Nparmurs Win Again in Manitoba Elections
The United Farmers of Manitoba in alliance with the Progressives gain strong results this week while Liberals cling to few seats and Conservatives falter. The piece notes a Western awakening among farmers and growing distrust of traditional parties. It questions potential national implications and the divide between country and city, asking whether this trend is beneficial or risky for Canada.
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United Farmers of Manitoba
Progressives
Manitoba
Prairie Provinces
Liberals
Canada
Conservatives at Ottawa emerge in stronger opposition
The Ottawa scene shows the Conservative party shifting from a weakened, reduced presence after last December’s election to a more energetic stance. Despite many aggressive members leaving the House, Mr Meighen leads renewed energy and strategy to influence parliamentary opposition and policy.
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Meighen
Meighen Whips British Columbia Conservatives in Lively Session
The passage lauds Mr. Meighen for his leadership and the BC Conservative delegation. It highlights their debates and notes figures like Stevens Tolmie Mackelvie McQuarrie Ladner and Dickie as strong contributors, praising their versatility and allies in the House. It lauds BC as a robust support to Meighen.
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Meighen
British Columbia
Stevens
Tolmie
Mackelvie
McQuarrie
Ladner
Clark
Dickie
General Clarke
Premier Blames B C Senators for Blocking Liquor Amendments
Premier Oliver accuses Senators Barnard and Green of blocking the Canada Temperance Act amendment to grant the province sole import rights for liquor. The Attorney General says lacking power to control importation hinders administering liquor laws and inflates government costs, thwarting decent administration for the province.
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Oliver
Barnard
B.C
Green
Vince
Senate
Province liquor import policy sparks senate clash
The article recounts a heated dispute in which Premier accuses Senators Barnard and Green of opposing the province’s welfare as an amendment failed. Barnard replies with a letter challenging the claim that government price disparities justify monopolizing liquor importation. He cites Quebec prices and Ontario lists to argue the federal system cannot grant exclusive import rights without a plebiscite. The Premier replies liquor is treated as a luxury in Ontario, raising questions about plebiscite timing and government control versus import restrictions.
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Barnard
Green
Ontario
Quebec
Liquor Commission
Cars owned by country ranking as seen by contemporaries
The article lists global automobile ownership, placing the United States first with 10,505,660 vehicles, Canada third with 445, and Britain second with 497,682. It then details other nations’ totals: France 286,146. Germany 1384. Australia 78,500. Italy 68,000. India 45,083. New Zealand 37,600. Russia 85,000. Union of South Africa 26,408. Newfoundland 600.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Australia
Italy
India
New Zealand
Russia
Union of South Africa
Newfoundland
Plain Truth Urged on Government in British Columbia
The Government is urged to present the plain unvarnished truth in all statements about British Columbia. Private land sellers in the province have obviously not adhered to truthful statements, prompting concerns over honesty and accuracy in land dealings.
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British Columbia
Prospectors Seek Settlement Despite Land Dangers
J P Larson plans winter work on Tiger-Poorman claims between Wild Horse and Sheep Creek after Fort Steele visit. G R Leask wins Kimberley schoolhouse contract. Thunder Mountain labeled fake as disappointed prospectors return daily.
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J. P. Larson
Wild Horse
Sheep Creek
Fort Steele
Thunder Mountain
Liberal drive to destroy the Civil Service Commission
A Liberal plan to dismantle the Civil Service Commission and restore patronage is outlined with preparations to attack the commission next year. The party seeks a parliamentary probe with a Liberal majority, while critics note their past opposition to limits on patronage.
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Civil Service Commission
Commission
King
Hiaden
Spokane Senator Turner Visits Herald in 1902
Twenty years ago this date, Senator Turner of Spokane told the Herald that the Marysville smelter would be completed without delay. A new vault for the Canadian Bank of Commerce nears completion. Cranbrook railroad employees plan a large picnic.
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Senator Turner
Spokane
The
Herald
Marysville
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Cranbrook
Police Chiefs Seek Uniform Standards to Shield Police from Politics
The Canadian Chief Constables Association, meeting in Victoria, adopted a resolution urging legislative action to standardize police commissions across Canada. The move aims to remove police administration from political influence by addressing term uncertainty and removing opportunities for politically motivated removals. The association plans to memorialize provincial Attorneys General to restore prestige, integrity, and public trust in chief constables.
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Canada
Canadian Chief Constables’ Association
Victoria
Association of
Chief Constables of Canada
Uniform police standards urged at Canadian convention
Delegates urged provinces to adopt a uniform police commission to depoliticize law enforcement across Canada. Discussion covered immigration controls, deportation for crimes, and tighter penalties for alcohol and gambling offenses. Officials from Ontario and Vancouver supported reforms and proposed code amendments to curb disorder and illicit betting.
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Ontario
Manistrate
Chlef Belanger
Montreal
Canada
Belanger
Inspector McKinney
Toronto
A. M. Manson
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Wilmer
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A. C. Bowness
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J. L. Staples
J. Tl. Cooper
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J. I. Sowerby
G. Sinclair
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A. St. Webster
H. Collier
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Victoria Colonist
G. R. Leask
Kimberley
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T. M. Roberts
Cranbrook Board of School
Bruce Robinson
Murdock McLeod's
Heintzman & Co
Wilson
Anderson
Vancouver
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Rexall
Cranbrook B.C
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Parker & McGee Run
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