Lost in Skeena Canyon Two Officers Drown In Small Boat
W H Tully port engineer for Foley Welch and Stewart and William Grant drowned in the Skeena River Canyon on the last voyage. The boat was found near Hankin's Riffle after the pair fell overboard while details came from Captain S B Johnson. The company reports the incident remains largely unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tully
Foley, Welch & Stewart
William Grant
Skeena
Hankin
S. B. Johnson
Johnson
Tully
Caledonia
Los Angeles
Grant
Canada’s Naval Men at Coronation Plans
In Ottawa on May 19 the acting minister of marine and naval affairs announced Canada's naval delegation for the coronation. Besides Admiral Kingsmill, the party includes Lieutenant Graham and Cadets Brodeur and Nellis. The text also mentions an accident involving engineer Mr. Tully aboard the Caledonia and notes limited knowledge about Mr. Grant’s relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
R. Lemieux
Marine and Naval Affairs
Canada
Kingsmill
Graham
Brodeur and
Nellis
Former Premier Fred Peters Opens Prince Rupert Law Office
Hon. Fred Peters K C formerly of Victoria has arrived and will practice law in Prince Rupert. He will also serve as city solicitor and has taken an Exchange Block office. Peters traveled north for the first time along the coast and is planning to move his family here with Mrs Peters remaining south for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Peters
K. C
Prince Rupert
Victoria
Peters
Prince Howard Island
Exchange Block
Manson
First Court Appearance in City Police Court
Fred Peters K C the new city solicitor appeared for the prosecution on a careless blasting charge against Mr McInnes. The defendant offered no defence and was fined ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Peters K. C
McInnes
Albino Porcupine Skin Showed in City Exhibit
A white albino porcupine skin from Hartley Bay is in the possession of W. S. Benson of the Atlantic Realty Company in this city. The specimen is almost entirely white with slight yellowing on some hair and Mr. Benson plans to have it mounted for study and exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Benson
Atlantic Realty Company
Hartley Bay
Natural History
Benson
Bahamas Annexation Question to Be Raised in London
Hon. W. S. Fielding said Canada has not official action on annexing the Bahamas and the issue will likely be raised with Sir Wilfrid Laurier at the Imperial Conference in London. The government here shows little likelihood of pursuing the scheme as it is not favored domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
W. S. Fielding
Bahamas
Canada
Colonial Office
Wilfrid Laurier
London
Diver Blasts for Wharf Piles at Government Site
This morning diver Clarke from Westholme Lumber Company began blasting rock near the provincial government wharf to clear a path for 85 foot piles. The operation uses long piles and the latest method to overcome prior difficulties, with progress expected to accelerate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westholme Lumber Company
Diver Clarke
Assessment Appeal by Grand Trunk Pacific Development Company
The Grand Trunk Pacific Development Company appeals each land parcel assessment as too high, challenging city assessor values in a formal appeal. The motion specifies an appeal on multiple parcels, alleging excessive valuations under the simplest grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Pacific Development Company
Local men prep for big season in Bulkleyland clearing work
John Dorsey of the Bulkley is in the city en route into the interior. Fred Heal, pioneer Bulkley resident, is in town heading to the valley. He is preparing for a busy season and will bring in more horses to accelerate land clearing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dorsey
Fred Heal
Bulkley
Rifle Club Prizes and Season Plans at Prince Rupert
A Prince Rupert Civilian Rifle Club meeting reorganized for the season with emphasis on new British-subject members and oath of allegiance. Plans include four ready targets, a Sunday match with Veterans Association, and committees for finance and range. A military ball and intersest with Earl Grey Rifles are discussed to boost membership. The May 24 events on the Grand Trunk Pacific wharf will feature school children races and various athletic contests, with Indian Band competition at the Empress Theatre and a limit on events to suit the May 24 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Weaminion
Veterans Association
Tifles
Messrs
Partington
Beatty
Godson
G. Cameron
Potter and Woods
Partington and
Earl Grey Rifles
Canadian Rifle League
Domining of Canada
Potter Cuthbert
Captain Cameron
Empress Theatre
Grand Trunk Pacific
Foley, Welch & Stewart's
A. E. McMaster
Boston campaign to lure Grand Trunk Pacific to Prince Rupert port
Boston leaders rally to attract the Grand Trunk Pacific to New England and urge Prince Rupert as a western outlet. The Auburn campaign taps Boston American and highlights projected growth, jobs, and commerce from the rail line and associated industrial expansion. Population may surge as benefits become clear.
