Erickson Promoted Likely Move to Lake Superior Division
E G Erickson, long road master on the Crow's Nest division of the CPR, left on invitation to consider the post of divisional superintendent on the Lake Superior section. A resignation would mean relocation from Cranbrook, deeply felt by many friends and church social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Erickson
Crows Nest
C. P R
McNicoll
Lake Superior
Erickson
Westivision
Cranbrook
Hricksons
Advertising a Town Card For Cranbrook Merchants
The Herald urges Cranbrook merchants to place a small town card on letter heads showing population district resources and district prosperity. It argues free stationery printing any local or eastern printer, calls for vivid authentic descriptions rather than empty boasts and cites the value of original advertising to attract customers.
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Herald
Cranbrook
Crantrook
Drowned fear for Wilmer Outcrop man and rail contract notes
Mrs. J Quinlivan fears her husband is drowned after leaving Wilmer to drive toward Montana. The last report places him near Fort Steele before crossing a river. Breckenridge and Lund secure a large CPR contract to repair Crow rail lines, enabling 50 teams and hundreds of workers. Montreal talks update CPR subsidy plans for fast Atlantic steamship service and fleets. An available cottage with barn on Baker Hill and a parlor suit offered by Joe Jackson or at the house.
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Wilmer
Breckenridge & Lund
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Atlantic
Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific
Trafic
Baker Hill
Joe Jackson
Le Roi mine disaster claims superintendent Dunkle
Louis A. Dunkle, superintendent of the Le Roi mine, was killed in a cave in on the 600 foot level while timbering to save ore. Two timbermen, William J. McDonald and Daniel Gunn, were buried but survived. rescues freed them with minor injuries as the mine closed for Dunkle's funeral.
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Rossland
B. C
Louis A. Dunkle
le Roi
William J. McDonald
Daniel Gunn
Dunkle
Dunkie
Niles
Mr. Dunkle
Donald
Gunn
Louis Dunkle
LeRoi
Daniel Guin
MacKenzie
Joe Thorne
Editor defends controversial humor and notes trials of editing
The piece reflects on criticism toward republishing a religious joke about a minister’s resignation. It recalls past editor resilience, growth, and daily routines at the Old Man's table, then shifts to town chatter about mine sales, Winnipeg growth, Manitoba real estate, and a dangerous mountain goat hunt involving Tommy Turley and companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Herald
Phare
R. E. Beattie
Winnipeg
Oak Lake
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Mr. Beattie
Canada
Minnesota
North Dakota
Winnipega Maroons
United States
Jeffries Retains Title With Ninth Round Knockout
In San Francisco last Friday James Jeffries defeated veteran Bob Fitzsimmons by knockout in the eighth round after a tight bout. Early rounds favored Fitzsimmons but Jeffries landed a crushing short punch to the ribs and jaw. The match sparked fake fight accusations with both sides defending its legitimacy. They split about $30,000 on a 60 to 40 percent basis.
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Jeffries
James Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
San Francisco
Fitzsimmons
Quite a Contrast Phoenix Pioneer Tere Is A Contrast
At Johnstown Pennsylvania the Crows Nest Coal company donated under eighty dollars per victim’s family while public subscriptions average about two hundred fifty dollars per life lost. Household goods for sale by A C Bowness private sale after 6 pm at the Mebar late house two doors south of Geary and Doyle’s livery barn cash terms.
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Phoenix
Tere
Johnstown
Crows Nest Coal Company
Mebarlate House
Geary & Doyle
C. Bowness
Marysville Smelter Meeting Hints at Resumption of Work
G W Hull of Sullivan Smelter and Mining arrives in Marysville and says a meeting will decide how to proceed with the Spokane based project. N W Ross notes strong mining potential in South East Kootenay and advocates businesslike, oil based ore concentration to unlock copper values.
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G. W. Hull
Sullivan Smelter and Mining Company
Spokane
Marysville
Elemndorf
Hull
Austin
Turner
the Herald
Sullivan
N. W. Ross
British Columbia
Pacific Coast States
Mon Jay
Ross
South East Kootenay
South
Kootenay
Elmore Oil Concentrating Process Praised by London Expert
J D Kendall of London writes to Dominion Development’s E W Sawyer praising the Elmore oil concentrating method for Kootenay ores. He notes the Wales plant treating Gladsdir mine ore saves about eighty five percent of values compared with standard water concentration, signaling a potential BC copper mining boom.
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British Columbia
Canada
J. D. Kendall
London
Eng
E Wj. Sawyer
Dominion Development Syndicate
England
Kendall
Elmore
Wales
Gladsdir
Fort Steele Prospectos Engage in Tunneling Operations
Fort Steele prospectors led by Messrs Henry and Chisholm continue tunneling for an ancient Wild Horse creek channel. Nip and Tock earn about $1 daily. Chinamen, Chee Chee Wo, Ban Wan, and Invictia groups, with five inch and six inch giants, move large gravels. Ground leased from Invictia, several hundred workers, water supply abundant, activity spans Wild Horse creek and tributaries with multiple certificates recorded.
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Fort Steele
Henry and
Chisholm
Wild Horse Creek
Chee Chee Wo Company
Ban Wan Company
Invictia Mining Company
Chineese
Boulder Creek
Mining notes on St Marys valley property invest
L D Sivyer of Spokane inspected John Urquhart's St Marys valley property and predicts rich prospects. E G Boynton and wife of Lacrosse Wisconsin head a syndicate with Perry creek leases and J O Trow will lead a large development crew. Hoynton supports development funding. Harry Melton reports red hematite iron ore from Baker mountain claims of 68 percent iron with 2 percent silica. no district ore matches this. A large syndicate may buy the property, nine miles from Cranbrook.
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L. D. Sivyer
Spokane
St. Marys Valley
John Urquhart
E. G. Boynton
Lacrosse
Wis
Harry Melton
Baker Mountain
Cranbrook
Lacrosse Trip To Fernie By Junior Club
The Junior lacrosse club left for Fernie on Tuesday to meet the Fernie Juniors. Players include Stewart Morris Percy Sproule Maurice Nevin Davis McEachern John Campbell Frank Murphy Clarence Finness Charles Henderson Barney McPeak Charles McEachern Willie Greer with Dorwood McLeod as mascot and James Greer Ross Tate and Mrs Henderson accompanying the party.
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Fernie
Stewart Morris
Percy Sproule
Maurice Nevin
Davis McEachern
John Campbell
Frank Murphy
Clarence Finness
Charles Henderson
Barney McPeak
Charles McEachern
Willie Greer
Dorwood McLeod
James Greer
Ross Tate
C P R Prospecting for Coal in Valley Opposite Morrissey Mines
The C P R company has fifteen workers prospecting a coal vein in the valley opposite the Morrissey mines. Reports claim the coal there rivals the best quality in the region.
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Morrissey
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James Ryan
G.H. Miner
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Hill & CO
Mr. Erickson
Jod Scarbero
Trade Magazine
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New Atlantic Service
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