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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
1
Reports say a local rowing club plans model quarters and may repurpose the river steamer Hazelton at Port Simpson as a club house. The hull is to be moved here for use, with a meeting tonight at Major Gibson’s office to discuss ways and means and enlist civic support for the project.
The Empress Hotel plans a three storey east wing expansion using two adjoining lots. A new basement will be excavated and fitted as a bowling alley to boost capacity. Construction starts at once to accelerate reopening for high demand.
The Skeena Crossing bridge superstructure is finished, Foley Welch Stewart men retreating, while Wall & Swan crews progress five bridge camps between the Crossing and New Hazelton. Trestles to be finished with steel, headquarters to shift from Sealey to the town for months after Mud Creek bridge completion.
A woman advertised for plain sewing work at the New Knox Hotel located on First Avenue.
The Dominion government steamer Lillooet arrived and anchored in harbor. Captain Musgrave will command time at Goose Bay before resuming surveys in Hecate Straits. The ship left Esquimalt after surveys at Ocean Falls and will join the season efforts with the Mgeria to chart waters near Prince Rupert. Mr and Mrs Harvey Creech of Copper City are in the city.
Weather bulletin lists barometer reading and extreme temperatures for May 14 at 5 pm. Observed pressure and maximum and minimum temperatures are noted, with values partially cut off in the report.
A corrected notice clarifies the church concert date. A May 16 event remains scheduled for tomorrow night at the Methodist Church, replacing the previously printed May 26 date.
The Skeena bound vessel WILL soon depart to begin its season outfitting. The captain travels to refit the ship this spring so the crew can complete the upcoming season without port visits for extra overhauling.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church hosts a Tea of All Nations at the church on Thursday afternoon and evening May 16, featuring a sale of home cooking and candy. Foods from various nations will be served and a short programme will be presented in the evening.
J R Martin, recently promoted timber inspector for Fort George district, reports scarce merchantable timber between Tete Jaune Cache and the divide. He notes vast stands south north and west of the cache remain uninspected. Mount Robson impresses as a tourist hotel site near the Switch Current and Fraser rivers for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
The health department analyzed the city water to monitor public health and found it eminently pure. The test results are regarded as very satisfactory in all respects.
The Iskeena River is rising quickly due to ongoing winter storms. Port Simpson plans one final trip before heading to the Stickine to run its annual freight run to Telegraph Creek. Navigation chief Cochrene warns that high water may threaten future river traffic as authorities withhold GTP line traffic above Vanaredol.
The Hudson's Bay Company expands facilities at Telegraph Creek as Port Simpson stores are closed. Stock from Port Simpson will be sent via Skeena and then by river to Telegraph Creek to meet rising demand. Mr. Martin moves from Hazelton to Telegraph Creek to facilitate operations.
In the Omineca Herald report, Superintendent Tyson and Constable Phillipson visit an Indian reserve town. They hear grievances from Indians and plan to report to Ottawa. A feared notice to all whites to move from the reserve is being served, causing widespread unrest and uncertainty over business and housing. The clerical department advances the plan to supply power to the contractor there.
Telegraph lines are down due to interferences believed caused by fires at a nearby site. The Journal’s telegraphic service is deprived as crews assess the damage and restore connections.
The Gleamer may pass on her intended trip if water rises under two feet allowing navigation. Port Simpson, after her Stiekine service, will return here in about six weeks to resume Skeena trade.
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