Cranbrook Herald Opines on Local Progress and Bias
The Cranbrook Herald proclaims its independence from cliques and vows to publish news promptly. It bemoans Chinese exclusion, praises British Columbia’s wealth, critiques Premier McBride, and questions timing of a new government building amid a broad, opinionated regional outlook.
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British Columbia
Government urged to fund timber fire brigades in BC
In a stern plea, officials argue British Columbia must spend 25 000 to 90 000 during July and August to protect forests from fires. They urge railway cooperation to curb blazes and safeguard a vital industry and tax revenue, noting promises alone won’t stop the worst fire season in history.
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British Columbia
Editorial notes hint Cranbrook candidate and opinions
Fragmentary notes reference Mrs. Anderson denying remarks and debate over Conservative candidate in Cranbrook. Mentions Billy Ross as a figure not to be attorney general and a timberman seeking profits, with ties to the Calgary Herald.
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Cranbrook
Billy Ross
British Columbia
Calgary Herald
Nelson a Socialist Town Promotes British Columbia Prosperity
The piece extols West Kootenay and Nelson under Mayor Gillette, praising municipal control of utilities and capitalist development. It lauds railroads mines and fruit lands, condemns Hawthornthwaite, and notes Phoenix and Greenwood growth, stage trek anecdotes, and a heat wave delaying Boundary business.
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Prince of Socials
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Hawthornthwaite
West Kootenay
Canada
British Columbia
20th Century Clothing for 26th Century Men
An advertisement claims neat dress boosts success and offers modern clothing at lower prices than custom tailors. It promotes a clothing emporium as sole agents of 20th Century Clothing with guaranteed fit and complete outfits from hat to shoes for less than typical tailor costs.
Socialist leader Hawthornthwaite Defends Revolution in Speech
In Vancouver on August 11 Mr. Hawthornthwaite, a socialist leader, proclaimed himself a revolutionary socialist and pledged to seek emancipation for workers by any means including organized action if peaceful ballot measures failed. He criticized the McBride administration and contrasted past politics with his current stance during a Grand theater rally.
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Karen Island
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Vancouver debate reveals tensions in socialist administration
The report details a Vancouver speech by Haworththwaite criticizing Karen Island policy and mocking Green as an ineffective lands and works official. A heckler challenges Haworththwaite as he defends socialist governance while Ottawa figures Jenkins Camp and Edwards visit Calgary.
Railway bosses inspect Crows Nest branch tour
R. R. Jameison general superintendent and N. B. Brooks division engineer toured the Crows Nest branch last week arriving at Cranbrook on Monday where they spent the day.
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R. R. Jameison
N. B. Brooks
Crows Nest
Cranbrook
Local notices and quotes mix travel plans and pious reflection
A fragmentary page lists names and travel plans including J C Reid, J Archibald, C S Fyfe, Mrs W T Haynes, D A McRae, and Mrs L Doolan with trips to Brockville North Glencoe and Cranbrook. It blends religious maxims about heaven and humanity with lines from J G Greenwood and comments on character.
Canadian Yacht Zoraya Wins Fisher Cup Second Race
The Zoraya representing the Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto won the second Fisher cup race in Rochester New York. The 18 mile windward and leeward course saw the Canadian challenger lead from the start at 12 20 and finish ahead of the Rochester Yacht Club’s Iroquois by skill and sailing pace.
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Rochester Yacht Club
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Toronto
Iroois
Dynamite Attack Near Railway Family Residence
A dynamite blast aimed at the home of railway employee Johny Scott in Lethbridge yesterday damaged the building but caused no injuries. Police hold a suspect as the investigation proceeds, with no motive established.
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Lethbridge
Johny Scott
Greest
Notice of intention to purchase land in South East Kootenay
The applicant intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works at Victoria sixty days after date to purchase described lands in South East Kootenay. The parcel begins at the north west corner of lot Ja and runs west four chains north ten chains west ten chains south ten chains to the starting point. The area totals about 60 acres more or less. Signed by William Taive.
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Kootenay
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William Taive
Timber Notice for Lands and Works Licenses in Kootenay
Thirty days after date I apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for special licenses to carry away timber on lands in Hitt Kootenay. Descriptions detail posts on the west bank of the river, measured chains, and areas of land to be cleared, with specifics of starting points, directions, and boundaries.
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Hitt Kootenay
Blk
Datter
Notice of Land Sale Near Curzon in British Columbia
Public notice states an intending purchaser will pay to the ton consentinel or works to buy described land near the Spohie Branch, starting at a marker “D Muir's cover Stake” and running sixty chains north then forty west then sixty south then forty east to complete a 200 acre parcel. Dated Curzon BC August 1 06.
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Midway
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
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D. Muir
Curzon
Mi Mast Kootenay
Peths Barber Shop Ad in Cranbrook
An old time barber shop advertises shaves haircuts shampoo sea foam massage and a full range of ton sur ton services opposite Cranbrook post office in British Columbia.
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Peth
Cranbrook
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