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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
4
The Prince Rupert journal reports on municipal bylaw options to regulate Chinamen under public health rules. Proposals urge sanitation rules for wash houses and housing standards to align Oriental living conditions with white residents, aiming to raise overall living standards.
The local press urges immediate development of docking facilities in Prince Rupert to serve growing northern shipping. It notes private investment potential, the Dominion Government’s interest, and the strategic need with a naval presence and critical routes.
Lynch urges refusing licenses to hotels employing Oriental labor and the council endorses the plan. The move is presented as proof that Prince Rupert favors a white man's city and is a practical approach to regulate employment and urban affairs.
Editorial notes highlight interior development interviews and predict New British Columbia will become the province's most attractive area in coming years. Prince Rupert is expected to gain substantial benefits from the overall growth.
F Benson and Mrs Benson were greeted warmly on their return. F W Hart of Big Furniture Store reports strong prospects after a Vancouver trip. Survey party leader J Tupper heads to Masset aboard the Bruno to continue provincial work. H A Icke of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers surveys Prince Rupert. D R Young of Queen Charlotte News travels north optimistic about island prospects.
The Prince Rupert council read a letter from Rev Dr Spencer urging local option under the Scott Act. Ald Hilditch protested the tone, offering an amendment to receive and file the message. Ald Pattullo supported courtesy. the motion to receive and file passed.
Judge Young dismissed the charge against Detective Mackenzie who fired at Charles Heaton on April 17 after Heaton allegedly used threatening language. The judge ruled Mackenzie had reason to fear injury and a defense of self protection.
A pistol from the McLean era was recovered near Usher Lake by a worker for J. R. Michell. The weapon fired at Government Agent Assher during a historic 30 year old feud. the McLeans were pursued, tried, and some executed or reprieved. Also notes the Cowichan funeral of Doctor Tom and a potential coal strike near Port Alberni led by T. W. Duncan and partners with C. F. Schaub and J. McLeod.
City council approved a water pipe contract with British Columbia Tie and Timber and named a Dominion Day committee led by Ald McIntyre and Dr Tremayne to organize preliminary events. Separate rail notes describe ferries across the St Lawrence and running rights enabling service to St John and Halifax once Moncton westward track work is finished.
Despatches report the G T P will begin service into the West without delay. Trains will run into St. John and Halifax via Moncton and the Intercolonial before snow falls, with the Transcontinental completion ahead guiding the timetable.
Superintendent Cunningham of hatcheries and Fisheries Inspector Taylor have selected a site on the Clayoquot Arm of Kennedy Lake about ten miles from the Kennedy River. An acre will be cleared and construction will begin immediately.
Vancouver passes bylaw raising licence fees, with no hours fixes until the provincial act starts in August. Revenue from the increase totals 38250 dollars. New fees include hotel 1000, wholesale 500, wholesale beer 750, restaurants 1000, shop 800, transfers 2650, temporary 50 per day. Bylaw takes effect June 30 for the next year.
Haynor Bros., the furniture and funeral firm, occupy temporary quarters in the Dunedin block at Second avenue and Wighth street offering special bargains on goods slightly damaged in the fire. They plan to move soon to new quarters in the Manson block on Third avenue.
Government agent J. H. McMullin comes back from the Skeena region where he accompanied Hon. Thos. Taylor and William Manson MPP on their official visit.
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