King Versus Lumber Laws Stir British Columbia Debate
Dr King of Cranbrook attacks rapid timber licensing changes aiming to aid large holders. He argues small mill owners in East Kootenay risk losing renewals and credit, while freight costs inflate Northwest lumber prices. Vancouver Province covers the tax on limits and the broader impact on Canadian lumber interests.
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Toronto Globe
T. Mackie
Hammell Township
Nipissine
Niles
Yesterlay
Ko, Davis
Rainy River
T. H. Shevlin
Minneapolis
Buckus Syndicate
Fort Frances
King
Cranbrook
East Kootenay
Northwest
British Columbia
Green
Ontario
Bills Passed and Approved by Legislature and Officials
The legislature, with Lieutenant Governor approval, passed multiple acts including amending the Evidence Act and the Royal The Lland Hospital Act, along with borrowing funds and adjusting railway and mining tax measures. A Cranbrook and Fernie license board session considered hotel licenses. several licenses were discontinued or refused. transfers were made for several hotels and renewals granted for all other district applications.
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Messrs. Whimpster
Fernie
McBride
Cranbrook
Tnspector
Wattsburg
N. Hanson
Tod. R. Downes
Cosmopolitan Hotel
T. J. Wellman
D. McDonald
Manitoba Hotel
Doctor King Protests Timber Provisions in New Act
Dr. J. F. King, member for the district, voiced dissatisfaction with the timber provisions of the new assessment act. Last Saturday, during the bill’s final discussion, he spoke forcefully on the floor of the house. The Colonist reports the scene and the political clash surrounding the measure.
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J. FH. King
Biroas
Miss Annie Durick Resigns Fort Steele Posts
Fort Steele residents honor Miss Annie Durick for relinquishing the Dominion Express agency and the telephone office with an address and purse. She thanks friends and expresses regret at parting, as she prepares to take up new duties after her service in these capacities.
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Fort Steele Prospector
Annie Durick
Dominion Express Agency
Fort Steele
Miss Durick
Reward for Return of Lost $2800 in Cranbrook
A $300 reward is offered by J. O'Malley for the return of the $2,800 lost in Cranbrook. The notice indicates the undersigned will pay the reward upon recovery. The call references a specific location and a named individual seeking restitution.
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Cranbrook
J. O'Malley
Fernie Seeks Local Government Agent for Fernie District
Fernie presses for a government agent to administer Fernie division of South East Kootenay. The piece argues current offices are in Fort Steele and distant from Fernie, urging local representation, proper government buildings, and avoidance of outsourcing to outsiders. It notes upcoming assizes and supreme court sittings in Fernie and emphasizes resident appointment.
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Fernie
Fort Steele
Bernie
East Kootenay
Fernier
Assizes
Supreme Court
New Bridge Over the Elk Connects Settlers to Markets
Farmers and settlers south of WK river celebrate a new 161 foot Elk River bridge replacing the old washed away structure. Built under dangerous conditions 70 feet above water, it links the district to CGPRR rail and district markets, easing financial strain amid high coal rates.
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CGPP
David Bale
Rocky Mountain Range
Kootenay River
Montana
Great Northern Coal Branch
The Literary Society Honors Dickens Night
The literary society held a very enjoyable and profitable meeting last Monday night with a Dickens night program. Attendance is increasing and the society is progressing. There will be no meeting during the Christmas holidays. the next gathering is in January.
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The
Literary Society
Great Northern to Extend Line to Michel In Spring
Reports say Great Northern representatives have been on the ground near Morrissey purchasing right of way and completing preliminaries for the line extension with work expected to start in the spring.
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Great Northern
Morriesey
Michel
National Supper at Wentworth Presbyterian Draws Crowds
Last evening the Wentworth Presbyterian Church hosted a national supper with strong turnout. Tables reflected Canadian English Scottish Irish American themes and the program featured toasts from Rev Fortune Dr Wright H Beacham C Darling G T Rogers F Ei Simpson and others with songs and dances.
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Wentworth Hat
Fortune
Dr. Wright
Nelson
England
H. Beacham
C. Darling
Scotland
G. T. Rogers
M A Scott
Mr. McLeod
Master McCowan
America
F. Ei. Simpson
A. McCowan
Ireland
J. Thompson
Mr. Black
Canada
W. F. Gurd
Maple Leaf
Notice of One Month Absence for Dental Work
The writer states they are leaving today for one month and will return on January Vth. The note is informal and mentions dentistry work and a return date. No additional names or organizations are present.
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Canadian Northwest
Northwest
Territories
King
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
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Guo
A. Cox
Savinus Bank Department
MATE
Iyou Bellows
Deler Renal
Ceambrook
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Malpas
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Walkre
Man
Pecee
Imperial Bank OF Canada Capital
T.R. Merritt
D.R. Wilkie
United States
Europe
F. H. Marsh
Merry Christmas
Fort Steele Mercantile Co., Ltd
LasiSiSilgigh
Sullivan
North Star
St. Eugene
Beale & Elwell
W.H. Wilson, Jeweler
J.D. McBride
Dr King
Kootenay
Hill
Vancouver Province
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Washinton
Washington
Trail Tne Corporation
Royal the Lland Hospital
the License Commission
WP. Tate
Tate
W. F. Tate
Crows
O. K
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