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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
8
The Gran Brook Herald published by Herald Publishing Company lists J. Deane as managing editor with the standard newspaper masthead showing local editorial leadership and staff references.
Cranbrook editorial notes publish a full report of Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s Commons speech on Borden naval policy and the Liberal alternative. It contrasts Liberal unity with Conservative reversals and quotes Borden and Foster on preferring Canadian instead of imperial contributions for defense.
The Imperial Maritime League speech excerpts criticize Liberal policy on naval aid to the Old Country. The Lethbridge and Cranbrook campaigns are celebrated for successful promotion of resources, with praise for Judge Ryan and Mr Willson, and a call for acknowledgments by the Board of Trade and City Council.
Landlady testimony recounts Jennie Brice, an actress at Pittsburg’s Liberty theatre, vanishing from Mrs. Pitman’s boarding house during 1907 river floods. A severed head and hand were found later in the river. Husband Philip Ladley and press man Karl Hoe wel defend a staged disappearance to promote a Ladley play. motives and fate remain unresolved.
In Everybody's Magazine, a mystifying tale spans multiple issues and the truth remains hidden until January. A trial Saturday evening ended with a verdict for the defendant and a long list of jurors and court staff fills the record alongside numerous named individuals connected to the case.
The Cranbrook Operatic Society delivered two superb shows with excellent staging and costuming. The chorus trained well and the principals performed admirably, validating the high merit of this issue’s offerings.
Enthusiastic audiences praised the Cranbrook show with strong notices for Miss Service Nanova Mrs J J Paterson and Miss T Brown among performers. A L McPermot Stevenson Loubach Archie Raworth Alan Graham C Staples praised Roy Brynner for musical direction and overall contribution to the success.
As the municipal election date nears, public interest rises over who will stand as prospective candidates. The item notes increasing attention to potential contenders and the upcoming voting event.
A canvass of local business leaders suggests A C Bowness will be re elected mayor by acclamation. Some aldermen may seek another term, with Campbell Cameron Clapp and Erickson viewed as likely to stand again. Possible candidates discussed include J I Kennedy W Halsall H A MecKowan and D Murphy.
The Veterans' Association and Boy Scouts meet Friday at 7 40 p m in the Methodist gym then march to Russell's ranch by 7 45 p m for a large bonfire. Scouts provide cooking gear and fire roasted potatoes. Proceeds aid city youths and families of veterans.
The city council met Monday with Mayor Bowness and Aldermen Atchison Campbell Erickson and Jameson present. The finance committee's bills totaling 1193.84 were ordered paid. The annual financial statement ending November 30 1912 was presented by the city clerk and audited by John Cholditeh.
Notice announces the dissolution of the partnership Pake & Mowry Ragists and Jewelers of Elko British Columbia by mutual consent. RooF. Dake will continue the business and assume all liabilities. All accounts owed to Pake and Mowry are payable at the usual place of business. Dated November 4, 1912.
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