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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
4
The Prince Rupert Journal lists its publication schedule and office location as Third Avenue near McBride Street. Subscription rates are two dollars per year within Canada and three dollars per year for points outside Canada, with advertising rates available on request.
A sermon by Rev Fr W Kerr sparked debate over remarks about Alderman Hilditech. The piece argues political office should be open to all, not limited by trade or guild. It foresees rapid development and broad prosperity for Prince Rupert with G T P port projects and docking facilities advancing civic growth.
The directors of the G T P anticipate handling prairie wheat through Prince Rupert port after the Panama Canal opens. President Hays says wheat to Liverpool could be delivered as quickly and cheaply as via Great Lakes routes. He forecasts Canadian grain moving to Europe from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta reaching Europe via Prince Rupert within a decade.
Lord Charles Beresford spoke in Victoria urging Canada and Prince Rupert to prepare for the Panama Canal era. He argued Pacific coast trade will rise with a protected harbor and asserted Vancouver Island has ore coal limestone and timber to fuel and secure a naval and commercial base. He urged investment in shipping capacity to capitalize on open canal trade and warned readiness secures advantage.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught will arrive in Quebec on Friday October 13 to assume the role of governor general of Canada. A noon oath in the renovated legislative council chamber, a 7 pm dinner, a 6:30 pm reception at Spencerwood, city illumination, and a drive through main streets precede his departure to Ottawa by special train.
The North Vancouver board of trade endorsed Vancouver’s resolution urging railway development to the Peace River country. A delegation to Victoria will be supported to back the project ahead of eastward trade shifts, echoing prior Crow's Nest communication concerns.
Peter Collins sued Britannia Mining and Smelting Co after an October tunnel explosion at Britannia Beach left him blind in one eye and with a right hand injury. Justice Morrison told jurors that negligence was a complex issue and that employers are not insurers but must take reasonable precautions. S. S. Taylor and E. B. Davis led the case for plaintiff and defence.
Victoria born Archibald Bassett has been appointed general manager of the fur trade district and steamship service for the Hudson's Bay Company, succeeding James Thompson who becomes land commissioner with Winnipeg HQ. Bassett also oversees British Columbia land interests and will inspect inland posts and river steamers on the Skeena.
Prominent men from Canada and nearby states will be invited to speak on advanced teaching methods. Premier McBride and Education Minister Hon Dr Young are likely to attend. Edmonton superintendent Dr J McCaig and Wetaskiwin official W J Brotherton are expected to join. Elaborate plans aim to make the gathering the most pretentious and complete yet held.
Plans for the eighth annual convention of the British Columbia Association of School Trustees to be held in Vancouver November 8 9 and 10 inclusive are laid out. Vancouver officials and nearby trustees held a meeting to outline the programme and exchange ideas for the event.
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