Richer Convicted of Manslaughter in Beaudoin Shooting
Alphonse Richer was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Joe Beaudoin at Prince Rupert on September 22 after about four hours of jury deliberation. The trial heard Beaudoin died hours later from a bullet through the liver and lungs, with Richer claiming the weapon discharged accidentally while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beaudoin
Alphonse Richer
Prince Rupert
News
Justice Murphy
Richer
A. H. MacNeill
K.C
CG. N. Haney
Tremayne
Prince
Rupert
Beaudoin
Themayne
Regan
Mr. Haney
Beaaudoin
River
Haney
MacNeill
New Westminster
Dance a Success for Hospital Fund Drive
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the General Hospital Board held a well received dance last Friday. Credit goes to committee members Mrs. Alex Manson Mrs. Fred Stork and Mrs. C. H. Lawle for organizing the event. Erin Bros provided McIntyre Hall and F. W. Hart supplied ware for the supper. Gray's Orchestra donated music free of charge to maximize hospital funds. Attendance met expectations with the floor comfortable and a good monetary yield. Refreshments were prepared by auxiliary members and a cake sale at the end added to the hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
General Hospital Board
Alex Manson
Fred Stork
C. H. Lawle
Erin Bros
McIntyre Hall
F. W. Hart
Gray
Auxiliary
Death of John Howard Hunter KC in Toronto
Word reached Victoria of the October 6 death in Toronto of John Howard Hunter KC father of Victoria’s Chief Justice. He was 72, ill only days, survived by wife four sons and three daughters. Eldest son Hon Gordon Hunter is BC Chief Justice. The family has roots in Ireland and Canada. the son previously taught in Galt before moving to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Toronto
John Howard Hunter
K.C
Hunter
Allan
Gordon Hunter
British Columbia
W. I
Capt. A. T
John H
Annie
Margaret McFarlane
Grace
William Hunter
Charlotte Howard
Canada
Galt
British Columbia to Open Parliament January 11
Premier Richard McBride announced the provincial house will convene January 11. The session aims to complete statutes by the attorney general and to introduce forestry, insurance, and revenue measures. Expect resolutions on public works, railways aid unlikely this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McBride
Messrs
Charles Wilson
K.C
A. P. Luxton
K. C
British Columbia
Forestry Commission
Insurance Commission
Literary Evenings Series Planned by Presbyterian Club
The Presbyterian Church youth group outlines a winter program of lectures and social events. Highlights include talks on New Thought by H F MacRae, Samuel Johnson by Dr Clayton, and debates on women’s suffrage, with many evenings featuring refreshments and presiding officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church Club
Mayor Stork
H. F. MacRae
Samuel Johnson
Dr. Clayton
Sophocles
C. V. Bennett
Lawle
Robert Louis Stevenson
W. Kerr
Prince Rupert
Ald. Naden
Bret Harte
F. A. Ellis
Norman Soule
Alex
Manson
Sir John A. Macdonald
Ald
Pattullo
North Lands
Ald. Mobley
William Shakespeare
C. C. Perry
Robert Burns
T. McClymont
Messrs. MecCubbin, Gould and Dick
W. E. Gladstone
Williams
B. G
Wilfrid Laurier
Mr. Patmore
Robert Browning
F. W. Kerr
Lost in Canyon: Steamboat Crewman Drowns on River
Herbert Whincup of Chatham England, a veteran river steamer crewman about fifty, slipped into the canyon river last Friday while the Inlander passed through. Despite boat attempts, he sank and was not recovered, never seen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inlander
Herbert Whincup
Chatham
England
City of Prince Rupert Tax and License Notice 1910
The city announces taxes and licenses due August 12 under By law No 12. A road tax for males 21 to 60 not assessed for real property, a dog tax, and licenses for businesses and trades are payable at City Hall. Violations carry a $25 fine plus tax due or up to 60 days imprisonment. Notice dated Oct 14 1910 signed by City Clerk Ernest A Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IGH
Prince Rupert
Ernest A. Woods
Notice of Writ of Summons in Hawkins & Co. Partners suit
The Plaintiffs Hawkins & Co. sue C Peterson C Larson and C Anderson in Supreme Court Victoria Registry for partnership dispute over a Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad project near Prince Rupert. The writ orders appearance within eight days after last Prince Rupert Journal publication or service through Lewis Patmore. Dated September 28 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Peterson
C. Larson
C. Anderson
Tom
Peterson
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
Supreme Court of
Victoria
GC. 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
TENDERS FOR STREET GRADING IN CITY
Sealed tenders are due at noon on November 8 1910 for grading Third Avenue and adjoining streets from McBride Street. Plans and tender forms available at the City Engineer office 10 am to 430 pm. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. City Clerk Wm Mahlon Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
McBride Street
Ernest A. Woods
Mahlon Davis
Prince Rupert Voters List Registration Notice
City residents must apply in October to the City Clerk to have names entered on the Voter s List as householders or trade license holders. Submit a statutory declaration under the Municipal Elections Act. Non property assessed voters must reapply to qualify for the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Ernest A. Woods
Prince Rupert seeks act to consolidate city debt through stock
Notice given that City of Prince Rupert will move in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for an act amending the Incorporation Act of 1910 to borrow by inscribed stock and convert debentures into stock. Debentures consolidated by by law will allow consecutive issues. Dated Prince Rupert October 14 1910. Williams and Manson solicitors for applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Legislative Assembly
Province of
British Columbia
City of Prince Rupert
Williams & Manson
Land Purchase Notice in Skeena District
Chas F Perry of Vancouver B C applies to purchase about 160 acres along the Skeena River from a post near Lot 6380 to Cassiar Cannery and back to the river shore. Locator R F Perry agent signs dated Sept 28 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Land District
Skeena
TAK
Chas. F. Perry
Vancouver
B.C
Skeena River
Cassiar
R. F. Perry
Canadian Fish and Cold Storage seeks land lease near Prince Rupert Harbor
The Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Company Limited of Vancouver applies to lease 20 acres near Prince Rupert Harbor. The land is described starting at a post at high water mark and runs west 20 chains, south 20 chains, east 6 chains, then along the high water mark to the starting point. Dated June 20, 1910. J. H. Pillsbury, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company Ltd
Vancouver
Occupation Mercantile and Manufacturing
Prince Rupert Harbor
Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Company, Limited
J. H. Pillsbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vancouver Assizes
Ladies Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Second Avenue
Sixth Street
Agency
N. McDonald
P. O
J. A, Aikman
Imperial Bank Chambers
Yates and
Government Streets
City Voter's List
Skeena Land District
Coast
Clarke Bros
Budweiser
Nanaimo
Christiansen & Brandt
Bld
Ladysmith
Babine Lake
Coast District
Robert A. Renwick
Lands Department
B. C
B.C. Saddlery Company Limited
Yates Street
Victoria, B.C
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