Withdrawn bottle licence application by George Sutherland
Prince Rupert B C September 20 1911 licence commissioners adjourned meeting to review George Sutherlands bottle licence petition. He withdrew on counsel advice after city solicitor said petition and plan referred to wrong premises and signatures were improperly signed by agents or spouses. City solicitor's report noted multiple statutory violations and incomplete ownership signatures. license cannot be granted without proper filing and compliant plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Ald. VY
W. Smith
J. B. Merryfield
George Sutherland
Sutherland
W. E. Fisher
Prince Rupert
B. C
Governor Dix Pushes Repeal Of Boxing Bill In New York
Governor Dix sent a special message to the legislature urging quick repeal of the Frawley bill that would legalize boxing, signaling possible closure of New York to boxing contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
New York
Dix
Prince Rupert Real Estate and Fish Plant Boom
Real estate in Prince Rupert grows firmer as business lots vanish and a corner lot on Second Avenue and Fifth Street sells for 18000 to J A Kirkpatrick. The Canadian Fish and Cold Storage plant at Seal Cove rises, with seven storeys and rail access, signaling a major expansion in regional fish handling and cold storage capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Second Avenue
Fifth Street
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Second
Third Avenue
Seal Cove
Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Company
YG. T. P
Band of Love Opens Junior Work Meeting Set
The Salvation Army launches its Band of Love to highlight the junior department. A meeting one week from today invites all under 18 to attend and participate in recommencing this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salvation Army
Plenty of Beef Precautions For Incoming Winter Demand
Hazelton arrivals include Mr and Mrs Blake Wilson of P Burns Company as the firm surveys winter meat needs. Wilson reports 1200 cattle ready to slaughter before year end and stored in Hazelton cold quarters. Cattle bound from Ashcroft travel on foot through Bulkley Valley pastures, kept ready for abattoir timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Blake Wilson
P. Burns Company
Wilson
Aldermere
Ashcroft
Bulkley
Prize Vegetables From Bella Coola Valley Displayed
A Bella Coola Valley vegetable display at J A Kirkpatrick on Sixth Street impressed Prince Rupert residents with the product quality and potential. Dr Clayton arranged the exhibit from Mr Grant’s garden, noting acres of land could yield fine garden produce. Transportation improvements via G T P routes may allow regular shipments, boosting local supply of top vegetables. W R Lord of the Naas River Canny left for the south.
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J. A. Kirkpatrick
Sixth Street
Bella Coola Valley
Dr. Clayton
Prince Rupert
Grant
Prince Albert
Henriette
Bella Coola
Ashcroft
Bank of England raises discount rate ahead of autumn shipments
The Bank of England increases its discount rate from 3 to 4 percent a week earlier than last year to protect reserves against possible demand before autumn gold shipments. Money remains cheap and plentiful, with coin and bullion near 215 million, as continental turmoil and rising rates in Berlin, Belgium, Sweden, and Denmark prompt precautionary measures and potential rises in Vienna and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Berlin
Belgium
Sweden
Denmark
Vienna
Paris
Local business and civic visitors travel through Prince Rupert
W G McMorris of British Pacific Coal Mining Co went south this morning. W C Davison of Smith Davidson & Wright paper dealers is in the city on business. Albert of Westholme Lumber Co returned to Prince Rupert aboard the Prince Rupert. R Brutinel and Hayward of Prince Rupert Hydro Electric Co left for Vancouver. Rev J Knox Wright B D secretary for British Columbia of the British and Foreign Missionary Society canvassed subscriptions this week. EH Baker manager for British Columbia for J C Wilson & Co Ltd paper makers was in the city this week. G W Nickerson represents the company locally. J T Retallack mining man from interior province returned from Hazelton yesterday and left again this morning for the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. McMorris