Prince Rupert Boosts City Leaders and Spring Salmon Season
Boosting the City G A McNicholl, Grand Trunk Pacific superintendent, now in the south on business, gives favorable remarks about Prince Rupert in interviews with various papers. W R Lord, Naas canneryman, is in town this week preparing spring salmon at his cannery as the season proves strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. McNicholl
Grand ‘Trunk Pacific
Prince Rupert
W. R. Lord
Naas
New Doctors List of Provincial Exam Passes in Victoria
Successful candidates in the provincial medical examinations held in Victoria are listed. Names include Thomas B. Anthony James B. E. Bloomer Frederick J. Brodie David A. Chaning-Pearse Hugh L. Dickey David A. Dunbar William J. Elliott and others with primary subjects noting Eric W. Boak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Thomas B. Anthony
James BE. Bloomer
Frederick J. Brodie
David A. Chaning-Pearse
Hugh L. Dickey
David A. Dunbar
William J. Elliott
Richard Felton
Richard T. Fort
G. H. Rae Gibson
Alexander R. Gordon
Reginald T. Grier
Albert R. Hicks
Thomas van Hunter
Henry Aa. Lash
Frederick W. Loring
Giles M. Murphy
Canada urged to curb Japanese immigration amid trade talks
In Ottawa May 19 Yale Cariboo delegate Martin Burrill urged Canada to drop ambitions for a large Japan China trade and restrict Japanese immigration, arguing the Oriental trade is chimerical as Canada exported less to Japan in the last three years. He supported extending the two year trade pact while noting Japan had kept its immigration promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Japan
China
Great Britain
Martin Burrill
Yale
Cariboo
House of Commons
Fielding
House
Burrill
Mr. Fielding
Settlement Fails in Crow's Nest Coal Dispute
The conciliation board adjourned after fruitless talks on a proposal from Chairman Gordon. Both sides left town, leaving mine workers' executives to handle district matters as the board returned east. The chairman said the inquiry had not progressed enough to satisfy either party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow’s Nest
Fernie
Gordon
McNiven
By laws to be presented at extraordinary hospital meeting
At the Wednesday board session the hospital discusses finances and current revenue gaps. The finance committee will review with Union Bank manager as building and furnishing bills strain cash flow. Donations from Mr. Broderick and Mrs. Eggert are acknowledged with thanks. A housekeeper need is raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. I. Palmer
Union Bank
Broderick
Four Heat Related Deaths Reported in Chicago
In Chicago on May 19 four people died from heat in high temperatures of around 90 degrees. The city recorded extreme heat with public health concerns rising as the heat wave persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Chicago
Board Plans Bylaws Review After Final Payment
The secretary noted matron needs funds and the board postponed action pending finances. Final payment to FE J Hicks the builder was approved. C V Bennett reported on drafting new bylaws to ease existing difficulties and an extraordinary general meeting will be called to pass them, aligning with the company act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Hicks
C. V. Bennett
At-Home Event Supports Prince Rupert Hospital
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Prince Rupert General Hospital hosted an at home gathering at Mrs. H L Johnston's Fifth Avenue residence. A large turnout donated to hospital affairs and contributed tried recipes for a forthcoming recipe book. Mrs D G Stewart and Mrs Iggert assisted, with four young girls in hospital caps and red cross badges serving guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert General Hospital
H.L. Johnston
Fifth Avenue
Johnston
Prince Rupert
D. G. Stewart
Iggert
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Kathleen Johnston
Jennie McDonald
Catherine Pillsbury
Madeline Nelson
Red Cross
Price of Bread Set by City Bakers
Bakers meet last night to fix bread prices with a plan of 16 loaves per dollar in the future, establishing a standardized schedule.
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W. H. Tully and
Foley, Welch & Stewart Company
Porcupine
Gramme
G.T.P
Agnew
Boston
Pacific
New England States
Kugler
Boston American
Second Avenue
Hospital At-Home
H. L. Johnstone
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