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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
4
The notice lists the Prince Rupert Journal published twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from Third Avenue near McBride Street. Subscription rates are 2.00 per year within Canada and 3.00 outside Canada, with advertising rates available on request from editor O H Nelson.
John Day was sentenced to one year and six months' imprisonment after being convicted of receiving stolen naval stores knowing them to be stolen. Judge Lampman noted the aim to deter theft and warned Day of the seriousness of his position.
Citizens greet the Rainbow in port as Canada’s naval crew of about 200 arrives for training. Twenty five enlistments already recorded amid hopes to expand to full strength with further Canadian recruits. The piece extols the British navy and the Empire’s defense role and welcomes the Rainbow’s officers and men.
Canadian Captain Bucknam, born in Atlantic provinces, became chief adviser to the Turkish government on naval affairs. His adventurous drift into Turkish service led to a reform of the navy, where he rose to a dictatorial post guiding military developments. His uncle, sharing the same name, was a long time pilot in Victoria.
R J Hamilton reports that September logs sealed in Vancouver district totaled 65 909 000 feet, higher than last year’s 54 000 000 feet. Value about 650 000 dollars with 8 250 dollars sealing fees and 42 500 dollars in provincial royalties. the most in a year but not the peak month. Vancouver citizens again seek to lease the old Hastings Street courthouse grounds for fifty years at about 12 000 dollars annually, with transfer to the city at term end.
The Inland Colonist predicts New Hazelton will become a major western Canadian city due to its rail line position and proximity to the Bulkley and Skeena rivers. Business interest grows with the North ern Interior Land Company selling lots, Foley Welch & Stewart moving head offices, Union Bank of Canada planning a branch, and merchants expanding. A stage connects Hazelton and New Hazelton daily as roads realign to the new town layout.
A witty dialogue unfolds with a fortune teller predicting poverty until age thirty five, an impecunious poet pressing for what comes next, a lawyer quibbling about a neighbor's dogs, and a witness clarifying they live in the suburbs.
Johnson says he will retire as heavyweight world champion after completing contracts in England and never fight publicly again. The text also notes a Vancouver win with a strong defense and a two goal lead, ending with Vancouver as the likely victor.
The article argues Gotch remains supreme after Hackenschmidt’s failed challenge and notes the sport’s difficulty in producing worthy rivals. It recalls Gotch’s dominance from St. Petersburg to Botany Bay and compares dubious challengers to past disappointments in wrestling.
Former heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan plans to announce a Democratic bid for Congress from his Massachusetts farm within days. He says his lifelong goal is a seat in the United States Congress and has lived quietly on his rural property near Boston in recent years.
Vancouver defeated the Toronto team 7 to 2 in the Mann Cup clash held at Scarboro Beach. Fewer than 500 spectators endured the cold venue as Vancouver surged after a two goal Toronto start, finishing with a decisive victory.
A gifted young organist, recently appointed at a Midlands church, marries during his tenure. On his honeymoon the congregation greatly misses his voluntary playing, and upon return he opens with Handel's Waft Her Angels to the Skies, drawing warm amusement and praise.
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