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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1910
Page
4
Published twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday from the office on Third Avenue near McBride Street. Subscription rates are $2.00 a year within Canada and $4.00 a year outside Canada. Advertising rates available on application. Editor N. Nelson.
A city works department survey team faced tragedy when two young men died while surveying the waterworks. The on scene engineer Mr. Agnew acted with remarkable presence of mind, staying with his subordinates at great personal risk until all rescue efforts ended, while no one is blamed for the incident.
The Jewish community marks its New Year and reflects on enduring customs and public spirit. Jews are described as forefront pioneers in developing modern civilization, taking responsibilities and enduring hardships to build strong communities.
Council debated Second avenue improvements from McBride to Wighth street and whether to fund grading now. Bank of Montreal promises money. alternatives and contractor pay discussed. A world crown record noted: the Portuguese crown valued at $6,500,000.
The Jewish community in Prince Rupert marks Rosh Hashanah with forenoon services at Mr. Director Cohen’s home attended by about thirty five. Participants included Messrs. Weinscock and Simon. An evening service follows as the holiday begins the year 5671 in the Jewish calendar.
J J Lamb was found guilty by Judge Young of stealing gold from the Atlin Consolidated Mining Company in Atlin. The nearly seventy year old, in charge of the tail box, admitted theft but pleaded inability to work. The judge warned him of the crime’s seriousness and reduced the sentence to one year without hard labor before he was sent south to serve.
Barney Oldfield broke four world marks on the Milwaukee State Fair track in a series of events. He clocked 22:47 for 25 miles and 18:15.15 for 20 miles, both records surpassing Ralph de Palma, plus 13:41.25 for 15 miles and 60 1/2 miles in one hour, beating the old marks. In related results, Buick Fahr won ten mile races and Pope-Hartford led the handicap event, with Knox and Oldfield atop the one hour standings.
Totals from two Nationals versus New Westminster Minto Cup games reach 9756.60 with 569.25 expenses deducted leaving 9187.35 to split between the R A I society and Westminster Lacrosse Club. Nationals guaranteed 7000 for six games. exhibition association takes over the liability. Association receipts total 4598.57, leaving 2406.48 behind the guarantee with four games remaining. Earl of Plymouth proposes Crystal Palace as empire centre at 750000 pounds with overseas dominions to build permanent pavilions for exhibitions.
The civil service commissioners report new regulations for examinations to join BC government service. Examinations will be held in July at multiple towns including Vancouver and Victoria, with strict eligibility and health checks for ages sixteen to twenty one. Stenographers and typewriters face added tests and minimum passing marks, plus filing deadlines and appeal procedures. The registrar, P de N Walker, named to oversee civil service administration.
The tour reports three existing schools inspected as satisfactory and a new Sloan school to open. Meetings at Hagensborg and Bella Coola drew strong attendance. The member for the district visited Namu and Kimsquit canneries, noting excellent fishing and high spirits among canners.
A traveler observed communities in various trades thriving and upbeat about the future due to the north opening. He learned exact requirements and will provide precise information to Victoria departments when he travels south.
Viscount Dalrymple and his sister Lady Marjorie completed a three mile swim against a strong current in the mouth of Loch Ryan Stranraer. They were two hours in the sea as two rowing boats followed, one with Lord Stair. A crowd cheered as they left the water at Cairryan.
City announces local improvements for a 16 foot plank roadway from McBride Street and Highth Avenue to Pelent Avenue and Hayes Cove Circle. Final costs will be assessed on fronting or benefitted properties. a lands diagram is on file with the City Clerk for inspection. Estimated cost is 6731 dollars. Dated September 27, 1910. Ernest A. Woods, City Clerk.
A brooding snotted hyena at the National Zoological Gardens has chewed its own paw to the mid joint, drinking blood and showing progressive deterioration. Gifted to the Zoo by Adam Forepaugh in 1895, the animal is now exhausted and keepers fear euthanasia may be necessary to prevent further suffering.
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