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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
1
London dispatch reports Scutari surrounded and shelled by Montenegrin troops as twenty thousand Turkish forces at Ser via fortress near the Grecian frontier face possible surrender. Censorship limits facts while observers note allied victories and tense battles around Adrianople with Bulgarians and Servians targeting rail links to Constantinople.
Vera Cruz Oct 25 Two officers and Feliz Diaz son of the ex president and rebel leader have been shot Diaz himself will be court martialed and probably executed reports say unclear wording but indicates a fatal outcome for Diaz family member and ongoing punishment for the rebel leadership
Temporary changes are expected in the Dominion cabinet before the coming session. Robert Rogers may move from interior to public works, W J Roche could become interior minister, and Louis Coderre or Marshall may become secretary of state. Pelletier to assume public works after session while moving from post office department. Brotherhood Supper planned for November 4 at McIntyre Hall, aiming to surpass last year’s record.
Ladies of the Methodist church have arranged a large Thanksgiving banquet for Monday with ample provisions. Prof Kauffman and Mrs J J Chisholm among others will appear on the program after the meal. Public is asked to give what they can, with no fixed charge and the bank offering only.
Montreal October 25 The constituency of Richelieu returns P J A Cardin Liberal with a large majority in the bye election. The riding has shown persistent Liberal strength.
The ladies announce funds are needed and have hired auctioneer Ellis to sell their handsome autograph quilt at the banquet. Bachelors should prepare. The public is invited to arrive at 6:30 sharp and sit together. Enter from Fulton Street via Sixth Avenue sidewalk and bring a friend.
The Becker trial in New York reached the jury at 2:30 pm yesterday with no verdict by night. Jurors deliberated through the evening as prosecutors and defense presented closing arguments, leaving the outcome undecided as jurors retire for the day.
Miss Fulton of Prince Rupert General Hospital may join the Greek army field hospitals as a Red Cross nurse. The local Greek band offers to cover her travel costs from here to Greece, awaiting a New York Greek line reply before proceeding. The Greeks say English-speaking nurses will ease communication and pridefully support a Canadian nurse joining their brigade.
A Nome cable reports both gaso line vessels Silverwave and Mary Sachs total losses with cargo values cited. Passengers and crews reached safety. Greeks plan to return to Canada after the war. Captain John Irving to ride south on the Princess May. several workers from the Grand Trunk Pacific speak on wartime conditions and their hope for a brief conflict.
Revelstoke, Oct. 25. The Conservative convention in British Columbia opened with a secretary’s report showing growth in organization and membership. M.P. H. S. Clements of Comox-Atlin urged settlers to occupy the land and proposed more experimental forms. He also said Liberals in his riding would be appointed to posts if Conservatives of equal ability were unavailable.
In the House of Bishops the standing committee of the lower house of the provincial synod of Rupert’s Land yesterday elected Archdeacon Lucas of Fort Simpson as bishop of Mackenzie and Archdeacon Robins of Athabasca as bishop of Athabasca.
The report notes that the men faced swift defeat and will be of age on the return trip to Canada. It is said their savings amount to about $80,000 now available to them.
Police cells filled with individuals slated to face the magistrate in the morning. Among the detainees are Indians charged with liquor offenses and white men accused of supplying.
A Greek party in the city on its way to the war has conducted itself with orderliness. There have been no riotous acts by the men. They have celebrated the occasion quietly among themselves without causing trouble.
Lady Mulock is reported dead in a brief obituary notice. The item records the death with minimal details and provides no further context or dates.
Toronto reports the death of Lady Mu lock wife of Chief Justice Mu lock in the city after undergoing an operation. The passing occurred today and details indicate a medical procedure led to her demise.
London reports say the Turkish fortress of Kirk Kilisseh fell to Bulgarian forces, cutting lines to Adrianople. The 50,000 strong garrison is believed captured or killed, and Bulgarians claim control of forts north of Adrianople. Communications with Constantinople severed, Adrianople isolated, as King Ferdinand directs operations. Some predict a rapid Bulgarian siege victory.
Victoria prospector Harry Howson, a pioneer in the Telqua country, was in the city after a Hazelton trip and remains optimistic about interior prospects. He holds coal properties and a Burns Lake land proposition on the Grand Trunk Pacific line, with a good offer received but he plans to wait. Howson departs south today by the Princess May and winter work is planned on his coal properties under his management.
Weather bulletin records a day in October with barometric pressure 29.347 inches, maximum 64.0, minimum 49.0, and precipitation 0.03 inches. Observations note time at 5 p.m. and barometer reading amid daily climate data.
Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson faces license cancellation after explaining his relationship with 14 year old Lucille Cameron of Minneapolis to Chicago police chief McWeeny. Cameron-Falconer mother sought removal while detailing distress over her daughter’s involvement with Johnson’s cafe and alleged remarks as she pleaded for her return.
The Union of Municipalities of British Columbia has decided to hold its convention next year in Vancouver. New Westminster was the other city that sought the gathering.
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