Mistakes of Mackenzie King as Labor Minister Analyzed
A Vancouver News-Advertiser correspondent critiques Mackenzie King’s tenure as labor minister. The piece argues labor should be merged with trade and commerce, suggests adding a Bureau of Census and Statistics, and proposes Cassels as commissioner to probe spending departments including public works and the printing bureau. It notes the blockers’ brigade members and hints at forthcoming investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver News-Advertiser
Department of Labor
Labor
Mackenzie King
Trade and Commerce
Bureau of Census and Statistics
Department of Commerce, Labor and Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Blockers’ Brigade
Ames
Public Accounts Committee
Justice Cassels
Public Works
Printing Bureau
National Transcontinental Commission
Cassels
Blackstock
Reindeer for North Consignment Reaches Edmonton
Three carloads of Lapland reindeer from Northern Newfoundland arrived in Edmonton aboard the CONR from the east. Forty-three reindeer accompanied by a fourth car of food and moss will be stocked in Mackenzie district for northern transport, replacing dogs on long journeys. The shipment left Newfoundland September 8, passed Quebec September 18, and will travel about 5000 miles to Athabasca Landing before overland and river transit to Fort Smith.
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Newfoundland
Edmonton
CONR
Department of the Interior
Mackenzie
Quebec
Stoney Creek
Atabasca Landing
Athabasca Landing
Athabasca
Smith
Sir Hibbert Tupper Hails Canadian Election Victory
Sir Hibbert Tupper, returning from Halifax to Vancouver, praised the Liberal and Conservative youth and the large majority for R. L. Borden. He predicted free list benefits for Canadian farmers, U S reciprocity, and strengthened imperial ties. He asserted Canada’s independence now secures welfare and commercial advantage.
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Democratic Party
United States
Canada
R. L. Borden
Hibbert Tupper
Vancouver
Halifax
Stocking with deer on Queen Charlotte Islands aims at rich game resources
The British Columbia government is stocking Queen Charlotte Islands with deer to create a premier game preserve. Provincial game warden Bryan Williams says the climate suits deer and plans to release about eighteen to twenty head to support a profitable hunting season. Earlier, cariboo were found there but have not reappeared. deer specimens captured are presented to the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Queen Charlotte Islands
Bryan Williams
Vancouver
Big Dam Project At Bassano Alberta Progress Report
Canadian Pacific Railway officials report strong progress on a large dam at Bassano Alberta. The earth embankment along the Bow River will span about 7000 feet with a 600 foot spillway, designed to divert water into the main canal of the Irrigation block. Concrete spillway components and reinforced steel will form a 720 foot structure with a 40 foot crest and 11 feet of headwater.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Bassano
Alberta
Immigration Department
Bow River
May Change Map Stirring Up Mohammedans Warns World Conflict
Lord Charles Beresford predicts the Turkey Italy entanglement could redraw Europe and trigger a religious struggle. He questions the Triple Alliance drawing in other nations and notes Britain’s need for a fixed naval program while warning against sensational reports. In Canada and Victoria disputes, the mayor and Alderman Gleason fire engineer Astley, while a council motion seeks to raise Smith’s salary by $100 monthly.
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Europe
Charles Beresford
News- Advertiser
England
India
Lord Charles
Turkey
Italy
Germany
Austria
Africa
Asia
Great Britain
Vancouver
Gleason
Astley
Victoria
Council
Smith
Intrigue embroils Victoria council over city engineer clash
City Engineer Smith confronted Mayor Morley at a Victoria council meeting over engineering leadership. Smith claimed the mayor, aided by aldermen and citizens, undermined his work and hindered order since his arrival, while Morley pressed for John W. Astley of Winnipeg as engineer of construction amid ongoing charges of incompetency at the engineering department.
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Smith
Victoria
Morley
John W. Astley
Winnipeg
Council
Letters of Credit and Telegraph Transfers Worldwide
The notice announces letters of credit money orders and telegraphic transfers issued payable in all leading cities worldwide. It emphasizes global reach and service coverage for international financial transactions.
Peculiar Well in Ohio Produces Fresh and Salt Water
The Geological Survey explains a peculiar Ohio well that yields both fresh and salt water via two pumps. Two water beds lie between limestone layers, one above the other. The fresh water pump taps the upper vein at sixteen feet, while the salt water pump reaches the lower vein at thirty-two feet, with brine settling at the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey of the
United States
Ohio
Immense Power Scheme For Deschutes River Project
Port land investors plan 600000 dollars in niney days to fund a vast Deschutes river power project in the Pacific Northwest. Dams would yield at least 75000 horsepower with potential 140000, to irrigate Deschutes country and possibly supply electrical power for railroads and illumination. Leroy Park, former aide to Stevens on the Oregon Trunk Railroad, is a leading figure.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Deschutes River
Deschutes
Leroy Park
Stevens
Oregon Trunk
Oregon
Rochau Family Seeks Julius F Rochau Last Seen 1910
Relatives in Kansas City Missouri seek Julius F Rochau who left in July 1910. Reward of 200 dollars offered by Charles H Frye of Seattle for information leading to his location. Communication urged for Rochau to return home.
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Julius F. Rochau
Kansas City
Charles H. Frye
Ninth Avenue
Columbia Street
Seattle
Wash
Journal Office Offers Job Printing Services
The Journal Office advertises complete job printing, assuring neat, professional work for all kinds of printing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Freight shipment pause to Skeena River points notice
Shippers are informed that after September 27 and until further notice, freight for Skeena River points beyond Van Arsdol will not be accepted for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
Vanarsdol
Larkin Estate Tend ers Wanted For Shoe Stock
Sealed tenders will be received until 1 PM on October 10, 1911 for the stock of shoes of the Larkin Estate. A stock list is in L W Patmore's law office and the stock is in Scott and Froud's store. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Send tenders to 829-03 Assignee Agent G T P Railway Prince Rupert B C Sept 7 1911.
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Larkin
L. W. Patmore
Scott & Froud
Clinton Rooms Newly Remodelled and Furnished
Newly remodelled and furnished rooms with board and lodging and home cooking and specialty meals. Mrs Anderson proprietor rooms three dollars per week. A city book records citizens of Prince Rupert seeking city work. all seeking employment should register at once. Ernest A Woods city clerk.
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Anderson
Prince Rupert
Wrnest
A. Woods
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Ottawa
Reindeer
North
Forth Smith
Sir Hibbert
Co. P. R
Lord Charles Beresford
City Engineer of
the Bank of British North America
F. 8S
Long
Monarch
Karen Hardware Co
Third Avenue
M.M. Stephens & Co. Ld
Yeieig
Ape E Eia
Fairbanks - Morse
Canadian Fairbanks Co., Ltd
Water Street
B. C
F. M. Davis
Douglas & Sutherland
First Ave
McBride St. P. D
McMaster
Chas
Lockhart
G. T. P. Railway
Prince Rupert, B. G
Eighth and
Fraser Streets
Clinton
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