The Press and Public Support Across British Columbia
A column decries dwindling newspaper survival in British Columbia due to lack of support and hostile costs. It argues publishers must run professional, value-driven operations with fair pricing, modern methods, and journalistic independence to thrive, contrasting weak papers with lasting local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
New Westminster
Jess
Gutenburg
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Spokane
Cranbrook prosperity praised as region eyes brighter spring
Editorial notes praise Cranbrook and South Kootenay as thriving districts with promising prospects. Mentions of the British Columbia Press Association, Thomas McNaughton, and local figures highlight regional development, celebrations planned for May and ongoing political inquiries into licensing and parliaments.
Mineral dividend totals from several companies in March
The Yink Mines paid a $28 000 dividend to shareholders in early March. North Star of East Kootenay recently paid 112 cents per share and distributed $373.00 to holders, with about $200,000 in treasury reserves. Sunset on March 20 paid $6 000 to stockholders, totaling $3,000 in profits distributed. Rambler-Carlco declared a 1 percent dividend payable in April, bringing distributions to about $133,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
Yink Mines, Limited
North Star
East Kootenay
Rambler-Carilco
General Sir Gordon Drummond and Canada’s War of 1812 Career
The record highlights Drummond’s rapid promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and ascent to Lt General of Canadian forces arriving in 1818. It notes his service in Holland under the Duke of York and in Egypt under Abercrombie, his key Winter Campaigns including Port Niagara and Black Rock, a raid on Oswego, the Lane incident with a wound and hot shot, Fort Erie’s disaster, and his later command as Administrator in Chief after Prevost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Drummond
Gordon Druammond
Canada
Holland
Duke of York
Abercrombie
West Indies
Eyre Coote
George Prevost
Drummond
Port Niagara
Buffalo
Oswego
Lane Lane
Fort Erie
Sandon Smelter Site Secured Near City Limits
A site near Sandon has been secured for a proposed smelter promoted by J Ryan. The Vulcan design, similar to Ferguson, is favored by Sandon residents and watched with interest by Lindon. If Ryan’s project stalls, a Vulcan smelter may proceed elsewhere if Ferguson proves successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland Mines
Sandon
J Ryan
Lmits
Merguson
Lindon
Ryan
Ferguson
Doyle Campaign in Edinburgh Reveals Public Speeches and Heckling
The piece recounts novelist Arthur Conan Doyle forays into politics during the last British general election. It notes his Central Edinburgh candidacy, his popularity in Edinburgh, and his relentless speaking schedule including breweries and a literary institute. It highlights his frank admissions of uncertainty to hecklers and his cautious foreign policy stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan Doyle
Great Britain
Sful
Liberal
M. Brown
George Brown
Toronto
Edinburgh
Doyle
Dinchurgh
Imiake
Yin
Ah Ob Dan
Corner Friends and Corner Fiends Recurring Seafaring Vignettes
Jo Rivett in The Star recalls a yachtsman scene with a crew gripping a swinging main-boom while a man with a knife and ducks stands aboard. He contrasts this with a hunter's habit of stowing rifles and gear away, donning a best suit for expeditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Rivett
Scandal and tall tales weave through town gossip
A Long excerpt recounts rumors of an $800000 city hall project, alleged kickbacks, and corrupt plans. It blends quotes from a "Square" Alderman and a Pittsburg architect about graft, then shifts to a rambling moral about Angoras and goat meat, ending with a note that a goat remains a goat until dressed in a pelt.
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Tittsburg
Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company holds annual meeting in Toronto
Figures show the year ended with net operating expenses and charges totaling 207 18, dividend at ten percent leaves a balance of 281425 carried to profit and loss. The Similkameen Valley Coal Company offers stock options at ten cents down and ten cents a month with a potential twenty five cent rise upon transportation approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company
Toronto
Ingo
Mernte
Similkameen Valley Coal Company Limited
Ashnola
Similkameen Valley
Crow's Nest
Nelson
C. Room
AIX
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Cranbrook Herald
Trams OK
Heralt
Dunsmir
Smith Curtis
Victoria
Linator
Canadian & Northern Railway
Smith
License Commissioners
Cranbrook
McCrossan
Lardeau Country
Lardeau
Southast Kootenay
Canasda
G. H. Thompson
Cranbrook and
Marysville
B,c
Thos. T. McVittie, P.L.S
P. C
Fort Steele, B.C
James Greer
Cranbrook, BC
G. M. Brown
House of Commons
Brown
Comin Doyle
Grace
Truey
Angoras
New Mexico
George Laurie
Charles P. Campbell
Champion College of U
Aiken Block
Canadian Bank of Commerce
J. H. King
Armstrong Ave
Ae Aus
Yomi Lea
Douglas Lay
A.R.S.M
North Stir Mving Company, Limited
Mall and Express
Choice and Laboratory
Kootenay St
Nelson, B. C
Taids
Vieto 1
Anil
Anegus Morrison
Mene Smith
Riang
CNN
Continuity
Siined
KID ‘Ranbrook
East Kootenity
Maren
Columbia
P. Burns & Co
Xilitaus
Thomas Stevenson
Harry McIntosh
Hoffman
Elko
C.F
Key City Lodge
Baker Street
Parsons
Cranbrook Lodge
Regilar
Ginko, A. Lrach, Levy
W. F. Gurd
Joran Brook, British Columbia
Theo. Madson
Mgr
John W. Wolf
Ft. Steele Brewing Co
Spokane Falls
Northern
R’y Co
Nelson & Ft. Shephard R’y Co
Red Mountain Railway Co
Nelson and
Great Northern, Northern Pacific and
0. R. & N. Company
Kaslo
Kootenay Lake
Bossburg
Grand Forks
Greenwood
I. A. Jackson
Richard Stewart
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