Halibut Season Highlights Kingfisher Flamingo Wins
The Kingfisher head boat and Flamingo second led 1911 halibut catches by New England Fish Company out of Vancouver. Total yearly catch reached about 17 million pounds amid poor weather and shrinking lakes. The company added the Prospector to its Seattle fleet and expanded facilities at Terminal City while planning a larger Ketchikan plant and fleet expansion. John B. Hobson, noted mining figure and Victoria resident, died at 67 after a health decline following a California trip.
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Vancouver
New England Fish Company Ofancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
New England Fish Company
Prospector
Canadian Fishing Company Limited
Terminal City
Kingfisher
New England
Ketchikan
Celestial Empire
Esquimalt
A. L. Hager
Prisoners Escape From Vancouver City Jail
Two inmates Winkler and Collins fled the Vancouver city jail on Sunday and have not been located. Described as notorious criminals, they vanished after the escape and authorities have no trace of their whereabouts.
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Charcters
Vancouver
Winkler
Collins
Liberty
Talk of General Election in Great Britain Emerges
London January 16 reports discuss a possible general election as the government faces trouble over home rule and woman suffrage. After defeats in byelections the idea of an early appeal by the Asquith ministry is revived.
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London
Great Britain
Asquith
Prince Albert Brings 100 Mules For Foley Welch & Stewart
The G T P steamer Prince Albert is due at the port with 100 mules to assist Foley Welch & Stewart in speeding work on the right of way. Contractors expect a busy period and need all materials ready. The Albert previously delivered 100 horses.
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Prince Albert
Foley, Welch ¢& Stewart
Tie Albert
Labouchere Dies Editor of London Truth
Florence Jan 16 Henry Labouchere editor of the London Truth died at his villa. The Radical thinker who played a key role in public life of Great Britain had reached the advanced age of 60 years.
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Florence
Fly
Henry Labouchere
The
London Truth
Great Britain
Hobson a Pioneer in Cariboo Mining and Hydraulic Ventures
The Cariboo mining figure built Consolidated Hydraulic Mining Company at Bullion Quesnel Forks and drew Guggenheim capital into Cariboo claims. He later developed leases and hydraulic gravel operations, helped form the Provincial Mining Association, and pressed for crown grants. Survived by widow and three sons.
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Provincial Mining Association
Victoria
Hobson
Canadian Mining Institute
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Will retire from office Arthur Cuthbert provincial assessor
Arthur Cuthbert, provincial assessor, will retire at month end and vacate the civil service post. No successor has been announced and a replacement appointment is not yet known.
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Arthur Cuthbert
Mr. Cuthbert
Yuan narrowly escapes assassination in Beijing attack
Premier Yuan was targeted when a bomb exploded near his carriage in Pekin. Two soldiers and the horses guarding him were killed, but Yuan escaped unhurt.
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Pekin
Yuan
Bankers Arrested in Sask Bank Theft and Forgery
Graik Sask Jan 16 W B Mellinnon teller and C H Crawford manager of the Union Bank were arrested charged with theft and forgery for alleged misappropriation of several thousand dollars from bank accounts.
Australia fears Canadian market loss to New Zealand in frozen foods
Arthur Kidman of Sydney warns that Canada will shift frozen meat and butter trade from Australia to New Zealand due to New Zealand’s tariff edge and first access to refrigerated space on mail steamers. He calls for a Canadian reciprocal tariff and stronger Australian steamship services to protect shippers.
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A, Kidman
Sydney
Australia
Canada
United States
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Arthur Kidman
America
London
Ottawa
C. O'Hara
Giana Seavartanes
New Canada to Gulf Line Approved for Salina Bonds
The Kansas Utilities Commission approves Winnipeg Salina and Gulf Railroad to issue 29.997 million in per cent gold bonds to build 1080 miles of line. Directors Miller and Richie of Salina received certificates in Topeka as plans outline a Winnipeg to Gulf of Mexico route with a Kansas entry and future east west line. Construction starts in Salina in spring with 15 surveyors at work.
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Kansas Utilities Commission
Winnipeg, Salina & Gulf Railroad
Salina
London
Hu Hh
Miller
David Richie
Topeka
Winnipeg
Gulf of Mexico
Kansas City
Des Moines
New Mexico
Kansas
Oak
Neb
Lindsburg
Man
Sante Me
Conway
Windom
McPherson County
Kiowa
Oklahoma
City
Bond Issue Authorized for Rail Sections Midwest to Southwest
A bond issue is authorized for rail sections between Omaha and Oklahoma City and between Kansas City and Des Moines, New Mexico. The move shapes regional transportation funding and prioritizes connections across the Mississippi and plains regions.
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Omaha
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Des Moines
New Mexico
Cost of Living in Canada Shows Rise Over Year
Official reports reveal higher wholesale and retail prices across Canada. The Labor Department notes the November index at 130.8 versus 130.5 last month and 122 in November 1910, with grains, foods, and metals driving rises while animals and meats fall. The tariff commission will consider the cost of living trend in its deliberations.
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Dominion
Canada
Labor Department
Department
Tariff Commission
Osaka Fire Displaces Thousands in Major City Blaze
A massive Osaka fire on January 16 destroyed five thousand homes and left thousands homeless, hitting the city’s poorer districts hardest. The blaze raged through the area, with authorities mobilizing emergency response to shelter survivors.
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Tokio
Osaka
Fay seeks coal and petroleum prospecting license
Thos L Fay of Prince Rupert BC miner intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a prospecting licence covering 640 acres. The land is described by a posted description starting one mile south from Khutzeymateen Inlet, with a square 80 chain side length. Dated Oct 30 1911.
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Skeena Land District
Coast
Thos. L. Fay
Prince Rupert
B. C
Chief Commissioner of Lands
Khutzeymateen Inlet
Brown Austin M Brow Dates 1911 Land Claim Graham Island
Austin M. Brown saddler of Prince Rupert BC applies to the Chief to claim under 640 acres on Graham Island starting at a marked post and traversing 80 chain sides forming a rectangle. Dated August 20 1911.
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Austin M. Brow
Oscar M Brown seeks land purchase in Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena Land District notice states Oscar M Brown of Vancouver occupation salesman plans to purchase 640 acres on Gra ham Island area. Describes starting post 8 miles east and 14 miles south of Indian Reserve No 11 with a 80 chain by 80 chain parcel. Dated September 13 1911.
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Oscar M. Brown
Vancouver
B. C
Indian Reserve No. 11
Graham Island
When a girl begins to boss a fellow around it hints marriage
A wry remark notes that a girl who starts bossing a man shows she has decided to marry him. The quip underscores social expectations and courtship behavior reflecting era norms.
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Ecord
New English Fish Company
J. B. Hobson
Cariboo
Gisburn
Rockland Avenue
John B. Hobson
California
Dublin
Ireland
Klobson
Pacific
Labouchere
J. B. Mobson
Premier Yuan
China
Journal
Queen Charlotte
I. Austin M. Brown
Queen Charlotte Islands
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