Marine officers reshuffled aboard CPR fleets and vessels
The Princess Royal arrives with Captain Locke taking command. Captain Neroutsos moves to coastal supervision under Captain J W Troup. Captain Douglas Robertson becomes master of the Princess Beatrice while Captain McLeod stays with the Princess May. A separate note confirms Neroutsos’ 1898 Victoria arrival and prior roles. Rates on wheat and flour to rise January 1 after a fall in fall freight, with Japan Hong Kong Shanghai Manila prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Royal
C.P.R
Locke
Neroutsos
Troup
Douglas Robertson
Princess Beatrice
McLeod
Princess May
J. W. W Troup
British Columbia Coast Steamship Service
Bow
McLachlan & Co
Neroutsas
Victoria
Garronne
F. Waterhouse
St. Michael
Skagway
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Orient
Puget Sound
Columbia River
trans-Pacific Freight Bureau
Japan
Hongkong
Shanghai
Manilla
Vancouver
Union Steamship plans new venture and ship changes
A reorganization sees Venture and Vadio continuing under new structure with Union Steamship operating the steamers. John Barnsley remains with the firm and acts as Victoria agent. The Chelsohin, now ready post Belfast trials, may join cannery routes. Union directors elected Welsford president and Carter-Cotton chairman as Legg resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Steamship Company
Mr. Welsford
Mr. Carter-Cotton
Messrs
BE. H. Beasley
J. H. Wrigley
G. T. Legg
Grand Trunk Officials Announce Complete Top Level Reorganization
The Grand Trunk Railway reveals a full reorganization removing rank by first second or third vice presidents. New appointments place HL Fitzhugh as president of multiple lines including Central Vermont and Montreal & Southern Counties. Other executives shift to roles overseeing traffic construction accounting and land claims with Montreal headquarters. Captain S B Johnson of Foley Welch & Stewart is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific
Fitzhugh
Grand Trunk
Central Vermont
Central Vermont Transportation Company
Southern New England Railway
Montreal & Southern Counties Railway
J. J. Dalrymple
R. 8. Logan
Hays
J .T. Safford
Illinois’ Central
Chicao
Montreal
D. E. Galloway
Mr. Hays
Canadian Express Company
J. BE. Dalrymple
Prince John
Port Simpson
Naas and
Stewart
Masset
Naden Harbor
Skidegate
Rose Harbor
Copper River
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk Railway System
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Toronto
Quebec
Halifax
Portland
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic Steamship
A. E
Rediscovery of Colombian Emerald Mines Sparks Interest
The article notes emeralds have surpassed diamonds in value over ten years. It discusses the Muzo district in Colombia, its historic mines Cosquez Somondoco and Muzo, their native origins, Spanish conquest cruelty, and later decline with the potential near abandonment unless new investment by engineers restores operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Muzo
Republic of Colombia
South America
Bogota
Cosquez
Somondoco
Pedro de Valenzuela
Spain
Mineral Discovery Near Fort George Hailed by Geologist
A significant mineral find near Fort George is reported by F. G. D. Dernford, a respected geologist who helped negotiate the Fort George reserve transfer. He claims 6,000 acres hold a free milling gold quartz in Livonian rock, with green schist banking modest values and vast open quarry potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort George
F. G. D. Dernford
Dominion
Fort George Indian Reserve
Grand Trunk Pacific
Victoria
Fort George Town
Dernford
Treadwell
Omineca Herald Reports Silver Discovery on Hudson Bay Mountain
Ben Siverson reports staking three adjoining claims near the original strike on Hudson Bay Mountain. Samples show free silver and a genuine discovery with a lead six to eight inches wide and at least thirty feet exposed by original locators. Accessibility via buggy then pack horse. optimism for major workings next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Hankin
Hudson Bay
Omineca Herald
Ben Siverson
Martin
Cleaning Leather Upholstery With Egg and Turpentine Mixture
The drawer outlines a leather furniture cleaning method using warm vinegar water, egg whites, and turpentine. Apply in sections with cheesecloth, wipe dry, then polish with a lightly turpentine-scented cloth. Suitable for chair seats and other leather items.
Well Known Mining Men Visit Free Silver Discovery
Messrs. Trimble and Pemberton now show interest in the native silver discovery made by Fred Allen after a visit by prominent mining men. The site is reported as promising by observers familiar with similar ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Trimble and
Pemberton
Fred Allen
Doctor Called To Help Distressed Child Jimmy
Tommy pleads for urgent medical aid for his gravely ill brother Jimmy. The mother cannot pinpoint the pain, worrying whether it is backache or stomachache, while the doctor questions where it hurts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Tommy
New Knox Hotel Advertises European Plan in Prince Rupert
Artaud and Besner proprietors announce The New Knox Hotel offering first class service with modern improvements. The Bar features top liquor and cigars while The Cafe operates from early morning with excellent cuisine. Board and beds listed at nominal daily rates in Prince Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artaud & Besner
Knox Hotel
Prince Rupert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marine News
Coast Amalgamation
J. H. Welsford
Liverpool
Bascowith Steamship
Cunard
Greyhound
Lusitania
Atlantic
G.T.P
S. B. Johnson
Foley Welch & Stewart
THE
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Edmund Walker
C.V.O
Ll.d
D.C.L
Alexander Laird
Ustria
Belgium
Brazil
SON Ae
Crete
Cuba
Renee Rares
Islands
Finland
Formosa
France
Germany
China
Great Britain
Greece
Holland
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Ava
Malta
Manchuria
Mexico
Siling
Norway
Panama
Persia
Peru
Philippine
Portugal
Soumania
Russia
Servia
Siam
United States
Uruguay
West Indies
J. M. Christie
Prince George
Seattle
J. L. Parker
B. C
Prince Rupert Ian
Frederick Peters, K. C
WM. S. Haul
Crown and Bridge
Helgerson Bk
Nickerson-Roerig Company
J. W. Potter
Jos As
aw-Butler
Gordon Munro
Nicholson Lailey
Haynor Bros
Clayton Dentist
Westenhaver Block
Orme's Drug Store
Charles M. Wilson
Lake Lakelse
Skeena Land Division
Coast District
Pete Deboers
Deboer
Europe
McNab
Canada
Via
Great Northern
Old Country
Rogers Steamship Agency
Second
B.C
Free Employment Office
Grand Hotel
Rogers & Black
Wellington
Thompson Hardware Co
Second Avenue
Westholne Lonber CO
First Avenue Telephone
New Knox Hotel
Ladysmith Coal
Rochester & Monroe
Man
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