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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1910
Page
4
Prince Rupert Journal announcement lists publication details and subscription rates for Canada and international points. Includes office address on Third Avenue near McBride Street and editor H Nelson.
The July 27 1910 discussion notes southern cities recognizing Prince Rupert’s potential once the GTP is complete. It cites Fraser River access from Lytton to Fort George as crucial to Coast trade and warns Edmonton could dominate without a direct link, while Vancouver and Victoria benefit if Fraser opens. The Victoria Colonist endorses the Sunset’s view, signaling south’s rising awareness of Rupert’s future.
At the council meeting last evening Alderman Mobley introduced the request for official recognition of the Boy Scouts. Members offered moral support but noted council action could be limited by trustee appointment differences. The Worship stated those interested should select trustees and officers first.
The Kalen Island Club hosted its Initial dance on Friday night to high praise. Attendees included city society figures and patronesses Mrs Stork Mrs Manson and Mrs McMullin. Kaufmanns orchestra provided music as décor featured flags and electric lights with supper by the Exchange Grill.
The new CPR coast line timetable takes effect October 1 featuring the Princess Royal, Princess Beatrice, Amur, and Tees. Beatrice and Royal sail Saturday nights from Vancouver calling at Swanson Bay and Skagway, with northbound trips lasting six days. Amur sails biweekly from Vancouver, and Tees runs monthly to Clayquot with other calls.
News from Australia states San Francisco will be the north pacific terminus for a new steamship line funded by New Zealand with inaugurations on October 22. The Aorangi and Matai will sail Wellington to San Francisco via Ratatonga and Papeete. Plans include a call at Auckland through the Canadian Australian line. no aim to reach Vancouver. Chambers of commerce oppose the new route citing preference for an improved Canadian Australian service with New Zealand calls.
On her return to the south the Camosun will undergo repairs after a collision with a bishop near the Naas damaged her shaft. She did not reach port until early yesterday morning.
The article outlines plans to develop tourism in the Prince Rupert to Hazelton district with a new large hotel atop the bluff near the G T P wharf, plus side trips to Metlakatla and Queen Charlotte Islands. The harbor and salmon fisheries are highlighted as attractions for visitors and a multi-hotel chain is planned to operate along the route.
Aldermen clash over overtime in contract with Mr McMordie. Barrow backs eight hour day with no overtime while Hilditch praises McMordie’s initial workforce and calls for reinstatement of discharged men. The mayor intends to meet McMordie tomorrow.
City council referred several street work matters to the finance committee last night. Sixth avenue residents want a road to Summit avenue with repayment over twenty years. Mr. Perks seeks reimbursement for rock removal saving city work. A Ninth avenue roadway from McBride street to Young street was requested.
The City Council plans a 16 foot plank roadway from McBride Street and Eighth Avenue to Eighth Avenue and Hay's Cove Circle. They will assess final costs on benefiting properties, with a lands diagram filed for inspection. Estimated cost is $6,731. Dated September 27, 1910. ERNEST A. WOODS, City Clerk.
Premier McBride addressed delegates of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association in Vancouver, extolling British Columbia's vast resources and growth potential. He cited fisheries, mining, timber, and agriculture, noting booming trade, large manufacturing output, and the province's immense coastal and inland waters.
U S paper manufacturers press for British Columbia access with a condition to build plants within BC. Province would provide wood and waterpower to process into finished paper for export. Also notes agricultural lands estimate around forty six million acres of arable and pasture land.
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