Threat of Early Election If Reciprocity Blocked
Ottawa May 9 A high government official warned there could be a general election before Christmas if the Opposition persists in obstructing reciprocity after adjournment ends. Key issues include Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s absence at the coronation and west under representation until census driven redistribution, with figures due in October. Parliament members plan nationwide tours during recess to discuss reciprocity.
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Laurier
Ottawa
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
McBride
R. L. Borden
City Council Debates Seventh Avenue Plank Road Plan
The council debated building a plank road on Seventh Avenue from Fulton to Dunsmuir Street amid split resident views. The streets committee will reconsider after concerns about costs, fire access, and liability while approval to add a sidewalk between Seventh and Eighth Streets was recommended.
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Seventh Avenue
Fulton
Dunsmuir Street
B. Walsh
Als
Clayton
Public Works Department
Second Avenue
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Ald
Kerr
Morrissey
Streets Committee
School Returns Attendance Across April Divisions
The April public school attendance reports show figures by division with the names of supervisors. J. Mebius entry notes zero attendance in Division VI while other divisions list attendees and averages. Lannie returns from a prairie business trip and mentions Prince Rupert as a hot investment topic.
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Hunter
C. M. Martin
M. B. John
B. Milligan
Stone
Miss J. Mercer
J. Mebius
Prince Rupert Assessor Rolls Set For Year Tax Returns
The city assessor prepared the annual roll noting land values for taxation under the land value system. Improvements are listed but non taxing. the assessment by J C McLennan is open to revision by the court of revision to be appointed later. The totals show taxable values with sections detailing Grand Trunk Pacific, government, and negotiating city land holdings.
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Prince Rupert
J. C. McLennan
Grand Trunk Pacific
G. T. P. Dev. Co
Railway Company
G. T. P. Development Co
Birds for School Tenders and a Contested Empire Policy
The school board considered tenders for planking part of the playground and for general business. Rev. J. H. Keen offered a collection of 70 mounted native birds for $15 to be used educationally if Principal Hunter agrees. A U S medal proposal was rejected to avoid expense. plans for a common wing are postponed. The article then discusses U S Canada reciprocity, Taft’s views, and imperial policy, urging careful consideration of whether Laurier will support trade preferences within the empire amid a looming imperial conference.
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A. R. Barrow
J. H. Keen
Metlakath
Hunter
Tt Mielic
Wit
United States
Canada
Taft
Congress
Foster
New York
England
Wilfrid Laurier
Council weighs taxing improvements at last night meeting
A Ottawa report notes supplementary estimates for the current fiscal year total 17 020 980 bringing the year’s total to 156 289 180, an increase over 1911 and 1910. The government plans to target the electorate with lavish spending through consolidated fund and capital account allocations.
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Journal
Ottawa
the House
Capital for Canada three candidates nominate for aldermanic vacancy
Montreal May 9 G W Parr ell financial agent for William Beardmore and Company Glasgow says a strong trust company is being organized in London for Dominion investment Three candidates were nominated for the Ward 2 aldermanic vacancy to fill Ald Pattullo's remainder of the year Hamilton Douglas Ronald Ferguson and W J Alder were named with nominations by city officials The election will be Friday with polls open 9 am to 7 pm at City Hall Captain Nicholson of the Grand Trunk Pacific covers service is here investigating conditions.
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Strong Trust Company
Lon
Don
Dominion
Montreal
G. W. Parrell
William Beardmore and Company
Glasgow
Hugh Nussell
London
Paris
Nicholson
Grand Trunk Pacific Cover Service
Ald. Pattullo
Hamilton Douglas
J. G. Scott
B. Woodworth
Ronald @. Ferguson
J. Or. Thompson
G. N. Arnott
W. J. Alder
Frank D. Nelly
C. W. Newton
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Centre Street
Newton
J. M. Lannie
Prairies
West
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
House of Commons
Borden
United Kingdom
Empire
MY. Wuft
Page Rive
City Council
Ald. Morrissey
J. P. McLeod
High Court
Prince Teupert
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