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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1910
Page
4
The Prince Rupert Journal issue from September 6 1910 outlines subscription prices and advertising details. It lists Canada rates at two dollars per year and three dollars for outside points with advertising information provided on request. It notes publication twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from the office on Third Avenue near McBride Street.
The editorial urges a negotiated settlement between GTP and the city over railway property taxes. It notes public interest and a city hall meeting, stresses council trusteeship, and favors tax reductions to allow terminal work. A precise compromise on land taxed and potential exemptions is discussed as expedient for early construction.
Charles M. Hays predicts in Vancouver that British Columbia will host two independent cities drawing from separate territories with no trade conflicts. Vancouver would become the southern metropolis and Prince Rupert the northern hub, a view the Prince Rupert residents likewise endorse.
Captain Fred W. Amsbury a Vancouver and Victoria Stevedoring partner died at his Vancouver home after a sudden illness. Born in Maine forty six years ago he became a ship captain at twenty one and later joined the Vancouver business circle leaving a widow and family.
Commander F. F. C. Dundas, brother of J. B. F. Dundas of Victoria, died recently in County Galway. He served bravely in the Witu expedition and Benin campaign, was wounded twice, mentioned in dispatches, and earned two medals with clasps and the Khedive's bronze star. Present at Chinese coast and Egypt actions, he was skilled at ship handling. Funeral with full military honors was at Clobemon Hall, Wexford. Surviving brother includes Col. Sir Lorenzo G. Dundas, Crimean veteran.
After eighteen months of operation Sir Richard Cartwright's government annuities scheme has sold annuities totaling 560000 dollars. The average annuity is 250 dollars and about one third of buyers are women.
The Canadian trade commissioner in Melbourne reports that British Columbia packers have secured practically all Australian orders for sockeye salmon, signaling strong export demand and a dominant Canadian presence in the market.
George D. Tite extends inducements for home furnishings at lower prices. Details appear in the advertising columns of this issue.
Hon. Rodolphe Lemieux orders fifty stamp vending machines to be distributed first in principal cities of the Dominion and later to other points. The move aims to modernize postal services and expand access to stamps nationwide.
Mining men expect a notable rise in Hazelton District activity next summer as improved transport via the Grand Trunk Pacific enhances access. Portland financier R. P. Trimble reports striking free gold and native silver near the south end of Babine Lake, with ore resembling Cripple Creek deposits and several claims located or bonded by Trimble and partners. The district spans about two and a half miles in width with undisclosed length.
A sympathetic housewife shares a wedge of gooseberry pie with Sandy Pikes who recounts a sad life tale. He recalls his youth as a steeplechase rider and the water jumps that now haunt him, ending with gratitude for the pie.
The Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining company is adding 200 stamps at Juneau, bringing its total to 1,100 stamps. When ready, Treadwell will be the largest stamp mill globally, surpassing the Homestake mine which uses 1,000 stamps.
In accord with Ferries Act, the Government of British Columbia invites applications for a one mile Skeena River ferry charter at Kitselas. Applications due September 15. Details required on vessel, operation, tolls, and routes. Public Works Engineer F C Gamble signs notice from Victoria dated August 15, 1910.
The notice outlines proposed Crown land occupation for irrigation and storage at Gloyah Lakes with a dam and pipeline. It lists boundaries of Prince Rupert Townsite, expected population about 5000, and details on land acquisition, reservoir area six square miles, and 38 400 acre feet impounded. It notes water returned to Cloyah River at 55 feet and dates August 13 1910 posting and September 15 1910 application.
An Atlantic Steamship Agency notice offers rates to world destinations and lists services as an agent for all American steamers to and from Prince Rupert and connections with Northern Pacific Railway and Alaska Pacific Express.
Princess Beatrice appears every Monday at 1 p.m. and Princess Royal each Saturday morning.
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