Clements Receives Warm Welcome at Empress Theatre Meeting
Conservative candidate H S Clements spoke at the Empress Theatre to a large crowd and received a splendid reception. Local figures William Manson and D R Young spoke briefly as the issue of reciprocity dominated the discussion, with Manson predicting Clements would win Comox Atlin.
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H. S. Clements
Empress Theatre
Clements
Port Simpson
Dr. Clayton
William
Manson
D. R. Young
Queen Charlotte City
Duncan Ross
Cowper
Liberal Party
William Manson
M.P.P
Comox-Atlin
Liberal
John A. Macdonald
Canada
United States
Borden
Mr. Clements
Change in Office Signals Prince Rupert Appointments
Special to The Journal from Victoria reports Wm E Burritt, registrar of titles for Prince Rupert, will become district registrar of the county court, registrar of the supreme court and clerk of the peace for Prince Rupert as part of provincial government appointments.
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Victoria
Ments
Wm. E. Bur
Election Haste Brings Lighthouse Chief To Prince Rupert
Mr. Killeen, in charge of lights and fog stations on this coast, arrived aboard the Prince Rupert to coordinate work on a proposed first class lighthouse at Graham Island's northern point. The project aims to guide seaward traffic with a lighthouse, foghorn, and staff quarters, with swift progress expected during the election period.
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Prince Rupert
Killeen
Department of Marine
Graham Island
DANGEROUS WEATHER HITS WEST AS FROSTS SPREAD
Cold weather blanketed the west with night frosts reported in Saskatche wan and Alberta and Manitoba. Harvesting is in full swing as standing grain readiness varies. wheat in stock or threshed while binders move through fields. Conservative candidate H. Clements spoke at Stewart last night.
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Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
City to Erect Temporary City Hall on Fulton Street
The city council has approved a temporary city hall on Fulton Street adjoining Third Avenue. Construction has begun on city-owned property as current quarters are crowded and terminal projects may force vacancy. The block will cost under 15000 dollars and serve for several years with all city offices housed there. Upper-story details remain to be finalized.
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Fulton Street
Third Avenue
Interior for Clements Hazelton Strength Grows
In Hazelton on September 8, anti reciprocity forces sway. Conservatives predict Duncan Ross will lose in the interior by a substantial majority.
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Hazelton
Duncan Ross
Prince Rupert Heads Toward Major GT P Development Plan
The GT P company outlines a bold expansion in Prince Rupert with large scale terminal and hotel construction. Vacancies on company reserve, yard clearance for passenger station, hotel foundations, dry dock work, and a vast real estate push signal multi year, multi million expenditure. Investors urged to act as city enters a formative period with rising values and new transport lines.
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McBride
Cameron Bay
Hays Creek
Prince Rupert
T. P
Ambulance painted bottle green at Prince Rupert General Hospital
The hospital board approved a final order for the new ambulance color and lettering Ambu lance Prince Rupert General Hospital on bottle green with gold letters A $50 donation from C D Rand was acknowledged The water tank and fire escapes work were noted and painting postponed until spring Bed staff remains busy with many cases and finances were satisfactory. A new G T P train service to Vanarsdol begins Saturday increasing local rail traffic with biweekly trips and better connections.
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Prince Rupert General Hospital
C. D. Rand
Vanarsdol
Prince Rupert
Mehan
Mr. Mehan
Conservative Rally Planned in Committee Rooms Tonight
A rally for the Conservative cause invites all workers to attend this evening at 8 o clock in the committee rooms. A short programme will be presented.
Fire Damages Two Cottages on Wrighth Street
A blaze near Wrighth Street last night caused heavy damage to two cottages owned by Mrs. Ellis and Mr. Bradshaw. Occupant Mr. Barbeau Sr. suffered substantial losses. Mrs. J. McLennan has returned to the city after a few weeks away in the southern part of the province.
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Wrighth Street
Ellis
Bradshaw
Barbeau Sr
J. ©. McLennan
Record Year for Canadian Rail Development
Winnipeg Sept 8 1911 statistics show this year has produced more railway development than any prior period in Canada. Contracts have been let for upwards of 8000 miles of road this year alone.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Skidegate Wedding Unites Richard Husband Lena Leary
On August 28 at W. J. Leary’s home, Richard Husband and Lena Leary were married. Rev. Dr. Spencer conducted the ceremony and guests shared a sumptuous repast. The couple, now residing near Mr. Leary, are well regarded in the community.
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Richard Husband
Lena Leary
Shidegate
W. J. Leary
George Leary
Ada Leary
Spencer
A. J. Gordon
Davey
Howard
Darlington
Sommes
Leary
Crisis in China sparks foreign protection measures
In Szechuan a crisis prompts the U S and other nations to guard citizens. American gunboats may be deployed and an international naval array stands by in Chinese waters. The Chinese foreign office assures protection for foreigners and their property and offers escorts to those leaving the troubled area. William T Burgess swam the English Channel on Wednesday.
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Washing
D. C
Szechuan
China
United States
Legations
William T. Burgess
English
Find Native Silver At Hudson’s Bay Mountain Prospect
A sensational native silver find near Hudson's Bay Mountain forty miles east of Hazelton generates excitement as prospectors converge after assays. An example specimen shows abundant metal in bornite ore and one assay yielded 5600 ounces, though not from the richest ore. Fred Allan is credited as the discoverer.
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Hazelton
Hudson's Bay Mountain
Here
Fred Allan
Nominations Held at Courthouse for Local Election
Yesterday at noon the nomination proceedings were held in the courthouse by returning officer F. G. Dawson. Two candidates were named: Herbert S. Clements for the Conservatives and Duncan Ross for the Liberals.
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Court House
F. G. Dawson
Herbert S. Clements
Duncan Ross
Mayor Keeps Peace After Aldermen Clash Over Water Bylaw
Tuesday council session heated as Ald. Hilditch and Ald. Newton exchanged harsh words over an Empire interview and a water bylaw. The mayor ordered decorum while Newton defended his editorial remarks and Hilditch accused Newton of intent to stab him in the back.
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Ald
Newton
Hilditch
Empire
Water Committee
Bhills
Mayor
Smith
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