Mayor Manson's early suggestions to Prince Rupert council
Following committee appointments, Mayor Manson outlines urgent aims for 1911. Financial oversight asks for debt, debentures, loan bylaw and assessor timing. health seeks garbage disposal. street works pushes current grading and rock-crusher planning. public works department setup and sewer plans urged. wire and water consider fire safety and borrowing data. light and telephone review of plant, costs, and rate modifications.
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Wire and Water Committee
Fire and Water Committee
Woodworth Lab
Light and Telephone Committee
Mayor Names Committees for City Work This Year
At last night’s council meeting Mayor Manson named five standing committees and arranged overlapping memberships. Finance and assessment share members with health relief license and police, while fire and water share with light and telephone. Streets works and property committe is a separate group. Members listed include Alds Kirkpatrick Newton Hilditch Pattullo Morrissey Smith Clayton Kerr and Coyney returning from vacation.
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City Police Board Vows Strict Law Enforcement
New police commissioners meet in city hall and demand strict enforcement of all laws. Chief McCarvell is instructed to remove undesirables, ensure licensed bars comply, and deploy plainclothes officers as needed. Board plans open meetings monthly and approves funding discussions.
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Commissioners Appointed for City Boards
Mayor Manson received word from Victoria that new police and license commissioners for the city have been chosen for the year. Police: Ald J A Kirkatrick and M M Stephens. License: Ald W W Smith and J E Merryfield, with Mayor as chairman. The boards will start duties immediately, replacing the former members.
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J. E. Merryfield
Mysterious blast inquiry and Indian murder case in Hazelton
A powder stick found near an explosion near Seal Cove suggests a premature blast and routine methods by rock men. The inquest continues Friday before Coroner McMullen as police probe possible foul play. Janet Kispi ox tribe member found dead near the village, hacked in the brush, with one Indian missing after a possible drunken fight. I O O F installation set for this evening with all members urged to attend.
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Burns Anniversary Banquet at Hotel Central
Burns Anniversary Banquet invites local lads to weednesday January 24 at Hotel Central. The event promises plentiful food and drink with songs and entertainment led by Peter Black. Tickets available at Orme's Drug Store, Reeley’s Drug Jewelry, and The Douglas Cafe.
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Hotel Central
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Uray
Social Evening at Baptist Brotherhood Meeting
The Brotherhood of the Baptist church hosted a social gathering with vocal and violin numbers. Coral Barker and Ethel Grey performed while J. E. Davey and Miller contributed solos and a cornet piece. A pastor's address followed by games and light refreshments closed the evening. The group reports rapid progress with new young members and impromptu debates sharpening speaking skills.
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Coral Barker
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Brotherhood
Empire Libel Case Adjourned Again in Police Court
The Mobley versus Empire libel case was called in police court yesterday with another adjournment to Wednesday morning for the preliminary hearing. The defense sought a week’s delay, while the prosecution urged proceeding, noting the election’s short timeframe.
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Sergt Regan Heads South Then Returns In Spring
Sergt Regan formerly of the city police force left yesterday for the south and will travel as far as California returning in the spring. Tonight the Methodist Church Ladies Aid Social offers a social evening with a programme, games and refreshments. Admission is 25 cents.
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City Council Advances Revenue By Law to Borrow 125000
The council moved to advance a revenue bylaw authorizing borrowing 125000 by orders of the city to meet current bills and secure funds via the bank. Debate centered on timing and amount with Ald. Pattullo opposing immediate passage and urging full estimates. The bylaw passed second and third readings with conditions noted for potential further reductions.
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Hilditeh
Myer Manson
Epworth League to Hear Volcanoes Talk at Church
J. Y. Rochester sailed south on the Camosun yesterday. The Epworth League will hold a literary meeting at the Methodist church Wednesday at 8 oclock. Rev Mr Sing will lecture on Volcanoes Their Causes Distribution and Phenomena. All are invited Leaguers urged to bring friends.
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