Curling gains momentum as city forms club leadership
The city shows strong interest in curling with 40 to 50 volunteers at an organizational meeting at the park. Judge Wilson chairs briefly, then J G McCallum is elected president with a full slate of officers and plans to draw rinks for an even season while considering regional travel for a Winnipeg bonspiel.
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Finct
Wilson
Judi
Judge Wilson
W. A. Rollins
D. J. McSweyn
James Arnold
P. FE
George Hoggarth
WW. More
M. Pinkham
John Choltiteh
British Columbi Curling Association
Smal
EB. Simpson
Small
Thomas Suk
Cranbrook
Winnipeg
Sir Charles Tupper Honored by the King Abroad
London reports the government will appoint Sir Charles Tupper to the imperial privy council on King Edward's birthday eve. The former Canadian prime minister is among the few surviving Fathers of Confederation and would gain precedence after knights of the realm.
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Sir Charles Tupper
Edward
Charles Tupper
Canada
P C
Aylesford
N.S
Edinburgh University
Hines
Cumberland
Nova Scotia
Dominion
Privy Council
Inland Revenue
Canwida
England
Dominins
Imperial Privy Council
Bloort Poval
Wentlemen
Gymnasium season promises exciting basketball contests
The gymnasium shows rising interest and a likely very successful season with basketball as the leading feature. Arrangements are underway to provide athletics instruction, serving as a valuable audition for the season. The season price for full privileges including the reading room is $2.40, urging every local young man to participate.
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wWost
Granby Smelter in Grand Forks Closes Down
Grand Forks reports the Granby smelter will close by tomorrow night following a wire from New York. All eight furnaces will be cleaned and banked, with no workers at the hives. No reason is given for the shutdown.
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Grand Forks
New York
Transfer of Retail Motel License for Central Hotel
Notice says the undersigned applies to transfer his retail motor license for the Central Hotel Wardner to John McDermid Wardner BC at the next Cranbrook license district board meeting. 84-4t
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Central Hotel
Wardner KC
John McDermid
Wardner
B. C
Board of License Commissioners
Cranbrook
By-Election Feedback and Liberal Party Tactics Across Provinces
The Winnipeg Free Press notes Liberal ministers lack of access to Laurier figures while Gouin government gains provincial endorsement through four eastern by elections. Ottawa Free Press urges Liberals to engage the people via platform campaigns and active tours, warning against reliance on House speeches alone.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
Exips
Laurier
Montreal Gazette
Gouin
Jean Provost
Liven
Ottawa Free Press
R. L. Borden
R. L. Benten
Liberal Party
House of Comenions
Ocean
Jaccan
John Oliver in Town Meets Local Liberals Before East Trip
Mr and Mrs John Oliver of Delta visited yesterday and today as he prepares to depart for Ontario. Dr King arranged a 5 pm gathering with Liberals where Oliver spoke informally. Attendees praised his masterful review of federal and provincial issues and his grasp of the situation.
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John Oliver
Delta
Oliver
Delta An
Columbia Assembly
Ontario
King
Sall
Jardine Supporters Win Delegates At Vancouver Meeting
In Vancouver, J B Kennedy MP led Jamaica? supporters to defeat for delegates to the Liberal nominating convention in New Westminster. The elected men are expected to back Jardine for the Dominion House nomination.
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Vancouver
Navy
Liberi
New Westminster
J. B. Kennedy
M. P
Ald
Robert Jantine
Dominion House
Shooting at Swansea Ends in Arrests and Preliminary Hearing
John Shannon, operating a camp hall near Swansea, was shot in the right arm by James Forsyth after three discharged workers Amos Morse and two unidentified men fled west. Forsyth faces attempted murder charges while the others are charged as accessories before and after the fact. Police traced suspects to Movie and Cranbrook with a preliminary hearing set for Saturday.
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John Shannon
James Forsyth
Amos Morse
James
Shannon
Constable Morris
Routh
Movie
St. Eugene Hospital
Green
Cranbrook
Morris Irving
Kingsgate
Worsyth
Boundary plants close down leaves smelter furnaces idle
Rosslaml on November 13 reports the Boundary mining and smelting plants to shut down. The move will force the closing of at least two Trail smelter furnaces though no official statement or reason is available.
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Rosslaml
King and Kaiser Meet at Windsor in Royal Arrival
Emperor William I and Empress Augusta Victoria arrived at Windsor to be welcomed by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Royal procession along decorated streets followed, amid chilly weather and crowd throngs, while the German yacht Hohenzollern faced fog and a delayed schedule seeking Portsmouth.
