Editorial on labor troubles and government role
The piece blames Hon Thomas Crothers for a strike on the CDR arguing the labor department should have established a board of conciliation to avert unrest. It accuses officials of acting against labor interests and notes Conservative condemnation from Cranbrook, Calgary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crothers
CDR
Labor Department
Canada
Mr Crothers
CPLR
CPI
Cranbrook
Calgary Atbertan
Royal Hotel Changes Hands in Cranbrook
At noon on Saturday in Cranbrook the Royal hotel will change ownership. Wai Steward acquires the interest from Wo Rollins and will run the property with Ralph Whebel as office manager. Rollins will stay in Cranbrook for now, pursuing other interests while Steward carries on the hotel’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Cranbrook
Wo Rollins
Wai Steward
Steward
Rollins
Ralph Whebel
Man killed by dynamite near St Marys River
A 50 year old worker with Staples Lieber Co Camp No 4 was killed when seven dynamite charges were fired by accident while blasting stumps on a road project to the St Marys river. Foreman Al Ness supervised. Coroner Bellhall ruled accidental premature discharge after witnesses Ness and James Hiley testified. The body was moved to the Staples camp and then to Cranbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos. Hobbs
Kimberley
F M. Macpherson
Staples Lieber Company
Camp No 4
St. Mary's River
al Ness
Staples Linnber Company
Cranbrook
Bell Hell
Ness
James Hiley
Nuns Tain Kia vaudeville act at Cranbrook
The Cranbrook audience will see the Cordon Davis company with Arthur Cyril present the Alias Trixie Kix vaudeville sketch. The act, famed across the United States and Canada, is on a Pantages circuit tour and will play two December performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerard
Auditorium Theatre
Cranbrook
Trixie Kiv
Cordon Davis
Company of Four
Arthur Cyril
Allan Trixie Kix
United States
Canada
Calgary
Spokane
Pan-tages
Constance Crawley
Artress
Notable Actors Share Spotlight On Cranbrook Stage
George McQuarrie and Gordon Davis headline in a new playlet praised for strength by managers. Davis, son of Clarke T. Davis of Cranbrook Steam Laundry, and Cyril spent last summer in Cranbrook forming a wide circle of friends eager to see them perform professionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McQuarrie
Gordon Davis
Mu Davis
Clarke T. Davis
Cranbrook Steam Laundry
Cyril
Cranbrook
Government appoints board of conciliation in railway dispute
The Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees renews a limited request for conciliation. The minister of labor establishes a board for a narrow inquiry into differences with the Canadian Pacific Railway. A. Macdonald of Halifax is named to the board. Hope remains for a fair settlement acceptable to both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Brotherhood of Railroad Employees
Minister of Labor
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
A. Macdonald
Halifax
High price set for Canadian cow at provincial stock sale
New Westminster reports the first provincial government sale of pure bred stock at the Coquitlam asylum. Madam Posch sold for 1275 dollars the highest price in Canada. Average dairy cow price 616.66 dollars. Over 17000 dollars realized. notable buyers included Hon. Price Ellison and Col. Jas. Dunsmuir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
Canada
Mr .Thompson
Dewdney
Madam Posch
Coquitlam Asylum
Dominion of Canada
C.E. Doherty
Pacific Coast
Syracuse
New York
Fraser Valley
Dominion
Price Ellison
Finance and Agriculture
Vion
Jas
Dunsmuir
Lady Laurier
Hon
Fly Campaign Leader Urges Starve the Fly Not Swat
Baltimore officials report Edward Hatch Jr of the American Civic Association calls for ending fly contests. He urges replacing Swat the fly with starve the fly, praising a record year since 1908 and noting global interest and advisory inquiries from France, England, Italy, Ireland, India, Egypt, the Philippines, Korea, Australia, and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
The
American Civic Association
Edward Hatch, Jr
Hatch
France
England
Flies Killed in Campaign Exceed Stable Refuse Yield
Substantial cash prizes were awarded. In no case did the number of the flies killed in the whole campaign exceed what could be reared from an average sized pile of stable refuse in a few weeks.
