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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
5
Parliament fights reciprocity as Liberals face a Conservative bid to block a Washington trade pact. The speech argues the government lacks mandate, calls for Western influence expansion in Parliament, and predicts Liberal-Conservative gains in Quebec and across Canada.
The Corinthians of Hagzland plan a fast paced tour of the Dominion and the United States. They will play in Vancouver on August 29 and September 4 Labor Day, with Nanaimo and Victoria on the itinerary. The amateur side is famed for skill and gentlemanly conduct, drawing strong local interest as northern teams sharpen for the visits. The schedule spans August 4 to September 23, including cities such as Toronto Winnipeg Chicago Philadelphia and New York, with a heavy load of matches in under two months.
April saw the close of the big football league in the Old Land with large crowds attending. Following are the results of the closing games and final standings, highlighting key matches and performances from the season’s end.
A compilation of match results across divisions and leagues. Notable tallies include Manchester United 5 and Coventry City 8 wins, plus numerous 1 to 3 goal outcomes. The list also shows mixed results for teams like Nottingham County, Woolwich Arsenal, and Liverpool, with Stamford-era clubs scattered throughout.
A shipping report from the Victoria area lists vessels and conditions including Veslkeila Greatcoin Ikeda Tatoosh and Pachena with entries of wind directions, barometer readings, temperatures and sea states. It notes Vancouver harbor regulations are lacking and urges regimentation due to the loss of steamers Sechelt and Iroquois, as part of a Board of Trade inquiry.
The committee reports on the Pacific Coast harbor, noting shipping volume has risen greatly while laws lag and protection of life and property is unmet. It states regulation has failed to keep pace and current administration is largely useless, sending the findings to the minister of marine and fisheries.
The Pacific Coast Company announces Alaska excursions start June 14 with steamers sailing from Seattle and Victoria to northern points. Passengers from Vancouver travel free to Victoria for boarding if visiting the north’s scenery. The City of Spokane is named the official Alaska excursion steamer, leaving Seattle on the first northbound run. Ports include Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Treadwell, Sitka, Skagway, Haines, Davidson Glacier, and more subject to time and operations.
The Public Service announces qualifying exams for Third-class Clerks Junior Clerks and Stenographers to start Monday July 3 at Arm strong Chilliwack Cumberland Golden Grand Forks Kamloops Oslo Kelowna Ladysmith Nanam ie Nelson New Westminster North Vancouver Peachland Revelstoke Rossland Salmon Arm Summer land Vancouver Vernon and Victoria. British subjects aged 11 30 for Third-class and 16 21 for Junior Clerks or Stenographers may apply by June 15. Applications from P Walker Registrar Victoria BC April 27 1911.
The partnership between Joseph J. Merryfield Prince Rupert B C and Joseph E Melwen Kitselas BC is dissolved by mutual consent. Joseph Merryfield will run the grocery business at Prince Rupert BC as J B Merryfield and collect debts and pay debts. Joseph McEwen will carry on the partnership business at Kitselas BC as Merryfield and McEwen and collect debts and pay debts. Dated Prince Rupert BC April 21 1911. J E Merryfield J E McEwen Witness M M Stephens.
Notice that one month after this publication a duplicate Certificate of Title will be issued for Part N. 25 Acres of the S. B. part of Section 16 Township 1 Range 5 Coast District in the name of John Flewin. The original certificate number 284 was issued November 21, 1906. Lands located at Prince Rupert B C in 1911. Signed William E Burritt District Registrar Land Registry Office Prince Rupert May 6 1911.
All citizens of Prince Rupert are urged to observe the week starting May 8 1911 to give special attention to cleaning up outside premises. City Clerk Ernest A Woods signs the notice.
I J Gilmore intends to apply at the next Board of License Commissioners sitting on June 14 for transfer of the Premier Hotel license on the G T P Reserve in Prince Rupert to Fred W Hemming of Prince Rupert. June 13.
Rogers Steamship Agency advertises through tickets across the United States and Canada via best train routes and connections at New York Boston Portland and Halifax. It lists Atlantic steamship lines including White Star Red Star American Dominion White Star Dominion Cunard Franch Line North German Lloyd Hamburg American and Canadian Northern for England Scotland Germany France Italy Norway and Sweden with inquiries at the Prince Rupert office.
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