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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
4
Prince Rupert Journal lists publication schedule twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Office address is Third Avenue near McBride Street. Subscription rates are $2.00 a year within Canada and $3.00 a year for destinations outside Canada. Advertising rates available on application.
In Prince Rupert a new rifle club draws enthusiastic participation from young men. The organization is recognized by the militia department and supported by authorities, aiming to produce marksmen who could rank among the world’s best and defend the country if needed.
Reports from Harbin indicate the plague has largely subsided, with foreigners fleeing northern Manchuria. Only about 5,000 of 70,000 residents remain in the Chinese city near Harbin, as expulsion of Chinese workers continues from Vladivostok.
A Victoria paper notes Ladysmith's rapid expansion with about 2000 acres sold in five and ten acre blocks this year. The Vancouver Island Development League fronts a publicity push showcasing Victoria and island agriculture to Britain and Australia, aiming to make Ladysmith a world advert for new British Columbia.
On arriving from the Orient the Sado Maru carries passengers including C. E. Oxley of the Anglo-Chinese Commercial Company who has worked in the soya bean trade in Manchuria, reflecting ongoing tensions between China and Russia.
Following the hobble skirt ban approval the King directs future courts to begin at 8 30 pm and end before midnight. The Queen and King will enter at 8 50 pm, enabling earlier dinners and shows starting at 8 pm. The King believes early hours aid business success.
At a joint meeting in Eburne the boards of trade discussed a dual advertising campaign with Point Grey awaiting a $500 appropriation from Richmond, which may be matched. A letter from Point Grey and several advertising firm proposals were read, with the committee expected to decide on western papers and a likely $1,200 spend prioritizing wood-working manufacturers and skilled farmers.
William Whyte of Canadian Pacific expresses Vancouver Island as a major feeder for the future Vancouver network. The Nanaimo to Alberni branch will be completed soon, creating a direct Port Alberni to Vancouver route shorter than Alberni to Victoria.
Mr Whyte notes wholesale houses on Vancouver Island hold most trade while Victoria remains the island’s centre. He expects mainland trade to rise with a new road, boosting Vancouver Island development though it will require substantial investment.
The Esquimalt drydock will be constructed regardless of Canadian navy shipbuilding. The Messrs. Bullen and partners William Denny & Sons pursue the project under the Dominion subsidy granted by order in council, with plans remaining undisturbed.
The Legion of Frontiersmen forms a Vernon unit to include men not currently serving in His Majesty's forces. It aims to unite veterans and pioneers who have naval or military service or who have worked, hunted, or fought, to provide reliable volunteers for scouting and intelligence in potential hostilities.
The British Columbia Methodist conference approves a theological college at Point Grey in affiliation with the provincial university. The theology department from Columbian college moves to the new site, a charter is planned, and Columbian college becomes a secondary school. Funds of 200000 for building, 100000 for endowment, and additional money to stabilize Columbian college are sought.
The Victoria Liberal association reports no definite Dominion government plan for building Canadian navy ships on the coast. Officials in Ottawa are urged to delay contracts for four cruisers and six destroyers until Pacific coast building options are explored.
Ottawa moves to seize large blocks of Vancouver Island land including university site and wireless station at Point Grey. The Dominion argues provincial holdings encroach on federal property and may affect lots already sold. Proceedings prepared by Wade Wealler McQuarrie and Martin with writs expected.
Victoria talks of establishing a seismological observatory with F Napier Denison of the meteorological service to present the plan to authorities in England. Minister William Templeman supports the project for mining safety and science, arranging leave for Denison to attend key conferences in England this summer as Canada’s representative.
Peet Harper a 19 year old richly dressed woman was found in a Tacoma lodging house room smoking opium. Detective James Malone arrested her after smelling opium in the hallway. She claimed refinement and a wealthy Montana husband left her and she turned to opium after loneliness and wandering meals.
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