Aclamations and elections stir Cranbrook politics
The Cranbrook column discusses Dr. King and Beattie in a Liberal party row over cabinet posts. Voters resent behind the scenes pressure and warn the district will oppose a manipulated acclamation rather than fair public choice.
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R. E. Beattie
King
Dominion
Dr. King
Liberal
Cranbrook
Cranbrook Knows This To Be the Case. It Is Not A Question So Much of Dr. King
Hast Kootenay
By election timing favored to aid minister of public works in waiting
The passage argues the Liberal side has weakened its grip and a strong rival could unite other factions to win. It notes Conservative efforts to secure influential supporters for an acclamation, prompting dissent among independents. It predicts a hastened by election to bolster the minister of public works in waiting.
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E. Broadway
Portland
Oregon
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
The Farris Resignation Timeline and Beaver Enquiry
The Enderby Press reports on J W de B Farris resigning as attorney general after Ottawa, with a delayed game board hearing, Bowser blamed for political tricks, and Inspector Hird’s new charges linking to Dr Baker. Farris denies wrongdoing at a Vancouver banquet, while evidence ties to Bowser remains indirect.
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Game Board
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Hird
Dr. Baker
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Bowser
Turbulent voyage of contraband arms and mutiny on Southern Cross
The tale follows Barstow as he believes the cargo holds gems while the schooner Southern Cross carries contraband munitions for a rebel leader. Clayton, owner of the cargo, vies for control amid mutiny with the crew and a captain who hides the truth to protect a raped wife. Barstow is jailed, escapes, leads a band of beachcombers, then returns to rescue the American consulate and find redemption.
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Tain
Southern Cross
Barstow
Clayton
Twenty Years Ago In 1901 Chronicle Notice And Events
Twenty years ago Herald reports on a CPR employee Joshua Collins found dead on the track near coal bins after an apparent fall as a locomotive backed from the hound house. St Eugene Mine outlook dim for resumption. Royal hotel at Marysville opened. Key City Lodge LC C F officers installed with N G S H Morrow V G A K Leitch RS H Parsons F S W Simons Treas A Manning. Dr Green returns to Moyie. Knox Church annual meeting records income of 2764.95 with motion to raise pastor salary by 200 per year.
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Knox Church
Under Crimson Skies at Star theatre next weekend
Universal Jewel production "Under Crimson Skies" by J. G. Hawkes directed by Rex Ingram stars Elmo Lincoln the Colossus of the Screen. The adventure drama promises unusual features and is hailed as one of the year’s finest. Lincoln plays Yank Barstow in this sweeping film.
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Rex Ingram
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Star Theatre
Jack London
Robert Louis Stevenson
Rex Beach
Yank Barstow
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Scrap Iron shines with stellar cast at Star theater
Ray leads a well chosen supporting lineup for Scrap Iron at the Star theater Monday and Tuesday. Real pugilists, timekeepers, and a lively cast including Vera Stedman as Midge and Tom O'Brien bring authenticity to the boxing drama despite uneven pacing.
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Charles Ray
Star Theatre
Vera Stedman
Midge
Tom O'Brien
Stanton Heck
Atheletic Club
Charles Wheelock
Tom Wilson
Claude Berkely
Propaganda Exchange Over Dr King Beattie Post
A Cranbrook Cranbrook Herald letter reports Liberals in Hast Kootenay declined Dr King as Beattie’s substitute. Propaganda claims Conservatives want King for Ottawa Public Works minister. Vancouver Province correspondent notes King’s popularity in Cranbrook but omits older details.
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Dr. King
Vancouver
Hast Kootenay
Cranbrook
East Kootenty
Ottawa
King
Ray praised as director in first effort on screen
Charles Ray receives high praise from cast and staff noting Lydian a Knott delivers a touching mother role and Ray credits all with giving their best, calling him among the finest directors in pictures and his first directing effort praised by many.
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Lydiana Knott
Ray
Charles Ray
King in riding eyed for acclamation in Liberal camp
A provincial column questions Dr. King as Liberal candidate in East Kootenay, arguing Beattie lacks majority support, Ottawa Liberals push for Quebec ends, and Vancouver interests seek a ministerial seat. The author notes local Liberal indifference and cites Deschamps in Rossland courting labor for King. Ends by urging elector digestion.
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Victoria
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Victorian
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East Kootenay
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Bonnell
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Cranbrook
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Deschamps
Acadian National Congress gifts two acres for Evangeline Park church
At Grand Pré Nova Scotia three hundred Acadians kneel beside Evangeline statue to accept a two acre donation from Dominion Atlantic Railway for a new church. The gift, part of about fourteen acres, awaits a sanctuary to be built in five years on the old St. Charles site with pledges from P J Vendt and George E Graham.
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Acadian National Congress
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George E. Graham
P. J. Vendt
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