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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1910
Page
5
In the county court of Atlin Holden At Atlin the estate of Thomas D Kearns deceased intestate invites all claims to be forwarded with full particulars verified to Patrick Foley administrator by February 16 1911. After that date the estate will be distributed among those entitled. Dated Atlin BC August 19 1910.
Skeena Land District announces the Queen Charlotte Whaling Company Limited of Victoria plans to buy lands on Moresby Island near Rose Harbour. Description covers a polygon beginning south of a creek, outlining 40 chain blocks along the shore and back to the start. Agent: Sydney Charles Ruck. Dated July 14 1910. Also a classified notice seeking a sales girl for Simon's Fair on Third Avenue.
The Electric Light Committee expects a concrete report on the plant at tomorrow night after the city council arranged to take over the entire electrical outfit of the British Columbia Tie and Timber Company for 5500. The deal includes pole lines wires insulators boilers and related materials from the old lighting plant.
British Columbia Tie and Timber Company directors met the council over taking over Prince Rupert lighting plant after the fire. After weeks of estimates the city offered to buy boilers and equipment for 5 750 dollars while the company pressed for higher sums. Final agreement set at 5 750 with boilers and fittings to be delivered and tested.
The Prince Rupert Progressive Association postponed a public meeting in McIntyre hall to discuss the G T P assessment, with a later date to be announced. G W Arnott expands business with partners Tillman and McPherson, each to manage one branch covering insurance real estate and agencies. Third avenue grade adjustments require wide cross-street changes. end of week target. Karen Island Club plans a September 28 grand opening and winter social series. Government invites tenders for a Graham Island one room school house with Oct 10 deadline. tenders go to Prince Rupert government agent Victoria public works secretary Queen Charlotte City or Jedway recorder. details in Journal ads.
Grand Trunk president Charles M. Hays spoke at the Hotel Vancouver on the Grand Trunk Pacific project. He cited labor shortages across the coast, noting construction sites cannot hire enough workers despite high wages and generous accommodations. He forecast Prince Rupert becoming a great northern British Columbia city and a major seaport once labor issues are solved.
The council debated taking over provincial sewer work. The government covers up to 25000, but the city would assume no cost if done under city engineer supervision. Some members favored city control to ensure uniformity. others warned against interference as work nears completion. The report was filed.
Sir George Doughty, returning to Victoria, warned the province that its fisheries are a vast but neglected wealth. He urged white colonization of fisheries, warned against Japanese and Chinese competition, and proposed naval and defense links to coastal development. He cited the Grand Trunk Pacific and Vancouver’s C P R as aids to market access and urged public leaders to secure future benefit through organized, white fishing colonies.
English Freeman notes only two London Weeklies and a single lust themed monthly serving its audience, highlighting a limited press landscape.
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