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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
1
The Queen Charlotte Islander notes promising oil showings from Frederick Island to Otard Bay amid shale and tar deposits. It says drilling requires substantial capital, with licenses totaling at least fifty thousand dollars yearly and a need for a unified drilling effort to test wells possibly two thousand feet deep.
Paris reports Balkan allies demand eighty million dollars as indemnity from Turkey. The piece notes oil prospects on the west coast and urges testing Graham Island oilfields to determine local production potential. It argues investment in exploration could shift oil money back to home shores.
The hunt for Paul and Spintlum north of Ashcroft cost the Provincial Government 40 000 dollars. Police scoured the country for months until Provincial Constable Forsythe, formerly of Port Essington, captured the desperadoes. The Indians are jailed.
The Journal will publish a special Sunday edition about the coming city exhibition and tentative prize list. It invites businesses to contact the Journal office to secure limited advertising space before today’s deadline to reach district readers ahead of September.
Engineering leaders B B Kelliher and C C VanArsdol of the Grand Trunk Pacific, joined by Collingwood Schreiber and W J Stewart, departed by special train for an interior inspection along the line toward Hazelton. Mehan accompanied the party to the interior and Schreiber is expected to return to Prince Rupert after review.
W B Davis passenger traffic manager of Grand Trunk Pacific dies in Montreal. Flags at half mast in his honor were ordered at Prince Rupert and on the coast. Davis had long service with the company and was highly respected, meeting many local friends during visits to the west.
The Baptist Brotherhood plans an outing on May 24 with launches from Government Slip to Bishop's Bar at 12 30, 2 30 and 3 30. Tickets cost 1 00 for men 25 cents for boys while ladies bring baskets and admission is free. The event promises a pleasant holiday on the sandy beach.
Police commissioners sought to appeal a police court indecency case but the informant refused to consent citing his wife’s nervous condition. Prosecutor Fisher reported steps taken, but without the informant’s assent the appeal could not proceed, so the board dropped the matter. Mrs Archie McDougall has gone south on a visit.
Ottawa reports the Naval Bill cleared its third reading in the House with a 32 vote majority. Nationalists aligned with Liberals against the bill, which now goes to the Senate and is expected to speed criminal code amendments and firearms regulation.
George A McNicholl superintendent of the Grand Trunk Pacific and Mrs McNicholl left yesterday morning for the south on business.
President Gourlay of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association warns members that tariff revision is in the air. He urges manufacturers to unite to protect their interests as pressure grows.
In Toronto, Crow's Nest Coal Co reports 1912 net profits of 471454 with a net credit of 419423 after prior balance and 7.58 percent return on paid-up capital. Coal output jumps to 1064791 tons from 359456 in 1911. coke output also soars.
Prince Rupert May 18 1913 officers detachments prescribed for the week Captain Stork commands. The company will parade Monday night at the armory and march to the Government Wharf for drill under Lieut McMordie. Also note Senate resolution on Alaska panhandle cede to Canada referred in House.
Portland piano expert George Anderson visits for his third annual tuning trip about May 16. Leave orders for tuning and repairs at Kauffmann's Music Store opposite the Postoffice.
At the Vancouver conference Rev Lashley Hall was chosen president for the year. The stationing committee outlined assignments for Port Simpson district including Port Simpson Geo H Raley and Prince Rupert John J Dimeck to succeed Rev Charles R Sing. A wide list covers numerous communities with clergy to be supplied or assigned to missions and hospitals.
Lieut Schroder Stranz and four scientists perish as their expedition becomes icebound near Spitzbergen. The bericht notes the tragedy amid updates from Port Simpson and related regional movements including hospital appointments and college attendance plans. Harry C. Evans, piano tuner, is mentioned in the city and Mrs. W Vickers sails to Vancouver.
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