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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1915
Page
2
Prince Rupers Journal prints its daily edition details including office address and contact numbers. It lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, payment terms, and international mailing options.
The Journal cites Mr Smithers of Booth Fisheries urging Prince Rupert to build a resident fishing community with diverse catch and buyers. It argues government concessions for foreign boats were temporary and stresses developing curing, handling, and other fish industries to create a true fishing emporium locally.
The New York World reports steady gains in industrial employment and wages across the United States. Demand from abroad for war materials and a return to normal production and distribution of goods boost markets, with crops driving real prosperity and a brighter outlook for Canada and the continent.
Thomas P. O'Farrell of Vancouver British Columbia, a coal and petroleum prospector, intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license. The land description begins three miles west of the southwest corner of lot 2461 and outlines a 80 chain square. Dated March 4, 1915.
An Admiralty statement shows British losses since the war began: 56 merchant ships sunk by enemy cruisers, 12 by mines, 62 by submarines total 130. 83 fishing craft lost, 24 by mines. Since German submarines began attacks January 27 the merchant ships sunk by them total 59 and fishing craft 31. Tonnage losses: 458,000 tons in merchant shipping and 18,585 tons in fishing vessels.
The Prince Rupert Board discussed distributing 750 copies of the 1914 booklet to the Panama Exposition and local outlets. They thanked Empire Publishing for advertising and Mr. Pierce for a donated water color. A plan to pursue cold storage site talks with Booth interests was noted, with the Fisheries Committee to assist the mayor.
Hal Peck reports from this city that Captain Donald Moore, who went south with the first contingent and was recently wounded, did not die from his wounds. The rumor is false.
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