City Council Meeting Minutes Cranbrook July 12
The Cranbrook city council met in the council chamber on Thursday evening with Mayor Clapp and aldermen present. Accounts from multiple vendors were ordered paid and the city engineer reported on water repairs, sewer work, sidewalks, and damage from high water. Rutledge Dairy Inspector submitted a second month report and milk sample tests, with notes on milk cooling and delivery rig improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
Bakin
Green
Balment
Mininee
Beattie Murphy Co
Business Systemes Ltd
Cranbrook
Cranbrook Electric Light Co
City Transfer & Warehouse
City
Cranbrook Sash & Down Co
yieThds Cranbrook Meat Market
Frank Desall
Kotenay Telephone Lines
Ira Manning Ltd
J. Manning
T. McAvity & Sons
J. D. McBride
McCreery Bros
AP. Noble
T. N. Parrett
JW. Rutledge
L. P. Sullivan
BE. Seymour
W. J. Selby
City of
Wh. TH. Sale
I. W. Rutledge
School Trustees Meet Deliberations and Staffing Actions
The School Trustees met on July 6 with Chairman HH White and Trustees Henderson Wilson Atchison and Manning present. Accounts approved include salaries and various expenses. The high school principal position was offered to Forsyth at 140 monthly. Miss Etter and Miss Bechtel vacancies were filled or offered respectively, with related resignations and notices. Building committee ordered to inspect the school building and report needed repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH White
Henderson, Wilson, Atchison and Manning
Forsyth
Bessie Pye
Miss Bechtel
Titon
Kootenay Orchard School
Miss Pye
Miss Etter
Halliday
Weather Bureau July 17 1917 Thermometer Readings
The record shows a high of 65 on July 17 1917 with earlier highs of 91 on July 12 1916 and 28 on July 4 1915. Rainfall notes indicate 12 5 inches by mid July and 7 10 inches in 1918. no data for 117.
Local club meeting notes include sewing projects and jam drive
The regular monthly meeting in the Connell Chamber reports active sewing divisions finishing 72 suit pelhams, 20 pairs of sacks, and purchases of flannelette wool and thread for 1092. Four cases of jam are sent for soldiers, with Red Cross distribution organized by convenors. a Garden Party is planned to replenish supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell Chamber
1. OD
Red Cross
Canada and the United States conscription debate
A Canadian and American exchange criticizes conscription and imperial sacrifice, contrasting wartime duties of England and colonies with those of the United States. The writer condemns deceit and defends fair play, addressing sympathy for Canada and the imperial effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hearst
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
United States
England
Sunday Flays Tire Pacteists at Bluejackets Rally
In New York on a June Sunday 14 000, led by a throng in bluejackets uniforms, Tilly Sunday denounced alleged agitators pressing anti registration. He urged harsh action against those who defy the Stars and Stripes, warning of immigrants undermining American labor and demanding adherence to Liberty and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willy
Stars and Stripes
Billy
War correspondent’s view of Vimy Ridge graveyard
A Times narrative recalls the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada at Vimy Ridge, honoring Western volunteers from British Columbia. It describes the grim terrain, the crosses marking fallen soldiers, and the emotional impact on readers to envision where their sons rest. The piece also seeks genealogical help for a Cranbrook soldier and notes German casualty totals.
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Vimy Ridge
Seaforth Highlanders
Canada
Pacific
Victoria
Vancouver
New Westminster
Nanaimo
Peak Mountains
Fraser River
the Times
Exhibit Planned for Cranbrook Fair
Creston BC July 12 The board of trade agreed to stage a splendid exhibit of Creston Valley fruits and vegetables at the Cranbrook fair in September. A committee including Bevan Gibbs Oatway Constable Stark and W W Jackson was named to oversee the exhibit. The board will study high telephone charges on the Creston Cranbrook line and discuss road repairs with MP Join Keen who is expected later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
B.C
Board of Trade
Creston Valley
Cranbrook Fair
Bevan Gibbs
Oatway
Constable
Stark
W. W. Jackson
Cranbrook
Nelson
Keen
Sir Richard McBride in Critical Health Condition
Victoria reports private cables indicate Sir Richard McBride, former British Columbia agent general in London, is in a critical health state. He has wasted away, is partially blind from Bright's Disease, and cannot safely return to British Columbia in August as earlier advised by his physician to Premier Brewster.
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Victoria
Richard McBride
B.C
London
Richard
Bright
Brewster
British Columbia
News of the Boys at the Front from a Private Letter
Private Gordon Wallinger writes of long marches with full pack and sore shoulders near a transport box awaiting trench duty. He notes Vimy Ridge in sight, heavy shelling ruin, and 1,000+ graves at a local cemetery. He mentions deaths of John Macdonald and others, with rumors of leadership changes.
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Gordon Wallinger
Tam
Vimy Ridge
John Macdonald
Jack Ketteringham
Billy Harrison
Harry Banfield
Jack Wilson
Hicks
Major Hicks
Public mood turns against conscription amid wartime doubts
Canadian editorials warn that mandatory service faces defeat without Quebec and urge voters to know the dangers ahead. The Financial Post defends its coverage while cautioning that reliance on political leaders has misled the public about the war’s costs and outcomes.
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Canada
Quebec
Canalan
Wigrawal
Asquith Crey-Churchill
Loyds Seoren
Plavénes
Jaune
Magraths
Hannas
Asquith
Empire
Post
Balfour
Washington
Halifax
Pacific
United States
Germany
Europe
Belgium
Poland
Winanelal Pont
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Louis
Mast Hanson
Godderin
Go Tleris
Vascotearyue
City of Cranbrook
East Kootenay Greenhou Chk, Drug & Book Co
Cranbrook Herald
Kootenay Telephone Lines
Ce Manning, Ltd
McBride
Aoe
Lees
Weather Bureau
New York Times
The
Dray We Green
B. C
Pte. Ls
Homer
102Nd
C. BF
Bager
J. W. Smith
Colchester County
Nova Scotia
P. S
Creston Board of Trade
Sir Richard McBride
Prairie Pride
Blue Ribbon
Perrins Sodas
White Knight Laundry
Christies Sodas
Jas. A. Lease & Son
Asset Provincial Library
Millin
Ery
Cranbrook's Dry Goods and Clothing Stores
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
W. J. Atchison
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