Prince Rupert Aims to Be Pacific Coast Fishing Hub
G Starratt of the Canadian Fish & Cold Storage company envisions Prince Rupert as a major future fishing centre with a 30 000 population tied to the trade within ten years. He notes herring potential, halibut and salmon strength, warns against Japanese dominance, and highlights Skeena and Fraser river packs while urging white immigration to support growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishing
Pacific
Prince Rupert
North Pacific
G. Starratt
Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company
Mr. Starratt
New England Fish Company
Nanaimo
Starrett
Vancouver Island
George Doughty
Skeena
British Columbia
Fraser
Starratt
Newfoundland
Vancouver
Prosperity Reigns as Aldermere Plans Water System
Special Correspondence from Aldermere reports Bulkley Valley settlers boast fine weather and a strong building boom. Broughton & McNeil work to install an engine and pump drawing water from the Bulkley River to the townsite. Telkwa adds a third story to its hotel and plans for a new store hospital and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulkley
Aldermere
Broughton & McNeil
Bulkeley
Telkwa
Bulkley Valley
Notable Local Happenings and Historic Watch Fact
Mrs. A J Morris returns home after being summoned by her mother IEE OTS’s death. J Y Rochester recovers and is out on the streets. Col Mason of Toronto Home Bank of Canada visits Prince Rupert via the Prince George to study northern conditions and reports a bright outlook. A 1530 Emperor Charles V watch weighed twenty seven pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morris
Hvcrett
Iee Ots
Col. Mason
Toronto
Home Bank of Canada
Prince Rupert
Prince George
Charles V
Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Formed in Prince Rupert
A meeting at the Baptist church organized a Brotherhood for young men named the Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church of Prince Rupert. Officers elected include Rev. W. H. McLeod as Hon. president and Harrison W. Rogers as president. The group aims to develop physically spiritually and mentally and may serve as a Y M C A substitute. A Sunday Baraca Bible class will also be held with an open invitation to city youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church of
Prince Rupert
Brotherhood
W. H. McLeod
Harrison W. Rogers
Clarence Swindell
Wm. Reilly
Clyde H. A. Rogers
A. R. McClellan
New Act Applies In Vancouver Liquor Case
Judge McInnes rules the new provincial liquor act applies to Vancouver despite local bylaws. George Watson appeals magistrate convictions for selling liquor during prohibited hours at the Atlantic hotel. preliminary objection over act’s applicability is overruled, appeal to be heard on the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McInnes
Vancouver
George Watson
Atlantic Hotel
J. A. Russell
Lost Lives in Lake Reflect City Losses at Camp
The article recalls a drowning incident at a lake where Agnew and Blane, exhausted, reached shore after a failed rescue attempt. It notes Allen disappeared, efforts to recover bodies, a deep water depth, and a city council response including a sympathy letter to families. Both men were noted for fitness and service in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Allen
Blane
Gilroy
Friends of
Ald
Barrow
South Africa
Hilditch
Islands Busy With Fish Curing and Wharf Construction
Skidegate news notes busy island activity with fish curing plants operating and new wharves under construction. Bridges are built at Miller Creek and Jedway repair work contracts issued. Moulton Fish Company plans a two mile outside base with cold storage and refining setup.
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Skidegate
Gilling‘ham
Rose Spit
Miller Creek
Henriette
Jacobson
Ranger
Victoria
Amur
Jedway
Moulton Fish Company
Queen Charlotte City
Drain
Graham Island
Westminster Exhibition
John Cook
Tales
E. C. Stevens
Dominion
Queen Charlotte
Thos. Deasy
Masset
Indian Reserve
Messrs
McLellan and
Bownie
Lena Island
Alex Faulds
Nestelle
Notice of Writ of Summons in Supreme Court
Plaintiffs John Jacobs Frank Johnson and Charles Carlson trading as Hawkins Co sue C Peterson C Larson and C Anderson of Prince Rupert British Columbia for partnership withdrawal and transfer of assets. Writ issued November 29 1909 seeks declaration of forfeiture and an accounting with a receiver. Service by publication ordered September 22 1910 with six Prince Rupert Journal issues and appearance required within eight days after final publication. Judge Gregory authorized service through Lewis W Patmore with Aikman as solicitor. $27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Peterson
C. Larson
Anderson
Peterson
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
Supreme Court of
Victoria
C. Anderson
John Jacobs
Frank Johnson
Charles Carlson
Hawkins & Co
D. A. Rankin
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court
Justice Gregory
Lewis W. Patmore
Prince Rupert Journal
Auto Stage Line to Replace Winter Horse Sleighs
News from the north indicates the winter stage line using horses and sleighs will end. A sleigh powered by motors is planned to enter service this winter, promising faster travel and proven feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Royal
Peninsular War Medal Clasp Count Noted at Twenty Eight
The record notes that the Peninsular War medal has the most clasps with a full total of twenty eight. A side remark mentions Brown wiring for fishing tackle and questions whether he favors Scotch or whiskey.
Field hospital encounter amid hard fate and soldier grit
Dr Brindle visits wounded soldiers in a field hospital and meets a groaning man who exhorts himself to endure. The chaplain urges resignation to fate, while the man half-smiles and mutters that even an army cannot escape its fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brindle
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J. Y. Rochester
City of
Queen Charlottes
Second Avenue
Sixth Street
N. McDonald
P. O. Box
Lindsay's Gartage
G. T. P. Cartagh
H. B. Rochester
Centre St
Ladysmith
Rupert City Realty & Information Bureau, Ltd
B.C
J. A. Aikman
Imperial Bank Chambers
Yates and
Government Streets
Dawson
Yukon Territory
Clarke Bros
Budweiser
Aso
Fred Stork
Babine Lake
Coast District
Robert A. Renwick
Tnanartmant
Eas
B. C
B.C. Saddlery Company
Yates Street
Roland
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