British Pacific Coal Mining Company
W. C. Davisdon
Represent, Smith, Davidson & Wright
Albert
Westholme Lumber Company
Prince Rupert
R. Brutinel
Mr. Hayward
J. Knox Wright
British Columbia
British and Foreign Missionary Society
EH. A. Baker
J. C. Wilson & Co., Ltd
G. W. Nickerson
Wee
J. T. Retallack
Hazelton
Vancouver Minto Cup Final Referee Named Tomorrow
Bob Cheyne of New Westminster will referee the Vancouver Tecumseh Minto Cup match tomorrow. Vancouver is a strong betting favorite to win against the champions from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Vancouver
Bob Cheyne
New Westminster
Tsimp son Fish Company to Build Local Plant
The local concern, Tsimp son Fish Company, will handle all classes of fish fresh and cured. A site has been secured from the G. T. P. near the original company works, and construction will begin within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claxton
Pacific
Mackenzie & Mann
Tsimpsean Company
Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Company
Tsimpson Fish Company
Pretty Victoria wedding ends in social celebration
Miss Emily Misse Craig daughter of Mr and Mrs Morte Craig wed Mr Duncan Douglas McTavish of Victoria in St Andrews Church with Rev James officiating. Bridesmaid Dorothy McTavish and child flower girls attended. Guests later celebrated at the bride’s home and at a decorated store ballroom before the couple sailed to Victoria aboard the Prince Rupert. The bouquet tossed from the steamer went to a married woman, much to the crowd’s amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Misse Craig
Morte Craig
Duncan Douglas McTavish
Victoria
Prince Rupert
St. Andrews Church
Mr. James
Dorothy McTavish
Pete’ Tremayne
Margaret Palmer
Mr. McTavish
BE. B. Wallace
J. J. McDonald
Gray
Rich silver strike on Moresby Island reported
John Gill and John Wilson prospect on the southern end of Moresby Island and are said to have found a very rich silver ore. Locale not disclosed but miners think it matches the ore Cy Mulkey sought and first found in 1852. About 150 pounds were sent for assay. Angus Stewart returns from Hazelton. M A Merrill and Mrs Merrill arrive aboard the Prince Rupert.
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John Gill
John Wilson
Moresby Island
Queen Charlotte
Two Smart Rounds Decide Karen Island Boxing Bout
Joe Bayley defeated Oscar Nelson in a fifteen round bout at Karen Island Club Rooms after a Thursday delayed rematch. Bayley dominated early, Nelson recovered briefly in round two but Bayley’s right hook knocked Nelson to the ropes and to the canvas for a count, with Bayley declared the winner amid an enthusiastic crowd and hopes for more matches.
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Karen Island Club Rooms
Joe Bayley
Oscar Nelson
Nelson
Nelson Dunn
Bayley
Promenade Concert Planned by Church Ladies in McIntyre Hall
The ladies of the local Roman Catholic Church announce a promenade concert in McIntyre Hall on Thursday October 19. They invite all to attend and will serve refreshments during the event.
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McIntyre Hall
Retires Prom Politics
Ottawa reports Hon. William Templeman of Victoria has announced retirement from politics. He will wind up his department affairs and return to the west.
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Ottawa
William Templeman
Victoria
West
Organizing Cabinet Names Likely for Borden Ministers
Premier elect R L Borden to announce his cabinet early next week. Hon Frank Cochrane of Ontario may leave Toronto to head a spending department after conference with Borden. Hon Robert Rogers of Manitoba will not enter the Dominion cabinet but may pass the Interior portfolio to Dr Roche. Speculation surrounds Hon Richard McBride with no definite decision.
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Frank Cochrane
Ontario
Ottawa
R. L. Borden
Toronto
Borden
Robert Rogers
Manitoba
Dominion
Dr. Roche
Interior
Richard McBride
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Irving
Great Fish Centre
Prince Rupert Club
Hot Springs
Lakelse
J. Bruce Johson
Band of Love
P. Burns & Company
W. R. Lord
Naas River
D. D. McTavish
Miss Craig
Haseen
Moresby
Isling Spectors
Angus Stewart
M. A. Merrill
Mrs. Merrill
Merrill
Queen Charlotte Islands
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