Cranbrook Board Deliberates on Eastern BC Trade Resolutions
A special Cranbrook Board of Trade meeting discussed resolutions to urge provincial funding for the Crows Nest Pass wagon road and Elk River Bridge at Tobacco Plains. A later brief noted militia dress orders, salutes, and upcoming invitations for an op ticing ceremony plus a government caucus on public issues Wednesday.
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Board of Trade
Council Chamber
Beale
Dunbar
Associated Boards of Trade
Crows Nest Pass
Alberta
Kootenay Landing
British Columbia
Esquimalt
McBride Aud
Kootenay
Wardner
Fort Steele
Wandner
Wardner St Marys River Bridge and Road Resolutions
Resolution 2 calls for a public bridge across the Kootenay River at Wardner to aid ranchers and market access, with funds and rapid construction urged. Resolution 3 asks the provincial government to fund a St Marys River wagon road from Marysville to the divide to unlock mineral wealth. Resolution 4 proposes a direct Cranbrook Marysville link and a St Marys River bridge near Wycliffe for improved communication.
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ST. Marys River
Marysville
Associated Boards of
British Columbia
ST. Marys River Bridge
Cranbrook
Maryssville
Wycliffe
Associated Boards
BC Set to Introduce Provincial Legislation for Lord's Day Act
Victoria reports the cabinet will introduce provincial legislation on the Dominion Lord's Day Act with no prosecutions authorized under the measure for now. Dr. Young sworn in as provincial secretary. opening of the eleventh BC Parliament slated for next month. The Fifth Regiment guard of honor to welcome Lieut. Governor Dunsmuir is prepared. staff details announced.
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Victoria
Dr. Young
Atlin
Dunsmuir
F. L. Carter-Cotton
Richmond
British Columbia
Saunders
Richard Ryan
Orton
George Penketh
G. Shade
Fifth Regiment
C. A
Col. Hall
Strike Vote Looms as Rail Workers Weigh Ballot Action
Conductor Joseph Jackson reports from Chicago that 5000 men across 42 railroad systems will vote by secret ballot on a compromise offer and possible strike. The plan calls for wage increases around 8 to 10 percent, with hours and overtime terms debated as committees concede little.
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Joseph Jackson
Chicago
R. GC
Chicago Record- Herald
Jackson
Winnipeg
Cmn
Meno
Toveyler
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Rail labor talks stall as overtime pay dispute drags on
Negotiations between railroads and train employees extend from January with daily conferences. Roads offer pro rata wages after ten hours for long hauls while crews press for full mileage pay. Morissey Garretson refuse to predict final outcome as committees await decisions and possible strike poses broader industrial tension.
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P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railroad Train Order
A. B. Garretson
Morrissey
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Canadian Bank OF
B. E. Walker
Alex, Laird
A. H. Ireland
Canada
United States
England
Cranbrook Branch
F.C. Malpas
Victoria Real Estate
GO. P. Ry
Arnold & Roberts Cranbrook
B.C
Conan
the Ontario Insurance Co
the Dominion Fire Insurance Co
the Accident and Guarantee Co., of Canada
New York Plate Glass Insurance Co
the Indemnity Advertising Co
Dominion
the Insurance Agencies Ltd. General Agents
Vancouver, B. C
Ca. L. McCdermot
Calgary
Tate & SO
CG. P. R Jewelers
Opticians
Nusr Pass
the Malt Beer of
Algary Beer
A. L. McDermot
Spirit Merchant
Cranbrook Board OF Trade
Elk River
Tobacco Plains
Tivern
Ooiated Boards of Trade
Fern bin Columbia
One Hunted Club
Wardner Bridge
Imperial Bank of Canada
J. F. M. Pinkham
Mér
Copper
KRESO
Beattie & Atchison
Choice Dominion Creamery
P. Burns
Cranbrook, B. C
E. Byrnes
Aga
C.c.s
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