Transfer Of Work Debate At City Council On Avenue Projects
City council discussed moving street work from below the junction to the business centre. Ald Hilditch pressed for details about funding and whether work below the junction could be transferred. Mayor anticipated funds to complete all section one work despite questions from Alds Pattullo Lynch and Barrow.
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Hilditch
Mr. Watson
Watson
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Third Avenue
Lynch
Third
Hilditech
First Avenue
Section One
Barrow
Second
Third Avenues
Thompson
Mobley
Taft Plans Campaign Help for Roosevelt in New York
President Taft intends to aid Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in promoting the Republican state ticket in New York. He may send two or three cabinet members to assist in the campaign there and denies any personal opposition to Roosevelt as a 1912 candidate.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Sewer Question Stirs Council Deliberations
At a Wednesday council meeting the sewer issue was discussed but the engineer had not filed a report. Alderman Hilditch urged streets committee review with the engineer before Taattet discussion, a plan the mayor supported as the rest agreed, and the subject was dropped.
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Ald. Hilditch
Coronation likely in week of June eighteen
London reports indicate a coronation for King George V and Queen Mary is planned for the week starting June eighteen, with speculation possible on Wednesday the twenty first. No official announcement yet, but royal events shift dates from June to early July and June twenty three marks the Prince of Wales birthday anniversary.
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London
George V
Queen Mary
Queen Victoria
Norwich
Prince of Wales
Journal pledges specialist printing and business focus
The Journal asserts it is run by specialists in a modern age of experts and will serve the public as a true business enterprise. It rejects ownership by non printers and pledges top press quality and unbiased service in every line entrusted to its care.
Concentrator Proves Satisfactory at Stewart Mines
W J Elmendorf manager of the Portland Canal mines travels south on business while the new concentrator operates smoothly and exceeds expectations. Mineralogist W Fleet Robertson praises the unit as highly effective with ore separation appearing like a painted table. The process favors iron pyrites for gold and lead for silver, yielding excellent smelter results as the mine runs near capacity on two shifts.
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W. J. Elmendorf
Portland Canal
Stewart
W. Fleet Robertson
Elmendorf
City Hall Extends Evening Hours for Householders Register
The city hall will be open from 7 to 8 p m for the rest of the month to accept householders registrations. Alderman Hilditch urged night hours so working men may register, a change agreed to. Eligible voters include those paying the $2 head tax, British subjects, and meeting ad column rules.
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McLennan
Ald. Hilditch
Government trunk road plan to connect provinces and build north south route
A Victoria board of trade meeting heard the minister of public works outline a provincial trunk road policy. A continuous coast to Alberta highway will link transprovincial routes, plus a north south road along the Cariboo trail from the Fraser river to Hazelton, about five to six hundred miles long. Dr Large moves from Bella Bella to Port Simpson to oversee the new work.
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Board of Trade
Victoria
Nechaco Valley
Buckley
Buckley Valley
Hazelton
Dr. Large
Bella Bella
Port Simpson
Provincial mineralogist inspects Port land Canal mines
W Fleet Robertson provincial mineralogist toured the mining district near Portland Canal with manager Himendorf. They report most properties yield low grade ore overall though sample values vary widely and the Portland Canal concentrator improves output value. Red Cliff company work advances toward the higher workings with a double tracked tunnel.
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W. Fleet Robertson
Portland Canal
Robertson
Himendorf
Robertson Lef
Red Cliff Company
Karen Island Club Hosts First Informal Dance Night
The Karen Island Club plans the first in a series of informal dances this evening at the club quarters for members their ladies and visiting friends. Gray's orchestra will provide music for the event and committees prepared for a enjoyable social time together.
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Karen Island
Gray
City Hall to Open Labor Waiting List for Local Jobs
City council debates giving priority to married taxpayers and residents when awarding city contracts. Alderman Hilditch pushes a first-come labor list to help unemployed residents, while others warn against bias and stress contractor responsibility. Masset and Queen Charlotte Islands development discussed including timber, coal, harbor improvements, and expected pulp production potential.
Regulation of Trust Companies Under Review by BC Government
Victoria October 21 Premier McBride weighs legislation for the regulation and control of all trust companies serving British Columbia business. The act would require scrutiny of transactions and guarantees of absolute solvency.
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Victoria
McBride
Inis
British Columbia
City remarks on immigrant labor and citizenship criteria
Ald. Pattullo defended selecting the most desirable immigrant workers while criticizing Ald. Hilditchs remarks on citizenship and Dominion Canada spending on immigration. Hilditch questioned Pattullos claim that laborers did not approach him as the conflict suggested.
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Pattullo
Ald. Hilditch
Dominion of
Canada
Hilditch
Domin
Revival in Trade Signals Real Estate Uptick in Prince Rupert
Local real estate dealers report a marked revival with increased inquiries and bright prospects for the coming months. They note current prices are low and anticipate sharp gains as outside investors recognize Prince Rupert opportunities. Westholme Lumber granted permission to build a dry warehouse on Second Avenue in front of lots 65 and 66, block seven.
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Prince Rupert
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Westholme Lumber Company
Second Avenue
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