Water Situation Tour Highlights City Water Plan
A party led by Mayor Manson and City Engineer Col. Davis toured Morse Creek and Hays Creek watersheds to review a proposed emergency reservoir and piping plan. They inspected a dam repair to hold over 8 million gallons and discussed diverting water to Morse Creek from Hays Creek if needed, noting current supply sufficiency but lack of an auxiliary fire reserve.
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Manson
Col. Davis
Ald
Kerr
Douglas
Morse Creek
Second Avenue
Lynch's
Hays Creek
Skeena River Salmon Outlook Improves On Seasonal Catch
The Skeena River, regarded as British Columbia's top salmon river, shows an expected average season with about 45 000 cases caught so far. Cannery restrictions on boats aim to protect spawning grounds and sustain long term wealth. Prospects rise as tides shift, with better fishing expected in coming days and a rebound in total take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
Lords Pass Veto Bill After Third Reading
London notes the veto bill cleared its third reading in the House of Lords without division. Lord Morley dissociated the government from amendments and urged adoption. The crisis looms on July 25 when the bill returns to the Lords for final action.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Morley
Lords
Enjoyable Hospital Auxiliary Social Afternoon Report
The ladies' auxiliary held a social afternoon in the K of P Hall with tea and light refreshments for attending citizens. Gray's orchestra provided music as good attendance supported proceeds for hospital use.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
K. of P. Hall
Gray
Hhe Hospital
Crisis in House Expected as Laurier Moves to Dissolution
Ottawa reports a government plan to force a dissolution after forcing reciprocity opposition into a final stand. Premier Laurier flags extended sittings from 11 am to late hours, with ministers shuffled and new blood likely before an election. Potential cabinet changes include Borden moving to London and Beland taking Brodeur's Quebec portfolio.
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Ottawa
Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier
Macdonald
Frederick Borden
London
Beland
Quebec
Brodeur
Walter Scott
Saskatchewan
Granby company Eyes Northern Mining Expansion
Mr Yolen Williams of Granby travels to Prince of Wales Island to appraise mineral prospects and plan further investment in Alaska and northern British Columbia. O B Smith reports steady work at Hidden Creek with diamond drills advancing ore bodies as Pacific Coast trade looms central to future mining growth.
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Alaska
Yolen Williams
Granby Company
Prince of Wales Island
Great Corporation
Williams
Adder Creek
Prince Rupert
O. B. Smith
Hidden Creek
Seven Gamblers Fined By Police Court
In a police court ruling Magistrate Carss fined seven men for gambling after Special Police Officer Morrison testified. Jesse Hall, who ran the game, paid 20 dollars plus costs. six others were fined 15 to 20 dollars. Jesse Ford received 4 dollars for disorderly conduct. Harry Howson left for Victoria after a trip to Mire Arm.
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Carss
Morrison
Jesse Hall
Jesse Ford
Bank Manager Returns from Holiday Sees Growth in Regional Trade
H P Wilson of the Royal Bank of Canada notes active real estate in Victoria and Vancouver while Prince Rupert is seen as a coming hub. He observes southern money flowing toward northern markets as hopes rise for the city’s business opening ahead of the railway completion.
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H. P. Wilson
Royal Bank of Canada
Wilson
Victoria
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Canadians at Bisley for Kings Prize Second Stage
At Bisley on July 21 the Canadian rifle team, after leading at two shorter ranges, faltered at 600 yards and tied the Kolapore Cup with the Mother Country at 759. Aggregates: Canada 759, Mother Country 759, India 756, Guernsey 753, South Africa 723, New Zealand 729. Fifteen Canadians begin the second stage today.
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Bisley
Rangers
Canada
India
Guernsey
South Africa
New Zealand
Notable Visitors and Local Happenings in Prince Rupert
Mr Justice Gallaher of the Appellate Court of British Columbia visited Prince Rupert with Mrs Gallaher during the court vacation. J D McNiven from Ottawa studied local labor matters by the Prince Rupert trip. Cyrus Peck’s father Mr Peck Sr aged 84 is visiting with his son. The Emortess Theatre shows moving pictures of the coronation this week and May Roberts and company are slated for next week.
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Justice Gallaher
Appellate Court of
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Gallaher
Kootenays
Big Bill
Appellate Court
Duncan Ross
Ross
Hazelton
J. D. McNiven
Department of Labor
Otawa
McNiven
Mr. Peck
New Westminster
Cyrus Peck
Mr. Peck Sr
Emortess Theatre
Roberts
Fever Lives Lost List of Sixty in Porcupine Fires
The total death toll from the Porcupine and Cochrane fires is now sixty with all blazes extinguished. Relief funds reach 47000 dollars and reconstruction has begun. Seventeen victims were buried at Deadman’s Point last Sunday. Rain reduces fire risk while the press despatch adds several more named victims from multiple towns and mines.
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Porcupine
Cochrane
Toronto
Deadman’s Point
South Porcupine
H. H. Saunders
William Wilson
Didela Dipro
Mike Rubenstein
West Dome
Robert Weiss
New York
Angus Burt
Cobalt
Duncan McQueen
Scotland
James Jennie
Edinburgh
R. J. Welsh
Cache Bay
John McLaughlin
William King
Elk City
Idaho
Angus MacDonald
Turner Street
Ottawa
John G. D'Epierre
John Wall
Butee
Mont
Harry Brokens
Toronto Hospital
J. Launch
Workman
Hugh McLeod
Glencoe Mills
Lester Kenninger
Nova Scotia
J. W. Cranshaw
Phoenix
Ariz
William McLain
Calgary
J. Paulin
Monteera
John Orr
W. Becita
A. J. Ryan
50 Church
New York City
Victor Puera
Dome
Harry Hardy
Bath
Eng
Fritz Manse
Norman Whatnough
Thomas J. King
Copper Cliffe
Charles Jackson
Pittsburg
Archer Johnson
Sudbury
Leo H. Sullivan
London
Stanley Fitzmange
Melbourne
Australia
Jack T. Diler
J. Alhod
Kelso
Porcupine United
Andrew Puill
R. A
T. Bodin
Sherridan
William Taylor
Reading
Isaq
Andras Leroy
Montreal
Arprilla
Mondoux
Mervin Strain
Nathan Laas
Spokane
Wash
Stanley Nicholson
Guelph
Jotlebreta
Ot Tawa
Formation of a Local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
A local SPCA chapter forms with Honorary President Mayor Manson and President Dr Ted Die, Vice President Chief Vickers, Secretary Neil McKay, and an executive committee including W. It Fisher M. Wells Capt Haman Frank Kelly W W Lawson C C Perry and J 3 Dade. Duncan Ross returns north aboard the Prince Rupert and plans interior travel amid Liberal party speculation.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Mayor Manson
Teddie
Chief Vickers
Neil McKay
W. It
Fisher
M. Wells
Capt. Haman
Frank Kelly
W. W. Lawson
C. C. Perry
J. 3. Dade
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Carlisle
Cassiar
Wilfrid
Oliver
Board of Railway Commissioners
Greenway
Scott
Treasury
Down East
Granby
North Grand Trunk
Metinkatla
City
Pacific Coast
The
W. W. Ashall
Grand Trunk Railway Telegraphs
W. C. C. Mehan
J. H. Todd
Harry Howson
Mire Arm
Royal Bank Tas
Dominion
Canucks
Ontario
West Donkc
Dmincan Ross
Wit
Bettie
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