Tribute from Commons Canadians on Hays Memorial
Imperial House of Commons members sign a tribute to Charles M. Hays president of the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific railways. The letter from twelve Canadians in London expresses condolence, memorializes his empire building qualities, and notes Mrs Hays and their daughter survived the Titanic disaster.
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Imperial House
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Pacific Railways
Imperial House of Commons
London
John Burns
House of Commons
Trondon
Hays
Canada
Jtng
Funeral Tomorrow for Mrs Zarelli at Garden Island
The funeral of the late Mrs. Zarelli will be held tomorrow at 3:00 PM from Hayner Bros. chapel to Garden Island. The services will be conducted by Rev. W. H. McLeod.
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Zarelli
Hayner Bros.’ Chapel
Garden Island
W. H. McLeod
Meteorological Report May 29 5 P M Summary
Weather notes list barometer 30.010 inches. Maximum temperature 58.0 degrees. Minimum temperature 45.0 degrees. Report covers May 29 at 5 p m.
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Remree
Presbyterian Aeroplane Social In McIntyre Hall
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church announce an aeroplane social in McIntyre Hall one week from today. A good programme awaits and an enjoyable time is promised to all attendees.
City Police Chief Returns from Victoria Court
Chief Vickers arrived home from Victoria where he attended as a witness in a case from here. Objections to the Victoria hearing were raised since the trial should occur within the appropriate judicial county, so the case was adjourned to be heard in this city.
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Vickers
Victoria
Western Students Protest Fare Change To Eastern Universities
At Ottawa the railway commission heard Western university representatives protesting the plan to end after July 1 the one half fare for students attending eastern universities. Mr Phippen argued the rates aided westerners before western universities existed. A B Goodeve noted BC students study east and would face higher costs if cut. The matter was adjourned for further talks between railways and universities.
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Railway Commission
Ottawa
Phippen
K. C
Canada Northern
A. B. Goodeve
British Columbia
BC Coast Fisheries Jurisdiction Heads to Supreme Court
The Privy Council ruling prompts the Dominion government to refer BC coastal fishing jurisdiction questions to the Supreme Court for fall term hearings. The BC Legislature’s authority to grant exclusive fishing rights by lease or license near tidal and navigable waters, and in open sea within a marine league, is under review. Rev. G. H. Raley and Mrs. Raley arrive on the Prince George. he is now president of the BC Conference of the Methodist Church.
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Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Dominion
Supreme Court of Canada
Province of
British Columbia
Supreme Court
United States of America
Attorney General of
Canada
G. H. Raley
Port Simpson
Raley
Prince George
B. C
Conference of the Methodist Church
English Rose Football Club Formed In City
English and English Canadian residents organize the Rose Football Club to rival the Caledonians, with practice starting immediately as the team prepares to compete with other city clubs. George H. Collins returns to supervise new cod curing sheds for the Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Company at Seal Cove, two storeys high to bear heavy loads. Odd Fellows elect A H Allison N G Neil McNeil V G W G Barrie recording secretary A R Philips financial secretary W G Thorne treasurer. installation July 1. Barrie named district delegate to Grand Lodge meeting in Victoria June 12.
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Cold Storage Company
Rose
Seal Cove
The
Rose Football Club
Roses
Caledonians
G. H. Collins
Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Company
Odd Fellows
A. H. Allison
Prince George Officer Arrives for MilitiaInspection Tour
Major J. B. Mills of Work Point Barracks arrives in the city with Mrs. Mills for an inspection tour of the local militia corps. An official rifle inspection and company parade are planned for tonight. Rev Charles R. Sing returns home from the Methodist Conference in Victoria.
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Mills
Work Point Barracks
Prince George
J. B. Mills
Mrs. Mills
Rifles
Charles R. Sing
Victoria
Vessels for the Panama Canal Trade
British shipowners prepare for canal era with northeast coast builds designed for Panama navigation. Ships under construction target restricted draughts to maximize tonnage and many more orders are expected this year. Mrs Lawle of Hazelton was among yesterday's arrivals.
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Panama Canal
England
Lawle of
Hazelton
City
Premier McBride in England and Ottawa Visit Draws British Interest
The Premier of British Columbia arrives in Montreal after a trip to England where officials discussed central BC offices in London and railway franchise issues. He met with the Admiralty, was granted a private audience with the King, and spoke at the Canadian Club dinner amid strong BC backing. Next he heads to Ottawa to meet Premier Borden on key matters.
