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Newspaper
Queen Charlotte Islander
Location
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
2
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An editorial condemns the Industrial Workers of the World as stirring white and Indian fishermen to strike for five cents per pound of spring salmon. It recalls last year’s 3 12 cents and profits of $5 to $15 daily, warns of new arrivals and doubles as a call to remove agitators and trust cannery managers to meet reasonable demands.
On Victoria day in Queen Charlotte the Skidegate Concert Band hosted a dance at Barge's hall for 50 couples. The hall filled with music and dancing from 9 pm through a midnight supper and a final two step, leaving attendees with fond memories of youth and happiness.
In the supplementary estimates presented in the House of Commons, funding for wharves at Queenstown and Lockeport was listed. Queenstown receives $5,000 and Lockeport receives $4,000.
The Duke of Sutherland halted a planned purchase of Graham Island land as Balkan conflict raged, fearing a European rising. The cancellation would have honored large tracts and caused losses to local landowners.
J. F. Macdonald resumes his Dominion constable duties at Masset after visiting Aberdeen shire Scotland where he lectured on Canadian Opportunities. Large numbers of Aberdonians are expected to emigrate. W. V. Doughty, G. Clayton and a director from England with a fertilizer expert will arrive at Aliford Bay on the next steamer.
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