Premier and party well received on trip
Canadian Railway Commission members including Sir Henry Drayton arrived by special train. They toured the GTP route to inspect roadbed and were impressed by the townsite near Ladysmith Wellington. The party travels to Vancouver for official sittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Railway Commission
Vancouver
Sir Henry Drayton
Lady Drayton
Miss Drayton
A. S. Goodeve
R. Richardson
C. M. B. Chapman
Nelson R. Butcher
Notice to Contractors for Prince Rupert School Alterations
Sealed tenders will be received until noon on June 26, 1916 for alterations and improvements to the Prince Rupert Public School buildings. Plans and specifications available at City Hall. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. D. Vance, Secretary, P. O. Box 1556.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
W. D. Vance
Wanted Good General Servant for Household Role
Help wanted for a general servant who can cook well named by Mrs Tremayne at Tiird Avenue. Apply in person to discuss duties and hours.
HINTON VISITS CITY WITH Canadian Northern Officials
W P Hinton general traffic manager of Canadian Northern led a Sunday visit to the city aboard a special train with G A McNicholl Geo Stephens and W W Evans. He expected a settlement on halibut shipping to Seattle and progress on drydock negotiations. The party returned south the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Railway Commission
WW. P. Hinton
Winnipeg
G. A McNicholl
South
Mr. Hinton
Geo. Stephens
Canadian Northern
W. W. Evans
Seattle
Manual Training Instructor Wanted at Prince Rupert School
Position notice for Prince Rupert Public School seeks a manual training instructor starting August 1 1916. Salary set at 100 dollars per month. Applicants to state experience and qualifications. Signed by W D Vance secretary P O Box 1556.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
W. D. Vance
P. O
Premier Bowser Receives Stirring Reception in Terrace Visit
Premier Bowser and his party toured from Hazelton to Terrace and Hazelton along the Grand Trunk Pacific. At Terrace the new Agriculture Minister William Manson explained the Agricultural Credits Act and settler loans while H B Thompson urged cooperation and local selling agencies. The premier’s address drew applause as he spoke on past legislative issues, with continued coverage promised.
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Ward
British Columbia
Bowser
Grand Trunk Pacific
Terrace
Hazelton
William Manson
W. J. Bowser
Rochers Camp Busy During Hill Prospect
Rochers Camp is filled with activity as many laborers and scouts gather to prospect in the Hill area. Caravans and wagons move through the site as investigators examine promising leads and coordinate shipments. Local authorities monitor the field for safety and orderly work practices.
Washington Sends Second Note To Austria On Sinking
June 19 report states the State Department has prepared a second note to Austria-Hungary regarding the Austrian submarine attack on the American tanker D. J. Williams. The note seeks an apology and damages. The Rocher de Boule mine at Petrolite plans intensified output with higher copper prices. Miner pay rises to 4.50 daily, and shipments to the south will continue.
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Washington
Austria
D. J. Williams
Rocher de Boule
Tive
German Attacks Repulsed by French North of Hill 321
Paris June 19 German infantry attack on the French position north of Hill 321 was repulsed by a French battery. The Germans continue bombardment at Deadman's Hill in the Chattancourt region.
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Petrograd
Czernowitz
Lipa
Galicia
Paris
Deadman’s Hill
Chattancourt
Von Moltke Dies in Reichstag Service
Amsterdam reports the death of Lieut General Count Hellmuth von Moltke chief of the German Supplementary Staff. He died of heart failure during a morning service held for the late Field Marshal Von Der Goltz who was killed by the Turks.
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Amsterdam
Count Hellmuth von Moltke
Reichstag
Marshall von der Goltz
Austrians Press Offensive as Italians Drive Back
Rome reports Austrians continue plan to press at Tentino and have not withdrawn troops. Russian counteroffensive complicates Austrian withdrawals, while Italians repel further Austrian attacks. In Frenzale and Lugana sectors Italians make additional gains.
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Tentino
Frenzale
Lugana
City Council Authorizes Rock Crusher and Street Repairs
At a council meeting the Mayor was authorized to start the rock crusher and to repair streets with crushed rock. The plan includes excavating rock near City Hall under a remaining bylaw. Bi. D. Butter, 40c-Frizzell's.
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Rock Crusher
D. Butter
Frizzell's
Dominion Day Celebration Planned With Baseball Games
A public meeting at City Hall organized Dominion Day events for July 1. The Finance Committee and City Council agreed on support from a $100 grant with V. A. Cole as chair and R. Moore as secretary. Committees named: Finance V. A. Cole and Geo. D. Tite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Cole
Finance
Geo
D. Tite
Two More German Steamers Torpedoed in Baltic
Copenhag e June 19 Two more large German steamers have been torpedoed by Allied submarines in the Baltic Sea.
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Copenhage
Baltic
Popular G T P Steamer Service Entices Alaska Trade
The Prince George carried a full Alaska southbound load prompting the Prince John to depart at midnight with 158 recruits for service at the front. A Ketchikan team plans to visit with at least 100 supporters, proposing a two game series with 60 40 gate split. A general committee meeting is set at City Hall Wednesday night to review reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George
Alaska
Prince John
Ketchikan
Anyox
Alice Arm
Pianoforte Lessons Resumed by Charles Balogno
Charles Balogno resumes piano lessons with reasonable terms. Contact via phone Blue 408 for availability and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Balogno
Fish Prices Rise as Spring Salmon Sells Strong
Spring salmon stays robust with prices near record levels. Nunan of Atlin Fisheries paid 9 3 4 cents for 9,000 pounds landed by the Niagara. Pacific Fisheries sold 8,000 and 7,000 pounds of Soya and Nautilus at 3 8 cents. Cold Storage moved 10,000 and 14,000 pounds at 4 4 cents. Captain Henry Edenshaw sold 24,000 pounds for the Pacific Fisheries at 7 12 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Nunan
Atlin Fisheries
Niagara
Pacific Fisheries
Star
Geo. Berester
Zorra
Atlin
Henry Edenshaw
Massett
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United States
Austro-Hungary
Henry Drayton
Sir Henry
Ladysmith
Wellington
Prince Rupert Coal Co
Lemberg
London
Lutsk
Buczacz
Czerno
P. O. Box
W. P. Hinton
Third Avenue
Stephens Block
Borden Street
Besner Block
M. M. Stephens Notary Public
Premier Bowser
H. B. Thompson
Rocher DE Boyle
Sec
Marine
State Department
Vienna
Rome
Ben Self
Name Last Bem
R. Moore
G.T.P
Prizzell's
George Frizzell
Vickers
Macdonald
Rev. R. Rix
S. J. Winsley Gee
Bryant
A. J. Prudhomme
J. R. Beatty
D. R Kennedy
G. W. Morrow
Mr. Turnbull
J. Judge
A. J. Clapperton
R. Self
J. McNulty
D. Vance
The
Halibut
Westholme
Opera House
Vitagraph
Atonio Moreno
Frank Mann
Salonika
Selig Drama
Mahawee
Charlie Chaplin
Harry Atkins
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