Death of Sir Richard McBride Premier of British Columbia
Sir Richard McBride dies in London at age 47 on August 6. Born December 16, 1870 in New Westminster he rose from Dalhousie Law to British Columbia politics, serving as Premier from 1903 and later as British Columbia Commissioner in London. His leadership and loyalty to the Empire earned a knighthood and lasting respect. Sympathy is extended to Lady McBride and their five children.
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London
Sir Richard
New Westminster
Arthur H. McBride
B. C. Penitentiary
Ireland
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Dalhousie
Halifax
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Angus McColl
House of Commons
Dewdney
British Columbia
Victoria City
Yale
Richard McBride
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Canada
Pacific Ocean
Victoria
Vancouver
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What Canada Needs Autocratic Democracy For War Government
A call for an autocratic democratic system with unlimited powers to replace mediocre leadership. Proposes a cabinet of proven administrators free from political taint, empowered only to execute a decisive Win the War policy without external restraints.
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Canada
Weary war talk and Canada’s looming food crisis
The article surveys wartime strain with warnings of false optimism as Russia, Germany, and the submarine threat threaten Allied victory. It notes Canada’s food controls, meatless days, and price checks, urging thrift and national production to support Britain and Allied armies. It reports War Savings certificates rising and outlines Canadian Northern Railway nationalization plans.
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Lord Kitchener
Russia
Germany
United States
Lloyd George
Canada
Great Britain
Canada to rally resources at September agricultural fair
Mr A L McDermott serves as secretary for the agricultural fair on September 12 and 18. The article extols Mac as the right man for the job and urges Canadians to mobilize energy to answer Germany's challenge.
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A. L. McDermott
Mac
Canada
Germany
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War loans and local Chautauqua service urged for unity
The article notes Canada borrowing 100 million in New York at six percent and discusses costs of external debt. It praises Chau t augua committees arranging a Union Church Service at 7 30 Sunday in the large tent behind the Curling Rink and appeals for community turnout and musical help from the Treble Clef Club.
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Dominion of Canada
New York
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Treble Clef Club
Aunion
Canadian Patriotic Fund July Collections Report
The Patriotic Fund for July raised 2077.71 bringing eight month total from Dec 1 1916 to 14 314.74. Outside points contributed include St Eugene Mins Moyie 7.40 Crows Nest Pass Lumber Otis Staples Luk Yahk Wasa Bridges Lumber 56.50 Wattsburg Lumber 40 proceeds of a dance young ladies of Wycliffe 41 505 suits van Mine Relief 650.00.
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Patriotic Fund
St. Eugene Mins
Moyie
Crows Nest Pass
Birth of a Son to Kimberley Couple Roff
A son was born Saturday at Mrs. Dent's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Roff of Kimberley. The birth announcement notes the new addition in the community.
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Mrs. Dent's Hospital
J. M. Roff
Kimberley
Canadian Advances for British War Purchases
Canada reports total advances of 380 million dollars to finance British war purchases within the country. Sources include the Dominion Government 260 million Canadian Banks 120 million and Canadian Pacific Railway 10 million. Initiated in 1916 the program supports large orders for shells trucks harness and army rations.
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Canada
Dominion Government
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tax Sale Notice for Cranbrook August Auction of Delinquent Lands
Notice under Municipal Act for Cranbrook, British Columbia, detailing a tax sale on August 20 at 10 City Time. Property, taxes, and costs owed by listed assessed owners are due, with sale by tender at Municipal Building, Norbury Avenue. Contact details for the Clerk or Assessor provided for those with War Relief Act protections or questions.
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