Prices Controlled by Few Individuals in Canadas Cities
Toronto reports the special committee on the high cost of living cites war expenditures urban migration duties on foodstuffs and weak competition as drivers. It notes a group of men controlling farm product prices and maintaining consumer costs near foreign price levels with freight and duty fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
M. A. MacKenzie
Board of Trade of
Schrank Declared Insane and Confined in Oshkosh Asylum
Milwaukee November 26 John Schrank the German Socialist who shot Colonel Theodore Roosevelt during a campaign speech was declared insane by five alienists. He will be confined in the Oshkosh asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
John Schrank
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Oshkoshi
FORM BIC SHIPPING COMBINE
It is asserted in financial circles that negotiations have formed a massive shipping combine. Participating firms include Cunard Peninsular and Oriental British India Steam Navigation Royal Mail Steam Packet Furness Withy. Sir Owen Phillips is handling the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cunard
Capital
Peninsular and Oriental
British India Steam Navigation Company
Royal Mail Steampacket Company
Furness, Withy and Company
Owen Phillips
Associated Press
Port Alberni Seaport development ad by Wilson
Publication promotes Port Alberni as a great new seaport in British Columbia. It touts railroad investment and large interests, offering liberal commissions and prompt settlements through 8 J. Wilson of Hastings Street Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Alberni
B.C
J. Wilson
Hastings St
Vancouver
Canadian Smith Wins First Prize in Potato Contest
The Nov. 27 Pacific Northwest Land Products show awarded Asahel Smith of Ladner B C first prize in the international potato contest a silver cup a $100 cash prize and a blue ribbon J H Smith of Washington did not win. Culver Non I rr igated Products association of Oregon took second and J T Morrison of Hillsboro Oregon took third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Smiths
Asahel Smith
Ladner
B. C
J. H. Smith
Washington
Smith
Canada
Culver Non-Trrigated Products Association of Oregon
J.T. Morrison
Hillsboro, Ore
Preacher to Speak on Blind Man and Risen Spirits
The pastor Rev EB Kendall will deliver morning and evening sermons on the themes Man Born Blind and Rolling Stones and Raising the Dead. All members of the public are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb, Kendall
Figure Pills Promise Health Through Digestive Cleansing
Advertises Figure Pills as a remedy to cleanse the stomach liver and intestines. Claims include removal of undigested food and foul gases and excess bile. Packaged in 25 and 50 cent boxes mailed from The Fig Pill Co. St Thomas Ontario and sold by Cranbrook Drug and Book Co Ltd. SHAMPOOS THE HAIR WIYHourT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fig Pill Co
St. Thomas
Rex Theatre opens in Cranbrook with proceeds to hospital
The Rex Theatre debuts tonight on Norbury Avenue as a modern, 26 by 125 building with daylit lighting, external exits, and fireproof booth. Johnson Bros and A A Johnson manage it. opening night benefits St. Mucine hospital. illustrated song starts next week. features include 325 seats and elevated safety standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Theatre
Moving Picture House
Norbury Avenue
St. Mucene Hospital
Johnson
Johnson Bros
A. A. Johnson
Cranbrook
Canada
Town Topics from Calgary Lumbermen Meeting
The Mountain Lumbermen's Association met in Calgary on Saturday the 23rd with representatives including Imore Staples of Wycliffe A J Watts of Wattsburg and Ayres of Elko. A strong resolution urged government ports of entry to appoint inspectors versed in lumber to grade all commercial lumber and enforce tariff provisions on imports. William Lawson of Maine, a longtime timer and prospector, visited the city Tuesday and reported developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mountain Lumbermen's Association
