Peters Enthusiastic Over the Province's Future
J P Bailey has hit a good thing. Mining news from West Kootenay and Boundary districts highlights expanding smelter capacity, new ore shipments, and optimistic prospects for British Columbia as a mining center. The Sullivan mine faces temporary closure, while Vancouver's board of trade reports a bright economic future. A national tea fundraiser plans a grand entertainment for hospital support.
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F. W. Peters
Nelson
Cranbrook
Peters
West Kootenay
Boundary Country
British Columbia
Rossland
le Roi
War Eagle
Grand Forks
Mother Lode
Greenwood
B. C. Copper Company
Boundary Falls
Denver
Col
West Fork
Kettle River
Phoenix Camp
East Kootenay
Slocan
Liberals Hail Works of Tauber Era In Wentworth Meeting
Wentworth hall hosts Liberal rally led by W S Taylor of Nelson praising Clifford Sifton and Tauber administration. Taylor lauds McNeil and Foley while denouncing Tupperism, urging Liberals as other parties stay silent on the platform. The gathering notes strong local support for Liberal policies.
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Wentworth Hall
W. T. Reid
W.S. Taylor
Nelson
South East Kootenay
Cranbrook
Messrs. McNeil and Foley
Tauber
Lib
Strike yields promising gold silver lead from Swansea shaft
J P Bailey reports a strike on his Swansea siding property with a shaft depth of 15 feet and an 8 inch wide clean galena streak. Assay shows gold 11o, silver 42, lead 4, copper 4. The vein near the railway boosts bonanza potential. other Lewis Creek prospects and North Star hill work continue as bids for development rise.
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J. P. Bailey
Swansea
Hailey
A Good Showing at Cranbrook Customs
W S Keay collector for the Cranbrook outport reports October results. Imports valued at 8 342 00 free duties 2 055 70 collected 10 667 00. Inland Revenue collections total 1 009 93.
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W. S. Keay
Cranbrook
Inland Revenue
Canvassing Reform Talks and Social Plans in British Columbia
Speakers praised Liberal fiscal policy and industrial growth while criticizing Conservative land grants to railways. The event featured Mrs Magee and others planning a Can ada themed supper with tables for various nations. Dr Barber announced an upcoming regional dental visit before leaving town.
Election Date Named in District Nominating Day Set
Returning Officer McDonald designates December 6 as election day and November 19 as nominations day. The three candidates have ample time to canvass the district and spend. electric light plant wires are being stretched while engine and dynamos are installed, with current expected by early December.
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McDonald
Grace Takes It Gracefully Fort Steele Prospector
The Fort Steele Prospector notes the election is over and urges those who lost to accept results with a calm stance and acknowledge the outcome. It urges resilience and orderly acceptance.
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Grace
Fort Steele Prospector
McDonald Returns to CPR as Legal Adviser in Dominion City
The speaker announced Hugh John McDonald would not enter broader politics but return to the Canadian Pacific Railway as legal adviser at ten thousand dollars a year. Mr. Sifton urged Liberal support for Mr. Galliher in the upcoming election, then the meeting closed with cheers for the Queen, Laurier and Galliher.
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Yukon
Inter-Colonial Railway
Crows Nest
Laurier
Messrs
S Blair
Tarte
Sifton
Taylor
Revelstoke
Charles Tupper
Canada
United States
West
Hugh John McDonald
Dominion
Hugh John
Liberal Party
Galliher
Queen
Cranbrook to be Honored by Minister Clifford Sifton Visit
The Liberal party and Cranbrook citizens learned Hon Clifford Sifton interior minister will stop here on Saturday en route to West Kootenay to deliver an address at Wentworth hall starting 8:30 p.m. The event promises a large turnout due to his administration role and reputation.
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Clifford Sifton
Interior
Cranbrook
West Kootenay
Sifton
Liberal Party
Wentworth Hall
Cranbrook Voices Split on Rail Line and Incorporation
Local citizens question the delay of a north south railroad to the Kootenay valley and discuss incorporation to fund improvements. A. T. Clark and John Hutchison push for rail options while R. Beattie urges a revitalized Board of Trade. S. Taylor predicts Cranbrook as a growing commercial center in British Columbia.
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Johu Hutchison
Cranbrook
S. Taylor
Nelson
British Columbia
Government Grant Salutes St Hugene Hospital
The St Hugene hospital in this city received a government grant of 1000 dollars. The article praises the institution for its long history of aiding humanity without regard to creed or finances and commends the Sisters in charge for their noble work.
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St. Hugene Hospital
Herald
Pruder Waddell Wedding at the Manse
The ceremony took place on Wednesday November 14 conducted by Rev W G W Fortune BA. Jacob Pruder of Cranbrook wed Katherine Waddell of Selkirk Manitoba. The Herald offers congratulations and wishes them lasting joy and prosperity.
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W. G. W. Fortune
Jacob Pruder
Cranbrook
Katherine Waddell
Selkirk
Manitoba
Herald
Sir Charles to Retire From Politics Amid Talks of Successor
Sir Charles Tupper signals retirement from active politics after a long career and considers stepping back. Ottawa and Toronto reports say R. I. Borden of Halifax is being discussed as a possible Conservative leader. Marcus Daly of Montana dies at the Hotel Netherlands in New York.
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Toronto
the Mail and Empire
St.John
Charles
Hibbert Tupper
Ton
Foster
R. I. Borden, O C
MOP
Halifax
Conservative
Charles Tupper
New York
Marcus Daly
Montana
Sam
Hotel
Netherlands
Laurier Re-elected Leader of Canada Liberal Government
London editorials applaud Sir Wilfrid Laurier as living embodiment of Canadian spirit and anticipate a long tenure. The Pall Mall Gazette praises his imperialist leadership and laments race-based attacks that contributed to the Liberal victory.
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London
Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion of Canada
Pall Mall Gazette
Canada
John Macdonald
Henry Villard Dies at Ardsley After Illness
Henry Villard renowned financier and railroad executive died at midnight in Ardsley on the Hudson. His death ends a prominent career shaping 19th century transportation and finance.
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New York
Henry Villard
Ardsley
Hudson
Advertising Points in The Cranbrook Herald
Advertising calls Cranbrook merchants to place weekly notices in The Herald. Local firms such as Fort Steele Mercantile, R E Beattie, Prest the photographer, Geo Bremner & Son advertise to boost winter sales. The Herald touts large printing stock from Toronto and Winnipeg and pledges quality work at a cost.
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Geo, Bremner & Son
Herald
Toronto
Winnipeg
East Kootenay
Times
Cranbrook
Christ Church Bazaar Planned by Christchurch Ladies Guild
The Ladies' Guild of Christchurch Cranbrook plans a bazaar on Wednesday at 2 pm with free admission and afternoon tea. The event features new fancy work including embroidered sofa cushions and centerpieces, plus an 8 pm dance with 50 cent admission. Refreshments and a candy sale are offered.
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Ladies’ Guild of
Christchurch
Cranbrook
Odd Fellows Hold Important Meeting Next Friday Night
An important meeting of the Odd Fellows is scheduled for next Friday night with two initiations on the agenda. Nominations for officers and the annual ball committee appointment will be discussed. The Noble Grand requests full and prompt attendance.
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Odd Fellows
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