Drydock talk and Dominion support stir speculation
Rumors claim the drydock may open soon under G T P and Dominion Government influence rather than a lease to M P Cotton interests. Labor groups push repeal of the Lemieux Industrial Disputes Act as outdated and harmful to workers amid wide opposition at the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemieux Industrial Disputes Act
Con
Congress
Lemieux
O'Donoghue
Reese
Fernie
B. C
D. Irvine
United Mine Workers of America
Local service men reported in letters from the front
Chief Macdonald reveals a letter from James Parks formerly of the department recounting the names of local men serving at the front. He notes Hep Burn, D McLeod with the artillery, Fred McLeod with the Telephone Department, and Sam Massie all in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Macdonald
Fire Department
James Parks
Trenchhes Hepburn
D. McLeod
Artillery
Fred McLeod
Sam Massie
Spokane figure Chester Mott travels through city
Spokane resident Chester Mott is in the city, noted as a visiting local figure during a routine appearance. The report mentions his presence without detailing purpose or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Mott
Spokane
Judgh Young and Family Return to City
Judge Young with Mrs Young and Miss Margaret arrive after weeks in the south. His son Alex Young left Saturday for the East to sail this week for England to enter the Imperial service. C C Purdy, who trained in aviation, also left for the Old Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
England
Judge Young
Mrs. Young
Margaret
South
Alex. Young
California
Imperial Service
C. C. Purdy
Old Country
Moving Pictures Taken in City Over Week End
G T P publicity head R C W Lett visits Prince Rupert with Mrs Lett and Winnipeg newspaperman Mr Blow to film mov ies. A Chester Motion Picture Company crew shot halibut unloading from the fishing boat Alaska and other scenes. The films will be shown in about 4 000 homes in the United States and Canada. The operator heads east after filming. Lett notes Jasper Park’s growing appeal and an expected hotel to boost summer trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Motion Picture Company
Prince Rupert
Alaska
Mr. Lett
United States
Canada
East Indies
Lett
Jasper Park
Outlook Improves on Manson Creek Steele-Mullan Property
The Steele-Mullan claim on Manson Creek in Omineca shows strong prospects this season as Jack Mullan and Jim Beaman return from Hazelton to resume work. The gold channel has yielded substantial gold with $2,200 extracted in 18 days from a 760 foot tunnel. W. B. Steele, hospitalized in Hazelton, recovers from rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele-Mullan
Manson Creek
Omineca
Jack Mullan
Jim Beaman
Hazelton
Peter McLachlan Laid At Rest In Fairview Cemetery
The body of Peter McLachlan was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Fairview Cemetery after a funeral at Hayner's Parlors. Rev. J. F. Dimmick and Rev. W. W. Wright conducted the service with a large crowd in attendance. Pallbearers included Rev. Wright, John Murray, M. M. Stephens, W. J. Ledley, J. S. Macdonald, and J. Turbitt. floral tributes came from multiple individuals and organizations. A memorial service followed at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McLachlan
Fairview
Hayner
J. F. Dimmick
W. W. Wright
John Murray
M. M. Stephens
W. J. Ledley
J. S. Macdonald
J. Turbitt
British Made Further Gains on Somme Front Near Bapaume
British forces under General Haig advanced to within about two and a half miles of Bapaume after a heavy artillery and infantry assault. Tanks supported the attack, German defenses were smashed along a wide front, and hundreds of prisoners were taken amid heavy enemy casualties. The report notes twenty seven thousand prisoners captured on the Somme since the offensive began and warns of a possible new German push to recover lost ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Somme
Douglas Haig
Bapaume
Taly
Thanksgiving Supper Set at Methodist Church Hall
Annual Thanksgiving Supper to be held Monday evening October 9 from 6 to 9 at the Methodist Church basement. Tickets priced 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
City Solicitor Says G T P Complied With Agreement Terms
Fred Peters K C City Solicitor reported to council that the G T P agreement including drydock hotel and terminals had been carried out. He noted that each condition functioned as independent agreements and no action was warranted to force compliance. The council accepted and filed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Peters K. C
Peters
Ald. Dybhayn
Nelson
City Market Reports Strong Produce and Commission Totals
A council report shows City Market receiving 2240.80 in produce value for seniors and commissions totaling 110,280 from February to September, with monthly averages around 108,017. The figures indicate solid business performance for the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumedl
Russians Resume Drive Toward Lemberg In Austro German Push
Petrograd reports on October 2 that Russian forces renewed their two pronged advance toward Lemberg with the Austro German defense yielding ground. The assault sustains momentum as Berlin concedes Brussiloff’s units press forward with heavy losses on both sides and prisoners numbering in the thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Lemberg
Berlin
Brussilof
Germans on the defensive as British gain high ground
Phillip Gibbs reports from the front that rain and cloud limit but still allow good visibility for British artillery. British air patrols watch the Germans who cannot move daylightly, lest they be spotted from above, with a German battalion caught in the open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayaume
Zeppelin Raids Hit England Again Near London
Zeppelins attacked southeast England with bombs. damage not yet known. Official word says a burning Zeppelin fell near London and crowds reportedly cheered as it descended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Wanted Young Women as House Maid at General Hospital
Advertisement seeks young women for housekeeping work at Prince Rupert General Hospital. Apply to Matron at the hospital for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert General Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. P
M. P. Cotton
Dominion Trades and Labor Congress
Toronto
Noon
J. J
J. Parks
The
Fire Hall
Majestic Theatre
Pauline Frederick
Mary Johnston
Audrey
Paramount Picture
Eclair
Helen Holmes
Judgh
C. W. Lett
R. C. W. Lett
Mrs. Lett
Mr. Blow
Winnipeg
ISING
Millan
Jack Millan
W. B
Steele
Ren
Stephens Block
Merryfield
Insurance
Pat
City Solicitor
G.T.P
City Market
Phillip Gibbs
English Coast
Westholme Opera House
Jane Cowl
Powers
Harvy Harvey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!