Davis Cup contenders eye Australia tour and local events
Victoria may host top American players B P Schwengers and W Larned after their success in the east as they plan a tour en route to Australia. Beals Wright could join, with weather and reception in Cadboro Bay as key variables. The piece also surveys Lipton's New York Yacht Club challenge and ongoing notes on Northwestern League leadership and costs for 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennnis
Australia
Victoria
B. P. Schwengers
W. Larned
Antipodes
Larned
Beals Wright
Schwengers
Newport
Cadboro Bay Courts
Thomas Lipton
Great Britain
Evening Standard
Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Long Island Sound
George Watson
William Fife
Standard
New York
America
The
Daily Mirror
Northwestern League pennant race profits and big road draws
Financial notes from the Northwestern League show at least three clubs profitable. Brown and Cohn project near ten thousand dollars profit, while Seattle’s Dugdale posts substantial black figures. Spokane leads road attendance, with Cohn earning sizable shares during major weeks in Vancouver, Seattle, and Spokane. Tacoma also had a strong week late in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Baseball League
California
Montana
Union Association
Brown
Cohn
Seattle
D. EB. Dugdale
Spokane
Vancouver
Dugdale
Tacoma
Lady lawyer seeks BC bar authority in supreme court
Miss Mabel Penery trench seeks permission to practice as a barrister and solicitor in British Columbia. J A Russell represents her as L G McPhillips KC for the Benchers of Vancouver opposes. The justice queries duration, with both sides speaking in chambers before judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Vancouver
Supreme Court
J. A. Russell
Messrs. Russell, Russell & Hannington
Mabel Penery Trench
British Columbia
New Brunswick
L. G. McPhillips
K. C
Justice Morrison
Mr. McPhillips
Real estate listings with numerous small lots and leases
A compact catalog lists multiple parcels for sale including blocks and sections on Seventh Avenue Fourth Avenue Eleventh Avenue and Jus tin Street with prices from 175 to 1350 plus cash and monthly terms. Additional lots near harbor view area, a four room house on Ambrose Avenue with cash and monthly balance options, rent for offices stores and a furnished flat, and land for sale at Kitsumkalum with per acre pricing. Lease options include three Third Avenue lots and Hazelton homesites with monthly payments.
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Seventh Ave
Fourth Ave
Harbor View
Eleventh Ave
Kelliher St
Tenth Ave
Justin St
Kitselas
Third Ave
New Hazelton
Miss French seeks ability to practice law in Vancouver
Mr Russell argues support from authorities showing women can gain legal power similar to New Brunswick Ontario. He says British Columbia should grant the privilege though opposition from Mr McPhillips suggests possible written arguments. The matter is adjourned a week for more debate before Justice Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Russell
New Brunswick
Ontario
British Columbia
Russell
Justice Morrison
McPhillips
Miss French
Vancouver
Martin
French
Deal Likely In Rochemr de Boulemine Claim With Cowan
The Omineca Herald reports that Rochemr de Boulemine may pass to Salt Lake City investor J F Cowan. Cowan sent ore samples to Trimble and received satisfactory assays by wire on Monday. Trimble and Pemberton remain in charge of the property and its development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochemr de Boulemine
Hanns
J. FP. Cowan
Salt Lake City
Omineca Herald
Cowan
Trimble
Vancouver man leads Silver Creek placer drill expedition
Dredge operator G. H. Knowlton of Vancouver travels with H. E. Bodine and miner Lafferty toward Silver Creek twelve miles of placer ground. They plan thirty to thirty five days of careful measurement using an Empire drill, after eight holes last year and cores showing ground near $2 per cubic yard. Bodine’s second season aims to expand prospecting area despite prior repairs and part replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Knowlton
Vancouver
H. E. Bodine
Silver Creek
Mr. Lafferty
Cripple Creek
Bodine
Knowlton
New Knox Hotel and Bar in Prince Rupert Adverts
An advertisement for the New Knox Hotel in Prince Rupert offers European plan rooms, first class service, a bar with premium liquors and cigars, and meals from 6.30 am to 8 pm. Rates include board at $1 a day with beds from 50 cents up. Also notes Skeena Land District notices for land purchases by George M. Wilson and Charles M. Wilson dated 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artaud & Besner
Knox
First Avenue
Prince Rupert
Skeena Land District
Coast
Charles M. Wilson
B. C
Pete Deboer
Deboer
Creek land and dredging plans near Stuart River site
Creek, Mr Knowlton took over Tom Creek ground last year owned by Jim May and Condit Bros. He expects dredges to work on both creeks once the GTP is completed to Stuart River. Dredges would be floated up the Stuart River and by lakes to reach the site within a few miles.
Water licence application in Queen Charlotte Islands area
Orland P. Merrill of Masset B C prospector applies under Part V of the Water Act 1909 for a licence in Skeena District to divert 700 cubic feet per second from Ain Lake and Ain River near Ain Lake for power use. Proposed works include a dam flume pipeline and power plant occupying about 10 acres near the mouth of Ain River with return to a natural channel 150 feet below the diversion. No riparian lands listed. Application date 4 September 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena District
Orland P. Merrill
Massett
Graham Island
B. C
Ain Lake
Ain River
P. O
Masset
George S. Mayer
Merrill Seeks Prospecting Permit in Massett Inlet Area
Aimee Merrill of Massett B C plans to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum over a 40 acre area described by a rectangular parcel starting on the west shore of Kundis Island Massett Inlet. The notice is dated August 28 141 and lists Orland P Merrill as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena Land District
Coast
T. H. Hughes
Lakelse Valley
Tom Hugh Hughes
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena
Aimee Merrill
Massett
B. C
Kundis Island
Massett Inlet
Orland P. Merrill
Margaret A Merrill
Chicago
Ilinois
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Judge McCredie
Portland
W. H. Lucas
Salt Lake
A. U
Lucas
Ralph Frary
Shroeder
Northwestern League
Jeremiah H. Kugler
LTO
Douglas & Sutherland
First Ave
McBride St
Mr. Trible
Omineca
G. H. Knowleton
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Atriard
Belgium
Raxis
Ruleari
Xia
Alexani
Crete
Cahn
Faroe Islands
Finland
Formosa
Vrenee
Nin
Real
Britain
R. C.V
Ik of
Countr Banc
Mexico
Persia
Peru
Portugal
Rcumenia
Uvuan
South Africa
Spair
Sweden
Switzerland
United States West Indies
J. M. Christie
Pan
Pacific
S.S. Prince John
Port Simpson
Naas and
Stewart
Naden Harbor
Skidegate
Rose Harbor
Copper River
Grand Trunk Railway System
Pacific Coast
Toronto
Montreal
Quebec
Halifax
Boston
Philadelphia
Atlantic Steamship
Office of
A. E. McMaster Freight and Pasenger
G. T. P. Whart
Thompson Hardware Co
Second Avenue
General Hardware
Ee Pacific Cec
Europe
Atlantic
J. G. McNab
Westholne Loner CO
First Avenue Telephone
New Knox Hotel
George M. Wilson
Mountain
New Mexico
Hell's Gate Slough
George M, Wilson
Canada
United States
Via
Great Northern
Old Country
Rogers Steamship Agency
B.C
Free Employment Office
Grand Hotel
Headquarters For Cooks and Walters
Rogers & Black
NEW
Wellington
Mantel
Thomas Stewart
John Kirkaldy
Margaret A. Merrill
Ladysmith
Rochester & Monroe
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