Streets Helpers Refer to Property Owners on Grade Changes
City council debated Third Avenue grade changes and Sixth Avenue plank work with costs and borrowing limits. Petitions were referred back to residents for decision as engineers warned of substantial fills and cost concerns. The article also notes a pigeon loft anecdote from wallsend shipyard about the Prince George, a Grand Trunk Pacific steamship.
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Third Avenue
Streets Committee
Fraser Street
Fifth Avenue
Als
Lynch
Aid
Pattullo
Second
Third Streets
Ald
McIntyre
Highth Street
Hilditch
Sixth Avenue
Fulton Street
Summit Avenue
Eighth Avenue
McBride
Hays Cove Avenue
Mobley
Section Seven
Highth Avenue
Kelliher Street
Seal Cove Avenue
Wallsend
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Prince Rupert
Prince George
Grand Trunk Pacific Steamship Fleet
Young Homer
Electric Lighting Plant to Be Installed Soon
After many delays beyond the council's control, a street lighting plant is expected to be installed at an early date. The electric light committee's report, presented last night, outlines equipment within easy reach on the coast and aims for rapid completion while favorable weather reduces costs.
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Electric Light Committee
Open for trade marks G. T. P. line out of Prince Rupert
The opening of the G. T. P. line from Prince Rupert for general aid marks a key development with about 100 miles of track projected in weeks. Victoria has less mileage, EB N. at Wellington only reaches 87 miles. the growing line is expected to boost the city’s commerce.
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Prince Rupert
Victoria
Wellington
Good Settlers and Sugar Factory Plans Headline Nation
Earl Grey promotes British fishermen moving to the Pacific coast, uniting Newfoundland and Atlantic seafarers to bolster settlement and counter Oriental influence. Sir George Doughty warns against Oriental control of fishing. In Kidderminster a beet sugar factory will be built with £80 000 capital, £40 000 for machinery and a drying plant, aiming for 10000 tons of beet processing.
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Earl Grey
Pacific
British Isles
Newfoundland
Prince Rupert
Atlantic
Dominion of Canada
George Doughty
Kipling
British Columbia
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
England
Germany
Retiring CP Rail and Steamship Lines Traffic Manager
Robert Kerr passenger traffic manager for Canadian Pacific railway and steamship lines will retire October 1. He will be succeeded by C H B Ussher.
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Robert Kerr
Canadian Pacific Railway and Steamship Lines
C. H. B. Ussher
Prince George the shipboard glory bird of famed line
The article lauds a celebrated bird bred by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson and later named Prince George for its remarkable feats. A custom involved releasing a bird from each ship deck to send home a message, with the Mauretania among the vessels. The Grand Trunk Pacific Coast Steamship Company helps feature the bird in a Journal photo.
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Prince George
Dover
Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Company, Ltd
Mauretania
Cunard Line
Grand Trunk Pacific Coast Steamship Company, Ltd
City considers water mains valve and sewer outlet sale
The city plans to buy a reducing valve for water mains to reduce leakage and improve pressure. An adjourned hearing on the Cloyah River water record was set for Monday before government agent J H McMullen. The council also contemplates purchasing a low lying First avenue lot for a sewer outlet and possible dumping ground. Fire destroyed the King Ti laundry on Fifth avenue, but rapid firefighting prevented further spread.
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Cloyah River
J. H. McMullen
Water Commission
Aldpinch
Seventh
Eighth Streets
First Avenue
King Ti
Fifth Avenue
L. Crippen
Ety
Port steam freight moves rails to Portland Canal Line
Stewart Wharf freighter the British Columbia loads ties and timbers for the Portland Canal Short Line railroad. The Ivy barge holds about 1700 tons of rails awaiting lay down. Two locomotives have arrived in Vancouver and the Princess Ena may bring them to this port soon.
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British Columbia
Stewart
Portland Canal
Ivy
Vancouver
Princess Ena
B. C
Saint Patrick Chooses Shamrock as Ireland Symbol
A historical note states Saint Patrick selected the shamrock as Ireland's emblem in AD 438, marking a lasting cultural symbol tied to early Christian influence in the island.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
British Standard inquiry finds wreck caused by human agency
The British Board of Trade held a long inquiry into the loss of the steamer British Standard on its maiden Cardiff to Rio voyage. It concluded the wreck was caused by human agency after striking an unseen submerged object. Twenty six crew abandoned ship and were rescued by a Brazilian schooner near Cape Frio, then landed at Rio de Janeiro.
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British Board of Trade
British Standard
Cardiff
Rio de Janeiro
Cape Frio
Rio Janeiro
Pearls in Ceylon Sold Low Yet Fetch World Prices
In Ceylon the largest pearls sell for no more than 1500 dollars, but in global markets they command over four thousand five hundred dollars, highlighting the value jump from local sales to international demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Induction of New Presbyterian Minister In Town
Rev F W Kerr was formally inducted as pastor of the Presbyterian church with Rev Dr Fraser from Vancouver giving the sermon and welcome from local clergy. The event included remarks by Mr McLeod and Rev Mr Ross and a warm greeting from other denominations. The article notes Kerr’s evident suitability for the post and mentions a future town welcome planned in about two weeks. A closing aside lists melting points for ice wax lead and platinum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Kerr
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Fraser
Vancouver
South
McLeod
Mr. Ross
Mr. Sing
Rey
James
Alex. Manson
Mr. Kerr
Government invites Kitselas Skeena ferry charter bids
The Government of British Columbia invites applications for a Skeena River ferry charter at Kitselas under the Ferry Act. Bids due by September 15 1910 with charter to run to March 31 1912. Details include tolls per passenger, vehicle, freight rates, and operation hours daily except Sundays.
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Government of
British Columbia
Skeena River
Kitselas
F. C. Gamble
Department of Public Works
Victoria
B.C
Atlantic Steamship Agency Announcement
Through tickets and excursion rates to any part of the world available. Also agent for all American steamers to and from Prince Rupert, and partner with Northern Pacific Railway and Alaska Pacific Express. Contact for travel rates and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Northern Pacific Railway
Alaska Pacific Express
J H Rogers Named General Steamship and Railway Agent
J H Rogers appointed as general steamship and railway agent in Prince Rupert British Columbia. The role consolidates transport operations and local logistics for coastal shipping and rail links.
Canadian Pacific Steamers Schedule for Prince Rupert Runs
The Canadian Pacific steamers depart Prince Rupert bound for Vancouver and Victoria and Seattle. The Princess Beatrice sails Mondays at 1 PM, Princess Mayor and Princess Royal operate Saturdays, Vancouver departures for Princess Beatrice on Thursdays, and Princess Royal sails Saturdays at 11 PM.
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Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Princess Royal
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Masset
Skidegate
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Atlantic Steamship Agency
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J. H. Rogers
General Steamship and Railway Agent
Prince Rupert, B.C
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Princess Mayor
Vancou
Union Steamship Ci’y of B.C. Ltd
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Haynor Bros. Funeral Directors
W. B. Clayton
Westenhaver Block
Orme
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Helgerson Bk
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Third Ave
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