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Prince Rupert Journal

Location

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1913

Page

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Sockeye Run Setup Aimed At Naas And Skeena Rivers

The article notes increased official focus on northern salmon grounds and measures to aid sockeye migration. In Meziaden Lake connected Naas system a rock barrier was blasted and a cement fish ladder planned to help fish reach spawning streams. Provincial fishery expert J P Babcock reports progress and anticipates a later sockeye run, with continuation on page four.

J. P. Babcock Meziaden Lake Skeena Naas Meziaden Dominion Fisheries Department Yakoun Ain West Woden Mammin Owen Deenan Ja- Joun Telel Hielen Skidegate Chuck Grand Trunk Pacific

Wheat Prospects Rise as Canadian Northern Expects Large Crop

Sir William Mackenzie, president of the Canadian Northern, after a West tour, says wheat yields should be excellent this year. He notes reports from superintendents and agents are favorable, and the railway will be well prepared to handle the crop. Continued on Page Four.

Canadian Northern Railway Sir William Mackenzie Canadian Northern Toronto

Jack Johnson Declares Paris Stay After Champion Visit

Paris reports heavyweight champion Jack Johnson has arrived and states he will never return to America, choosing to remain in Paris for the foreseeable future.

Paris Jack Johnson America

Trust company closes as new Oregon law halts business

The first trust company organized in Portland closed its doors today after being refused a permit under Oregon's new trust company law. The long established firm could not continue under the new provisions and had to cease operations.

Portland Oregon

Bank Robbers Seen on Orcas Island Anew

Royal Bank clerks robbed at Cumberland were sighted by U S officials on Orcas Island off the American coast. The hunt for the bandits continues as authorities pursue the suspects across the water from Vancouver Island to the islands off Washington.

Vancouver Island Victoria Royal Bank Cumberland United States Orcas Island

Victoria Citizen Killed by Auto in Town Incident

July 11 Victoria a car struck and killed a local citizen named Thomas Proc tor. Seymour C. MacDonald, a prominent resident, confessed to police and is held on ten thousand dollars bail.

Victoria C. MacDonald Thomas Proctor Seymour C. MacDonald Macdonald

World Wireless by All Red Route Connects Pacific to Atlantic

Newcastle N B July 11. This town will serve as the Atlantic terminus of the all British world encircling wireless system. Land wires will link Vancouver and Montreal, with negotiations to buy the existing lines between here and Montreal.

Newcastle N.B Vancouver Montreal

Deckhand sinks after overboard fall at First Narrows

Vancouver July 11 John Jensen a deckhand on the gasoline boat sinks fell overboard in the First Narrows today and was drowned. Los Angeles July 11 Dr J A Macdonald editor of the Toronto obe addressed the International Christian Hndeavyer Convention here and attacked pseudo Christianity saying the comfortable and well to do control the church and worship of the god of things as they are solves nothing between capital and labor.

Vancouver John Jensen Los Angeles J. A.macdonald The Toronto Obe

Family of Six Perishes as Train Hits Car in Los Angeles

Los Angeles reports a fatal crash when a train struck an automobile carrying the Hoff man family, killing all six members. Authorities described it as a catastrophic collision with a freight or passenger train in the city.

Failed Rural Entrance Exams Report Across Two Communities

The rural entrance exams results show no passes in Port Essington where three wrote, and none in Kitsumkalum where two wrote. A London telegram notes Turkey will occupy territory along the Enos-Midia line from the Aegean to the Black Sea, redefining the Bulgaria Turkey boundary.

Port Essington Kitsumkalum London Enos-Midia Aegean Sea Black Sea Bulgaria Turkey Constantinople Exchange Telegraph Co

Orangemen Celebrate Twelfth in Vancouver

Five thousand Orangemen are expected to march in Vancouver for the twelfth celebration tomorrow following a large turnout from external points. The city hosts a major gathering as the event proceeds.

Vancouver

Spring Salmon Run At Langara Island Draws Hunters

A Langara Island season draws hundreds of boats and includes Indians and Icelanders chasing spring salmon off the coast. They employ trolling lines, spoons, and bait, with prices around four to five cents per pound and large catches reported despite evolving cannery plans and shifting markets.

Masset Langara Island Hudson's Bay Company Wallace Wallace Fisheries Naden Harbor Cohoe Langara Prince Rupert Salemen Seton Ker

Lynch Named for New York State Labor Commissioner

Governor Sulzer sent the appointment of James M. Lynch of Syracuse president of the International Typographical Union to the Senate for confirmation after three failed attempts to place John Mitchell as labor commissioner.

James M. Lynch Typographical Union John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America New York Sulzer Senate Committee Syracuse International Typographical Union

Oil Reported at Yakoun River and Islander Plant Plans

Masset reports oil struck at the Yakoun River coal drilling plant. Langara Island lighthouse work by Cullison’s crew aims for year end. B C Fisheries plans a Langara saltery at Parry Passage entrance. Chief James Stanley dies at Langara Island. Masset Indians attend funeral. Queen Charlotte Islander to be published from Queens town with Miusset settlers’ second weekly issue. Taties Martin plans store at Sewell City. Star Meralty Company property taken for settlement. W G Gillett completes Masset wharf and builds at Sandejit. new wharf at Queenstown and floating wharf at Woden River. A Woden River boat building plant and local church store and poultry yards noted. School building application filed. Meteorological report noted.

James Stanley Masset Miusset Intel Taties Martin Queenstown Sewell City Star Mealty Company W. G. Gillett Sandejit Lockport Delkatla Bay Woden River Woden

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