Cranbrook mayoral ticket pledges unity and clean governance
J P Vink announces candidacy for Cranbrook mayor with a platform: aldermen share responsibility, committees oversee duties, police and fire departments accountable, and no gambling or slot machines tolerated. A citizens ticket will back him with councillors James Ryan W Hyde Baker Joseph Jackson George Johnson P DeVere Hunt James Henderson.
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Cranbrook
J. P. Kink
The
Herald
Citizens
Mr. Fink
James Ryan
W. Hyde Baker
Joseph Jackson
George Johnson
P. DeVere Hunt
James Henderson
Counen Ant
Vo Hyde Baker
Iniaibrook
Miekson
George Jolson
Cranebrook
Doctor on Cunard liner performs appendicitis operation
On Christmas Eve the Cunard steamer Panfont halted briefly in mid ocean so ship surgeon Dr J Fraser Ort could operate on a man passenger. The steerage hurry-call came at midnight and the operation lasted about an hour. The patient recovered nicely after reaching port.
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New York
Panfont
Mediterranean
Cunard
J. Fraser Ort
McBride Urged to Run for Cranbrook Mayor in City Petition
J D McBride considers mayoral bid after a petition signed by about one hundred Cranbrook ratepayers. He says he would sacrifice personal business to serve if nominated, insisting he runs at voters request and not for any clique. Alderman McCowan notes a full aldermanic ticket behind McBride with names including T L Hickenbotham T S Gill Wm Flowers J J Kennedy and himself.
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J. D. McBride
Cranbrook
Mr. Mebride
Herald
McBride
Z Win
Tam
The
Alderman McCowan
Mr. McBride
Veing
Mr. McCowan
J. J. McBride
TL. Hickenbotham
T. S. Gill
Wm. Flowers
J. J. Kennedy
Myself
Sir Wilfrid Defends BC Views on Immigration Remarks
Sir Wilfrid explains a British Columbia perspective on oriental immigration quoted in press reports. He says he did not share hostile sentiments but respects free speech and the right of all opinions, referencing remarks in Ottawa and in the House of Commons.
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Nelson Daily News
The
Daily News
Victoria
Richard McBride
Eru
New Westminster
Ottawa
British Colulthia
Meclride
House of Commons
Mun Sutil
Pi Flys
British Columbia
Death of Ned Tanlan the Great Oarsman of Toronto
Ned Tanlan famed oarsman and public figure of Toronto died Monday at his Beverley Street home after eight days of illness from pneumonia. He lay unconscious for 48 hours with his wife, sister, daughter, and sister-in-law at his side. City officials plan a public funeral tribute to an honored son.
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Ned Tanlan
Toronto
Beverley Street
Lawrence Solman
Dunning
Brain Leaks Selected Fragmentary Insight
A terse excerpt discusses determination and doubt, noting a man’s readiness to listen when in trouble. It reflects on the paradox of demanding personal liberty yet insisting it is a license, suggesting a critical stance on behavior and self-contradiction.
Teas and biscuits imported with bulk chest and box pricing
CEYLON direct consigns thirty five chests of green tea and tea blends priced from 23 cents to 2 dollars per pound. Special blends include Golden Tipped Perol and Hotel Blend. Buttered biscuits and cakes from Dublin factory offered, with Banana Banquet Cakes weighing two pounds at 1.75 each and Philippine and Waterflake biscuits priced per box.
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Ceylon
PRKOR
Dubin
Candidate for Mayor Promises City Service
A Cranbrook election item quotes candidate Wink pledging to run without a campaign committee and to work for the city for the next year if elected. The fragment shows a promise to avoid organizing campaign rooms and to seek votes directly.
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Imayor
Cranbrook
CANDIDATES FOR ALDERMEN AND TORONTO ELECTION RESULTS
A slate of aldermanic candidates pledges independence from factions. Names include Joseph Jackson James Ryan V Tryde Maker George Johnson and P DeVere Tun. In Toronto, Jos Oliver won mayor by 5500 votes against Reginald Geary and others. bylaw for a two million Niagara power plant passed by 9000 majority, reshaping city control with Liberals and Conservatives represented on the council.
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Toronto
Tantuay
Jos. Oliver
Reginald Geary Wis
Boattile Nesbitt
Gom
WxeAld
Miles Vokes
James Simpson
Oliver Sa
Oddfellow
Niagara Power
Canada’s Royal Mint Opened by Earl Grey in Ottawa
Ottawa January 2 the Canadian branch of the Royal Mint was opened by Earl Grey this afternoon. About two hundred people were recruited in the main hall by Deputy Master Dr Bonar. The first half dollar dated 1908 was coined and presented to the Governor General W S Fielding. Countess Grey started the copper penny mill and received the coin she made. A refinery is planned to be built in connection with the mint.
