legislative session to discuss provincial matters with Premier Borden in Ottawa. He will pursue the commission on better terms for British Columbia and address new settlement questions, staying about three weeks.
The report urges a new Agricultural Credit Commission to grant loans for farm improvements. It backs prison labor in manufacturing, expanded rural telephone service, and a contract system on policy ponds. It calls for training for immigrants, cooperative development, central markets, and separate agricultural portfolio with advisory farmers board.
P J Palmer of Prince Rupert returns after thirteen months away. He toured the world including Egypt India and Europe and finds Prince Rupert’s future bright. He visited Canada the United States the British Isles France Germany and Asia and found locals interested in his city. He says Prince Rupert looks exceedingly good compared with southern cities.
Proposed assembly authorizes the minister of finance to borrow annually to issue stock and bonds bearing interest up to a set rate, credit the commission to lend farmers for permanent improvements, repayable by amortization. Loans require applicant character and land value tests. minimum loan $250, maximum tied to productive value. Continued on last page.
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