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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
4
An editorial discusses Winston Churchill's praise of the British navy at a Royal Academy banquet and questions his knowledge of naval details. It argues his optimism could reflect growing understanding and contrasts it with earlier criticisms. The piece notes Canada’s shipbuilding debate and hopes Churchill’s confidence rises to match reality.
The piece questions how many generations must be born on Canadian soil for a family to be truly Canadian. It cites census rules claiming no white person is born Canadian by nationality unless Indigenous. It recalls a past era when white residents counted as visitors rather than Canadians and notes native status as the defining factor.
The piece condemns any earned sense of inferiority in Canadian birth after Premier Roblin’s remark that he is Canadian-born of English parents. It argues true Canadians must reject such views, praise a vibrant national sentiment, and teach Young Canada that being Canadian-born is the best.
Canada solved the Japan immigration question through a bilateral accord with Japan. The Laurier government, aided by Ten Rodolphe Lemieux in 1909, arranged that Japan regulates emigrants to Canada, avoiding potential quarrel or war. The Borden government cannot undo Laurier’s diplomacy.
The Calgary Albertan criticizes Parliament's closure measure as a step backward. It argues the government can pass major legislation and shut down discussion, effectively ignoring the public and undermining parliamentary oversight. It cites Ontario's cabinet charges and lack of inquiry as evidence of reduced accountability.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier drew tremendous numbers in Toronto last week as he outlined Liberal naval policy. The seven thousand seat arena overflowed with ticket holders and thousands were turned away. Opposition leader received a hearty ovation, with Hon. G. P. Graham, Hon. Chas Murphy, Dr. Michael Clark, and local Liberals on stage. Mackenzie King chaired the meeting, urging Canadians to judge Liberal aims. Laurier challenged Conservative claims about British naval adequacy and urged Ontarians to consider England’s ability to fight its own battles. The first lord of the British Admiralty was questioned by attendees.
The speaker asserts England can face any threat and Canada must share defence work through Canadian labor, ships, and sailors under Canadian control. He recalls 1909 consensus on defense and notes obstruction in the House, asking how closure would have shaped Canada in 1896.
Mrs Legge wife of Thomas Legge died at St Eugene hospital on May 10 1913 after months of illness aged 44 leaving three children and husband. Funeral held May 12 at 2 p.m. Rev C B Kendall Baptist church. Henry Sainsbury died May 12 1913 at St Eugene hospital aged 47 after spinal meningitis long army service and recent English-born bookkeeper at Royal hotel. Funeral service held this afternoon from English church conducted by Rev E B Flewelling, with veterans in attendance.
Macleod Alberta May 13 Doctor Sawyer a veterinary surgeon of Coleman appeared before Judge McNeill in district court charged with stealing a horse from J Roche of Cowley. After witnesses testified Sawyer was found guilty. Previously on February 22 he was convicted of fraudulently dealing with an estray horse and sentenced to one year in Lethbridge jail.
The judge linked Sawyer’s case to a related conviction, noting family hardship. Sawyer received 284 days to run with his current sentence, aimed at added punishment for the family rather than Sawyer himself. Wm Campbell KC prosecuted, T E Putnam defended, Dr Sawyer once resided in Cranbrook before moving to Alberta.
Pastor W Kelman Thomson leads morning worship at 11 with The Peace Christ Gives John 21 21 and Sunday school at 3 as well as an evening service at 7 30 on Good Intentions 2 Chronicles 6 8 The quartet sings Rev C E Kendall offers morning 11 worship A Revival in Babylon and evening The Conversion of a Judge in His Own Court An invitation extends to all
Ottawa reports the government will contribute to the pet memorial fund. The amount will be announced soon after discussions in the house tied to the Antarctic tragedy. The prime minister noted Canada’s deep sympathy would be shown in a material gift.
Al G Barnes Big Wild Animal Circus bills two Cranbrook performances next Monday with an original programme. The show features 350 animals including lions elephants tigers leopards and educated horses along with dogs goats and monkeys under Col Barnes. A street parade at 10 30 a.m. will precede the acts and side shows opening later.
A 1911 testimonial from R. H. Gailman states Fig Pills cured rheumatism and lumbago. The letter, dated August 18 in Brantford Ontario, asks publishers to share the report. The product is sold at 25 and 60 cents, distributed by The Fig Pill Co., St Thomas, with Cranbrook Drug and Book Co., Ltd. as a local dealer.
A boy disappeared after reportedly walking off in the night. Authorities are unsure whether he drowned in a river or became lost in the woods, with the case still unsolved.
Mike Rusma of Hosmer faced Judge Thompson after seduction charges. Found guilty, he was given until two this afternoon to choose between marriage or prison. He and the woman planned to wed before May Day, delaying until after payday for proper ceremony.
King Lumber camp at Yark closed last Monday to join a man hunt for Basil Thurott a 22 year old youth who vanished after spending the night in an abandoned shack with a companion on the way back from Yahk. The search continued through Sunday and Monday as workers looked for him. His father is described as a wealthy merchant in New Brunswick.
In Parliament Mr. Verville, labor representative, declared labor will not tolerate gagging. He cited backing from 171 Canadian labor organizations representing 80,000 workers and announced labor’s firm stance against restricting parliamentary representatives.
Two roomed modern dwelling blocks from the Post Office with 44 lots and corner location suited for a first-class boarding house. Also listed 10 acres west of the Post Office with easy terms, plus 84 acres improved and cultivated under irrigation with a 2 story modern house. Private sale price 3500 cash.
A meeting of the owners of Lot 8012 is set for Wednesday May 2 1913 at 6 50 PM at J W Halletts residence Cranbrook to regulate water supply use and distribution for irrigation for Lot 3912 and to arrange current year works including canal and lateral maintenance. Dated Cranbrook May 14 1913 J W Hallett Chairman.
Excerpt shows politicians denouncing arbitrary methods and dictatorship. A speaker, addressing Ville, asserts labor's rejection of such rule, stressing common sense across classes and warning against Russian style governance in Canada. The fragment highlights opposition rhetoric and calls for representative integrity.
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