Prince Rupert Fish Trade Position Solid Says Seattle Buyer
Seattle fish merchant Christ Olsen notes Prince Rupert holds firm in the fish trade. He foresees Washington legislation affecting Prince Rupert but believes trade will adapt. Local market receipts showed large halibut and spring salmon arrivals with prices steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Sandwich
Christ Olsen
The
Washington Fish and Oyster Company
Seattle
Alaska
Sacue
Olsen
Prince Rupert
Washington
Bonds Taken on Fiddler Creek Gold Properties
In Prince Rupert on July 1 the notices announce B R Jones of Skeena Crossing bonded to Hon P B Lessard and R M Shaw of Edmonton for the gold quartz claims owned by Jas Richey and Arthur Michels. A substantial cash payment was made in each case and the two bonds give control of the adjoining Knauss property. Development plans are large scale as work begins on Fiddler Creek claims.
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B. R. Jones
Skeena Crossing
Lessard
R. M. Shaw
Edmonton
Quartz
Jas. Richey
Arthur Michels
Knauss
Fiddler Creek
Messrs. Lessard
Shaw
Reunion supper at the front for Prince Rupert contingent
Souvenir menu card from a June 1 1916 reunion supper in Poperinghe Belgium honoring the First Prince Rupert Contingent. Major C W Peck commanded the group of about 60 men from 17 units and the menu lists French dishes and a front line itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
C. W. Peck
Poperinghe
Belgium
Percy Godenrath
Torr
Victoria
B. C
England
tLeft
France
Front
T. Birch
Serat
R. W. Cameron
Corps
F. Batchelor
Dominion Day Fund Sees Subscriptions Grow in City
Dominion Day celebration finance committee reports eight hundred? three hundred twenty seven dollars pledged so far with room for more. Citizens encouraged to contribute by next Tuesday. Committee members include Geo Frizzell Geo D Tite and V Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Frizzell
Geo. D. Tite
V. Cole
Mayor Leads City Bond Talks Heading South
Mayor William Gillett of Prince George travels south with the city delegation to finalize bond negotiations made months ago. The party arrived by train last evening and will continue by steamer tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gillett
Prince George
Hon W R Ross Named Prince George Candidate
Prince George June 28 A Conservative convention to nominate a Prince George district candidate will name Hon W R Ross Minister of Lands. Ross is seen as a sure winner with broad support beyond Conservatives. Opponent John McInnes the Socialist candidate faces dwindling chances of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ross
Prince George
Ross
John McInnes
Local Men Named Among Casualty Lists
Two local men appear in the latest front casualty lists. Pioneer Robert Noble is reported killed while Pioneer William Dennis is listed as wounded. Den nis, a well known printing fraternity member, is presumed the Scotty Dennis from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Noble
Wm. G. Dennis
Scotty
Officers of Typographical Union Elected in May Vote
The International Typographical Union held its May 24 election with local members reporting results. Officers include President Marsden G. Scott and First Vice President Walter W. Barrett, Secretary Treasurer J. W. Ilius, plus delegates to the A P of L and Trades Congress of Canada and other posts. A marriage notice also notes the quick nuptials of Morton of Apcox and Anne M. Murphy in the city, officiated by Rev. Father Munoz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographical Union
Marsden G. Scott
Walter W. Barrett
J. W. Iiius
Thamas Metnfery
Malcolius A. Kook
William Mogne
David W Otra
Bred Barker
John M. Wrenn
Union Wilters’ Home
Joe. M. Johnson
Morton
Apcox
Anne M. L. Murphy
Prince Rupert
Munoz
Peaceful solution of Mexican trouble may be found
Reports from Washington say the Carrizal affair may not trigger general hostilities. Both the U.S. and the de facto Mexican government favor a peaceful settlement and many officers expect negotiations to succeed. Carranza’s government is inclined toward a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Carranza
British Repulse at Givenchy Front Move
Front dispatch reports the enemy breached British trenches at Givenchy after a mine explosion and bombardment. Royal Welsh Fusiliers launched a strong counterattack, inflicting heavy losses and driving the attacker from gains earlier in the day. Pointer Rock gas beacon will be replaced by oil lamp around June 26 for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Givenchy
Royal Welsh Fr
J. Saunders
Prince Rupert Public School Announces New Salary Terms
The Prince Rupert Public School offers a salary of 100.00 per month for a post to commence on August 1, 1916. W. D. Vance serves as secretary and notes required experience and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
W. D. Vance
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W.R. Ross
Terday
Canadian Fish & Aia Storage Company
Muirneag
Alliance
P. Doreen
Roald Amundsen
Grier Stirratt
Zibassa
Andrew Kelly
Cold Storage Company
Massett
King George
North Island
Harry Atkins
Fiedler Creek
Knaass
Third Avenue
Meta Block
Stephens Block
Borden Street
Besner Block
Life, Marine and Casualty Insurance
M. M. Stephens Notary Public
Rhal Estate
Pope Ringhe
Canadian Scottish
B. BE. F
Ted
Major Peck
Percy F, Godenrath
Poisson
Saumont Layonlinise
Vrandes
Fort George
Potter de Porcherie
Dominion Day Sports
Finance
Mittee
GEO Vahr Lautral Rrant Nage
C. Elem Osi Gisceger Sere Atass
M. Albert's
Fiag Ea
McRae Bros. Ltd
J. W. McCutcheon
Rex Tailoring Co
Bryant Company, Ltd
L. M. de Gex, C. B
Harvey Peck
Dv. A, Kirkpatrick
McCaffery, Gibbons & Doyle
Cram
Acme Importers, Ltd
Fred Stork
V. Mitchel
Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd
J. G. Steen A
Ed Ano Nalen Hardware Co
Wrathall
City of
Savoy Hotel
Rupert Hotel
Cate Dle
Empress Hotel
Central Hotel
Knox Hotel
Windsor Hotel
Nts
FE Royal Hotel
Cole Segar
Gil’s Cigar Store
Ben Self
Ford Taxi
Fortier
Taxi
Harry Large
Taxi Bee
Westholme Theatre
Rupert Marine Tron
Sweet
Prince Rupert Importing Co
Leo Lando
Pacific Cartage Co
Saeco
Mayor Gillett
Cmpy
Prom Prince Ghanal
Sale
Scotty Dennis
Prizzell
Matic
Pointer Rock
Chatham Sound
Westholme
Opera House
Paramount Film
Huston Baron
Indiana
Veodur Gazette of War Pictures
Keystone
Woo
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