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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
4
Prince Rupert Journal lists publication twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from Third Avenue near McBride Street. Subscription rates are 2.00 a year within Canada and 3.00 a year outside Canada. advertising rates are available on application. C. H. Nelson is the editor.
The letter defends the journals against claims of double rates for city advertising. It states the rates were mutually agreed at the year's start with the News and asserts the News mischaracterizes council dealings. The reply criticizes personal attacks and defends commission government while noting opposing views as not complimentary.
The Hedley Gazette argues that Imperial ties did not eclipse commercial reasons in the election. It notes Liberals and farmers voting against reciprocity on economic grounds, with Ontario farmers and market gardeners favoring self interest, keeping money at home as Western trade could shift to the United States for horse sales.
Announcement credits J D McArthur with backing a railway from Edmonton to Fort George via the Peace River Pass. The project aims to tap rich Peace River country in British Columbia and Alberta and would become a key feeder to the G T P mainline to Prince Rupert.
Vancouver eyes early link to Fort George and Prince Rupert to secure southern trade. Projections say northern British Columbia holds rich mineral and farming potential as mining camps expand. Prince Rupert aims to keep trade before south rivals, anticipating strong growth and a later south connection.
The Col onist reports Premier McBride will travel to Ottawa in the coming weeks to discuss provincial requirements with Hon. R. L. Borden. Topics include Indian land title in British Columbia immigration and potential cooperation with federal authorities on James Bay matters, aiming for harmony and prosperity for the province.
The provincial government of British Columbia names Henry C. Hannington of Victoria as inspector of legal offices on November 1. Appointing Bowser recommended the move to reform land registry offices and improve public satisfaction with the system. The role, created a year ago, follows J. P. McLeod as first incumbent and H. A. MacLean’s resignation.
Winnipeg railroad financier J. D. McArthur and partners hold a charter for a Edmonton to Fort George extension traversing Peace River country. The line aims to connect with the Grand Trunk Pacific, boosting northern settlement, agriculture, and resource development from Pine River Pass toward the Arctic.
Heat across Europe thaws ice centuries old on Swiss French Italian mountains. Guides report glaciers shrink and sun expose historic ice in the Alps. Avalanches rise as rock between crevasses melts, while glacier rivers run high and others run low.
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