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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
2
The Herald reports Fort Steele district gains and increased representation with a planned division for voting. It notes the redistribution bill does not create a second government seat, leaving executive work to continue with Government Agent Armstrong and aides. Changes depend on political interests and timing.
SMITH FIXING FENCES KE. C. Smith was visiting the Fernie district last week to survey the new Fernie division. The Fernie Free Press reports he aims to win a Liberal nomination as an Anti-Joe Martin candidate, triggering local backlash over his eligibility and party stance. Critics label him a carpet bagger while anti Martins argue campaigns should avoid party lines. Smith faces an uncomfortable next campaign.
A collection of editorial musings on Marysville smelter revival in South East Kootenay, license commissioners, carpetbagger candidates, and local political tensions. Mentions W Blakemore, Free Press stake, Fernie district, Cranbrook election prospects, Mogie gold strike, Canterbury Outcrop suspension, moral about paying for papers, and local press finances. Also notes potential next representative from district C Enbo%vik and aCritical view of Anti-Martin.
The piece notes a new prosperous era for South East Kootenay as capital loosens its grip and mining men report rising inquiries for properties. It highlights resumption at North Star and Sullivan mines, the Marysville smelter project, and expected growth across the St Marys country, with plans for smelters and refiners spreading through the district.
The article extols South East Kootenay as a thriving mining region with vast coal, gold, copper, silver, lead, iron, and timber resources. It urges unity among residents to boost district prosperity, notes many mines remain undeveloped, and foresees a strong mining upturn this summer with older properties gaining new life.
A brief tale about Hans Richter at a brother composer’s concert. After a long, dull piece, Richter quips that he too wrote works to build a high pile but burned them, illustrating humility about composing.
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