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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
4
The Prince Rupert Journal announces publication twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from the Third Avenue office near McBride Street. Subscription rates are 32.00 yearly within Juanda and 3.00 for two points outside of Candi. Advertising rates furnished on application. O, H. Nelson, Editor.
The piece notes Prince Rupert’s rapid development as the GTP advances toward a trans Pacific port opening. It cites Charles M. Hays’s expectation of railway completion in 1912, stresses the need to prepare for a population influx, and calls for a proactive civic policy as engineer Davis arrives and the city council consolidates its plans.
Special report from New Westminster notes two inmates escaped yesterday from the provincial penitentiary. One man has been recaptured, while guards pursue the second fugitive. Authorities say all escape routes are under constant surveillance. Both men were transferred from Vancouver a year ago serving a three year term for robbery.
Vancouver shipping and commercial men honored G T Mc Nicholl at a banquet and presented him with a solid silver tea service. He departs Monday on the steamer Prince Rupert to assume duties as superintendent there.
Ottawa reports the Hudson Bay Railway project will be started soon but likely not operated by the government. It would be leased to a western company due to climate limiting year round operation. Idle rolling stock would result if the state ran the line, while another firm could use assets in winter.
Chief Constable Wynn and Stipendiary Magistrate McMullin rushed to Jed Way to probe a reported murder. Two Japanese men fought in a drunken state and one was stabbed. if verified, the accused will be brought for trial here.
The city council seeks permanent quarters, pressing for a decision on the Market Place site. Alderman Pattullo pressed for Victoria's response while the mayor noted talks with Mr Manson and bank officials about possibly purchasing the current city hall building for new offices.
City council votes to take over the Prince Rupert Telephone Company assets and stock, placing them in city custody. The finance and assessment committee will arrange with the company, substantiating payments by voucher, with the city hypothecating stock and assets to operate the system pending final arrangements and payments to subscribers.
The city payroll for June totals 2,1053.40. Council will not incur debts without a requisition from the city clerk. Expenditure estimates for police maintenance transport of prisoners and incidentals total 7 600. Ald McIntyre urged inquiry into no mail service on the steamer Prince Rupert and promises to write to Victoria. The council approved paying James Milne C E 1 169 for electric light investigations to be drawn from government funds. A lamp burner maintenance instruction follows.
Marine news notes an imminent rate war between the Andrew Weir line and Holt steamers with Blue Funnel claiming Manila rates were cut and plans to slash Chinese coolie rates. Weirs to enter large scale business, freight and passenger service including saloon passengers. Kestrel fisheries protection steamer undergoing overhaul at Wallace shipyards, North Vancouver, for needed repairs.
The G. T. P. fast liner Prince Rupert left Vancouver at midnight on Monday half an hour late and arrived here more than two hours ahead of schedule. She operated without high pressure and carried a large number of passengers, most of whom landed at port.
An eccentric performer sang comic songs with much action at a concert in a lunatic asylum. After he finished, an old woman sighed that she was both in and out of the show, remarking on her unusual situation.
A reserve on Crown lands near Babine Lake in Range 5 Coast District is cancelled as to multiple lots listed, per Deputy Commissioner A Renwick and Lands Department Victoria. The notice references earlier gazette dates and first insertion.
The Princess May and Princess Adelaide, two new CPR steamers for the British Columbia coast, will be in commission next fall and replace the Charmer and City of Nanaimo on other routes. An exodus of Finnish natives to Canada may occur soon with Dominion government ready to aid them settling in Hudson's Bay region.
Mr and Mrs W P McCaffrey return to Prince Rupert while Dr Eggert and his bride reach the city by the Prince Rupert. Mr and Mrs W G Humble sail to Portland Canal aboard the Beaver. Capt John Irving visits Stewart to inspect properties. Andrew George and Archibald Russell host skating party at the rink. W B McLaughlin of Victoria visits during real estate activity. E L Kinman returns by the Prince Rupert with Mrs Kinman and expresses mine prospects near Hazelton. Cameron of Westholme Lumber Company arrives from Stewart. Clearing work continues on the new railway right of way. John Leeming of Victoria and Leeming Bros travel on the Prince Rupert. Guggenheimer family women aboard for mining interests.
Engineers from the public works department preliminarily surveyed the G. T. P. reserve opposite the provincial government buildings as a potential post office and customs house site. The Dominion Government reportedly favors placing the Armories on that site instead.
American homesteaders in Canada predominate so far this year with Canadians a close second including returns from the U S Englishmen Russians Dutch Scots follow. Most settle in Saskatchewan while Persia Australians Norwegians also appear. Hayner Bros plan temporary Dunedin location offering bargains on damaged goods after a fire and will move to Manson block later. B M Armstrong travels south from Stewart.
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