Prospects Bright for Island Road and City Growth
The Island road project near Prince Rupert looks ready to start after delays tied to Grand Trunk Pacific interests. The $150,000 undertaking will see shared funding, with government and GTP cooperation, as hotel development and coastal traffic expectations rise. President Chamberlin pushes for top tier facilities, signaling a tourism boom and major city expansion ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Pacific
M. Donaldson
Manson
Prince Rupert
Chamberlin
Ottawa
Hemlock Substitution Sought for Ocean Falls Mill Deck
J A Meeker asked the city council to allow replacing fir with hemlock for decking in Section Two where plank roads are laid. The change would let him switch suppliers, cut lumber costs by a dollar per thousand, and use locally available hemlock though slightly less strong. The matter goes to the public works committee for action.
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J. A. Meeker
Public Works Committee
Meeker
Ocean Falls Company
Grand Trunk Pacific Rail Line Progress Near Summit
Vancouver based News-Advertiser reports the last spike in the Grand Trunk Pacific line is expected late this year between Fort George and Fraser Lake. Grading on the eastern section is complete from railhead to Bulkley Summit about 100 miles, with steel laying delayed by bridge construction, steel anticipated to reach the summit by September and 160 miles remain to Fort George.
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J. W. Stewart
Vancouver
News-Advertiser
Grand Trunk Pacific
Fort George
Fraser Lake
Bulkley Summit
Laurier Denies Threat Over Naval Bill Ultimatum
In Ottawa on May 27 Sir Wilfrid Laurier denied a press report that he had issued an ultimatum to the Senate to reject the Naval Bill or resign the party leadership. He said there was no foundation for the story and spoke on the privilege issue in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
House
Senate
British Liberals Oppose Empire Day in London
The Empire Day movement is attacked by Liberal papers in London. The Chronicle says two Australian premiers spoke as Do minions were drawn into the Queen's Hall event. The Daily News accuses Imperialists of seeking to uproot nationality in Africa Canada and Australia. Empire Day celebrations spread to schools with about five million English children saluting the flag.
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London
Chronicle
Queen’s Hall
Dominions
The
Daily News
Africa
Canada
Australia
England
Grand Trunk Pacific to Build Transcontinental Steamers
London correspondent reports Grand Trunk Pacific directors plan to construct a large new fleet for Atlantic and Pacific service. The venture aims to move passengers from England to Canada and then to the eastern hemisphere via Liverpool or Honolulu within eighteen months.
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London
Montreal Star
Grand Trunk
Pacific
Pioneer Miller Passes Away Aged 88
Vancouver May 1 aged 88 Miller a pioneer who came to the province sixty years ago aboard the Princess Royal in 1854 after rounding Cape Horn with the Hudson's Bay Company lived in Nanaimo for years. Few of the original arrivals by that ship remain alive.
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Vancouver
Miller
Province
Princess Royal
Horn
Nanaimo
Hudson’s Bay Company
Meteorological report for May 27 at Bar hour
A May 27 5 p.m. meteorological report notes a maximum reading of 39,859 and a minimum of 46.0 with 55.0 as another figure. The data reflects measurements likely from a Bar location and provides temperature range.
Early start planned for Provincial Government buildings project
In Victoria talks with William Manson point to soon starting work on the Market Place site for Provincial Government buildings. Architect Cox will visit to select stone and finalize plans. A temporary two story building will front Third Avenue to house the court and offices during the construction period.
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Market Place
William Manson
Architect Cox
Victoria
Cox
Manson
British Columbia
Ént
Third Avenue
Government Wharf
McBride Street
Port Nelson Confirmed as Terminus for Hudson Bay Line
In Ottawa on May 27, Intercolonial railway estimates were reviewed by the House of Commons. Port Nelson was confirmed as the terminus on the Hudson Bay for the railway extending to the great waterway. Building Inspector P. Sorenson was named for the city. Oakley remains in the engineer's office and a second inspector was appointed due to workload.
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Ottawa
Railway Department
House of Commons
Port Nelson
Hudson Bay
P. Sorenson
Mr. Oakley
Engineer's
Aviators Race With Death In Fiery Glider Landing
British aviator Pizey and passenger H Fellows bailed to ground from 1200 feet when a bi plane carburetor caught fire. Flames swept under the passenger seat as Pizey battled the blaze, leaving both men unharmed in a spectacular race with death.
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Salisbury
Eng
Pizey
H. Fellows
True bills against Indian in Constable Kindness murder
Grand jury returns true bills against Spintlum and Paul two Indians charged with murdering Constable Kindness. Trial moved to Vernon due to high feeling at Clinton and to protect justice.
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Clinton
Vernon
Spintlum
Paul
Kindness
Public Resources Probe by Government Appoint Mentor
T. R. Ferguson, K.C., of Winnipeg, has been appointed by the Government to conduct a thorough investigation into the alienation of the public resources under the Laurier administration. The inquiry aims to uncover improper transfers and safeguard state assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Resources
T. R. Ferguson
K.C
Winnipeg
Laurier
Bella Coola A Prosperous Centre
William Manson reports Bella Coola valley in fine condition this spring with expectations of a Grand Trunk Pacific railway link soon. The telegraph line upgrade praised, road extensions planned, and Canoe River bridge completed enabling wider access and growth for settlers.
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Bella Coola
William Manson
Victoria
Grand Trunk Pacific
Dominion
Clements
Manson
Canoe River
Commission to Probe Public Lands and Timber Sales
Mr. Ferguson holds a broad mandate to investigate sales of public lands timber limits grazing and mining leases. He is in Ottawa and will begin the inquiry very soon.
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Ferguson
Ottawa
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J. H. McMullin
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Salonika
London Times
Greece
Vardar
Bregalnitza
Florina
Vodena
Kakass
Seros
Rama
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Struga
Ochrida
Monastir
Perlepe
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