Prince Rupert’s looming boom linked to the big railway
In a May 23 1913 item the Prince Rupert Journal argues the city will boom as the Grand Trunk Pacific nears completion. It predicts a continent leading port with trains over the line, a second hotel, rising real estate values, and Prince Rupert becoming a major shipping and tourist hub within the year. It notes world demand and a new fish freezing method reducing transport weight and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk Pacific
America
Messrs
Mir
Audige
Pictet
Scientific American Notes On Transporting Live Frozen Fish
The final issue reports on methods for shipping live frozen fish, outlining techniques to keep specimens viable during prolonged transport and the constraints of preserving freshness in transit.
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Scientific American
Drydock’s Importance Builds Vancouver Case for Dock
Vancouver speaker Mr Blair urged a local drydock as the Board of Trade heard that in the first quarter alone Victoria spent 226000 on repairs to large ships and 75000 on smaller craft. An additional 150000 in repairs to vessels going to Seattle totaled 450000 that would have benefited Vancouver tradesmen if a local dock existed.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Vancouver
Board of Trade
Blair
Victoria
Seattle
Liberal critics challenge Burrell farm aid plan
Several Liberal MPs led by E. W. Nesbitt and Dr. Michael Clark criticized Hon. Martin Burrell's government proposal to spend 10 million dollars to aid Canada's agricultural interests. They labeled themselves friends of the farmer while questioning the measure's scope and impact.
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E. W. Nesbitt
North Oxford
Michael Clark
Red Deer
Martin Burrell
Canada
Prince Rupert Importing Co license renewal notice
Liqour Act notice states that on June 17 a renewal application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for renewal of a liquor wholesale license for Prince Rupert Importing Co Ltd at Fraser Street premises on Lots 15 and 16, Block 32, Section 1 Prince Rupert. Dated May 17, 1918. W Marshall, Mer. Prince Rupert Importing Co Ltd.
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Provincial Police
Prince Rupert Importing Co., Ltd
Fraser Street
Prince Rupert
W. Marshall
Mer
Notice of Administration in the Estate of John James Lee
By order of His Honour Judge Young dated April 17 1913 I John H McMullin Official Administrator was appointed to administer the estate of John James Lee intestate All claimants must file verified claims by May 14 1913 and all debtors must pay promptly Dated April 14 1913 Official Administrator John H McMullin.
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John James Lee
John H. McMullin
James Reid
Young
Estate of James Hunter Deceased Notice to Creditors
By order dated April 7 1918 I was appointed administrator of James Hunter deceased intestate All parties with claims against the estate must file verified claims by April 29 1913 and debtors must pay amounts due promptly to me as administrator.
Estate claim notice for James Reid deceased
John H. McMullin as Official Administrator calls all claimants against James Reid deceased to file verified claims by April 29, 1913 and all debtors to pay their indebtedness promptly. Dated April 14, 1913.
Farmers Gain From Government Legislation Says Supporter
The speaker criticizes Liberal past policy and praises current government for welfare of farmers. He claims sixteen years of Liberal rule offered only polite instruction from Sydney Fisher on fattening chickens, while the new measure shows real concern for the lonely farmer in the furrow.
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Sydney Fisher
Daily launch departs Government Slip for Port Edward
A launch leaves the Government Slip for Port Edward each day. For particulars contact Harrison, Gamble & Co. at phone 51, Mird Ave.
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Port Edward
Harrison, Gamble & Co
Mird Ave
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Prince Rupert Journal Telephone
H. Nelson
Third Avenue East
McBride Street
Fundy
City of Prince Points
United Ingdom
United States
Rupert
Naas Valley
Aiyansh
Port Nelson
Naas River
Trading & Transportation
Myers & Dunlap
Aiyansh, B.C
Tion
Inter
Third Avenue
the Supreme Court OF
British Columbia
First Avenue
Westholme Lumber, Co., Ltd
Rexall
C.H. Orme
Supreme Court OF
James Hunter
Canadian! Pacific
Toronto
Montreal
New York
Chicago
ST. Paul
Princess Mary
J. G. McNab
Cor, Third Ave. and
Sixth St
the Supreme Court OF British Columbia
Royal Bank of Canada
Savings Bank Department
H. P. Wilson
E. L. Fisher
Third Ave
Douglas Sutherland
McBride St. P. D
Philadelphia
Boston
Grand Trunk Railway System
Atlantic Steamships
A. EB. McMaster
Bank of Montreal
J. W. Potthh
L.r.1.b.a
Reinforced Concrete
P. O. Box
G. L. Proctor
Arcitect
VE. P.O
J. H. Hilditch
A. c
Frederick Peters, K. D
J. L. Parker
Prince Rupert, B. C
Prince Rupert Ian
A. Faulds, M
Dunsmuir St
B. C
Washington
the Insurance People
Fire Life Marine Accident Plate Glass Employers' Liability
the Mack Realty & Insurance Company
P.s.—Hovses and Rentala
Lindsay's Cartage & Storage
G. T. P. Cartage Agents
H. B. Rochester
Ladysmith
GEO. Seek
Northern B.C. Liquor Co
Budweiser Beer
New Wellington
Rogers & Black
Second Avenue
Hotel Central
Lund
Kye
Peter Black
Seventh Street
New Knox Hotel
Kesner & Besnen
Knox Hotel
CAFR
First AV
Princh Rupert
Grand Hotel
Workingman's Home
Free Employment Agency
Seventh 81
L.C.L
K. of P. Hall
Helgerson
3Rd Ave
6Th St
Hayner Bros
Pioneer Funeral
Phon
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