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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
A road master H Gallagher of the G T P was struck by a locomotive while riding a motorcycle near the river by the roadbed. His body has not been recovered and the incident involves a special train carrying Daniel McKay who was injured fighting a fire near Terrace. Gallagher, about 41, had long service on the railway.
A tense session reveals waning confidence in the mayor and finance chief Alderman Douglas. Councillors plan Monday action to repudiate their acts, arguing incompetent handling of city finances now threatens Prince Rupert’s future as it ends massing for upcoming needs.
The Steel Company of Canada reports net profits for the year at 1,387,522.81 after nearly 500,000 in repairs and extensions. The balance sheet shows 484,100.40 in interest and underwriting costs, 454,741 in preferred dividends, 100,000 to depreciation and renewal fund, and 3,857,681.41 carried to profit and loss.
A series of property listings offers numerous parcels across Block 7 22 41 28 15 39 3 10 42 31 27 with prices from 700 to 8200 and terms including cash and 6 12 month balances. Several plots include fronts building or two fronts and one pair sale notes. Also mentions stores for rent at Hart Block corner Sec ond Avenue and Sixth Street.
The report notes H S Holt resigns from the board over legality of a proposed 500000 bond issue to finance a new plant. Holt argues bonds cannot be issued until earnings exceed interest requirements, while the company seeks full capacity. Sir Edmund Osler is named to Holt’s vacancy. Osler previously sat on the board during organization but resigned before consolidation.
The Glory of the Seas, a floating salmon cannery, departs Seattle under Captain Fred C. Johnstone headed for Southeastern Alaska to operate through fall. Built in 1878 Bath Maine, the vessel now carries new fuel oil tanks and crew cabins, with wireless power of two kilowatts.
Notice by William K Shirley of Tyre Michigan farmer to acquire land described as 640 acres on Banks Island near White Rocks Banks Island British Columbia. Agent Otis J Benson dated April 15 1912.
Geo A Young and Fred B Jug gins announce plans to lease foreshore rights at Ice Berg Bay Naas River starting from Lot 992 boundary. The description covers 60 chain south, 10 chain east, 60 chain north, 10 chain west along high and low water marks. Located April 15 1912 in Coast District. Subscribe for Prince Rupert Weekly Journal.
John Scott of Veneour B C salesman plans to purchase 640 acres described as a rectangle starting 7 miles east 4 miles south from Indian Reserve No 11 Graham Island. The parcel measures 80 chains by 80 chains and is bounded by 80 chains on all sides. Agent Robert Cross notes dated January 3 1912.
Richard Shirley of Detroit Michigan a farmer gives notice to apply for permission to buy lands in the Skeena Lands District Coast Range Four begin at a point 80 chains south then 80 chains west 80 chains north and 80 chains east to close the parcel Otis Benson is agent dated April 15 1919
Filippo Panvini, engineer of Prince Rupert B C, intends to apply for a licence to prospect for coal and oil on Graham Island west coast. Described lands begin three miles east from the northeast corner of licence 6090, forming a 640 acre area with a rectangular boundary. Located March 15 1912.
Public notice announces parcels owned by Filippo Panvini and Pangini Engineer at Prince Rupert. One block begins near coal licence 6090 and 640 acres extend 80 chain sides. A second block near coal licence 5582 spans 640 acres with a similar boundary pattern. Survey location dated March 16 1912.
The document details a coal licence tract identified as 6582 with boundaries described as 80 chains east, 80 chains south, and return to the starting point, totaling 640 acres. It includes reference to March 16, 1912, and mentions persons Filippo Panini and Filippo Panvini in connection with the locus of the land.
Describes a land parcel beginning at the northwest corner of coal licence 6092. Follows 80 chains north then returns south then 80 chains east to the starting point, totaling 640 acres. Legal language establishes the tract’s metes and bounds for mining rights.
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