New Vessel Prince George Impresses on First Voyage
The Prince George, latest G T P liner on the coast, reached port Sunday with a strong passenger list and enthusiastic reviews from travelers. Captain Nicholson and Mrs Nicholson, along with Mr and Mrs Hinton, toured and praised the ship, while designer R L Newman led its technical acclaim and the vessel’s vibration free ride noted by Lloyds.
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Prince George
Capt. Nicholson
Coast Service
Nicholson
Vancouver
W. P. Hinton
Prince Rupert
R. L. Newman
Newman
England
United States
Representative
Lloyds’ Representative
Capt
George Robertson
Saunders
Camosun
Dan O'Brien
R. Griffiths
Bitter Creek claims eyed for large scale development
C N Tubman representing a Victoria syndicate and C Delgrove locator of Bitter Creek claims, after a Stewart visit, arrived by the Prince George. They have taken additional samples and will present the matter to the Victoria syndicate. If approved, a company will be formed to develop the claims on a large scale.
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C. N. Tubman
Victoria
C. Delgrove
Bitter Creek
Stewart
Prince George
Victoria Syndicate
Mounties Readiness Trip Aims for Earl Grey Voyage
Major Moodie of the Royal North West Mounted Police leads a sergeant and three troopers traveling toward Norway House to ready plans for Earl Grey's departure from Ottawa to Hudson's Bay in August.
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Selkirk
Major Moodie
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Norway House
Earl Grey
Ottawa
Hudson’s Bay
Consecration of Bishop A W De Pender in Vancouver
Rev. A W De Pender was consecrated Bishop of New Westminster at St Pauls church Vancouver in a large ceremony with Anglican clergy and laity present. A luncheon followed the service with attendees from various nations.
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Vancouver
A. W. de Pender
New Westminster
St. Paul’s Church
City Council Explores Hoosall River Falls for Power
City council members visited the Hoosall River falls Wolf Creek to study water power potential. The trip aimed to evaluate a private corporation's offer to supply city power though no report has been issued yet.
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Hoosall River
Wolf Creek
City to Join Union of British Columbia Municipalities
The city council endorsed joining the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and paying the annual fee of 25 dollars. Alderman Lynch moved the joining and fee payment, a motion that carried, while Mayor Stork suggested delaying the decision until next year. The union represents province wide municipalities and influences amendments to municipal laws.
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Union of
British Columbia
Als
Naden
Stork
Ald. Lynch
Prince Rupert Set to Become Tourist Centre on Coast
The G T P plan envisions Prince Rupert as a major tourist hub with a grand hotel and an integrated coastal hotel system. Victoria will host a prominent hotel across from Parliament Buildings, while other coast cities gain facilities and steamers to handle growing traveler traffic.
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Prince Rupert
Victoria
Parliament Buildings
Salmon shipments boost British Columbia trade profits in London
Trial shipments of frozen salmon from British Columbia to England yield about fifty percent profits. The cargo arrives in excellent condition and signals strong market potential as Pacific coast shipping grows. Scotland Yard pursues Dr Crippen and Mile, Leneve aboard the CGPR Hiner Montrose as authorities race toward Rimouski to arrest the fugitives. Inspector Dow leaves for Canada after wireless tip suggests Crippen headed north. The Montrose vessel name confirmed as the one sighted at sea bound for a Canadian port.
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London
British Columbia
England
Crippen
Canada
Inspector Dow
Dr. Crippen
Mile
Leneve
Canadian
Montrose
Prince George
Vinitera
W. H. Hayward
Naval
Cowichan
Pacific
Hayward
Miss Hayward
Premier Roblin Seeks Talks With CN Carmen Strikers
Winnipeg July 26 Premier Roblin will seek a meeting between the striking Canadian Northern carmen and the company to settle the dispute.
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Winnipeg
Roblin
Victoria Bank Manager Praises Prince Rupert Visit
Touched by Prince Rupert, T Drysdale Veitch of Royal Bank Victoria plans Halifax posting after week. Veitch and Mrs. Veitch toured by Prince George train and praised the port’s growing role for national business. He has long helped make the Royal Bank a Victoria staple.
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Victoria
Northern Port
T. Drysdale Veitch
The
Royal Bank
Prince Rupert
No Settlement in Grand Trunk Strike Report
Montreal July 26 with no settlement in the Grand Trunk strike both sides claim victory. The company says traffic is increasing while the strikers insist the traffic claim is exaggerated.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk
Revolutionists Retaken by Government in Central America
Two towns captured by revolutionists were retaken by government forces without resistance. In Kingston Jamaica on July 26 the British cruiser Scylla sails to Bluefields to protect British interests there.
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Bluefields
Central America
Kingston
Jamaica
Scylla
Shriners Ship Princess Royal Reaches Port for Dawson Trip
The Princess Royal arrived last evening with about fifty Shriners and spouses bound for Dawson for a session there. A flag flew from the mast head as the steamer paused in port and local masons and Shriners welcomed the group. They will connect at Skagway with a special train and river steamers to avoid delays, and will depart on the next voyage.
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Princess Royal
Dawson
Skagway
Shriners
Frank Burd
Vancouver
Masonic Lodge
Mexico
R. B. Grenamt
Victoria
Leeson
George Perdie
Troyputh
Detective Factori
Steve Jones
The
Dominion
Virtana Hei Armstrong
New Weatniketery & Jardine
New Westminester
A. Welch
New Westminster
Richmond
Dew
Vahcouvery Dr. Smith
Wo Ho Han Jley
D. Wales
A. Magee
R. PP. Williams
Theo Hithel, Jr
W. W. Burke
Four Heat Deaths Reported Monday in Northeast Cities
A hot wave claims four lives in Philadelphia and New York on Monday. Officials say extreme temperatures intensified the fatalities as warm conditions persisted across the region.
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the Journal
Philadelphia
New York
Minto Cup Remains in New Westminster After Lacrosse Victory
New Westminster defeated Montreal 13 to 0 to keep the Minto Cup on home soil. The fast New Westminster team dominated from the start as a large crowd watched the decisive Saturday match.
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New Westminster
Montreal Lacrosse
New West Minster
Royal Bank Moves to New Helgerson Block Quarters
The Royal Bank occupies the new Helgerson Block at Third Avenue and Sixth Street. Manager Wilson reports the move brings more commodious space and better lighting, placing the bank among the city’s best equipped money institutions.
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Royal Bank
Helgerson
Third Avenue
Sixth Street
Wilson
Local Free Lecture On Phrenology At Methodist Church
Thursday evening Prof. Dun can Macdonald will give a free lecture on phrenology and self improvement at the Methodist church starting at 8. All are invited. The G T Williams arson case postponed to Friday for further evidence. Lewys elected secretary of the Typographical Union. Minor quarrel fined $5 each in police court. F B O B plans a class for fifty new members at the K P hall. Canadian writer H I Gadsby in the city. Prince Rupert’s ship voyage noted with various dignitaries aboard.
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Duncan Macdonald
Methodist Church
G. T. Williams
P Hall
Slocum
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
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Cridge
Princess Charlotte
Stewart Newey
Cunard
Campania
Bitter Creek Properties
Delgrove
Ity Council
Government Street
Belleville St
Elliot
Pacific Coast
G.T. P
G.T.P
Alaska
C.P.R
Gloucester
Alex, McDermott
Mrs. McDermott
Shriners’ Ship
Port
Minto Cup
John H. Lewys
Typographical Union
C. O. Rowe
John Brownly
H. I. Gadsby
Collier's Weekly
Mr. Gadsby
Poperty Star
Wilfrid Litrer
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