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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
1
Reported strong appeal by Premier Bowser for support contrasts with disturbances at a meeting that failed to gain traction. UK, Allied fronts optimistic. Russia advances in Galicia and Bukowina. Austrian harvests imperiled as Raszolewe falls. German morale flagged. new Russian gun tech cited.
President M. F. Wesbrook of the University of British Columbia returned to Vancouver after attending a Montreal conference chaired by Sir William Peterson. The meeting approved resolutions on education and university matters.
Atlin experienced another major fire last Thursday, destroying the Royal Hotel owned by Mr. Schultz along with his general merchandise store and meat shop. Kersham's hardware store also burned as the same section devastated in the prior blaze.
Thirty gasoline launches and several row boats fish spring salmon off Lanara Island near Massett. In one day the high boat landed ninety fish using trolling lines. Catches go to Prince Rupert with carriers paid one cent per pound. Tourists are invited to enjoy sport, recreation, and profit in these waters.
Washington report says all state militia will be called to the Mexican border before next week. An army official declined to be named but confirmed preparations for a general call. In San Antonio, troops have crossed the border near Brownsville and engaged in fighting.
Libby, McNeil & Libby secure an option on the North Alaska Salmon Company vessels and plants with a $200,000 cash first payment. The deal, over $1,000,000, signals eastern and European capital dominance in salmon packing, following recent moves by the Alaska Packers' Association. Juda Newman says dividends total $30 per share now, with further payments possible after this season’s pack.
Officers elected at the Grand En campment of the Independent Order of Oddfellows of British Columbia were announced. The session highlighted leadership changes and forthcoming activities for the fraternal organization in the province.
The Conservative gathering in Westholmer featured Premier Bowser and ministers defending government policy on public interest issues. Speakers defended ship subsidies to boost BC industries, with mining and lumber sectors highlighted and interruptions from Liberal hecklers noted.
Vancouver reports that Ralph Smith former Liberal MP Otawa and liberal candidate condemns H C Brewster Liberals leader for attacking legislation from the last session. Smith joins Joseph Martin and K Ralph Smith in dissenting view on campaign conduct and the last session act.
The British destroyer Eden with a crew of seventy was sunk in a collision in the Channel. Thirty one crew members were saved. Three officers are missing.
WANTED. Good general servant must be good cook for Mrs Tremayne Third Avenue. GIRL WANTED for housework and to assist with children. For appointment call phone 310. tf.
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