Lethbridge Visit From The Old Man E
The observer notes Lethbridge as a rising Alberta town with vast streets, strong winds, and a strong future in coal grain and manufacturing. He highlights real estate folly, Mormons nearby, a Hills family store, and the town’s rough railway station. Operations at the St Kupene mine resume as Cropio returns from California and Paul Johnson sails to build a smelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
California
Alberta
Cranbrook
Galt Coal Company
Frank
Calgery Band
Magle
St. Kupene
Cropio
Spokate
Gus King
Sleo
Paul Johnson
Nelson
Prince of Wales Island
New York
British Columbia Politician Discusses House Living and Rail Land Deals
E C Smith, in town for a interview, favors the house living out its usual duration and opposes extravagant legislation if land granted to railways is involved. He also opposes introducing party lines into British Columbia politics at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
E. C. Smith
P. P
British Columbia
Banquet honors Cranbrook's Mr Jamieson in grand toast
Seventy Cranbrook citizens gathered at the Cranbrook hotel to fete R R Jamieson recently promoted to general superintendent of the Western division with headquarters at Calgary. The banquet featured fine dining, speeches, music, and warm tributes to Jamieson and successor Mr Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
R. R. Jamieson
Crows Nest Pass
Calgary Cranbrook
Ryan
Rookes
R E Beattie
Mr. Jamieson
Mr. Taylor
Beattie
South East Kootenay
Messrs. McSweyn
Murtrock
McDermut
G.P.R
Taylor
Jamieson
Gest
Mutchison
Palluntor
The
Quartette
Cimber
P. Lund
W. Coleman
Professions
Gurd
G. HL Thompson
J. G. Taylor
Geory
F. Stephens
Bolo
W. ©. Johnson
J, Parker
A. W
MelVittie
W. T.eld
J.D. Metiride
the Quartette
Harold Darling
F, C
Malpas
Marsh
Our Heat
J, Ityan
New Cranbrook Wilmer Mail Route Sparks Local Debate
Wilmer residents push for altered schedule to improve mail service. Proposals seek to move departures to Tuesday to allow quicker replies from Golden and Windermere, arguing current eight mile shifts disadvantage Wilmer traders. Authorities urged to address perceived unfairness in the proposed timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer
Cranbrook
Golden
Windermere
Steele
Goldenway
North Mall
South Mail
Athalmer
Mr. Smith Discusses BC Politics From Fernie
In Fernie MR. SMITH told Free Press editor he expects the Victoria house to meet April 2 and predicted passing of estimates but could not forecast the outcome. He criticized Joseph Martin's attitude, praised his own voting record, and said party lines may not dominate the next BC election amid local concerns and uncertainties about his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Smith
Fernie
Free Press
Victoria
Joseph Martin
West Yale
Martin
Mr. Smith
Smith
Our Reward in Heaven, Morrissey Miner: The Cranbrook Herald
The Cranbrook Herald marks its fifth milestone as Cranbrook grows from Col. Baker’s homestead to a rail town. The paper praises its role in the town’s rise and rails that Old Map Simpson will receive reward in heaven for the newspaper’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrissey
Cranbrook
Herald
Col. Baker
The
Simpson
Coal Miners Reject Settlement in Morrissey Vote
The C P R strike shows weakness as Morrissey miners vote 123 to 10 against ratifying the district committee's agreement. Michel and Fernig districts also reject. Disappointment, rising tensions, and threats of violence prompt extra police and guards for Manager Tonkin amid fear of unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrissey
Coal Company
Michel
Fernig
Tonkin
Striking C P R Faced With Nonunion Labor In Canada
Vancouver reports three more carloads of imported labor for the C P R as it seeks to replace striking workers. Italians and others arrive for track work and steamer service. The Joan’s crew is being replaced by nonunionists, while strikers claim strength and pursue legal action for wages. Public sympathy wanes as substitutes quit and counter suits rise.
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Vancouver
Dunsmuir
Joan
Seera
Nanaimo
Frei Stirling
Teamsters
Then and Now in Nelson and Kokanee Creek
Thirteen years ago the Nelson Kokanee creek outlet opened briefly with rotten ice on closed stretches. On that day Ned Bray carried all Nelson mail from Kootenal station 28 miles beyond Benners Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Tribune
Nelson
Kokanee Creek
Ned Bray
Kootenal Station
Benners Berry
Crows Neat Pass Coal Company
Fernie Hosts Associated Boards of Trade Meeting
The Fernie gathering featured a banquet at the Royal hotel and a broad agenda. Resolutions urged more time for Kootenay Central railway work, improved Fernie and Cranbrook court facilities, forest fire prevention, and park creation in Kootenay.
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Associated Boards of Trade
Fernie
Royal Hotel
Kootenay Central Railway
Cranbrook
Kootenay
Pwvers
New Zealand
Daiy
Crows Nest
East Kootenay
Eust Kootenay
Rossland
A Good Man Promotes Mallinson To Calgary Foremanship
Art Mallinson, a prominent figure in the Cranbrook C PR shops, is promoted to foreman at the Calgary shops and departed last Tuesday. Cranbrook bids farewell to a well liked young man as many friends hosted a supper Monday night and presented a locket in appreciation of his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Mallinson
C. PR
Calgary
Cranbrook
Mallinson
The
Herald
Mr. Mallinson
Labor group organized at Wentworth hall meeting
C. M. O'Brien led a large turnout of laboring men at Wentworth hall for a new organization. Officers elected include W. J. Oliver as president, Paul St. Jean as vice president, W. Hayward as secretary treasurer, W. Piper as recording secretary, and D. Carmichael as guardian. About 120 members were initiated, with a second meeting planned at Leask's hall next Saturday. A resolution thanked Manager Rollins for hall use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. O'Brien
Wentworth Hall
W. J. Oliver
Paul St. Jean
W. Hayward
W. Piper
D. Carmichael
Guardian
Leask’s Hall
Rollins
Provincial coal land sale favored over subsidies
About a hundred Nelson men apply for coal prospecting licenses in East Kootenay. If granted, the provincial treasury would gain 325000, with many more across the province likely to pay the same, totaling 650000 from 128000 acres. Also notes W Mackenzie to perform a Good Friday concert with various acts, admission 25 cents, reserved seats 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Tribune
Nelson
East Kootenay
W. Mackenzie
Winnipeg
Sullivan Directors Move Toward Smelter Completion
The Sullivan directors aim to fix difficulties and begin work on the Marysville smelter. A new loan of $100,000 is said to be negotiated and stock in the company is reported sound again, pleasing district investors and supporters of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Marysville
Angers Sells Interest in Marysville Bakery to Coleman
Frank R. Angers announces he sold his interest in Marysville Bakery and Supply Co and its lot and building to John Coleman. He states he is not responsible for any debts of the business, which Coleman has assumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Angers
Marysville Bakery and Supply Company
John Coleman
F.R. Angers
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Gro. A. Cox
B. BK
WaLerr
Gen. Man
Savings Bank
Deposita
Iinterest
Cranbrook Branch
F. C. Malpas
Elise
Gilpin
Gilpin’s
ISIS
W.H. Wilson, Jeweler
J.D. McBride
W. F. Tate, Jeweler
Official Watch Inspector
Crows Nest Branch
Pioneer Hardware Store
G. H. Miner
Hps Panera R
Port Simpson, B. C
Trans-Canada and
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Porsistas
Ofefatatai
Hill
West
Billy
Kootenays
Beale, Hutchison & Elwell
Wilmer Mail
Bhe
Wilmer Outcrop
Estes
U. B R
Boards OF Trade
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