Portugal’s Republic Turbulence and Monarchy’s Slow Fade
An English observer reports Portugal’s drift from monarchy to republic amid financial strain and political restraint. He notes royalists dwindling, the Braganza house waning, fear of propaganda under the treason decree, and a fragile peace as Britain seeks closer Anglo-Portuguese ties while elections loom.
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Republic
Dom Carlos
Manuel
Dom Alfonso
Lisbon
Paula Conceiro
Spain
Portugal
Great Britain
England
Africa
Oporto
Douro
Avenida da Liberdade
Portugal’s republic promises amid labor unrest and delays
The text reflects frustration in Portugal over slow gains after the republican shift. Workers point to stagnant pay, shorter weeks, and pension anxieties for widows, while ministers face the challenge of balancing reform with practical finance and governance.
Intercolonial Railway Proposal Extends System via Lease
George P. Graham introduces a resolution to extend the Intercolonial Railway by leasing thirteen lines in the maritime provinces. The plan would make these lines branch lines of the I C R and part of the government system under recent legislation.
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George P. Graham
Maritime Provinces
Hidden Creek Mine development advances as Granby eyes option
In the Canadian Mining Journal, Sylvester reports continued development at Hidden Creek with gratifying results. It is probable Granby will exercise its option before expiry in a few months. Granby also pursues development on copper mountain claims at Chesaw explored by diamond drilling.
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Hidden Creek
Sylvester
Granby
Copper Mountain
Chesaw
Application for Liquor License for Prince Rupert Store
Austin M. Brown of Prince Rupert B C Retail Merchant applies to the Board of License Commissioners for a bottle license to retail intoxicating liquors for premises on Second Avenue Lot 40 Block 7 Section 1 Prince Rupert. He agrees no Asiatic shall be employed except as guest and accepts license under the Liquor By law with penalties for breach. Dated May 11 1911 Prince Rupert B C.
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Austin M. Brown
Prince Rupert
B. C
Board of License Commissioners
City of
Second Avenue
I. J. Arthur Smith
Province of
British Columbia
Board of Licence Commissioners
J. Arthur Smith
Notice of license transfer for Premier Hotel Prince Rupert
I J E Gilmore intend to apply at the next Board of License Commissioners meeting on June 14 for a transfer of the Premier Hotel license from I J E Gilmore to W Hemming of Prince Rupert BC. The hotel is on the G T P Reserve in Prince Rupert.
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J. E. Gilmore
Board of License Commissioners
Prince Rupert
W. Hemming
B. c
City seeks applicants for city work
City Clerk Wanesta Woods announces a register kept in the City Clerk's Office for citizens of Prince Rupert to enter their names and addresses for city employment. All who desire work should register at once.
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Prince Rupert
Wanest
Woods
Copper and iron ore near company smelter site
The ore is largely copper and iron and the property will be convenient to the company's smelter.
Father and son clash over writing for money
A father scolds his Oxford undergraduate son for wasting time on local papers and cites Dr. Johnson. The son replies by embracing the advice to write for money, asking for twenty pounds.
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Oxford
Dr. Johnson
Liquor Licence Application in Prince Rupert 1911
Edward James Maynard, Prince Rupert, applies for a bottle licence to sell intoxicating liquors at Lot 29 Block 11 Section 5. He agrees to employment restrictions and penalties under the city by law. Premises owner listed as C. D. Rand of Vancouver, dated May 4 1911.
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Edward James Maynard
Prince Rupert
Province of
British Columbia
Board of Licence Commissioners
B. C
C. D. Rand
Vancouver
J. Maynard
Prince Rupert Bottle License Granted to J Arthur Smith
I J Arthur Smith of Prince Rupert BC receives a bottle license to sell intoxicating liquors for premises Lot 2 Block 34 Section 1 starting June 16 1911. License dated Prince Rupert June 4.
The Journal Subscription Offer
The Journal announces a twice weekly edition available at 2.00 dollars per year.
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The
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