Hydro-Electric Bylaw Cleared for Prince Rupert Work
City solicitor reports Victoria approval that the Hydro Electric Bylaw is valid and will be advanced by a Private Act to satisfy bankers and enable immediate funding for the project. Officials note the measure already carries strong public support and no further referendums will be needed.
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Fred Peters
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Victoria
Attorney General's Department
Bank of Montreal
Peters
Prince Rupert
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Vancouver
McBride
Attorney General’s Department
Water Commissioner
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By-Law Passed As Council Debates Bonds For City Officials
Skidegate council debated bonds for the city clerk and treasurer while approving a sewer bylaw. The measure funds $75,000 for Hays Creek sewer work to connect a trunk system and improve Prince Rupert health as population grows. The bylaw will be voted on November 25 at the police station with Peter McLachlan as returning officer. Only property owners may vote. The sewer plan aims to curb epidemics and support ongoing city development.
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Hays Creek
Comox Avenue
Peter McLachlan
Prince Rupert
Street Improvements Report Opposes Debenture Plan
The finance committee at the council meeting rejected paying street work with debentures and urged petitioners to take bonds or find buyers. Alderman Hilditch urged reconsideration while Douglas warned outside sections might miss work. The mayor noted city finances and urged issuing best selling bonds first. the report was adopted.
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Public Works Committee
Aldereman Hilditch
Douglas
Minister Returned By Acclamation At Yale Cariboo
Hon. Martin Burrell minister of agriculture at Ottawa has been returned for Yale Cariboo without opposition and thus elected by acclamation.
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Martin Burrell
Ottawa
Yale-Cariboo
Newtons Insurance Transfer Sparks Alderman Clash
Alderman Newton blamed for moving the insurance from one company to another without recognizing the transfer time. Newton accused Alderman Clayton of attempting to push the programs into him, replying that Clayton is not worth it.
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Newton
Hilditch
Hillditch
Finance Committee
Clayton
Pioneer Laundry expands by purchasing adjoining lots
Otto Nelson owner of Pioneer Laundry on Third Avenue bought two parcels extending to the Journal office for 97000 through O M Helgerson Ltd. The move aims to extend the business as opportunities arise. The laundry has quickly become a premier local enterprise under Nelson’s supervision, though no immediate construction is planned.
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Otto Nelson
Pioneer Laundry
Third Avenue
O. M. Helgerson Ltd
Journal
Nelson
Lanudry
Liquidated damages and city contracts dispute resolved
Writs were served on the city clerk by Frank Kelly and S H Watson Co over withholding 25 a day for delays in street contracts. City council blamed city hindrance and sent the issue to the city solicitor for possible court or arbitration settlement. Also noted is the quiet marriage of Fred Clarke to Gertrude Hardy at Rev Dr McLeod’s home, with the couple to reside in the city.
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Frank Kelly
S. H. Watson & Co
Dr. McLeod
The
Baptist Church
Fred Clarke
Gertrude Hardy
Clarke
City
Land sale planned in Prince Rupert by G T P Development
The G T P Development Company will offer more than 40 lots in Section 2 beyond Lynch's junction overlooking the water. Agent David Hays has returned from the south to finalize sale details with early December as a possible date. Government lots won’t be included and buyers from all areas are expected to attend the sale, with development plans likely to follow.
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Prince Rupert
G.T.P. Development Company
David H. Hays
G.T. P
G. T. P Development Company
Lynch's
Hays
Vicotrian potato display wins Stillwell Trophy honor
Officials from the Victoria agriculture department announce that the province's potato exhibit entered in New York for the Stillwell Trophy and the $1,000 prize has earned the top award. Nearly every state competed for the honor.
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Agricultural Department
Victoria
New York
Hardy Bay Terminus for CPR Line on Vancouver Island
Hardy Bay near the island’s north end is chosen as the CPR terminus. Plans remain undisclosed but upon completion, CPR would shorten steamship routes from Victoria and connecting points to Prince Rupert by rail to Hardy Bay. The Grand Trunk Pacific also contemplates a Vancouver Island coastal road charter.
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Hardy Bay
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Prince Rupert
Bayley Wins Eight Rounds in Calgary Thanksgiving Bout
Joe Bayley defeated Eddie Marino of Seattle in eight rounds on Thanksgiving Day in Calgary. Marino once went twenty rounds to draw with Abe Attell. Bayley seeks a lightweight Canadian title bout with Lauder of Calgary, who fights Lombard next. Prince Rupert fans push Bayley Lauder clash as a major draw.
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Joe Bayley
Oscar Nelson
Eddie Marino
Seattle
Abe Attell
Calgary
Bayley
Lauder
Canada
Lombard
Bayley-Lauder
Prince Rupert
Price to Advance Northern Anthracite Collieries at Queen Charlotte City
D. R. Young of Northern Anthracite Collieries Ltd reports successful boring at Queen Charlotte City with rock formation indicating coal. Core samples confirm prospects. Directors plan to raise share price to 25 cents within a week as stock sales and steady local demand continue in Prince Rupert.
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D. R. Young
Northern Anthracite Collieries Ltd
Queen Charlotte City
Prince Rupert
Young
H. F. McRae & Co
Mr. Young
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