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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
4
Inspector O R Lord of the Public Schools and his wife arrived here with E Tingley of Port Clements. They journeyed from the south and are now settled in Waldron Apartments as they head to the Queen Charlottes.
Harry Gosling issued a New Year message at the Labor Congress urging steadfast support from organized labor. He calls workers to remain loyal to unions and continue contributing to war effort while liberty is preserved at home. A transport workers message from Robert Williams echoes focus on essentials and who reaps sacrifices.
Vancouver January seventh report five candidates enter the mayoralty race for next year in the southern city. The contenders are Walter Hepburn Alderman Thomas Kirkpatrick Joseph Martin K C Alderman M McBeath and ex Alderman J D McNeill. All aldermanic seats will be contested.
At a New York meeting of copper leaders in Utah and Arizona James Phillips Jr. signaled a massive market push. England recently bought over 100000 pounds of copper, signaling a new peak as Western miners turned manufacturers garnering near thirty million dollars in value. Officials expect US domestic demand to surge with capital ready for large projects.
R G Johnson and family arrive from Inverness en route south to install a sanitary can making plant for J H Toda at the Empire Cannery on Vancouver Island. Equipment for four canneries will be manufactured and delivered for spring. Canneries include Empire Vancouver Island Richmond Fraser Inverness Skeena Beaver Rivers Inlet. Johnson expects return in April.
The notice requests practical input from those who can advise on the June opening. It urges open, frank discussion, with ministers needing exact facts. Notices also include details on certificates of improvements for mineral claims on American Creek and related legal steps.
Skeena Land District in Queen Charlotte Islands records notice that Robert McKenzie Burgess of Victoria BC a barber intends to apply for permission to prospect described lands for coal and petroleum. The land description starts one mile north of Port Channel north shore and involves a square 80 chain by 80 chain area with specific reference points to coal licences. Burgess is the applicant.
The Morning Journal announces home delivery at a monthly rate of 50 cents, outlining subscription terms and availability.
J Fred Ritchie of Granby Consolidated Mining acting as agent for Granby Co announces plans to apply in 60 days for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Sunset Regina Rex Aria Quince Crystal and Ruby Fraction Mineral Claims in Cassair District Skeena Division on Falls Creek Granby Bay B C. Action under section 85 must be commenced before the certificate issue. Dated October 4, 1915.
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