Fruitgrowers Debate Reciprocity Impact on British Columbia
Maxwell Smith spoke at a Vancouver public meeting on the reciprocity agreement arguing it treats both sides equally, noting reduced duties on products but not on inputs. He dismissed fears new BC orchards cannot compete, citing improved yields and markets in the United States and ABout quality over price. He also criticized fruit inspection and described court action involving Montreal’s United States fruit firm against a government inquiry.
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Maxwell Smith
Fruit Magazine
Vancouver
South
British Columbia
Canada
United
British Isles
Fire Casualty Inquiry From Wallace Fire Disaster
Forest Supervisor W G Weigle requests Cranbrook B C help locating friends or relatives of Charles Omerso or similarly named men who died in the August 20 fire near Wallace Idaho. He notes name variants Karl Omerza Karl Omers Charles Omer and Charles Omoso and asks for any information from Cranbrook regarding this foreign worker. Wallace Idaho March 21 1911.
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Forest Service
Wallace
Idaho
Charles Omerso
Cranbrook
B.C
Karl Omerza
Karl Omers
Charles Omer
Charles Omoso
Ome
W. G. Weigle
U.S
Dominion Matures Plan to Battle Trusts in Canada
An Ottawa dispatch reports the Dominion government will confront trusts for the first time, aiming to eradicate the “trust evil.” Canadian leaders insist the United Shoe Machine Corporation exposure will be addressed, signaling a broad defensive stance against concentration.
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Dominion
United Machine Shoe Corporation
Ottawa
Canada
United States
McLean
Huron
United Shoe Machine Corporation
Parliaments Clash Over Millinery Bill In Mock Session
Epworth League Citizenship department held a mock parliament Tuesday. W L Stevens quoted Canadian Civics, J S Peck opened the session, Rev Bo Tighe moved the hat size bill, Purpin led opposition with Furlong and Connolly backing. bill failed. Debate revealed Milan Lomardy origin of milliner. Bill set to limit hats to eighteen inches and would take effect June 1.
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Epworth League Citizenship Department
W.l Stevens
CPR
J. S. Peck
Bo Tighes
Purpin
Armstrong Avenue
Wasa
Furlong
Connolly
Cataraqui
Milan
Lombardy
Alice in Wonderland production planned by local group
Alice in Wonderland will be staged next Friday and Saturday in the Auditorium by the Maple Leaf lodge of Rebekahs with Miss Patterson directing and the C. P Walker Theatrical company. About 150 young and nearly young locals are needed, with one hundred children and fifty adults already sought. the show adapts Lewis Carroll and is expected to feature familiar characters such as the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter.
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Maple Leaf Lodge
Rebekahs
Miss Patterson
C. P Walker Theatrical Company
Winnipeg
D. Hope Leonard
Lewis Carrol
Alice
Cheshire Cat
Mad Hatter
Mareh
Young Players Sought for Local Production At Once
Promoter Mrs. W. B. McFarlane invites young people to join a forthcoming stage production. Cast includes roles for queens aids spades and other characters. Interested individuals should communicate immediately to secure a part.
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lHare
All the Queens
Spades
W. B. McFarlane
Borden May Resign Amid Conservative Disarray
Ottawa reports a rumor from Montreal and Toronto papers that the Conservative Party is disorganized and that Sir Robert Borden may resign. The story notes the potential leadership crisis and political tremors affecting the party.
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Ottawa
Montreal
Toronto
Borden
Brodeur Could Join Supreme Court Bench
Ottawa March 28 It is not unlikely that Hon I 2 Brodeur minister of Isteries will be appointed to the supreme court to succeed the late Justice Girouard and Dr Beland MP for Beance will become minister of fisheries.
