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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1916
Page
1
Information from the Department of Agriculture shows the new Agricultural Credits Act gaining traction. Already 100 loans totaling 163100 dollars have been granted to landowners, with several applications pending while Minister William Manson, a commission member, travels.
Legal points debated yesterday as Westholme Lumber Company challenged railway authority and Order in Council. Mr Justice Murphy reserved judgment after counsel argued the railway fill exceeded statutory power and the Railway Board lacked plan approval authority.
Vienna reports Austrians again retreating north of Kronstadt as Romanian attackers press a relentless pursuit. The fortress recently seized by Russians faces renewed pressure, with Austrian resistance described as utterly unable to meet the onslaught.
A defense of William Manson detailing his opposition to municipal ownership plans in 1909 and 1911. The piece credits Manson with prudent governance, water rights handling, and pushing for city takeover at cost to avoid inflated future costs. It notes Pattullo's alleged misstatements and asserts Manson's financial contributions and stock ownership.
The article recounts the 1911 bylaw proposal for a hydro electric system from Woodworth Lake led by Mayor Manson and a council, opposed by the Grit machine and supported by Conservative workers and Liberal independents. It notes the 1913 plant installation delays under Mayor Pattullo and costs of about $3,850 in bonds and travel to London.
The article outlines Pattullo’s attempt in 1913 to sell city electricity to the Prince Rupert Hydro Electric Company for 3000 horsepower over 20 years, a move seen as a city strangler by critics. It notes opposition by citizens including William Venison, the 1910 electors vote, and Manson’s 1914 defense of city controls amid Hydro efforts.
Government consideration may grant Prince Rupert similar treatment for lands in arrears where title has not passed from the province. Mayor McCaffery consulted Hon. William Manson who advised that southward travel was unnecessary as concessions could be approved through proper channels after the election.
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