Rail board chair idea praised for Premier Oliver
The Kingston Standard notes a proposal to name Premier Oliver to the railway board chair position. It argues his experience as a farmer and public service would aid east coast freight rates and Pacific commerce while balancing Liberal interests. The piece urges support for Oliver as a capable, reform minded director.
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Oliver
Ottawa
Liis
Une
British Columbia
Matty
East
Railway Board
Railway’ Board
Jmamahera
Toas
Vancouver World critique of P G B article
A reader notes severe disagreement with a Vancouver World piece on the P G B calling the comparison unwarranted and cruel to readers. The writer questions the piece’s premise and effectiveness and urges reconsideration of its conclusions.
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The
Vancouver World
Bracken Age Claim as Canada’s Young Premier Questioned
The Toronto Globe notes Mr Bracken is 39 and may be the youngest Canadian provincial premier, comparing him with past leaders who took office younger. It cites Ontario’s Edward Blake, Manitoba’s Norquay, BC’s Davie and Walkem, Quebec’s Chapleau, New Brunswick’s King, Blair, and others, arguing age varies widely and urging caution in pressuring Bracken about youth.
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Toronto Globe
Bracken
Richard McBride
Canada
Ontario
Edward Blake
Sanfield Macdonald
Manitoba
Norquay
British Columbia
Davie
Walkem
Joseph Chapleau
Quebec
Justice King
New Brunswick
Blair
Sir Louis Davies
Sullivan
Fred Peters
Fel Scotia
John Thompson
Pipes
Fielding
Murray
Walter Scott
Saskatchewan
Well Sized-Up Dispassionate View Charts Magistrate Reprimand
A New Jersey magistrate voices a dispassionate assessment of a young man brought before him for violation. The judge’s rebuke underscores seriousness and judicial stance in the case.
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New Jersey
Pacific Great Eastern must reach North Vancouver terminal
A historical argument favors completing the Pacific Great Eastern railway by routing trains through North Vancouver to Burrard Inlet. It argues that early fears about the route faded, noting Canadian railways succeed once proper terminals and development corridors exist. The piece stresses North Vancouver as the natural terminal to unlock growth, confidence, and regional prosperity.
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Canadia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wouter
Ontario
Prairies
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Northern Ontario Railway
Hudson Bay
North America
Vanderbilt
New York Central
Huntingdon
Southern Pacific
Hars Fiman
Union Pacific
America
Pacific Great Eastern
North ‘Vancouver
Ovary
North Ishore
Burrard Inlet
Ite
North Vancouver
Pacific Great Western
Printer on 8 8 Egypt was a hero in sinking tale
The reporter quotes the London Daily Mail praising G W Jennerwig, the printer aboard the dream ship Egypt, for heroism as the liner sank. He gave his belt to a tied woman and chose to share his fate, embodying self sacrifice amid disaster.
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Dreamship
Egypt
G. W. Jennerwig
London Daily Mail
Ife
Heroismy
Untitled fragment on brave men and sacrifice
An old traveler reflects that true words are simple in crisis and honors Mr Jenner for his sacrifice. He notes that brave men are remembered for their deeds and a man may lay down his life for friends, a call to greater love and courage.
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Jenner
British Columbia Tax Notices Due By August First
Provincial taxpayers who received payment notices before August first face a one percent penalty after Monday. The government policy extends payment time for four months after notices were mailed. Many notices were sent by mail at the end of May and are due on or before Tuesday August first.
Proved Capable In Last Session Leads Conservative Bloc
Ottawa reports praise for Sir Robert Meighen and British Columbia MPs for energy and leadership in Parliament. The piece credits Meighen with unifying tactics and notes BC representatives, especially Tolmie, MacKelvie, McQuarrie, Ladner, Clark, and Dickie, shaping debate on tariffs, agriculture, and fisheries while confronting Liberal aims and dumping provisions.
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Ottawa
Conservativt
Meigher
Hla
Ulem
Wileh Tia
Meighen
British Columbia
Stevens
Tolmie Mackelvie
McQuarrie
Ladner
Clark
Dickie
Tolmie
MacKelvie
Biome
British ” Columbia
Méighen
British ““Columbia
B. C
Canada
Prairies
McBride
Neil
Iinance
United States
Unclear Phrase Points to Protection as Personified
A fragment notes protection described as "personified" by Mr. Meighon, with context about the former provision and affective tone. The readable text is limited and lacks full details on event, date, or entities beyond Mr. Meighon’s quotation.
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Meighon
Vancouver Market Notes on Cherries and Fruit Prices 1922
Vancouver daily weather mild and dry as fruit markets show mixed demand. Weamarket opens heavy then retail demand floods in. Lambertts reach 2.50 for 4-dskt crates while Bings exceed. Okanagan Morello sold at 2.50 per crate. Abbotsford Olives at 1.00 for 8 to 10 th. raspberries steady at 2.00 2.50. currants scarce. blacks 14c canners. Okanagan peaches 2.25 per 4-uskt crate. hothouse stock 4.00. loganberries blackcaps blackberries steady with light demand. Apricots dominate week with Wanatchee and Okanagan supply. quality good. canning varieties favored by housewives. Apples Wenatchee Duchess noted.
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Vancouver
Okanagan
Abbotsford
Uiis
Wanatchee
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British Columbia Telephone Company
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J. H. Jones
Wm. Atkinson General Auctioneen
Keaser Valley
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Washington
Chilliwack
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