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McBride
British Columbia
Montreal
England
London
B. C. Electric Railway
Horne- Payne
Admiralty
Portland
Pacific
Ottawa
Borden
Wanted Competent Stenographer For Temporary Work
WANTED competent stenographer for temporary work. Remington machine supplied. Apply after 11:00 a.m. Room 28 GT, P. Inn.
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Remington
Granby Smelter Project May Transform Northern BC
The Granby Copper Company plans a 2,000 ton daily capacity smelter at Hidden Creek near Observatory Inlet. The project includes a nearby ore haul, hydro power development, and a $1.7 million plant to boost annual copper output to about 45 to 56 million pounds. Current earnings run around $100,000 a month as mining expands.
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Granby
Observatory Inlet
British Columbia
George Walker
Boston
Hidden Creek
Profi
Phoenix
Grand Forks
Graves
Inventor Tests Micro Termometer Aboard Royal George
Prof Howard T Barnes of McGill traveled from Halifax to Bristol aboard the steamer Royal George to test his device called the micro termometer. Captain Harrison declined to disclose its value for navigators citing incomplete weather testing. Barnes claimed the instrument detected ice from ten miles, but more tests were needed to prove success.
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Royal George
Halifax
Bristol
Howard T. Barnes
McGill University
Harrison
Lee
Fire Warden Warns of Increasing Outbreak Risk in Province
G Kerr, fire warden on the Skee- Na, reports it is growing harder to prevent fires in this part of the province as conditions worsen and incidents rise.
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G. Kerr
Skee- Na
Fire at Premier Hotel Damages Kitchen and Dining Room
A blaze at the Premier Hotel likely started from a gas stove in the kitchen dining area. The fire spread to scorch walls while water caused most damage to the dining room. The house brigade controlled it before the fire department arrived.
Bor den to discuss Canadian navy with imperial authorities
Ottawa reports Premier Borden and two ministers will depart June 28 for London to confer with imperial authorities on the Canadian navy question.
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Borden
Ottawa
London
Western wheat to reach Vancouver ports before canal opening
H Patton brother of the Chicago wheat magnate declares western wheat will arrive at British Columbia ports before the Panama Canal opens and will be shipped from Vancouver and Prince Rupert.
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Prince Rupert
Vancouver
H. Patton
Chicago Wheat King
British Columbia
Panama Canal
Hibbert Tupper Name Tapped for Railway Commission Chair
Ottawa May 29. Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper is named in connection with the chairmanship of the railway commission. Though the vacant post has not been offered to him, his name is under consideration by the government for the position.
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Ottawa
Charles Hibbert Tupper
Railway Commission
Sir Hibbert
Chelohsin Repairs Complete at Wallace Ship Yards
The Union Company's steamship Chelohsin, damaged after striking a rock in the Skeena, has completed repairs at North Vancouver's Wallace Ship yards. Costs ranged from 25000 to 30000 dollars and included hull overhaul and new plates. The vessel arrived in port last night and remains an admirably equipped steamer.
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Union Company
Wallace Shipyards
North Vancouver
Victoria arrivals boost city life with mill inspection
Martin O'Reilly and Mrs. O'Reilly returned to the city yesterday. J Corlett of Queen Charlotte City Mills arrived after inspecting his mills here. W J Sitio, a Victoria mineralogist, arrived from the Queen Charlotte Islands reporting many settlers moving in and mining prospects promising. The skating rink hosts a bachelor event tonight and Mrs Cade held a bridge party yesterday for her visiting sister.
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Martin O'Reilly
Mrs. O'Reilly
Hammond
Victoria
Cade
J . Corlett
Queen Charlotte City
Seattle
Queen Charlotte Islands
W. J. Sitio
NASA
Islands
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Hamar Greenwood
Gilbert Parker
Joseph.martin
Tan Malcolm
J. Allen Baker
C. D. Rosh
Donald Macmaster
A. Shirley Benn
N. Macnamara
W. H. Aitken
Railways
Privy Council
George H. Collins
Panama
Mr. McBride
Granby Smelter
Dethots
Prof. Barnes
Chelhosin
Company
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