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Prince Rupert Journal

Location

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Date

May 21, 1912

Page

2

Prince Rupert Journal Office Info and Rates

The Prince Rupert Journal lists office at 128 Third Avenue East near McBride Street with editor O H Nelson. It notes daily morning publication except Monday, city delivery rates, and a weekly edition published Fridays for circulation inside Canada and abroad with yearly subscription prices.

Third Avenue East McBride Street P. O O. H. Nelson Kogsysals Te Olese Een c Prince Rupert Canada United Kingdom United States

Enlarged Committee At City Council Meeting

At the council meeting last night the decision was made to enlarge the finance committee to include all council members. Supporters argue a larger body is unwieldy, while critics say three active members could do better work. The move signals a vote of no confidence in the previous committee and its financial leadership.

Fishing Centre Growth in Prince Rupert Forecast

The region’s rising investment in fishing infrastructure aims to make Prince Rupert Canada’s top fishing hub. The Skeena River is set to surpass the Fraser as a salmon producer, while the city plans fish-curing and packing plants. Shipbuilding yards will boost demand for many fishing craft.

Prince Rupert Canada Skeena Fraser

Council Discusses Indigent Patient Care and Fees

Last evening the hospital board read a letter claiming all city indigent patients are treated free. Alderman Morrissey urged bylaws to define free of charge and city liability while Montgomery proposed a $1 monthly fee for city workers to qualify for treatment. The council also invited the I O O F Grand Lodge to meet here next year.

Council Hospital Board Bullock-Webster Morrissey Clayton Montgomery Alderman Montgomery Kerr Grand Lodge

Sewer Disrepair Sparks Move to Halt Use on Second Avenue

Health officer fears trouble if the burst sewer remains in service as the city solicitor notes the seriousness. Alderman Morrissey argues the city may prohibit sewer use while plans for a future tool improvement project are discussed. A correction from Alderman Bullock-Webster fixes two typos in bylaws figures for city hall and electric bylaw costs.

Second Avenue McBride Street Third Avenue Morrissey Iderman Bullock-Webster

Sudden Death Claimed EB Fisher in Local Parlor

EB L Fisher died suddenly, with arrangements under way to ship his remains to Seattle for burial. A Scotland native, he spent much of his life in the United States, mainly on the Pacific Coast with Seattle as his base. He carried out numerous contracts and had hoped to win a drydock project for the GTP and a large CN project in Vancouver. He is survived by Mrs. Dow and five children, three of whom live locally and two married daughters in Seattle. a brother also worked with him here.

EB. L. Fisher Seattle Scotland United States Pacific Coast Vancouver Dow

Personal news from Skidegate and area

W J Leary of Skidegate traveled to the Queen Charlotte Islands yesterday. R H Bell, recently from Stewart, has returned to the city. H S Clements M P has gone south after busy days representing city and district and will return around July 1.

W. J. Leary Skidegate Queen Charlotte Islands R. H. Bell Stewart H. S. Clements Skeena Land District

Council Clash Over Financiers and Mayor Censure

The council debated the mayor s stance after a censure motion tied to stopping work on the pub Iecu utilities. Aldermen Morrissey and Clayton accused the mayor and finance committee of acting against council orders while Kerr and Douglas clashed over bank money access and who secured funds.

Morrissey Iecu Clayton Finance Committee Douglas Alderman Kerr Electric Light Committee Bullock-Webster

Council Debates Finance Committee Role in Prince Rupert

Aldermen clash over finance committee power and control of city finances. The mayor and councilors discuss making all members part of the committee, resignations loom, and questions about information access surface as they seek unity amid the crisis.

For Rent Premises on Rand Brock Corner Fifth and Fulton

Desirable four room suite in Rand Brock at corner Fifth Avenue and Fulton Street. Also large airy store and offices on Second Avenue. Very reasonable rent. Contact Co. D. RAND 311 Second Avenue.

Rand Brock Fifth Avenue Fulton Street Second Avenue Co. D. Rand

Panvini aims to prospect coal and oil on Graham Island lands

Filippo Panvini, engineer from Prince Rupert, BC, seeks a licence to prospect coal and oil on Graham Island west coast. The land description begins three chains east from coal licence 6990 northeast corner and runs 80 chains each direction to contain 640 acres. Located March 15, 1912.

Filippo Panvini Prince Rupert B. C Graham Island

Land Notice by Filippo Panvini Engineer Prince Rupert

Notice states Filippo Panvini, engineer of Prince Rupert, plants a post one mile east from the northeast corner of coal licence 4582 and describes a 640 acre parcel by 80 chain boundaries. Located March 16 1912.

Notice of Land Claim by Filippo Pangini in Prince Rupert

Engineer Filippo Pangini of Prince Rupert declares a land claim described as 640 acres starting at Heence 5582 and bounded by 80 chains north west south and east. Located March 16, 1912.

Lease Application for Foreshore at Ice Berg Bay Naas River

Skeena Land District notices Geo A Young and Fred B Juggins intend to lease foreshore at Ice Berg Bay Naas River. Describes parcel from a post at Lot 992 northeast boundary and boundaries with high and low water marks. Subscribe for the Prince Rupert Weekly Journal.

Skeena Land District Geo A. Young Fred B. Juggins Ice Berg Bay Naas River Chamber’s Creek Greo. A, Young and

Property description on Graham Island lands located 1912

The document notes a land description on Graham Island beginning at a post one mile from a coal licence, proceeding 80 chains east south west and north to return to start, totaling 640 acres. It lists Filippo Panvini as located March 16, 1912.

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