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Prince Rupert Journal

Location

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

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Halibut Returns to Port Amid Shortest Supply Recovery

The G T P expresses satisfaction with renewed Alaskan halibut landings as 100000 pounds arrived after a weather‑driven fishing lull. Four American and four Canadian boats participated, with Corona alone delivering 29000 pounds and Nellie 4000 pounds bought by Booth Fisheries. Shamrock and Rolfe delivered 34000 and 9000 pounds to Cold Storage at 9 1 2 to 9 5 8 cents per pound.

Corona Booth Fisheries Alliance

Alaskan Trade Profits Highlight GTP Year

Winnipeg official W P Hinton reports strong GTP business and high prairie wheat prices boosting farmer returns. He notes 42 pound bushel wheat at 1.05 dollars and solid Alaskan travel, with ships Pharaon Tuladi and Borealis moving meat and fish to Cold Storage and Atlin Fisheries.

Prairies

West Publicity Push Aims To Map Prince Rupert Coast

Visitors arrive to promote Prince Rupert and the Northern Pacific coast this year with reporters and editors from newspapers and magazines in city. Miss Bank of London discusses publicity and tourism planning while Canada’s press contemplates reciprocity as she travels.

Prince Rupert Northern Pacific Coast Miss Bank London

Newspaper Visitors Report On War Era Britain Canada And Allies

W M Beale of Beale's Tourist Agency visits to assess Pacific coast roles for postwar plans. Elizabeth Bank of the London Daily Express tours Canada studying postwar migration and opportunities for Old Country people. H V Jones of the Minneapolis Journal praises Canada and predicts ally cooperation, comments on fisheries policy and Prince Rupert as future hub. Miss Bank comments on Canadian women’s roles and fears of Zeppelins while noting Britain’s leadership in the war.

W. M. Beale Chicago Beale Prince Rupert Pacific Coast Elizabeth Bank London Daily Express Canada Miss Bank Minneapolis Journal Jefferson Jones Alaska Jones United States

Peremptory Act of Commission in Winnipeg Contempt Case

Mr Justice Galt held Winnipeg Telegram and Winnipeg Saturday Post in contempt for criticizing the Agricultural College Royal Commission. E Beck and Knox Magee were jailed a month and fined 500 dollars each. B R Deacon jailed two weeks and fined 100. Stanley Beck jailed a month. Deputy Sheriff Piniger took them into custody as warrants were prepared.

Justice Galt Winnipeg Telegram Winnipeg Saturday Post Agricultural College Royal Commission E. Beck Telegram Knox Magee Post Winnipeg B. R. Deacon Stanley Beck Piniger Hugh Phillips Robert Rogers Mr. Phillips

Mining Claim Near Doreen Readies Shipment

R L Shaw MP arrives in the city to inspect the Knaus claim on Fiddler Creek near Doreen. Workers have completed a road to the railway and plan to start shipping gold production from the property, seven miles from the rail line with a gentle grade.

R. L. Shaw Stettler Alberta Doreen Fiddler Creek

Molybdenite Discovery Near Swanson Bay At Poison Cove

A new molybdenite find is reported near Poison Cove a short distance south of Swanson Bay about 160 miles from here Molybdenite valued at about 2500 per ton attracts many claim retakes W McAdams of Edmonton arrives to develop Rocher de Boule Mountain property.

Swanson Bay Poison Cove Alice Arm W. McAdams Edmonton Rocher de Boule Mountain

Government Seizes Grand Trunk Building in London

The British Government has commandeered most of the Grand Trunk Building beside Trafalgar Square for the department developing armored tanks. Ground floor may stay in use while tenants likely face dispossession. D. J. Williams, superintendent from Rocher de Boule mine, arrived last night.

Grand Trunk London Trafalgar Square D. J. Williams Rocher de Boule

Railway Commission Short Stay in Prince Rupert

The Railway Commission examining Canada’s railway nationalization plans will make a brief stop in Prince Rupert. President Smith and Sir Harry Drayton head the group, arriving by G T P steamer and leaving by 11 o clock train. They will review local conditions before continuing east.

Railway Commission Prince Rupert President Smith New York Central Harry Drayton Canadian Railway Commission

Trades and Labor Council Meets on Campaign Preparations

The Trades and Labor Council met last evening in regular session to discuss matters for the coming municipal campaign. A report from the Legislative Committee was received and Casey proposed several questions regarding literature for members, which will be considered.

Ages and Labor Council Legislative Committee Als Casey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Halibut G.T.P W. P. Hinton the Railway Commission Today Pharaon Atlin Fisheries Jem The London Express Bering Republic H. V. Jones Washington Britain Westholme Opera House Lewis Waller Sir A. Conan Doyle Brigadier Gerard Universal Weekly Jane Coul Jeyfield M. M. Stephens Notary Public Reay the Railway Commission Sys Tems of Brigadier Gerard Ts Conan Doyle Universal Braggadoccio Trades and Labor Majestic Theatre Helen Holmes Helen Funny Ward Tre Gerd Louise Glin Anna Madame la Presidente Rupert Pauline Frederick
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