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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
2
Daily edition information and contact details for the Prince Rupert Journal. Provides editor name O H Nelson, office address, delivery method, subscription rates, and advertising rate note.
The article notes Liberal speakers denounce the patronage system to an approving audience. It adds that former Liberal partisans who benefited under that system now denounce it while inwardly wishing for patronage to grant.
Liberal speakers at the meet last evening were accorded a most attentive hearing by Conservatives who listened throughout without obstruction. This contrasted with a few weeks earlier when Liberal and prominent speakers faced interruptions from Conservatives.
The Liberals face criticism over a bulky platform and muddled positions as the opposition leader and Mr Macdonald defend their stance. Details focus on Gosden’s alleged ties and the by election context, with questions raised about honesty and knowledge of circumstances.
Joann Flewin and W H Cooper intend to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Blue Jay Mineral Claim near American Creek in the Port land Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. They notify that action under section 85 must start before the certificate issue within sixty days from the date of notice dated April 20, 1921.
A commentary argues that the public is overly gullible in accepting the Opposition story without evidence. It contends that those who profited in the election are unlikely to have acted without motive or evidence.
Daniel Morrissey denounces a Retail Clerks Association circular as misrepresentation and defends a weekly half-holiday in Prince Rupert. He cites town growth since 1910, payroll from lot buyers, and his grocery business while urging fair play and legal compliance. July 14, 1916. Tron Beds Baby Cribs and Mattresses featured in Tite's sale.
I J Fred Ritchie as agent for Granby Consolidated Mining Smelting Power Co Ltd gives notice that within sixty days from June 15 1916 they will apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for Mineral Claims No 3 No 4 No 4 Frac No 5 No 6 No 6 Frac No 7 and No 8 in the Skeena Mining District Cassiar District adjoining Carney Lake Granby Bay B C. Actions under section 85 must be commenced before issue of such certificate.
The notice outlines a twenty one year lease term for coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta the Yukon Territory the Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia at one dollar per acre with a maximum of 2 560 acres per applicant. Applications must be made in person to a district agent with precise land description and a 5 shilling fee. royalties of five cents per ton apply on merchantable coal with annual returns. Surface rights may be bought at ten dollars per acre. Contact Ottawa or Dominion Lands agents for full details. Additionally mineral claims in the Skeena Mining Division Casair District near Hidden Creek and Carney are seeking Crown Grants after applying for a Certificate of Improvements within sixty days. J Fred Ritchie agent.
Daniel Lindeborg acting for himself and as agent for Andrew Lindeborg Hiram Stevenson and D C Barprick administrator of the James Proudfoot Estate give notice that within sixty days from this date they will apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the Mineral Claims TIP TOP RAMBLER BU ENA VISTA PROVINCE JAIN AND KNOB HILL located on Salmon River in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District to obtain a Crown Grant. This notice is dated January 31 1916.
The Surf Inlet Power Company Limited filed May 18 1916 at the Comptroller of Water Rights with plans for diverting water from Cougar Lake at Surf Inlet head. Duplicates are available for inspection in Victoria and Prince Rupert. The undertaking is to be conducted within ten miles of the Surf Inlet head. Vancouver dated May 26 1916.
I. Rit tets Free Miner's Certificate No urch intends to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to Balsam Cedar Cyprus and Spruce Mineral Claims in the Skeena Mining Division Cassair District Granby Bay B C. Action under section 85 must be commenced before the issue of such certificate dated April 7 1916.
Spruce logs wanted in large quantity with good size and at least 30 percent scaling. Inquiries should specify price quality earliest delivery to C. P. Coles & Co. Vancouver.
Directory excerpt lists hotels in the city: Windsor Hotel at First Ave and Eighth St run by W H Wright, Central Hotel at First Ave and Seventh St run by Peter Black, and Empress Hotel at J Y Rochester V D Corley on Third Ave between Sixth and Seventh St. Steam heat noted for Empress.
Samuel Horner of Vancouver prospecting for coal and petroleum on Graham Island lands in British Columbia seeks a licence from the Chief Commissioner of Lands. Description begins at a post on Otard Bay and outlines an 80 chain square of 640 acres marked by a northwest corner post. Dated April 11, 1916.
A 1916 notice records mineral claims titled Winer Terminus Kan Sas Big Missouri Daunt Less Golden Crown Ep- Luribus and Laura in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District on Salmon River No 93 844B. under section 85 requirements for a certificate of Improvements dated January 81st 1916 and signed by D C Barbrick F tion.
Tweed Pearse of Vancouver BC seeks a licence from British Columbia Lands to prospect for coal and petroleum on Graham Island at a defined parcel in C L 10,154 Otara Bay. The plan begins at the northeast corner, runs 80 chains west and east and 60 chains north and south, concluding at the southeast corner. April 10, 1916.
Notice is given that on the Sunday of July an application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for a retail liquor license for the Alice Arm Hotel at the Head of Alice Arm Lot 3,648 Cag Star District. Dated June 8, 1916. Olaf Evindsen. 18-jly8
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