Calgary
Messrs
Imore Staples
Wycliffe
A. J. Watts
Wattsburg
Ayres
Elko
WETTING THE HAIR CLAIMS FOR MACHELA TONIC
In every package of Machela Nature's Scalp Tonic which boasts a 95 out of 100 hair growth record a packet of Machela Dry Shampoo Powder is included. Complete home treatment priced at $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by The Cranbrook Drug and Book Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Cranbrook Drug and Book Co
Frisco mine progress and local notices at Moyie lake
The Frisco mine near Moyie lake advances toward regular shipping after years of work by resident Mr. Lawson who has lived there since 1879. Cranbrook Poultry association schedules its December 6 meeting at the government building to study the Rhode Island Red breed with a scoring session and specimen birds. The lands department reports October timber revenue at 243370.43 dollars with detailed breakdowns across licenses, taxes, fees, and royalties. A Walton Mason quotation urges booster spirit to help town growth. Dorothy Webb hosts a gathering of high school friends with contests at Lumsden avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyie Lake
Lawson
Moyie
Sfort
Cranbrook Poultry Association
Rhode Island
Parlor Games And Social Evening Reported
Parlor games provided entertainment alongside dancing and music, followed by refreshments before guests returned home. Attendees included Catt Gill, Tom Pennefather, Jack Haslar, Jack Wilson, Fred Webb, Ashton Powers, Gladys Mickentitham, Edith Caslake, Olive White, Augusta Doyle, Bernice Fraser, Jessie Kennedy, Lauretta Armstrong, and Mr and Mrs J St Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catt Gill
Tom Pennefather
Jack Haslar
Jack Wilson
Fred Webb
Ashton Powers
Gladys Mickentitham
Edith Caslake
Olive White
Augusta Doyle
Bernice Fraser
Jessie Kennedy
Lauretta Armstrong
J. St. Thompson
Crooks Seeks Land Purchase in Cranbrook District Notice
Robert James Crooks of Cranbrook Baggageman intends to apply for permission to purchase land described as 40 acres in group one. The land runs from the southeast corner of lot 6445 west 80 chains to the east boundary of lot 8541 AGIL then south 10 chains to the north boundary of lot 244 group one then east 80 chains to a point five south of the starting point and north 10 chains back to the start. Dated November 27 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert James Crooks
Cranbrook
Thomas Joyce
Calgary
Alta
Mason
Kootenay River
W. Murdoch
Coal and Petroleum Prospecting License Notice South Fat Kootenay
Notice is given that thirty days after date one applies to the Chief Commissioner of Lands at Victoria for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum in Block 4593 South Fat Kootenay. Described lands cover 640 acres more or less starting near a mile east of the CPR survey post. Locator T C Witherspoon. Agent John Virgo. Located October 18, 2019.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
South Fat Kootenay
C.P.R
N.F. Corner
T. C. Witherspoon
Jobn Virgo
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She Canion Fy Label
Royal Hotel
C. T Davis
Board OF Conciliation
Schrank
BIC Shipping Combine
B.C. Man
Methodist Church
W. E. Dunham
REX Theatres
TN Modern
Ann Reynolds
Rt. Sheppard
Thos, Walker
William Lawson
Maiie
Devel
Cranbrook Florists
East Kootenay Greenhouse Co
B, C
Slaterville
Yale
Orce
F. Parks,& CO. Hardware
Lands Department
Cascades
Walt Mason
Dorothy Webb
A. 11. Webb
Lumsden
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Yukon Territory
R. T. Brymner
Kootenay
John G. Mitchell
Prop
Campbell Floral Company
the Ante Floral Company
8Th Ave
Wea
A. J. Smith
Illow River
Grand Trunk Pacific
Pacific
Hudson Bay Railway
Bond & Land Corp., Ltd
Pac
Bidg
B.U
A. M. Nicholson
Fort Steele
Mac’s Auto Service
Cranbrook Land District
South East Kootenay
King Edward's School
Mise
Fenwick Ave
Baker St
East Kootenay
Coal and Petroleum Notice
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