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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1910
Page
4
Prince Rupert Journal, issue number 138, issued twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Office location at Third Avenue near McBride Street. Subscriptions: Canada two dollars per year, outside Canada three dollars per year. Advertising rates available on application. Editor O H Nielsen.
A census shows The Canadian Pacific Railway Co. employs 11,092 people within Montreal. Most are married, with dependents pushing total associated persons over 30,000, earning about $2 daily per worker. The wage bill equals roughly $12 million yearly, highlighting CPR’s economic influence on Montreal’s population and money flow.
Sanford Evans says London is the prime market for large Canadian municipalities with issues over £100000 doing best there. He favors selling through an agent, warns advertising harms prices, and urges a single intact sinking fund whose interest rate matches or stays below the securities rate to secure redemption at maturity.
The piece argues against sole provincial review of the assessor's work and notes the government appointed the assessor to speed tax collection. It states responsibility lies with both Dominion and Provincial governments, but expects the provincial government will not assume sole responsibility for the assessment actions.
The text notes that the assessment was treated by the council as if Mr. Cuthbert had been confronted at the first hearing, implying parity of process and response between stages.
The sanitary officer reported condemning and destroying a shipment of meat for the city and found a mutton side in an advanced stage of decay at a butcher shop. It was destroyed and a warning given that future violations would be prosecuted.
Dr Jameson defended Natal’s hesitation to join Unionists citing racialism as a reason. He admitted the raid was badly executed and deserved punishment but called it a step toward federation aligned with Cecil Rhodes' policy. He favored a government of the best men from both races if given the chance.
Lord Carvinerton announced to the National Farmers Union that the government will ease capital access for small farmers through cooperative credit banks in agricultural districts. He cites German and European models and a Lords committee report as support. Local Boy Scout formation steps were noted with many boys ready to join. Alderman Mobley reported critically low water flow to the reservoir, praising the forethought of the engineer.
Mrs. C. B. Wark returns from Victoria after a weeks stay. F. H. Worlock of Victoria visits the city several days. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Westenlaver, Miss Clapp of Chicago, Miss Clapp of Davenport and Mrs. C. D. A. Clapp of Chicago arrive by the Prince George for a visit with Mr. M. Westenhaver.
The city council endorsed buying the B C Tie and Timber lighting plant for 5500 after a Saturday session. Officials debated meeting validity and boiler condition, with Alderman Hilditch pressing tests while others supported the purchase contingent on boilers being in working order and future plant upgrades expected.
The Government of British Columbia invites charter applications for a Skeena River ferry at Kitselas under the Ferries Act. Applications due September 15, 1910, to the Minister of Public Works. Phrases cover operating times 7 am to 7 pm daily except Sundays and a charter term to March 31, 1912.
The Municipal Corporation of the City of Prince Rupert applies under the Water Act 1909 in the Skeena Division Coast District for 150 cubic feet per second from Cloyah Lakes at the foot of the Lower Lake. The water will power a dam pipeline and power plant at the Cloyah River mouth for power generation.
The notice describes land to be irrigated and a 38 400 acre feet water impoundment at Cloyah Lakes with a dam and pipe line. It specifies land boundaries around Prince Rupert Townsite 2000 acres, population about 5000, and a proposal to store water for power and potential mining uses returning to Cloyah River mouth 55 feet below. It lists riparian landowners and outlines land acquisition by purchase, with posting on August 13, 1910 and application September 15, 1910.
Through tickets and excursion rates to any part of the world. Call or write for rates. Agent for all American steamers to and from Prince Rupert, Northern Pacific Railway, Alaska Pacific Express.
J H Rogers is identified as a general steamship and railway agent based in Prince Rupert British Columbia. The brief note notes his professional role within maritime and rail logistics in the Pacific Northwest.
Steamship services depart Prince Rupert for Vancouver Victoria and Seattle with Princess Beatrice weekly on Mondays at 1 PM and Princess Mayor Princess Royal on Saturday mornings.
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