Prince Ru pert destined to be major commercial centre says Toronto official
George Ross S O of Toronto chief post office superintendent visiting this city predicts it will become a leading commercial hub in the Dominion. He notes recent postal office improvements and praises local work by Mr. McIntosh. David Strang departs for Australia as the old post office moves to a new building.
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George Ross
J.S.C
Post Office Department
Prince Rupert
Toronto
Dominion of Canada
Ross
Dominion
McIntosh
Tovtter
David Strang
Australia
Hull
Ottawa
Public Works Department
Dominion Public Works Department
S. Clements
Clements
Canadian Club plans second luncheon with Chinese consul
The Canadian Club in Vancouver plans a second luncheon after a successful first event. They invited Dr. Chang Kang Jen, Chinese consul, to visit Prince Rupert and address locals. Ottawa appointee Hull becomes resident engineer for public works, with a small staff, to oversee Dominion projects locally.
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Chang Kang-Jen
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Clayton
Meteorological Report May 22 Evening Reading
Weather summary records a barometer at 29.866 inches with a maximum temperature of 61 degrees and a minimum of 50 degrees for the period ending 5 p m.
Parks Board Elected Chairman and New Post Office Move
Alderman Kerr was elected parks board chairman with Rev. W H McLeod as secretary. The board will meet weekly to plan Acropolis Hill improvements and a playground area. The city also moves from the old post office to a new Third Avenue building on Monday with updated facilities and larger public spaces.
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Alderman Kerr
Rev
W. H. McLeod
Parks !Board
City Hall
Kerr
Dubhawn
Bullock- Webster
H. P. Wilson
F.S. Clements
Acropolis
Clements
Acropolis Hill
Victoria
Dominion Minister of Agriculture
Agassiz
W. HB. Williams
Northern coast fisheries push anti Oriental hiring rule
The Haysport company joins other large operators in announcing a policy of employing only whites in its works and in fishing along the northern coast. The move, praised by some as a boon to the industry’s future in Prince Rupert, signals broader anti Oriental enforcement.
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Haysport Company
Prince Rupert
Terrace Excursion Draws Record Crowd to Friday Sports
A large crowd is expected as the G T P organizes a terrace excursion on Friday to Prince Rupert for a day of sports at the location. The trip offers residents a rail journey along the line and a chance to view the country, with perfect arrangements and a well equipped service ensuring smooth handling of the traffic.
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Terrace
Prince Rupert
Expert Filer Roberts Arrives to Improve BC Records
J. M. Roberts a department of the interior official from Ottawa visits Victoria to assist with a new filing system. The British Columbia government has engaged his services to reform filing records across departments. Roberts, a longtime interior official and recognized filing expert, will begin work at the parliament buildings with the lands ministry first.
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J. M. Roberts
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Victoria
Presen
Joan
British Columbia
Oie
Roberts
Ross
City Hall Staff Move to New Building Soon
City officials plan to move city hall staff to the new building in a few days, signaling readiness for ongoing municipal operations and administrative duties.
Harbor Engineer Bogue Visits City For Waterfront Study
V G Bogue the renowned harbor engineer arrives with Mrs Bogue and assistant Mr Lucas to study the waterfront and propose best use of space for G T P's Pacific harbor plans. He will establish an on site office, assess the port as future main terminus, and report findings to guide development.
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G. Bogue
Bogue
Lucas
Stanley Lucas
Pacific
Supreme Court Sitting Starts June 17 With On-Spot Docketing
Supreme Court set to begin sessions on June 17 with plans to dispose of local cases on the spot. Judge Young to align county court sittings to avoid clashes with the supreme court schedule. The matter arose in county court when lawyers urged streamlined reports and nonconflicting calendars. Princess May arrives at Skagway with passengers for north, Vancouver officer Captain Saunders receives silver tea service from steamer crew as he departs for Digby Island Station.
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Supreme Court
Young
J Cports
May
Princess May
Skagway
Saunders
Digby Island
Prince George
Vancouver
J. Handy
C. Newey
Eward
Rowing Club Meeting at Court House This Evening
The Prince Rupert Rowing Club will meet at the court house this evening to discuss the bylaws and constitution. The organizer urges full attendance from members. G A McNicholl returns to the city after a Montreal trip prompted by the death of Charles M Hays, president of the G T P.
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Prince Rupert
Court House
Montreal
Charles M. Hays
G.T.P
G. A. McNicholl
City
Peregrine J M Visits City With Wife For Property Deals
J M Peregrine from Hamilton visits the city with his wife to explore further property purchases, believing the city will become a commercial record. They plan to stay several days.
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J. M. Peregine
Hamilton
Mr. Peregrine
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Baptist Brotherhood
H. S. Clements
Third Avenue
Prince
George
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