Fernie Boys Triumph in Uneven Hockey Night
A Fernie Cranbrook hockey exhibition ended with Fernie dominating 9 to 3 as crowd energy remained upbeat despite missing game play. Fernie’s McDermot stood out while Cranbrook’s lineup included H. Purdy and J. Swinnarton among others. Off night for Fernie saw two players unavailable but crowd favored Fernie. The opening Athletic Club event featured Frank Dickinson vs Tommy Turley and bag punching by J. P. Fink, drawing strong audience interest.
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Donahue
McDermot
Cranbrook
Mac
Fernie
Frank Dickinson
Tommy Turley
J. P. Bink
Mr. Fink
Mountain Lion Attacks Dogs Near Perry Creek Cabin
Jennings and Gust Thies, placer miners living six miles above Old Town, faced a massive mountain lion that clamped onto their dog. Thies fired a rifle shot but the beast survived and fled into the brush, prompting a retreat to camp for safety.
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Jennings
Gust
Perry Creek
Old Town
Thies
Mr. Thies
Who Is to Blame in Town New Year Liquor Incident
Several local boys visited Chinese establishments during Chinese New Year and obtained substantial liquor. Some were intoxicated. The events are not fully understood, and it is unclear who bears responsibility.
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Hoya
Boys accused of stealing liquor prompt official reprimand
It is averred that the boys stole liquor and the incident is described as unfortunate. Constable Morris has severely reprimanded the Chinamen, and parents are urged to discipline their children. Too many boys roam freely, making them prone to mischief at any time.
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Morris
Cranbrook Turf and Athletic group elects new directors
The Cranbrook Turf and Athletic Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday with strong attendance. Shareholders reviewed past fall losses and payments by directors and citizens to protect the association’s credit. A spring meeting may occur around May 24, final decisions await the new board. The slate for the coming year includes VanDeocar, Gilpin, Fink, Hyde Baker, Ryan, McInnes, Leask, Leitch, Miner, Vroman, Gurd, Simpson, Haines. A subsequent Cranbrook Electric Light company meeting elected J H King, M McInnes, J Ryan, W W Doble and W Stocks to the board. extensions were discussed with no firm steps.
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Cranbrook Turf and Athletic Association
VanDecar
GH. Gilpin
J.P. Fink
V. Hyde Baker
James Ryan
M. Mclines
G. R. Leask
A, Leitch
G. H Miner
D Vroman
W. F. Gurd
F. B Simpson
H. Haines
Cranbrook Electric Light Company
J. H. King
M. McInnes
J. Ryan
W W. Doble
W. Stocks
Canadians in South Africa mutiny over broken promises
The Canadian contingent protests alleged incompetence of a captain and broken promises by military authorities. They complain about pay, discharge purchases, and officers not being Canadians as pledged. Rumors say Colonel Steele may resign unless assigned to Canadians. tensions rise as Canadians face unequal treatment in the South African field.
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South Africa
Strathcona
South African Constabulary
Steele
Vancouver rail official weds in St Boniface chapel
In Winnipeg on February 16 the private chapel of St Boniface hosted the quiet wedding of Miss Conkling, daughter of the late EK G. Conkling, to J Coyle, assistant general passenger agent of the C P R for the Pacific division. Miss M Andrews was bridesmaid. Thomas K Coyle Jr. supported the groom. Dr Conkling, the bride’s brother, gave her away. The couple will travel to Toronto and St Louis before returning to Vancouver via San Francisco.
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Winnipeg
St. Boniface
Miss Conkling
EK. G. Conkling
J Coyle
C. P.R
Pacific
Vancouver
M. Andrews
Thomas K. Coyle
Trail
Conkling
Spokane Singers Chosen for Clan McDonald Anniversary
The Dudley Buck quartet and the Scott sisters were chosen to sing at the Clan McDonald anniversary concert in Chicago on February 24. Spokane ladies beat Chicago quartets for the honor, with two Scott sisters already in Chicago and the rest to join them. the group are cousins of the Leask family and visited Cranbrook last summer.
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Dudley Buck
Scott Sisters
Clan McDonald
Lunatic Merald to Enter Lunatics Trade in Illinois
A pointed query from the Regina Standard notes a monthly magazine edited owned and printed by a lunatic group to be issued from Owaneco Illinois for the lunatic trade. It asks what will become of the Moosonmin Spectator and the Calgary Tribune.
