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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
4
The Prince Rupert assessor's figures released this week indicate a city land valuation of thirteen million and a quarter, about a million higher than last year. Improvements increased markedly, nearly tripling from prior levels, signaling material growth. The council will await the June revision of the assessment roll to decide the rate, as it leaves the court of revision.
The piece introduces a political foe and discusses Mr. Hawthornthwaite's income, suggesting he may have inherited wealth from an Old Land family. It notes his father, once a familiar figure in Victoria and Vancouver Island, declined a legal fight for entitlements abroad. It considers revenue could come from that source and argues such inheritance might be proper under current norms rather than any non honorable acquisition from labor allies.
Tenders received for the 954000 debenture issue of Burnaby municipality ranged from Ontario Securities at 6.70 to Dominion Trust at 8. Aemilius Jarvis at 95.05, Wood Gundy at 96.73, and Dominion Securities at 8.68. The tender of Wood Gundy & Company was accepted.
Vancouver report defends J H Hawthornthwaite, Socialist leader and Nanaimo Coal Co former official, as Liberals attack claims he got rich at workers’ expense. The piece praises his long stand for labor, noting his conflicts with Conservatives and Liberals, generosity in fight, and steady devotion to labor interests despite financial tabloid scrutiny.
Vancouver's growth is outlined by Hendersons directory team with provisional figures showing the population likely to rise by 22 000 to 25 000 over 1910. Including suburbs Hastings Townsite and South Vancouver, the total may reach about 145 000 in 1911.
In 1907 Charles G. Orr senior died intestate in Canada leaving a wife and daughter. Official administrator R B Wills distributed 4500 dollars to mother and daughter in 1908 based on affidavits asserting the elder Orr was dead. The elder Orr later appeared to contest the distribution, leading to a court ruling that http: restore funds to Orr. the Court of Appeal unanimously set aside the lower court judgment and upheld the appeal.
Comptroller Baldwin reports Brown, Shipley agents that Vancouver bond issue of 8,000,100 was entirely underwritten at 100 percent. City netted 98.81 after deductions for fees commissions and exchange. Barkerville hunters La Salle and Ramsey arrive at Cariboo capital with ten large ermine pelts, 42 martens, and several wolverine from the season.
Mr Justice Gregor y told the grand jury at the opening of the assizes that Vancouver faces a perilous docket with eight murder cases and multiple assaults and robberies. He called for a stronger police force and more officers to guarantee safety and deter crime, warning that unresolved crimes threaten city progress.
The notice cancels previous timber licences on Graham Island lands and states the lands, formerly under licences 37055 37056 37057 and Timber Licence 37059, will be open for pre emption only under Section 7 of the Land Act after midnight June 16 1911. Robert A Renwick Deputy Minister of Lands Lands Department Victoria BC March 9 1911.
Public notice announces tenders for Lot 541 Range 5 Coast District near Prince Rupert. Upset price set at 100 dollars per acre for 19.7 acres. bids due June 1 1911 at 5 pm. Tender envelopes must include 25 percent cheque. payment can be quarterly cash and three annual installments with 6 percent interest. Field notes available. no commissions. J H McMullen Government Agent Prince Rupert BC April 27 1911.
The item advertises job printing services offered by The Journal man, inviting readers to inquire for diverse printing needs and emphasizing reliability and scope. It functions as a concise local business notice with a call to action for potential customers seeking printing services.
Reserve notice states all vacant crown lands within Cariboo Lillooet and Kamloops Yale districts are reserved from alienation under the Land Act except by pre-emption. This notice cites Robt A Renwick of the Department of Lands Victoria B C dated April 8 1911.
In the Matter of Chapter 115 Nav igable Waters Protection Act notice is given that drawings and description of a proposed wharf at Prince Rupert British Columbia have been deposited with the Minister of Public Works Ottawa and duplicates with the Registrar of Deeds Prince Rupert BC thirty days after date the Honourable the Minister of Public Works and the Government of British Columbia will apply to the Governor General in Council for approval Griffith Public Works Engineer Department of Public Works Victoria BC April 1911
A regulation approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council fixes minimum sale prices for first and second class lands at ten and five dollars per acre. It applies to lands where purchase applications are favored after today regardless of date or delays. Applicants under sections 84 or 36 who refuse to complete at new prices may withdraw and receive refunds of deposits. William R. Ross, Minister of Lands, Victoria BC, April 3, 1911.
By order of Judge Young on April 28 1911 J H McMullin Official Administrator is appointed to oversee the estate of L Butovitch deceased intestate. Creditors must send verified claims by May 15 1911 and all debts due must be paid promptly. Dated May 1 1911.
Trust companies and any company receiving deposits or carrying on business in British Columbia must provide their corporate name and the managing director’s name and address to the Inspector of Trust Companies in Victoria. Forms will be supplied for the return as required by the Trust Companies Regulation Act 1911. W A Runnall Inspector of Trust Companies.
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