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Ottawa
Brodeur
Isteries
Supreme Court
Justice Girouard
Beland
Beance
Bowling Scores Highlight Week of Local Matches
Bowling week draws large crowds as CoP Shops and Fink Mercantile clash. Shops win 1 0 with Brown top scorer. CPR Offices edge Y M C A by two strings to one. Teet and Phillips tie 170, Teet wins aggregate. Baker Street North and South tie as South takes two to one. Thompson tops with 189 single and 503 aggregate. Offices defeat Wink Mercantile two to one. Manley 170 high, Topham 458 three strings. Ads seek home workers at Winston Limited Toronto.
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Cop, Shops
Fink Mercantile Company
Brown
C.P.R
Y.M.C. A
Teet
Phillips
Baker St. North
Baker St. South
Thompson
Lunberg
Buchard
Tiainoh Ee Cree Vee
Omecs
Wink Mercantile Company
Manley
Topham High
Strike Looms as Coal Creek Mines Idle in Fernie
Fernie British Columbia March 29 miners idle as mass meeting supports a hard line against concessions. Hosmer tonight expected to follow the stance with Calgary officials endorsing the move. Many workers refused to work yesterday and some brought tools ready to walk out. Manager Ashworth said mines may stay closed through Saturday if workers refuse. Michel district plans a similar meeting to solidify the stand, signaling a prolonged dispute.
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Fernie
B.C
Coal Creek
Grand Theatre
Hosmer
Calgary
Ashworth
Michel
Premiers to Visit Ireland for Imperial Conference
London reports the premiers of four Dominions Sir Wilfrid Laurier General Botha Hon Andrew Fisher and Sir Joseph Ward will visit Ireland in the summer while in Britain for the Imperial conference. Dublin civic reception planned with Col Seeley chairing entertainment committee assisted by the Duke of Devonshire Lord Lucas Sir Th Nerney and others.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Wilfrid Laurier
Botha
Andrew Fisher
Joseph Ward
Ireland
Corporation of Dublin
Col. Seeley
Duke of Devonshire
Lord Lucas
Th Nerney
W. FP. Wely-Hutchinson
T. C. MacNaughton
Sifton May Challenge Graham in Brockville Ride
Ottawa reports strong authority that Hon. Clifford Sifton will run against minister Geo P Graham in the Brockville district at the next general election. Semipormetal info secured this morning confirms earlier reports that Sifton seeks the Brockville contest.
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Ottawa
Clifford Sifton
Geo. P. Graham
Brockville
Quebec Faction Routed in Party Change Bid
Indications suggest any resignation bid by him to the party is unlikely as the small Quebec faction seeking change has been routed and withdrawn to cover. The clash over leadership appears settled with the dissidents retreating from further action.
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Quebec
Borden Refuses to Quit After Majority Calls for End
Ottawa reports that an official tone indicates Sir Robert Borden has decided to heed the majority of his followers and abandon the leadership. The move comes after public pressure and signals a potential shift in government stance.
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Ottawa
Borden
Cricket Club Adopts Open Membership Policy
The adjourned CP HR cricket club meeting at YMCA last Saturday endorsed town canvassing for new members. Any town resident may join with CPLR, boys privileges, a $2.00 season fee. Practice begins Saturday April 1, with a further meeting Friday April 7, inviting all cricket enthusiasts.
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CPHR
YMCLA
Lany
CPLR
Atten
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Lad
Superior Court of
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A.C. Pye
Fink’s Special Brands
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McRenale
Fletcher
Winston, Limited
Spadina Ave
Cplr. Shops, Brown
Sinclair
Tyler
Fink Mercantile CO
Fletcher Val Kennedy
Fulton
Dunstan
McLeod
Y.M.C.A
Cransto
Hall
Main
O Stinson
Oso
Topham Oe
ATO
Philipps
As Manley
Johnson
Myers
Pye
Jones Mt
MA Milne
SRG Robertson
Sutherland Topham Stone
Ctineve
Sifton
Agianst Graham
Kootenay
By Moser, G. RR
Deverey, Lilly
Mr, CO Lichtly
Cuerard
Deriemer Managers
Rhode Island
A. Joliffe
Hotel Coeur D'Alene
Spokane, Wash
Howard St
Front Ave
The
Coeur D'Alene Company
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