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Emperor William I
Empress Augusta Victoria
Germany
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Windsor Castle
Wuiperors
Hohenzollern
Jilown Bay
Isle of Wight
Selehil
Portsmouth
Agin
New Brunswick Supreme Court closes without libel case mention
The Michaelmas term ends with no reference to the Emmerson-Crocket criminal libel suit. If pursued, the case would have been brought on.
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St. John, N. B
New Brunswick Supreme Court
Emmerson-Crocket
Dominion to Use Gold Reserve to Back Western Wheat Loans
Ottawa faces two options to finance western wheat movement. A British loan is possible, or 10 million dollars of gold reserve may back loans via grain links with major banks including Bank of Commerce and Imperial Bank. Railways commit to help move crops before navigation closes. Lake Superior stays open to December 10 with light house funding. Legislation may be needed next session.
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Dominion
Finance Department
Security Aginst
Toan
Bank of Commerce
Imperial Bank
Dominion Bank
Bank of Hamilton
Union Bank
Marine Department
Lake Superior
Washington
Passage Island
Port Arthur
Pope
Public Should Understand Letter Postage Change
Ottawa reports the post office department clarifies that the weight unit under the inter imperial postage scheme rose from a half ounce to one ounce. Since Christmas 1898, sending letters to Great Britain and colonies cost two cents per half ounce. now a one ounce letter also costs two cents, ending the need for excessively thin paper.
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Ottawa
Post Office Department
Great Britain
British Empire
Maple Leaf Rebekah Ladys First Annual Ball Brightens Fraternity Hall
The first annual ball hosted by the Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge last evening at the Fraternity hall was a pronounced success. Attendees filled the hall to a pleasing level, enjoying decorations and admirable refreshments. The event promises future patronage from the community.
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Maple Leaf Rebekah Lode
Cranbrook Local Notes Highlight Town Personalities
Governor Hanson visits the city as Cranbrook residents and merchants linger over social news. The Herald notes visitors from Port Steele, Moyie, and Lethbridge, civic projects, and plans for a community band with praise for local supporters. A silver wedding gift and travel tales round out the spread.
Marriages Mark Two Ceremonies at Christ Church Cranbrook
Two weddings took place at Christchurch Cranbrook with Rev. C P Flewelling and Rev. E P Flewelling officiating. John Henry Robbins of Coleman Alberta wed Nellie Tetezama of Kaslo British Columbia and plan to live in Coleman after a Montana sojourn. John Mitchell of Spokane linked with Ethel Maul Crash of Movie. the couple depart for Movie.
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Christchurch
Cranrook
Stev. C. P. Flewelling
John Henry Robbins
Coleman
Alta
Nellie Tetezama
Kaslo
B.C
Montana
Cranbrook
E. P. Flewelling
John Mitchell
Spokane
Fergus
Ontario
Ethel ‘Maul Crash
Movie
Grenfell
Saskatchewan
Hospital Ball at St Eugene Hospital Benefit
Community eager for the hospital ball at Cranbrook on Monday evening November 25. The event raises funds for St Eugene Hospital with tickets touted as a worthy investment regardless of attendance.
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Hospital Hall
Cranbrook
St Eugene Hospital
Nesbitt Resigns His $9000 Job in West Toronto
Toronto reports Dr Beattie Nesbitt has resigned as registrar of West Toronto citing ill health. He will not discuss reasons now and is not expected to run for mayor as some rumors suggested.
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Toronto
Beattie Nesbitt
West Toronto
Cranbrook race meeting endorsed and stock details set
The Cranbrook community approves a race meeting for next year with an agricultural and fruit fair. W A Rollins is named president and James Ryan managing director as stock of 5000 shares at 25 each is issued. Directors include S J Mighton and J P Fink with a 1000 bond for the secretary.
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Cranbrook
Canada
Graud Cranbrook
Hast Kootenay
Mighton
Jill
James Kyin
P.M. Roberts
Cruntrock Pare, Limited
W. F. Gul
J. P. Fink
W. A. Rollins
R. EB
Beattie
W. Hyde Baker
S. J. Eeton
A. Doyle
W. S. Bell
Smatl
James Ryan
S. J. Mighton
T. M. Roberts
B. H. Small
Reas
S. J. Mighten
Will Annul Many Divorces In British Columbia Case
Vancouver judge Clement in the supreme court signaled that if the decision stands on Watt versus Watt, divorces granted in British Columbia over 36 years could be declared illegal and hundreds of marriages affected. The province may seek legislative action to retroactively legalize all divorces and marriages.
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B. C
Clement
British Columna Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Henry Watt
Bellingham
Crown Colony
British Columbia
Watt
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