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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
4
Advertisement from the office on Third Avenue near McBride Street announces subscription rates for Canada and international destinations. Canada two dollars yearly, outside Canada three dollars yearly. Advertising rates available upon application. O. H. Nelson. Friday October 7, 1910.
An editorial warns against government intervention in Prince Rupert street work. It argues that Victoria cannot or should not guarantee the city’s bonds, to avoid setting a risky precedent and preserving local self government. The piece condemns external meddling and cautions against misleading Indian claims influencing policy.
An Ottawa dispatch reports the Moral and Social Reform Association is probing Indian lands in the province. The piece argues the reformers should refrain from involvement, saying government authorities on Ottawa and Victoria will handle the matter fairly and without harming Indians. It emphasizes that Indians’ rights are safeguarded when entrusted to the government.
Rapid progress on the Treadwell canal power scheme in the Yukon with 300 workers. Pole lines reach the Arlington hotel, telephone links planned to Dawson and creeks, and copper wire stringing to start. Ditch and power house crews total around 200, steam shovels perform vast digging, and a 40 hour shift record of 800 feet was set. Construction details include timbering for a large pressure box, flood gates, a Klondike mill across from the power house, and cement and offices moving into place. Power aimed for next May with initial output of 10,000 horsepower.
The Carlton Cafe changes hands and introduces an up-to-date table in all respects. New managers appeal to the public for support and feedback as they implement updates.
A pithy saying notes men frequently wager that their wrongdoings will remain hidden, implying moral accounting follows deeds sooner or later.
A mining party arrived in the city from Hazelton detailing promising outlooks in the Omineca District near Manson and the Peace River headwaters. G W Knowlton of Vancouver reports on Silver Creek claims with drilling and plans to dredge, estimating a $50,000 outfit after confirming gold at about sixty five feet. Other miners including Pollock near Parsnip River and Dr R E B McKechnie of Vancouver anticipate renewed activity, while Ottawa investor Mr Beach eyes further properties as Omineca's potential grows.
In Stewart a public meeting urged the executive committee to press wharf contractors to halt work at the current end until Hon. Wm. Templeman responds. The committee is authorized to seek changes restoring the approach to the foot of Vancouver Street and may hire counsel to pursue the move.
A bond to acquire the D L S group for mineral claims near Surf Inlet owned by Mr B H A Cleveland of Vancouver was secured months ago by A B Clabon and Fred M Wells. They have attracted many business men and formed Surf Inlet Gold Mines Limited to operate and develop the property. The group comprises nine claims in the area.
Crown granted mineral claims located six miles from the head of Surf Inlet on Princess Royal Island. Since April, under Mr. F. M. Wells, a crew cross-cutting and expanding workings revealed a 250-foot main tunnel vein averaging $15 per ton gold and over fifteen feet width. The tunnel runs 300 feet, with a narrowest width of four feet. A 65-foot shaft above the tunnel and a bottom cross-cut show eighteen feet of vein ore similar to that opened below. A parallel four-foot vein yields higher gold values and a 100-foot surface cross-cut shows four feet averaging over $30 per ton. The company also owns a record.
Wanted to buy cheap lots in Prince Rupert direct from owners. Sell description, price and terms. Address X Journal Officer.
The City Council intends a 16 foot plank roadway from McBride Street and Highth Avenue to Highth Avenue and Hay's Cove Circle. The final cost will be assessed on benefitted property. A lands assessment diagram is on file in the City Clerk’s office for inspection. Estimated cost is 6731 dollars. Dated Prince Rupert September 27 1910. Ernest A. Woods City Clerk.
Fragmentary report notes 10,000 inches of water at Surf Inlet Falls held by Surf Inlet Power Co amid dispute over sixty falls.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce a sale of home cooked foods at the church on Friday October 8. It will run in the afternoon and evening with a selection of prepared dishes available for purchase.
The ladies auxiliary of the hospital hosts a dance in McIntyre's hall on Friday October 14. Tickets are three dollars. A quoted line from a playlet features Johnnie and Mr Highcollar adding a note of humor to the evening.
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