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Newspaper
Queen Charlotte Islander
Location
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1912
Page
2
A provincial editorial warns against promoter scams in Queen Charlotte Islands investments and urges government mining inspectors to vet public share offers. It defends legitimate ventures, calls out wildcat schemes, and proposes financing expert investigations funded by taxing promoters.
Indian Agent Deasy made a rapid tour from Massett to Skidegate with stops at Prince Rupert and Queen Charlotte City. He departed Massett at 7 a.m. on the 9th alt., reached Prince Rupert the same day, and journeyed to Skidegate the evening of the next day. He then attended Indian business at the Village, returned to Queen Charlotte City, and left for Prince Rupert on the return trip. He boarded the steamer William Joliffe at midnight in search of the Leebro, landing back at Massett within five days of starting.
A force of seventy five men builds a cannery at Naden Harbor under J L Gilmour. Wilson and Lord inspected the site last week aboard the Petriana. Plans include a wharf cannery twenty five residences and storehouses at the new fishing station. Indians to start trolling for salmon off Langara Island this month.
Nels Larsen of Swede Group fame arrived yesterday morning in his gaso line launch from Lockeport. He was accompanied by the Messrs. Fraser of Pacofi.
The province elected forty of forty two seats for the McBride government confirming broad support for Hon. Richard McBride. In the local constituency William Manson won by a large majority, reflecting appreciation for his past term. Gordon of the Conservative Association sent thanks to supporters.
Work at the Aliford Bay Fisheries plant is delayed due to the Prince Albert steamer not delivering lumber. A crew is clearing a site and piling while Pillsbury Gibson and Crippen of Prince Rupert conduct surveying this past week.
Reports claim two search trips by the William Joliffe were needed after three vessels were reported lost and later found safe. Verification failed prompting search parties to be sent to the island’s north end and alarming relatives outside the island.
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