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Ottawa
Royal Mint
Earl Grey
Bonar
Lithe Mint
Operator Mullen Arrested in Brockett Siding Wreck Case
Mullen the Pincher operator blamed for the Brockett Siding wreck last month was arrested by the R N W M P on Tuesday at a ranch six miles south of Lundbreck. He is held at the Macleod police barracks.
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Mullen
Pincher
Brockett Siding
Lundbreck
Macleod
Come! Come! Come Congregation Meeting Announcement
A most important meeting of Christ church congregation will be held at the church Monday evening at 8 p.m. All are urged to attend. Rector E. P. Flewelling signs the notice.
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Christ Church
E. P. Flewelling
Dominion wireless stations linked along British Columbia coast
Victoria and five Dominion wireless stations now exchange messages from Victoria to Vancouver Island and the mainland. Pachena Point, Gonzales Hill, Victoria, and future stations near West Vancouver and Cape Lazo ensure ship communications and resilience when telegraph service fails. The Shoemaker system allows cross compatibility.
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Victoria
BOC
British Columbia
Pachena
Vancouver Island
Valencia
Gonzales Hill
Pactilena
Haughton
Dominion
Padena Point
Point Grey
Vancouver
Islam
Westevan
Cape Lazo
Mainland
Pacing Coast Steamship Company
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Orient
Hillcrest coal boom headed for Cranbrook center
P Hill of Hillcrest Alberta states the area will become a major coal region with several nearby mines. A new 40 room hotel has opened, steam and electric services, and 700 tons daily production from the Hillcrest mines. Investments totaling 1.0 million dollars are planned for cottages and improvements.
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P. Hill
Stillcrest
Alberta
Cranbrook
Wellevue
Maple Leaf
Leitch
Hillcrest
Tlillcreast
Hill
P. Re
Beon
Mr. Gill
C. P. Hill
British Columbia
Tie
Pearson Buys The London Times
The London Times passes from the Walter family after three generations to Arthur Pearson who becomes managing director of a new company. Artur Walter becomes chairman of the board as the deal is announced in London.
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London
London Times
Walter
Arthur Pearson
Mr. Pearson
Mme
Artur Walter
Cranbrook Praised For Orderly City Police Force
Local officials and residents laud Cranbrook as one of the west’s most orderly towns praising the police for practical crime reduction. Chief Cory Pow D McLean and G Moore are highlighted for their experience courtesy and leadership reflecting pride in the city’s safety.
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Cranbrook
Cory Pow
D. McLean
G. Moore
Ily
Corbin Plans Kootenay Coal Railway Venture
The Eastern British Columbia railway company seeks permission to build a ten mile line from the Crows Nest Pass to the Loop in British Columbia to access Corbin controlled coal lands. Backers include Spokane financier PBCG Corbin with around 17 coal measures and 10 000 acres to develop. The bill was previously killed in committee during the last provincial session.
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Eastern
B. C
Crows Nest Pass
Loop
British Columbia
Victoria
PBCG
Corbin
Spokane
Kootehay
J. A. Harvey
Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers
The Maple Leaf Rebekah lodge installed officers last Wednesday evening. Listings include N G Mrs R S McLean V G Mrs T S Gill R S Miss Johnston f S Miss Hall treasurer Miss Tannhauser Chaplain Mrs F E Simpson Conductor Mrs C Smith N G Mrs Beaton 0 G P T Hayward RS N G Y E Beaton L 3S G Miss B McKay RS G Mrs S Richards LS Goats J Ryan R S S Miss Hakins L S S Miss Speers with Mrs H Y Parker retiring noble grand. Mrs P Dingman district deputy led the installation.
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Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge
N. G
R. S. McLean
V. G
T. S. Gill
R. S
P. T. Hayward
Y. E. Beaton
B. McKay
S. Richards
J. Ryan
P. Dingman
Canada Tightens Emigrant Admission Rules From Birth or Citizenship
Ottawa reports the interior department will require emigrants seeking entry to Canada to come directly from their birthplace or country of citizenship. The rule aims to stop Japan- Lr emigration from Honolulu to British Columbia. Cranbrook-Fernie Farmers Institute lists officers T S Gill president and Wm Hamilton vice president with A H Ashwoth secretary-treasurer for land farming and ranching inquiries.
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Ottawa
Interior Department
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Honolulu
British Columbia
Wm. Hamilton
Cranbrook
B. C
A. H. Ashwoth
Clean Election Plea Emphasizes Prudent Conduct
A call urges voters to choose freely without personal attacks or bitterness. The aim is a clean campaign and a peaceful, reputable result, regardless of who wins or loses.
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Cranirook
P. DeVere Tun
Oliver
Central HC
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Spence
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Harrison
Hocken
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Kootenay Coal
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Cranbrook-Fernie Farmers Institute
J. P. Fink
V. Hyde Baker
J. Jackson
J. Johnson
P. DE Vere Hunt, Alderman
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