Boundary Commission Reviews Electoral Districts
A provincial commission travels southern British Columbia evaluating constitutional provisions for provincial electoral districts. Justice Macdonald opens the meeting as A J Balment and W A Nisbet speak for Conservatives and Liberals on optimal district boundaries and the Cranbrook Fernie Ymir areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. MacDonald
W. P. Ogilvle
Fernie
British Columbia
Legislative Assembly
Justice Macdonald
A. J. Balment
Conservative Association
W. A. Nisbet
Cranbrook Liberal Association
Cranbrook
Kootenay
Bull Rivers
E. L. Staples
Ymir
Columbia
Windermere
Tra Manning
Fort Steele
Wasa
Bull River
Creston
A. B. Smith
cifMcult
J. D. McBride
Oliver Bristow
A. B. Grace
Peace and war looming as nations face new dangers
The piece notes irony that Britain and the United States, preparing for a peace centennial, might clash with other powers. It cites Mexico US tensions and European fear of war, praising Washington’s stance and warning Canada and the US against militarized borders and passports, while urging restraint from jingoistic voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Mexico
Europe
Washington
Atlantic
International Boundary Line
Lister Wins Baker Cup at Cranbrook Rifle Club
Lister wins the Baker Cup in the Cranbrook Civilian Rifle Association shoot, the final event for the monthly series at 600 and 600 yards. The cup, donated by W Hyde Baker, honors young shooters with scores under 70 of 106, and the top aggregate wins. Scores for May June July show Lister leading with high marks. practice shoot leaders include W J Atchison, A C Bowness, and J Milne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Civillan Rifle Association
W. Hyde Baker
Lister
Gill
Harvey
W. J. Atchison
A.C. Bowness
J, Milne
Redistribution Commission Meets At Government Building
The Redistribution Commission appointed by the British Columbia government met at the government building on Tuesday morning at 10 o clock. The commission is composed of Justices Morrison and
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Redistribution Commission
British Columbia
Morrison
Forest Fires Rage Through District Here
J. D. Gilmour, chief of the district forestry branch, reports a week of fires across the district. Fires harmed no standing timber, firefighters kept blazes within cut off lands, and dry slashings proved highly combustible, though no major losses occurred in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Gilmour
Mr. Gilmour
Forest fires rage across district as crews fight spread
An exceptionally dry spell triggers rapid fires with a large firefighting force. Bull River blaze expands despite up to five hundred men and high winds, forcing partial abandonment. Corbin Coke property, Flagstone, Elko, Perry Creek, Waldo and Hosmer fires checked with steady response. four dozen men engaged and morale cautious.
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Bull River
Forestry Bureau
Corbin
Corbin Coke & Coal Co
Flagstone
Elko
Great Northern Railway Company
Perry Creek
Waldo
Hosmer
Railway Takes Fire Precautions In CalgarY District
Eight motor speeders are in service by the Canadian Pacific railway to quickly combat forest fires sparked by locomotives. R D Prettie notes trains are escorted and precautions are shared with the provincial government. He warns ranchers campers and others to be careful with matches and cigarettes as fire risk grows. Great Northern railway is adopting similar steps in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
R. D. Prettie
Calgary
Forest Department
Bury
Mr. Prettie
Canadian Pacific Railways
Dominion
Prettle
Great Northern Railway
Liberal Delegates Back Wilfrid Laurier and British Unity
A Liberal convention resolution expresses support for Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his guidance in the Hecate negotiations. It also declares political unity in Britain’s crisis and Canada's readiness to aid the mother country, with copies to R L Borden and Laurier. Committees were named to handle arrangements.
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F. C. Wade
K.C
8. S. Taylor
Wilfrid
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Empire
His Majesty's Privy Council
Ralph Smith
Bostock
Europe
Great Britain
British Columbia
R. L. Borden
House of Commons
Water license sought to divert 100 acre feet from Montezuma Creek
James W. Blake of Wasa British Columbia applies for a license to take and use 100 acre feet of water from Montezuma Creek for irrigation on Lot 11016. Water diverted 190 feet east and 720 feet north of the northwest corner of Lot 11016. Notice posted July 20 1914 and first advertised August 6 1914 in Cranbrook Herald. Objections may be filed with the Water Recorder Cranbrook or the Comptroller of Water Rights Victoria BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Blake
Wasa
B.C
Montezuma Creek
Copper Creek
Trail
Cranbrook Herald
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parlament Buildings
Victoria
Notice of Railway Plan Deposit in Nelson Registry 1914
The Canadian Pacific Railway Company Lessees filed in the Nelson Land Registry Office on July 22 1914 plan number 759 T showing a Revised Location of the Kootenay Central Railway from Lot 109 southern boundary to Shuswap Indian Reserve northern boundary Bus. Kootenay District Mile 62.94 to Mile 96.16. Dated Winnipeg July 24 1914 by P McPherson Right of Way and Lease Agent Western Lines. $1-21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Kootenay Central Railway
Nelson Land Registry Office
Shuswap Indian Reserve
Kootenay District
Winnipeg
Notice of coal and petroleum prospect license request
South East Kootenay District take notice that I Brinsley Sheridan Burchell intend to apply for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over lands described starting at a post three and one half miles north of a boundary then forming a square 80 chains on each side dated June 20 1914 witness O A Benson 20 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinsley Sheridan Burchell
Brimley Sheridan Burchell
Burchell
Sutherland Hutton
J. Arinsley Sheridan Burchill
N. W. Corner
Burchill
O. A. Benson
Oza Abaid Benson
S. W. Corner
Notice of Prospecting License Application for Coal and Petroleum
Oza Abaid Benson announces intent to apply for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on lands described as 84 percent miles north of the 7280 north boundary in block 4593, NW corner post, boundaries forming an 80 chain square. Dated June 20, 1914.
Liberals Unite To Assist Empire Visit May Be Delayed
Vancouver August 3 The planned September 11 visit of Liberal leader Sir Wilfrid Laurier may be postponed indefinitely due to the grave European situation. A special Liberal meeting in the board of trade rooms expressed this view and passed a resolution supporting delaying the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Wilfrid Laurier
Europe
Board of Trade Rooms
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Modern Hotel
the Coeur d’Alene Co. Proprietors
Jacob Goetz
Harry F. Baer
City Transfer CO
W. E. Worden, Prop
Coal and Ige
Sand and Gravel Supplied
Montana
Cranbrook Street
A. E. Jones
T, J. Doris
D Doris
Frank Carlson
Billiard Room
Hanson
Peerless
J. Taylor
Actora
D. K. Cheatertos
Checranbrook Herald
B. Thompson
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F. Parks & Co
Baker Cup
Montana Laundry
Ree
Hanon
William
Leoni
Leoni, Whatmale
Cormmailia
Famaun
J.C. Eno, Ltd
Freit Sale’? Works
Leoden
England
Harold F. Ritchle & Co., Limited
McCaul St
Toronto
P. McPherson
Western Lines
South East
Buchell
O. A, Benson
N. W
U. A. Benson
Minard
Unity of Action
Halsall & Co
Armstrong
P. E Snook
Neal Institute
Neal
Imperial Bank of Canada
Toronto Capital
D. R. Wilkie
Robert Jaffray
Savings Department
H. W. Supple
David Grifith
Port Steele
Ollettora
George M. Judd
T Henry Koraiaw
Henry Kershaw
Harvey, McCarter
Macdonald & Nisat
A. Benson
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