Notable Visitors and Departures In Cranbrook News
Twenty years ago in the Cranbrook Herald dated 1903 Harry Drew a Kimberley hotel keeper visited town for a few days this week. William Carlin of Fort Steele is expected to depart soon for Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Harry Herchmer of Fernie were in town for several days. Messrs Elmore and Chester Staples left this week on their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Drew
Kimberley
Wm. Carlin
Fort Steele
Minnesota
Harry Herchmer
Fernie
Messrs
Elmore
Chester Staples
King Lumber hire boost as Wilmot returns from Spokane
A. G. Wilmot returns from Spokane to join the King Lumber Company. Special trains to Cranbrook for the Labor Day celebration have been arranged from all three directions, promising the biggest holiday celebration in town history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Wilmot
Spokane
The
King Lumber Company
Cranbrook
Alberta preps for British settlers move to farms
Calgary reports the provincial government backing the Empire Overseas Settlement Board plan to move skilled young farmers from Britain to Canada. Expect over 150 newcomers to depart England for Alberta soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Empire Overseas Settlement Board
Britain
Canada
England
Alberta
Advertising rates and submission deadlines in 1924 notice
A 1924 notice lists subscription price two dollars per year to the United States and advertising rates on application. Changes of copy must be handed in by Wednesday noon to secure attention. The date shown is Friday August 29th 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Premier’s Nelson win reshapes British Columbia politics
The Nelson by election signals the Oliver government gains in cabinet representation and confidence to bat aside criticism. It notes Vancouver and North Vancouver absentee vote issues, the absence of seats for Vancouver Victoria and the coast since 1921, and hints at a new finance minister and firings to come. Ministerial weight and funds are key to by election success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Oliver
Victoria
Vancouver
North Vancouver
Coast
Wwou
John Hart
Placing the Blame for the Coal Strike in District 18
An official statement by Hon. James Murdock minister of labor assigns responsibility for the ongoing coal strike in District 18 U. The document frames the dispute as a governance and labor issue with fault attributed to opposing parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murdock
District 18, U
Miner strike fault lies with officials, not workers
The Calgary Herald quotes Mr. Murdock blaming miners’ officials for the four month strike. He says officials misdirected the movement, costing miners wages operators losses and harming Manitoba and eastern markets, while operators sought compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Manitoba
Alberta
Ous
Calgary Herald
Loeb Leopold case fades from front pages
The editorial notes public indifference to the Loeb Leopold murder as society moves on from the sensational crime. It dismisses the scientific theatrics of the trial as futile, calling the act cold blooded and brutal while questioning the cost of the case versus other needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeb-Leopold
Chicago
New United Church to emerge after third reading in Dominion parliament
The Dominion’s church union bill passes a third reading with no changes and awaits the Governor General’s signature to legalize the merger of Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. Opponents remain but unity wins over sectarian loyalty, and Manitoba Free Press notes the west may set a broad example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Presbyterian Church
New United Church
West
Manitoba Free Press
Canadian Pacific Agent Knighted by Belgian King
Emile Caron travelling passenger agent for Canadian Pacific Railway was named a Knight of the Order of Leopold II by King Albert of Belgium. The award, announced by Jan Van Rickstal in Montreal, honors Caron for wartime service aiding Belgians and transporting relief during and after the war. Attendees included French and Flemish officials and executives in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile Caron
Canadian Pacific Railway
Leopold II
Albert
Belgium
Jan van Rickstal
Montreal
Roya
van Rickstal
Caron
Aron
Canada
Baron de Vitrolles
France
Jean de Lalonde
Paul Seurat
l'Union Nationale Francaise
J. B. Denteneer
Flemish Society
On van Aken
Comité Central Industriel Bulge
Five Thousand Miles On His Own Aboard Marloch
Elizabeth Robinson planned to join her Toronto parents after traveling from Glasgow with five year old Master McSherry who sought comfort from her. Canadian Pacific issued special safeguards to keep young travelers happy as they sailed, and departure in Toronto left them separated to return with her parents and Alexander to Vancouver.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Toronto
Glasgow
McSherry
Alexander
Vancouver
Payroll Record Confirms Lumber Industry Wealth in British Columbia
Official figures show Forest Industries of British Columbia disbursed about 60 million dollars in wages in 1928, with 56.3 million paid in 1923 excluding offices and distribution. The payroll dwarfs provincial revenue, underscoring BC dependence on lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Industries of
British Columbia
Sife
Forest Industries
B.C
Reason Enough Judge Telegraph Operator Case
A courtroom exchange reveals a defendant questioned for striking a telegraph operator. The defendant claims he handed the operator a telepram for his pill and asks what the operator did but start reading it. The dialogue underlines disputes over value and legitimacy of the telegraph item.
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Raworth Bros
Cranbrook Herald
God
Christ Jesus
Israel
Che Cranbrook Herald
Potter
A.williams
SUN Mom Tve
the New United Church
Canadian Pacific
Order of Leopold
Timber Industries Council of
British
Colombia
Alvin E. Perkins
Morris & Karn Co
Heintzman & Co
Gourlay Piano Co
Dominion Piano Co
Newcombe Piano Co
Fletcher Bros
Gerard Heintzman
Perth
Glendale
P. Burns
A.E. Jones Contractor & Builder
Cranbrook, B.C
Bruce Robinson
Baker ST
P.O
Oes
Texaco Texaco
Dezanl
Sutherland
Wilson’s Vulcanizing Works
Lowering Lumber Company, Limited
Wasa
Gregory
Co-Operative
Eise
Eas Ontario
Cranbrook District Co-Operative Soc
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