Recollections of Octogenarian Red River Expedition
The narrative recounts Canadian reactions to two rebel delegates from the Red River movement, one a Mi'kmaq ally of Riel and the other an Irish American shop-boy. Indignation grew in Ontario and Western provinces, with covert handling to Ottawa to avoid mob violence. The piece notes political fault lines, land grant schemes for half-breeds, and contrasts Canadian leadership by Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George Cartier amid colonial tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Riel
Ottawa
Pere Richel
America
United States
Ontario
Scott
States
Fort Garry
Kamloops Convention Sees 571 Delegates Authorized
Notices announce the British Columbia Conservative Association convention in Kamloops on November 28 and 29 to elect a party leader. The floor includes 571 eligible delegates from 48 constituencies plus MPs, provincial members, senators, and executive councilors with strict proxy limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Conservative Association
Kamloops
Charles Hibbert Tupper
K.C
Delegates Prepare Proxy Rules and Transport Pool in Province
The text outlines that proxy rights require a signed delegate from the same constituency and in-person attendance. It details a $28 transport pool payment per delegate with $16,000 total transport costs and notes four-proxy holders pay $140. Election progress spans the province with Cranbrook and Koote nay routes discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay
Nelson
K.V.R
Arrow Lakes
Cranbrook
Golden
Eagles to Initiate 150 Plus in Kimberley Meeting
The Fraternal Order of Eagles begins a Kimberley initiation for over 150 new fledglings on November 27 with officers to be installed. Delegates from Vancouver and Nelson will attend, Deputy Grand President for Canada Walter J. L. Laurie to install the Kimberley officers, with speakers including Dr. W. R. Rose and W. R. McLean of Nelson. Organizer B Reinhard plans to depart November 29 to establish a new Aerie in Prince Rupert.
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Order of Eagles
Aeberley
Aeries
Eagle’s Nest
Vancouver
Roasland
Nelson
Michel
Walter J. L. Laurie
Canada
W. R. Rose
W. R. McLean
B.C
B. Reinhard
Kimberley
Prince Rupert
Cranbrook
Mogie
Reinhold
Eee
Roosville Notes: Local Visits and Travels
Roosville notes report residents and visitors: H W Sharpe of Waldo drove to Grasmere on Monday. Colin and James Sinclair visited Fernie on Tuesday. J Eye and J Nelson of Waldo searched for stray cattle Monday. J McDonald of Coleman spent days at Grasmere. D Gorrie drove to Elko on Sunday. Fred Archer family drove to Eureka on Wednesday. Colin Sinclair and party visited Eureka Wednesday. Jean McDonald spent weekend with Verna Thompson.
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Colin and
James Sinclair
Mr. J. Eye
J. Nelson
Waldo
McDonald
Coleman
Grasmere
D. Gorrie
Elko
Fred Archer
Eureka
Colin Sinclair
Grasmere Notes Guests Visitors and Local Queries
At Western Pine Lumber Co Mr Harry Horton of Nelson arrived Saturday evening to stay several weeks with Colin Sinclair. Colin Sinclair hosted Elko visitors on Saturday. Sam Phillips Thos Sinclair and Hunt returned home after camping in the Ram Creek district. Miss C D Tully with Mrs Thompson and two children collected for Grasmere Christmas con tart. Mr H Brown drove to Fernie on Monday. Miss Irene Hunt visits her sister in McGillvr ay. A friend is all right until he declines to lend money. The man who has no faith in human nature is not to be trusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pine Lumber Co
Harry Horton
Nelson
Grasmere
Colin Sinclair
Sam Phillips
Thos, Sinclair
Mr. Hunt
Ram Creek District
Papes Diapepsin A Remedy For Upset Stomachs
An advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as quick relief for upset stomachs gas and indigestion. It claims immediate digestion improvement with a single tablet and promises freedom from sourness heartburn and distress for a few cents per package guaranteed by druggists.
Back seat driver gains sudden lead in life’s rough ride
A sharp aphorism notes that the overlooked observer often ends up in the spotlight, as the back seat driver claims precedence by fate and circumstance in a harsh, comic analogy.
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Fletcher
Beth Heben
British Columbia
Amalgamated Breweries
McDonald and McDonald
Victoria
Amalgamated Breweries of
Vancouver Breweries Ltd
Weatminster Brewery Ltd
Silver Spring Brewery Ltd
Rainier Brewing Co. of Canada Ltd
Victoria Phoenix Brewing Co. Ltd
The
Liquor Control Board
Government of
John Fingal Smith
Manitoba
John A. Macdonald
George Cartier
Messrs. Riel, Richel and Co
G. Carter
England
Downing Street
Great Britain
Africa
India
Western Europe
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Maritime Provinces
Herald
Cranbrook Herald
Roosville
Toes Roosvville
H. W. Sharpe
Misa Jean McDonald
Verna Thomp
Perel
Os Y Llu
C. D. Tully
Mr. H. Brown
Ferniel
Irene Hunt
McGillvray
Via
S.S. Montroyal
S.S. Metagama
S.S. Montcalm
S.S. Minnedosa
Liverpool
Glasgow
Cherbourg
Southampton
Antwerp
West Saint John
Canadian Pacific
Peps Oe
Toronto
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