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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
4
Reports from Mulladyie claim the British super-dreadnought Audacious was blown up by a mine off the west coast of Ireland more than two weeks ago. The Olympic allegedly rescued Audacious crew and observers warn the tale needs official confirmation, noting no admiralty announcement.
Premier As saith told the House of Commons that the government will declare the entire North Sea a military area. The move follows escalating tensions and aims to control sea lanes and foreign activity in the region.
Local notes report snow, visits, and travel with Moyie residents including Mrs. Gordan returning from Cranbrook, Nina Attwood visiting Calgary, and Earnest Eliason staying in Moyle. Deer hunting yields and new home construction near Moyle lake accompany church and concert preparations for a Christmas program.
Notices outline a infant death of the Kastner child on Saturday November 7. Fernie reports new residences, fence painting, and a surprise party for E K Stewart’s birthday. Elias Rogers visited Coal Creek and Michel, while snow halts fall plowing but starts hope for city gains. Sixty eight workers have found relief work, and Dr. Anderson’s Victoria duty included a watch gift from local lodges. Great Northern Rexford coal pile cleaned up, mines resume one shift daily, and colder weather may lift coal demand.
The Golden Star reports a severe windstorm late Sunday causing property damage across town. A large plate glass window at H. H. Parson, Ltd. was shattered, with Constable F. Gallagher helping secure the scene and arrange temporary repairs. Rev W. M. Walton and H. G. Lockwood will winter in Golden. The Walton family arrived this week and Lockwood was in Vancouver on business.
Winnipeg writer James Oliver Curwood says after peace a vast immigration wave will astonish the world. He compares postwar settlers to Germans who moved after 1870 and predicts future migrants will favor Canada and South America over the United States, seeking land for livelihoods.
New York November 14 More than 1200 tons of Christmas gifts from Americans aboard the Santa Claus ship the naval collier Jason sailed for Europe. President Wilson sent a God speed message to Lieutenant Commander C F Courtney as thousands of children watched. The cargo includes fourteenth carloads of children and women’s clothing five carloads of toys and five carloads of miscellaneous goods totaling 82 carloads destined for England France Belgium Holland Germany with future consignments for Russia and Poland.
Fort George British Columbia November 13 fire destroyed the entire east side of Central avenue from Hammond to Cameron after an explosion at 2 30 this morning. Estimated loss exceeds 160000. Richard Spence of Spokane Washington a steam shovel operator was killed. The hotel vicinity housed boiler and engine rooms supplying electric light and water power, limiting fire protection. Dr Spencer to lecture on "The Largest Real Estate Deal In the World" at Baptist church next Sunday night.
Creston notes fall ploughing finished at Alice Siding as three inches of snow fell this morning. Births recorded in Creston include a girl for Mr and Mrs G L Faulkner on November 11 and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Richard Thurston on the 11th. If information is correct, Alice Siding will have a representative on the Third Canadian contingent.
Lady Otter wife of General Sir William D Otter was found dead in her bed at 8 o clock this evening in Toronto. Doctors say death followed a heart trouble attack shortly after midnight. She was 68 years old.
An old Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion advertisement promotes health building benefits for all ages. It guarantees money back if not restoring health and highlights olive oil and hypophosphites as core ingredients. The copy urges prompt use when unwell to protect finances and family, noting exclusive Rexall Stores and local agents.
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