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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
1
The license commissioners adjourned to Saturday awaiting information from Victoria on whether they can grant hotel, wholesale, bottle and other licenses. Mayor Stork and Commissioners W Smith and J E B Merryfield attended, with debate on appointment dates and the board’s competence ongoing.
Bisley July 8 Canada wins the MacKinnon Cup with an aggregate score of 1 568 and retains the title after a repeat victory from the previous year.
A local commission weighs its authority after telegraph messages from the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General dispute whether appointments were made on the ninth. With the timeline uncertain, officials consider postponing licenses until positive authority is established. The mayor notes potential miscommunication may stem from the Attorney General’s stance.
July 8 two women died and a third woman was fatally injured after falls from tenement house windows in New York City. Police investigation underway as authorities seek causes and patterns in the incidents.
Albany July 8 W Miss Inca Taylor and W Francis drowned when their launch capsized in the Williamette River. Four others of the party escaped with narrow misses.
Winnipeg crew defeats Mayence of Germany in the Steward's Cup final at Henley England by two lengths. It marks the first time the trophy has left England.
Vancouver reports Ottawa has granted G. T. P. an 8 percent subsidy for a Prince Rupert docking facility, costing about 1.25 million dollars over 25 years. War vessels have first dock rights and the government may use the depot for northern coast Marine Department work. G. T. P. officials will visit Prince Rupert soon to finalize arrangements.
The Deputy Attorney General cited the Gazette while officials argued legal appointment dates may be the seventh or ninth. Commissioner Smith doubted the Attorney General’s presence. The Mayor proposed adjourning to Saturday and sending another wire if no word by tomorrow, with the meeting adjourned to Saturday afternoon.
Government grants three hundred inches of water at Woodworth Lake to Prince Rupert after Manson urged the move. The record will be issued by the Government Agent. the reserve was set by the McBride government in 1907 for Prince Rupert before other records on the stream. Engineers estimate the supply serves about 75,000 people, with expropriation possible if more water is needed.
London reports the C. P. R. steamer Princess Adelaide was launched yesterday for the Victoria Vancouver Seattle triangle. The vessel is expected to reach the coast this fall and begin the route service.
Ottawa July 8 Naval college at Halifax sets up temporary quarters for thirty to forty cadets this year. Enlistment of marines for the Niobe and Rainbow begins soon to have crews ready as cruisers arrive. Rainbow expected to reach Victoria in September.
Judge finds no concluded contract between plaintiff and defendant company on lot transfers and price terms. Phillips list bound company only. plaintiff’s selected two letters fail to create enforceable curriculum juris. Defence counsel names listed. ruling with costs.
Victoria confirms the international yachting regatta will be held here again next year after the recent event closed. Officials cite successful turnout and favorable conditions as reasons for the repeat gathering in Victoria.
The Manitoba Elevator Commission will purchase the Gretna elevator and is negotiating additional acquisitions.
Toronto reports the provincial cabinet bans prize fight film exhibition amid heated council talks on local improvement charges. Aldermen Hilditch and Lynch clash over cost division while the city engineer prepares estimates for Reach Place Tenth and Eleventh streets where plank roads may be laid at owners’ expense.
Fifteen hundred Canadian Northern carmen in the shops between Port Arthur and Edmonton have gone out on strike.
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