This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
2
O H Nelson editor and office contact at 128 Third Avenue East near McBride Street in Prince Rupert Daily Edition published each morning except Monday. Carrier delivery in city available. rates shown for advance payment.
A Telkwa meeting reflects changing provincial opinion of Premier William Bowser. Liberals say Bowser, once seen as a strict administrator, now shows social charm and good humor, with critics underestimating his humanity and warmth.
The Attorney-General notes Prince Rupert as a rising fur center with thousands of dollars in furs passing through recently. The city now hosts a top western market with high prices and outside buyers, signaling potential new business for the area. Joseph Martin KC criticizes Brewster's writ and Liberal mismanagement in local politics.
Notice filed with the Comptroller of Water Rights on May 18 1916 details Corker Lake source and outlet diversion at Surf Inlet head near Princess Royal Island. Duplicates available in Victoria and Prince Rupert for inspection. Company relations centered within ten miles of Surf Inlet head. Vancouver date stamped May 26 1916.
Daniel J. Lindeborg acting for joint owners gives notice to apply for a Certificate of Improvements within sixty days for the Tip Top Rambler Bu Ena Vista Province Jain and Knob Hill claims in the Portland Canal Mining Division on Salmon River Cassiar District. Action under section 85 must be commenced before the certificate is issued. Dated January 31, 1916.
The Windsor Hotel at First Ave and Eighth St offers European and American plans from $1.00 to $2.50 daily, while the Hotel Central at First Ave and Seventh St features steam heat. Also a notice warns miners to lodge certificates of improvements for mineral claims on Salmon River Cassiar District by Daniel for Andrew Lindeborg, under section 85, by July 2, 1916.
I J Fred Ritchie agent for Granby Consolidated Mining intends within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the Limestone Mineral Claim at Swamp Point Portland Canal B C. Free Miner's Certificate No 90810B and Tree Miner's Certificate No 90071B issued May 12 1916.
Richard B McGinnis and others intend to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for the Dolly Varden claims in the Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District. They will seek Crown Grants for seven named claims and publish notice that action must begin before issuance. Dated March 30, 1916.
Robert Cecil Gosse deposits site description and plans for a wharf in the North Skeena Passage in front of Lot 117 Range 5 Coast District BC. After one month he applies to the Minister of Public Works in Ottawa for approval and construction leave. Dated Prince Rupert BC May 27 1916.
The synopsis sets terms for coal mining rights across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta the Yukon Territory the Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia. Leases run four terms of 21 years at one dollar per acre with a two thousand six hundred sixty acre maximum to one applicant. A ten cent per ton royalty on merchantable coal applies with annual returns. surface rights may be purchased at ten dollars per acre.
I Fred Ritchie agent for Power Company Limited owner of Free Miner's Certificate No 90,810B intends to apply to the Mining Recorder in sixty days for a Certificate of Improvements on the Balsam, Cedar, Cyprus and Spruce Mineral Claims in the Skeena Mining Division Cassair District Granby Bay British Columbia. Notice is given under section 85 dated April 7 1916.
Theed Pearse solicitor of Vancouver intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands of British Columbia for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum on 640 acres more or less at Ozard Bay Graham Island. The land description begins at the northeast corner of C L 10 155 and runs 80 chains each direction. Dated April 10 1916.
John Flewin holder Free Miner's Certificate 80 513B and W H Cooper F M C 80 518B intend sixty days from April 20 1916 to apply for Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grant for the Blue Jay Mineral Claim near American Creek Port Lands Canal Mining Mission Cassiar District. Action under section 85 must commence before issue of the certificate.
Notice states an application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police on July 8 for a retail liquor licence for the Alice Arm Hotel at Head of Alice Arm Lot 3,648 Cassiar District. Dated June 8, 1916 by Olaf Bvindsen applicant. Morning Journal subscription offered at 50 cents monthly.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.