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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
4
A London report says the death of King Edward I drew Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George VI closer. They reportedly vowed eternal friendship to preserve European peace and prevent war, after a tense prior rift over a harsh letter.
Indignation rose among seafarers when freeboard revisions in 1905 allowed deeper ship immersion. Lord Muskerry, for the Imperial Merchant Service Guild, led objections in the House of Lords claiming captains and officers were not consulted and warning of increased danger to life at sea.
The city will purchase an additional fire auto at about 7650 dollars. Seagrave Company representative P R Brown proposed the addition after presenting the current wagon. The council endorsed the plan for a combined chemical and hose wagon and adopted the committee report.
Benjamin Robinson, early life fisherman and sailor, died aged 84. While tasting fish chowder years ago he found a gluey substance on his spoon and through experiments founded an institution that grew into one of the country's largest fish glue operations.
Oailings of steamers list arrivals and departures for Prince Albert Prince George and Princess Mary with dates May 28 to June 3. The report notes a London conference on international sea safety rules and an informal premeeting on bulkhead standards ahead of the July International Radio telegraphic Convention.
J H McMullin Official Administrator invites tenders for Lots 25 and 26, Block 19, Section 6, Prince Rupert BC. Tenders due by 5 pm June 5 1918. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated 6 stay 1913.
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia the matter of the estate of Arthur E. B. Cox. The purchase of Lot 118 Range V Coast District, 160 acres, bids to June 6 1913 at 5 PM. The highest or tender may not be accepted. Official Administrator dated May 6 1913.
The Dominion Government survey steamer Lillooet under Captain Musgrave reached port to take on supplies before sailing to Hecate Straits for summer duties. En route north she completed about a month's work near Seymour Narrows. The steamer Venture also arrived with a large mail for the town.
The article argues a transatlantic flight by heavier than air craft is possible but requires extensive preliminary testing. It cites Lord Northcliffe's $50,000 prize as a catalyst, notes the Monaco hydro aeroplanes proving sea‑landing feasibility, and favors a Curtiss type flying boat with a boat hull design as the likeliest success for a long ocean voyage.
Examinations for the Inspector of Steam-boilers and Machinery will be held at Parliament Buildings Victoria starting June 9 1913. Applications and forms available from the undersigned with a May 22 1913 deadline. Salary 145 dollars monthly rising 10 dollars monthly to 200 dollars. John Peck Chief Inspector of Machinery 1821 New Westminster B C.
Notice filed to seek an act by Parliament to incorporate the Atlin Railway Company. Proposed route from Atlin Lake south toward the faku River near the Canada US border, extending to Jeslin Lake area in British Columbia. Power also to build telegraph lines vessels wharves and toll operations with general works for the country. May 6 1913 Ottawa Ontario. SMITH & JOHNSTON Solicitors for Applicants.
Notice grants the Naas Valley and Northern Railway Company authority to lay out build operate a railway from near the Naas River mouth along the Naas Valley to the Stickeen River and Teslin Lake to Yukon Junction with rights to telegraph lines vessels wharves tolls and infra agreements May 1913.
In Land District Skeena Robert Johnson of Vancouver B C plasterer applies for permission to buy 640 acres described by a rectangular survey starting 8 miles east of T L 4131. The notice, dated March 4 1913, is filed by agent J P Meehan.
Alfred Buckland Freeman of Vancouver B C painter gives notice to purchase 640 acres more or less in the Cassiar Land District Skeena. The description begins eight miles east of the Lot 4125 northeast corner with a 80 chain square survey and is dated March 4 195.
Laura Barrett Lenard of Victoria BC a stenographer applies to buy land described as starting nine miles east of the northeast corner of Lot 4125 and bounded by 80 chain sides to form 1640 acres more or less with a March 4 1913 date and J P Meehan agent.
Skeenarah TAKE NOTICE that David Frankling Stafford of Peardonville British Columbia intends to apply for lands described as starting at a post six and a half miles east of the southeast corner Lot 4109 then north eighty chains, east eighty chains, south eighty chains for about 640 acres more or less dated March 5 1913 Agent J P Meehan
Wilfred B. Staples of Vancouver in real estate occupies intends to apply for permission to purchase land described as post planted nine and a half miles east of south east corner Lot east 80 chairs thence south 80 640 acres more or less Dated March 6 1913 for P Meehan agent
Frederick Priest of Vancouver BC an occupation clerk intends to apply for permission to purchase 640 acres in the Cassiar Land District Skeena. The land starts seven and a half miles east of the southeast corner of Lot 4109 then runs north 80 chains east 80 chains south 80 chains with a start point. March 5 1913
Baldwin Spalding of Vancouver British Columbia insurance agent plans to buy land described as starting at the southwest corner of Lot 4182 and running 80 chains each way. The applicant’s agent is J P Meehan and the notice is dated February 22 1918.
TAKE NOTICE that James Williams of Vancouver BC an occupation Teamster intends to apply for post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 4142 thence west 80 chains thence south 860 chains thence east 80 chains to 646 acres more or less. James Williams. Dated February 1913.
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