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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
4
The British Gazette issue six, issued by the government amid England's general strike, reaches the Herald. It reflects optimistic tone, cites cabinet ministers defending a no negotiation policy, and notes unions consent to editorial independence while protecting press liberty as a hard-won privilege.
The government imposes a dumping duty on butter and certain canned trout from Australia to protect Canadian producers. Export bonusing by Australia lowers costs, allowing imports at prices Canada cannot match. The treaty once framed as free trade now appears a protective measure, masking its real effects. The piece recalls wartime leaders Lloyd George and Asquith and hints at shifting political stances.
The piece notes Asquith isolating Lloyd George from Liberal party councils over his stance on the recent strike. It discusses brewing politics around liquor control, with Cranbrook cited as a dry centre where beer licenses hinge on the liquor control board rather than plebiscite petitions. Petitions for plebiscites flood the province, challenging the attorney-general and the Premier.
Hon R R Bruce outlines BC mining development with last year’s output at 61 million dollars and dividends near 10 percent. He credits trained engineers, better roads, and high metal prices for growth and predicts 1926 output to exceed 1925 by five to ten million, noting government support and prospecting aids. He also lauds Dominion and Provincial backing and road construction aiding ore transport.
Over three games this week the Cubs fell to the Lions 6 4 in a May fixture while the Tigers defeated the Lions 8 1 and then beat the Cubs 7 4 in a second clash. Moffatt Harris Atchison and J Moffatt starred for the Tigers with multiple goals.
Mr and Mrs H J Sawyer spent the weekend in Kingsgate while Mrs McDonald and her son and daughter planned to reside there. A party at Mr and Mrs A Ev Fwidrickson celebrated Mrs Blair s twentieth birthday with games and song led by J Sims, Mrs Blair, and R Johnson.
A Sunday crowd enjoyed Smith Lake noting the pleasant surprise of the site created by Mr Engbright. The Cranbrook enterprise offers a private public benefit with a beach for citizens to visit at minimal cost, supported by local merchants and residents.
Local items report personnel changes at B C Spruce Mills with moves to Minneapolis and Creston. Sawmill and planing mill teams win in league play while the Orange Lodge stages a fundraiser play for a kiddies picnic. Lt Col Bott remembered after funeral in Victoria and Canadian Legion branches send flowers.
Mr Charles D Ellis returns to Windermere for summer residency after spending winter in the East and on the Pacific coast. Mr Arthur O Wheeler director of the Alpine Club of Canada from Sidney BC travels with Mrs Wheeler to Banty via the United States in a Fasex coach. Commander J C Powles RN FZS of the Britannia Fur Farm swaps a four door sedan for a six cylinder Master Buick McLaughlin from the Invermere agency.
Lieutenant Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott, long-serving military officer born in Wiltshire, England, dies at Victoria, British Columbia, at age 71. A soldier for over thirty years, he commanded units including the 80th British Columbia Horse and later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles regiment during World War I era. He served in India and the South African War before taking leadership posts in Canada.
The semi annual election of officers occurred this week at Key City Lodge 1.0.0.F with July installation for the new officers including MacGuene Bro and Russell G. Bro plus others. Durham Encampment and Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge also named their six month term officers and the lodge officers for the coming term.
About forty members of the Ladies' Aid of the United Church gathered at Mrs. PF MacPherson's home to honor Mrs. Freeman before Rev B C Freeman and family depart. The secretary voiced regret while President Mrs. W H Wilson presented a silver flower basket filled with flowers as a token of appreciation.
The Ladies Aid and United Church WMLS held a gathering at Mrs W B McFarlane’s home to honor Mrs Freeman of Cranbrook parish. About thirty two members attended and presented a silver sugar and cream set on a silver tray with tongs. Mrs Brock read an address and Mrs Freeman thanked the group for the kindness and friendship shown. The congregation wished Rev and Mrs Freeman and family well at their new home.
The 28th International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Chicago from June 20 to 24, 1926 with special Congress Trains from Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. The Moose Jaw train departs June 18 and Winnipeg June 19, with sleeping cars attached. Reduced fare tickets go on sale June 16 to 22 with return by July 2, 1926 and hotel reservations in Chicago available through the Canadian Pacific.
Premier Oliver lines says Camp Lister settlers will receive important reductions on amounts owed to the provincial government for their lands. He asserts the proposed cuts would be the last concession of this kind and notes the policy is aimed at easing land settlement, with a caution about easy disposal of the land to others.
Prof Utell, a veteran showman, tours the district this week with trained animal acts that astonish and educate. He performed at Yahk last week and Wycliffe on Tuesday, with an upcoming afternoon and evening show at the Auditorium on Saturday per his notice in this issue.
The Fink Mercantile Company outlines plans for a two storey cement block building at an estimated cost of $20,000. The CPR reports extra tracks at Crow’s Nest will create a turning point to expedite engine traffic. J. P. Fink becomes fire chief after Chief Bradley resigns. Walter Laing returns to open a barber shop.
Dr. W. Th. Bell is named Dominion veterinary for South East Kootenay and will base headquarters in Cranbrook. T. W. Leask brings in complete sash and door factory equipment to establish a local shop. M. McEachern constructs a new residence on Baker Hill.
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