Prince Rupert Sees Revival Amid Smelter Prospects and Railway Work
The Prince Rupert area shows renewed business activity as G T P and provincial projects expand. Granby’s smelter location decision hinges on transport links and nearby energy, with Goose Bay or Prince Rupert options under review. meir Wade family plans to settle, while lawmakers debate reciprocity amid Liberal opposition.
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Prince Rupert
Hays Cove
Dominion
Digby Island
Granby Company
Hidden Creek
Goose Bay
Railway advisory appointments expand western operations
Yukon Mabee, chairman of the railway commission, names A. T. Kerr of Ottawa to advise Alberta and British Columbia. H. A. Drury of Winnipeg remains as advisory to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Kerr will base his headquarters in Calgary.
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Western
Yuate Mabee
Railway Commission
Alberta
British Columbia
A. T. Kerr
Department of Railways and Canals
Ottawa
H. A. Drury
Winnipeg
Lake Superior
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Kerr
Calgary
Short City Council Session Ends After Busy Friday Meeting
City council held a brief session after Friday's lengthy meeting. Alderman acting mayor Smith presided while the city solicitor sought a leave of absence to attend a Victoria case as a witness. The body discussed procurement methods, a proposed launch for Woodworth Lake, and a street fruit stand dispute awaiting a reply from Mr. Hays. J. H. Pillsbury remains home recovering from throat surgery.
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Ald. Smith
Victoria
Peters
Lester W. David Company
Als
Newton
Ald
Hilditch
Woodworth Lake
Works Committee
Solomon Mussalem
McBride Street
Fifth Avenue
Charles M. Hays
Mr. Hays
Clements Campaign Tours Hazelton Interior District
Conservative candidate H. S. Clements visited Kitsumkalum and Kitselas meeting electors as the race nears next week’s election. William Manson accompanied him, addressing locals and urging support in the Comox Atlin riding.
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H. S. Clements
Comox-Atlin
Kitsumkalum
William Manson
Manson
Kitselas
Hazelton
Auction Sale of Crown Lands in Quesnel Townsite
The Department of Lands in Victoria announces an auction sale of crown lands in the townsite of Quesnel to be held in the town on the 16th proximo. All lots will be sold subject to an upset price to be announced at the sale, with payment terms of one quarter cash and the balance in three equal annual installments at 6 percent interest.
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Quesnel
Department of Lands At
Victoria
Crown
Local Arts Scene and Community Visitors Report
The amateur society previews Our Regiment for upcoming weeks. Mrs Tremayne and children travel to Vancouver and Victoria for a short visit. Mrs P I Palmer returns from southern cities. Rev F W Kerr, returning pastor, is glad to be back in Prince Rupert. Major Morris arrives to oversee Salvation Army work and inspects Skeena projects. Harvey Creech of Copper City visits briefly then heads to Victoria. his Copper City hotel draws travel trade. Mrs Creech accompanies him.
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M. C. Wade
M. M. Stephens & Co
Vancouver
Montreal
Mr. Wade Sr
Miss Wade
Prince Rupert
J. W. Stewart
Foley, Welch & Stewart
Angus Stewart
Mrs. Stewart
A. G. McGregor
Canadian Pipe Company of
Prince George
Mr. McGregor
Amateur Dramatic Society
F. W. Kerr
The
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Morris
Salvation Army
Skeena
Harvey Creech
Copper City
Victoria
Mr. Creech
Fruits of Reciprocity in British Columbia Prospect
The News Advertiser outlines expected reciprocity benefits for British Columbia including higher fisher prices, cheaper food and coal, cheaper fruit, better lumber value, and wider Canadian exports. It envisions Vancouver growth, pulpwood sent to the United States, more pulp mills, and pan American linkage with Seattle and Minneapolis.
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British Columbia
News
Seattle
Vancouver
United States
Minneapolis
Prince Rupert Health Report Shows No Diseases
The council received the health officer’s monthly report noting Prince Rupert’s health is good with no infectious diseases. Births totaled 18 and deaths 2 during the period. Sir Donald Mann announced the Canadian & Northeastern line ends at Red Cliff with no immediate plans to extend. scouts describe mineral prospects and agricultural land but no backcountry population yet.
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Prince Rupert
Portland Canal
Donald Mann
Victoria
Red Cliff
Bowser Attacks Dominion on Alien Labor and Reciprocity
Attending a Vancouver meeting in support of H. H. Stevens, Attorney General Bowser criticized the Dominion government for violating the Alien Labor Act. He cited a Seattle labor import case and secret Ottawa orders. he argued reciprocity stance shifts since Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s era.
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Vancouver
H. H. Stevens
Bowser
Dominion
Canada
Victoria
Messrs. Grant, Smith
Barnard
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
Great Britain
Italy
France
Belgium
Welland
Germany
Denmark
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
United States
Seattle
Senkler
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Bow‘sot
Hansard
Canadian Manufacturers Association
Washingston
Sir Wilfrid
Beng
City Council weighs independent check on completed streets
At a recent meeting the council discussed taking over streets from contractors after completion. The Kelly contract was finished and $3 566.95 was to be paid after deductions for delays. An independent check before final approval was proposed as a safeguard.
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Kelly
Ald
Newton
Hilditch
Douglas
Clayton
Ald. Smith
Experts Return From Naas and Skeena Valleys Report
Making Report Messrs Weir and White, the two experts of the provincial department of agriculture, have returned to the capital after exploring the Naas and Skeena Valleys and adjacent areas. They were tasked with assessing agricultural suitability and express strong favorable impressions of the country and their mission. They passed through here on their tour.
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Weir and White
Department of Agriculture
Naas
Skeena
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McMullen
James Whitney
James McMullen
Mount Forest
Ontario
City Council
J. H. Pillsbury
Skeena Valley
G.T.P
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Railway
Here
Prince Albert
Henriette
P. I. Palmer
Wight
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