Dismissal Move In City Engineer Scrutiny
Alderman Newton seeks dismissal of City Engineer Colonel Davis after presenting a voluminous investigation report calling for department reorganization and cost cuts. The council debate shows sharp exchanges and a split within the committee as delay is voted to allow extended discussion.
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Aid
Newton
Ald
Davis
Hilditch
Morrissey
Douglas
Oakley
Checker
Parker
New
Howard
Miller
Newcombe
Simpson
Bratt
McMordie
Vancouver
Seattle
Thomson
Colonel Davis
City Considers Raising Electric Rates to Meet Costs
Alderman Newton pushes for an early light committee review to adjust electricity prices after May report shows revenue $995.60 and expenses $866.58 with a $139.02 surplus. opposition notes street lighting funds and self-sufficiency goals. Separate item reports drownings in Shawnigan station and Winnipeg students aged 16 and 15.
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Light Committee
Als
Hilditch
Ald
Morrissey
Ald. Smith
Wanderers win second bridge contest over Prince Rupert Club
In Regina a bridge whist match pitted Wanderers' Club against Prince Rupert Club. Wanderers clinched their second victory with high scores by Sinclair and Warton 1092 and Pettigrew with Howe 1080. Prince Rupert entries included Vickers and McLeod 1012 and Clancy and Wallace 852. Additionally, Wascana Lake claimed five victims this season with Karl Harsbeck, 21, drowned east of Broad Street Bridge.
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Bridge Whist
Prince Rupert
Wanderers
Sinclair and Warton
Pettigrew and Howe
Bratt and Allen
Raymond and Simpson
Hannington and Morgan
Prince Rupert Club
Vickers and McLeod
Mee Lowe
McMordle and
Pillsbury
Peck
Lawley
Carss
McLennan
Clancy and Wallace
Regina
Wascana Lake
Karl Harsbeck
Broad Street Bridge
Open Campaign as Borden Promises Large West Audiences
West R L Borden opened his three weeks tour here last night drawing surprise backing as supporters doubt reciprocity. Reports from across the west show strong interest in the Conservative leader and indicate large audiences at all meetings.
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the Journal
Winnipeg
R. L. Borden
Borden
West
Chief Justice Hunter Tours Stewart and Grand Trunk Pacific
Chief Justice Hunter and Mrs. Hunter visited Stewart Sunday and will travel to the end of the steel by the Grand Trunk Pacific tomorrow. The chief justice keeps a summer home on Lake Shawnigan and is described as somewhat of a farmer.
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Hunter
Stewart
Grand Trunk Pacific
Lake Shawnigan
City Council Raises Auto Driver Pay for Fire Dept Equipment
The city council increased the pay of Mr. Gibson, the fire department driver for the new auto equipment. The monthly wage rises from 100 to 110 dollars beginning July 1.
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Gibson
Fire Department
Fire and Light Department
City Grants Hospital $5 000 for Free Care to Poor
City council approves a $5,000 grant to the hospital on condition the institution admits city patients free of charge. Debate follows on the adequacy of the amount with talk of raising it to $8,000 or cutting to $1,000. Also notes plans for coronation events and docks development at Hays Creek with test piles and new rollers.
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Hays Creek
Stewart Hosts Dominion Day Celebration on July First
The City of Stewart plans a grand Dominion Day celebration with a sports lineup and the Ketchikan band on hand. The Prince Rupert city council has been invited and the Camosun will be held over at Stewart to accommodate visitors.
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Stewart
Prince Rupert
Captain Whiteley Named Victoria Pilot
Captain W. H. Whiteley, master of the steamer Princess Beatrice, has been appointed a pilot for Victoria after Pilot Thompson resigned. He is currently north and will assume duties on August 1.
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Victoria
Cap
Tain
W. H. Whiteley
Princess Beatrice
Thompson
Tain Whiteley
North
Community Patriotic Ceremony Planned at School
The public is invited to a patriotic event with songs for children. If weather prevents outdoor activities the ceremony will be moved to the school basement.
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Dren
Vancouver Lawyer Mr McLennan Visits City
Mr McLennan of Mc Lennan and Feeley in Vancouver is on a business visit to the city.
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Mr. McLennan
Firm
McLennan & Feeley
Vancouver
The
City
Brotherhood Excursion to Metlakatla Thursday Time Guaranteed
A Brotherhood excursion sails to Metlakatla on Thursday with assurances of a good time. Organizers invite members to join for a planned outing and social activities.
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Baptist Brotherhood
Metlakatla
Hays Letters Immediate Start to Grand Trunk Pacific Work
A Prince Rupert city council meeting reads a letter from Charles M. Hays of Grand Trunk Pacific stating work will begin promptly after ratification. He notes preparations and materials are ready and progress will be made this year with cooperation from the city to ensure early completion.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Hays
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Manson
B. C
Chas, M. Hays
Inspection Trip Advances on Grand Trunk Pacific Work
B B Kelliher chief engineer arrives in the city with W C C Mehan and Superintendent MacNicholl to inspect the line and ongoing work beyond. Bids are called for the remaining road portion and contracts are expected to be let soon. On return, Kelliher will discuss water supply and other city questions with the city engineer.
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B. B. Kelliher
Grand Trunk Pacific
W. C. C. Mehan
MacNicholl
Kelliher
Telephone Returns For May Report
The report shows 412 telephones in use at the opening and 420 at the close. Net receipts total $1,487.70 with operating expenses at $871.80, leaving a surplus of $615,090 independent of interest and sinking fund.
Bank Manager C Sweeney Visits Prince Rupert
Bank of Montreal executive C Sweeney, Vancouver, who oversees Pacific coast branches, visited Prince Rupert to review city finances with the mayor and council. He found grounds satisfactory and the talks with the council were productive. He also visited Stewart on Sunday.
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C. Sweeney
Bank of Montreal
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Prince Rupert
Sweeney
Stewart
Controversy After Alleged Mayor Appointment Spurs Council
The council debated a mayoral timekeeper appointment made without street committee input. Ald. Douglas attacked Ald. Hilditeh, who said he had no knowledge of the matter. The superintendent of works appears to have made the appointment amid pointed insinuations as Ald. Wildfield objected to council members entering the chamber and speaking out of turn.
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Ald
Morrissey
Sveral
Smith
Kirkpatrick
Newton
Hilditch
British Columbia
Douglas
Victoria
C. J. V. Spratt
W. Houston
Victoria Machinery Depot
Esquimalt Navy Yard
Bullock
Mr. Spratt
Charles J. W. Spratt
Admiralty
W. J. Taylor
K. C
J. A. Aikman
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Bullock
Aoting
Hilditeh
Wildfield
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Shawnigan Lake
Vancouver Island
Parry Sound
Thomas Fawcestt
Shawnigan Station
George Baker
Lethbridge
St. Boniface College
G.T.P
Children Machinery Depot
Fred Congdon
Yukon
Dawson
King George
G. Stewart
Young
WH. Pillsbury
W. T. Donnelly
Ompany
Waterous Company
Brantford
Ont
Gt.p
Charles M. Hays
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