Tragic logging accident and injunction shift at Nelson
Milton Hayman died after a unloading mishap at camp 12 when a log leg toppled onto him causing a fatal skull fracture near Cranbrook hospital. Coroner held an inquest. meanwhile five lumber firms faced an injunction led by J W W H W Herchmer restricting picketing and demonstrations near Wardner Cranbrook and nearby stations until March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hayman
Richard Hamilton
Hayman
Cranbrook
Nova Scotia
Dr. MacKinnon
Joseph Brault
C. J. Lewis
George Niblock
J. L. Peterson
R. Potter
W. Ratcliffe
Ann Pon
Thompson
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Wardner
B.C
Newis
Bull River
Great Northern
Hamilton
Kootenays
Emphy
Elko
Baker Lumber
Province of
British Columbia
Apt
Lumberton
Prairies
Colvalls
Crows Nest Pass
LWW
Mining meeting and accident report in West Kootenays
A mining meeting in the Slocan region discusses load safety and tax issues following a fatal accident where a log load collapsed onto a worker. Witnesses describe chain wrapping and lifting methods, with jurors leaning toward accidental death and officials considering income tax relief for mining firms. The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. highlights Sullivan mill completion and long-term operations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addit
Dhaing
Jenay Power Co
Bonnington
Enay Flats
Creston
Jess
Trans-Province
Hope
Princeton
Slocan
Certhus
al Mining
Othhim
Green Tamarac
Catacrocis
Noble
F. A
Starkey
I. R. Poole
Nolann
Vica Iracident
Robert Hamilton
MacKinnon
Wu Muuony
North America
Mr. Warren
J. J. Warren
Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co
Kootenays
Minetala Separation Company
New York
Warren
Blaylock
Sullivan
Women’s Institute Meeting and Social Evening Report
The Women’s Institute held a regular meeting on March 4 with District Agriculturist Angus Hay presenting Vantin and Garden cures. Attendees included Mrs. Cooper, St. W. Esmondson, and Miss Olive Simpson. A whist drive for members and husbands yielded fourte en tables. prizes went to Mrs. Hartley and Mrs. Moore. The event featured music, duets by Mrs. Norgrove and Mrs. Thompson, solos by Mrs. Cooper, refreshments, and a closing dance with Mrs. Edmondson and Mr. McGill assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wora
Dell
Hoek
Angus Hay
Women’s Institute
K.P. Hall
Dance with the Follies Loaned Grand Piano for Leap Year Dance
A Chickering grand piano valued at £2000 has been loaned to the Auditorium for the Follies Leap Year dance this Friday. R P Moffatt arranged the loan via Moffatt's Variety Store, with discussions about Oddfellows possibly replacing the upright piano. The piece arrived from Lethbridge this week and was placed at the Auditorium for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R P. Moffatt
Moffatt
Lethbridge
The
Oddfellows
Children Stage Show Delights at Central School
Friday and Saturday performances by the Junior Musical Society under G. E. Bower impressed spectators with high artistry for juvenile players. The Japanese operetta Princess Chrysanthemum featured many child roles, with twelve boys and twelve girls delivering lively action songs and choruses. Jos Diebolt led the orchestra with Hadyn’s Serenade, earning warm applause, while Moonbeam and Saucer Eyes and the courtly entourage gave the drama vivid charm amid colorful costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Musical Society
Wail
G. E. Bower
Bower
Central School
Musical Society Orchestra
Jos, Diebolt
Hadyn
What-for
Chrysanthemum
So-Tzu
So-So
Saucer Eyes
Cat
So-Sii
Moonbeam
Saucer-Eyes
So-Sli
Pricess
Moon Eee
Yum-yum
Du-du
Tu-lip
Golden Butterfly
Chrysanthemium
Mildred Bridges
Wm. Wolfe
School Board 28 Mills Levy Proposed For Year
A special meeting of the school board discussed estimates for the year and the proposed 28 mill levy. Plans to finish the Central School addition include converting two rooms into an auditorium with a wall instead of folding doors. Tender awards went to Sainsbury & Ryan for the high school fire escape. Salary raises and pupil accommodations were debated as 76 new reception pupils stress facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Henderson
Miles
Richmond
Kootenay Orchards
Sainsbury & Ryan
Jones
Central
Miss White
Magee
Wesley
Miss Henderson
Nater, Light & Phone
Cranbrook Board Of Trade Opposes J W W
The Cranbrook Board of Trade adopts a resolution opposing the Industrial Workers of the World and urging the Canadian government to curb its activities to protect the lumber industry and social welfare. The action follows reports of I W W agitation in the United States and Canada. Otto Gray underwent appendicitis surgery, and A Partoll arrived at hospital with a minor leg cut. rumors of a near-fatal injury proved unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Trade
Associated Boards of Trade
British Columbia
Nelson
Cranbrook
W. H. Wilson
N. A. Wallinger
M.P.P
J. F. Guimont
Noble Binns of
Trail
Kootenays
Workers of the World
Consolidated
Speaker
Canada
Consolidated Company
Emberley
Associated Boards
I.W.W
Associated Boards of Trade of
Industrial Workers of the World
Hal Allert
Orsini
Lidhstoal Workers of the World
Orguntga
Hon
United States of America
Whemusas
Sal
Domin Lion of Canada
Board of Trade
Cranbrook Royal of Trade
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
J. H. King
A. M. Manson
Victoria
J. D. McNiven
Otto Gray
Kootenay
A. Partoll
Staplea Lumber Company
Local Band Members and Concert Moment Amid Page Two Inat Mention
A list of musicians including Calvin McBurney Willie Spence David Weston Bob and Mars ret Willis Flute Jean Ward Drums Ray Brown Piano Audrey Collier appears as a closing note for a page item about a concert. A pleasant surprise awaited Mr Hower at the conclusion of the Inat with continued coverage on page two.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.W.W
Logger
Wardner Camp
Eastern
Kootenay District
Camp No. 12
Fred A. Starkey
GRC
the Recreation Club
Jigen
Marion Oliver Mission Band
Presbyterian Schoolroom
East
Princess Chrysanthemum
Total
Phyllis Thompson
Jessie Brown
Drdf
Gwen Slye
Fraser MacKay
Prince
Nora Miles Prince
Madeline Woodman Saucer
Nancy Nishet
Dan Brake
Barbara Salter
Evelyn Anderton
Mr. Bower
Miss Anderton
Joy
Diebolt
Dorothy Bridges
Don Burton
Josephine Demichel
Jack
Margaret Henderson
George Kemball
Roy Tennell
Mary MacDonald
Willie Mac
Labor
England
Ramsay MacDonald
Stanley Baldwin
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