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Regina Standard
Owaneco
Ill
Merald
Moosonmin Spectator
Calgary Tribune
Joe Martin Won Out as Liberal Leader of Province
Joe Martin secured the position of Liberal leader as the provincial convention ended in a heated dispute. Delegates left the hall amid a stormy rupture that capped a contentious leadership contest.
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Joe Martin
Liberal convention adopts party lines in provincial policy
Vancouver Liberal gathering votes 47 for leader Joe Martin and endorses a broad platform. Immediate redistribution of seats, public ownership of utilities, rail funding in cash, multiple rail projects, land cultivation, and measures to curb immigration and strikes are proposed. Delegates from Rossland and other districts protest methods while new provincial executive committees are named.
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Vancouver
Joe Martin
Maxwell
Ottawa
Martin
House
Bodwell
Victoria
Rossland
Dr. Sinclair
Provinccial
Greenwood
East Kootenay
Kamloops
Coast
B. C
Jas. McQueen
J.C. Brown
New Westminster
New Westminster Liberals
Pon
Wilfrid Laurier
G. R. Maxwell
M. P
Stuart Henderson
Richard Hall
J. C. Brown
S.S. Taylor
Yale Cariboo
William Sloan
Naninimo
T. S. Baxter
W. J. McMillan
John Oliver
Delta
James Stubbs
Atlin
John Jardine
Hequimalt
Alex. Urquhart
Comox
J. I
Bledsoe
Alberni
H. G. Muller
Vernon
A. K. Green
Golden
Arch B
Dockstader
London
Joseph Martin
Dunsmuir
Messrs
Hennick
Laurier Party Concludes Convention With Martin Leadership
In the afternoon session a vote of congratulation and confidence in the Laurier administration closed the session. The convention adopted a platform and elected Mr. Jos. Martin leader of the party by unanimous vote.
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Martin
Laurier
Jos. Martin
Odd Fellows Ball a Grand Social in Cranbrook
Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed Cranbrook's third annual Odd Fellows ball. The hall gleamed with bunting and draperies as music filled the night from 8 pm to near 4 am. Guests praised the attire, decor, and flawless arrangement, with the committee receiving high credit for a superb event.
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Cranbrook
Key City Lodge
Census figures show South East Kootenay towns population
Census figures list Fernie 1640 Cranbrook 1196 Moyie 552 Fort Steele 353 Kimberley 100. Notes say figures are old and Fernie Cranbrook have grown. Elko Marysville Michel Morrisey also developed. other items cover CPR dividends and local events.
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South East Kootenay
Fernie
Cranbrook
Moyie
Fort Steele
Kimberley
Elko
Marysville
Michel
Morrissey
Deplorable Case Sparks Town Flight and Street Commentary
A Cranbrook incident left a father striking an intruder who fled town. No names are given to avoid publicity, but a frightened girl alerted by cries escaped unharmed. A separate note mentions a snow plow running over a sewing machine at a world’s fair in the IStar branch last Tuesday.
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Cranbrook
Chinese New Year Customs In Cranbrook Observed
Last Thursday night the Chinese in Cranbrook celebrated with firecrackers and displays of loyalty. They forgive debts and grievances during the season, starting a new year with a clean financial and social slate. The rites reflect a belief in debt clearance apology and renewed ties, ending with a stoic outlook on fate.
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Cranbrook
Sam Lucy
Land of Flowers
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Chinaiman
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Herald
Fernie Boys
J. Miller
A. L. McDermot
H. Purdy
H. Dowsley M. Kastner
C. Prest YD. Hill
Rover J. Swinnarton
W. Baubier
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J. Graham
N. Coulter
M. Ross
Gus
Electric Light and
Toy & Athletic
E. J, Coyle Weds
Spokane
Mining News
Nelson
W. H. Blakemore
von Properties
Kitchener
Blakemore
Frecheville
LeRoi
Montreal
North Star
Sullivan
K. O Jennings
Gust Theis
Lamb Creek
Weaver Creek
Canterbury
Thomas Sarbird
McDonald Creek Tines
Silver King
Jt C. Burton
Peterboro
Harry Aminie
McDonald Creek Mines Syndicate
Harry Melton
Baker Mountain
Hedley
Halls Mines Smelter
Odd Fellows Ball
Cial
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Kootenay
Boundary Country
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Windermere
Patterson
Frank
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Grand Forks
Columbia
Miner
Grand Forke
James
Sons of the Orient
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