Epic of Heroism in Yokohama Earthquake tale on Empress of Australia
Captain Robinson of the Empress of Australia recounts the Yokohama harbor disaster to Vancouver journalists, praising crew bravery amid the Great Earthquake. The ship helped fight fires after a tidal wave swept the wharf, with pumps kept by officers as rescuers cheered.
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Nhe
Ly Mia
Ila
Mekowan
Candin Women's Press Club
Robinson
CPR
Dineer
Empress of Australia
Herald
Women's Press Club
P.R
Nan
Yokohama
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Drake and
Nelson
Vancouver
George Ham
Womans’ Press Club
Japa
Captain Robinson
New Church at Invermere Dedicated by Bishop Doull
Invermere British Columbia October 17 The Little Church on the Hill a new Church of England building serving Athalmer and Invermere was formally dedicated by Rt Rev Alexander John D D Bishop of the Kootenays. Construction began in 1922 and the structure is 40 by 24 feet with an 18 foot chancel extension. Furnishings include embroidered altar cloths a reading desk from Cranbrook brass candlesticks an alms dish a bound Bible and an altar service book. Confirmands presented at the service included William G Wainwright Jr Esmond Arthur Taylor Allan Hugh Moore Susan Owena Nixon Gladys Marjory Dawson Geraldine Lydia Richardson Nellie Gertrude Richardson Violet Maria Bridger Wilhelmina Moore.
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Invermere
B.C
Church of
Ngland
Athalmer
Alexander John
George Allan Bennett
F. Bertram Atkinson
Cranbrook
Major
F. B. Young
Selkirk Ranch
J. Ingram
St. Paul's Church
London England
Bishop Holds Confirmation At Anglican Church
Rt Rev A J Doull of the Diocese of Kootenay led a confirmation service at Christ Church on Saturday at 2 30 with ten candidates. The sermon focused on The Fruits of the Spirit and cooperative work with God. After the service the bishop left for Invermere with Rev F B Atkinson. Passengers of the Empress of Australia were praised for discipline and bravery and a fund was raised for Japanese relief in gratitude.
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A. J. Doull
Diocese of Kootenay
Christ Church
Invermere
F. B. Atkinson
Church of England
Windermere
Shooting Case at Fort Steele Heard by Judge
Fort Steele defendant Tiscare faced a shooting with intent charge reduced from attempted murder. Judge Thompson adjourned for pleading and judgment Tuesday as witness credibility was questioned. The judge suggested mastermind Radinof, with Tiscare as accomplice, and sentenced Tiscare to six months from August incarceration.
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Monichy Lust
Tiscare
Fort Steele
Thompson
Complaiant
Jean Blakey
Allan Graham
G. J. Spreull
Radinof
Community Events Window for October Gatherings
The issue lists events from Friday October 19 through Thursday October 25. Highlights include A O F Whiat Drive and Dance at K P Hall with Ed mondson’s orchestra, admission 1.25 a couple. Col Jeen Moore in Broken Chains at Star. Baptist Church rededication services on Sunday. Boy Scout annual meeting at YMCA Monday. Herbert Rawlinson in Fools and Riches at the Stu Tuesday through Thursday. Kootenay Baptist Association meetings at Cranbrook Baptist Church.
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A.O.F. Whiat
K.P. Hall. Edmondson
Col Jeen Moore
the Star
Boy Scout Association
Ymca. & Pan
Herbert Rawlinson
Stu
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Kootenay Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Cranbrook
Anglican Boy Scouts Mock Trial Ends With Guilty Verdict
The 2nd Cranbrook Troop of the Anglican Boy Scouts held a mock trial at the Parish Hall. W Wolfe was the prisoner charged with chicken stealing. Don Burton defended. Gilbert Blumenauer prosecuted. The jury found him guilty, fining $10 and costs or one month in jail.
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Cranbrook
W. Wolfe
Don Burton
Gilbert Blumenauer
C. Shaw
K. Sterne
A. Cassidy
J. Helmsing
Jack Dixon
Cyril Harrison
I. G. Morris
Stouts
Cyril Shaw
Noly
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Officers Re-Elected At Annual Meeting of PTA
At YAACA on Tuesday evening October the Parent Teacher Association held its annual meeting. President Mrs J Jackson led proceedings with minutes adoption and treasurer’s report before officers were re elected for the coming year. Principal Porter gave an instructive address as plans for a shared lantern slide program between high and public schools were announced.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Yaaca
J. Jackson
Thompson
G. Hayman
Campion
A. Bridges
Muriel Baxter
Wells
A. Shankland
Kemball
Baxter
S. ¥. McCallum
Porter
Liquor appeal cases win as convictions are quashed
The Queens Hotel case sees magistrate conviction overturned after appeal with no costs. A second appeal for Wm. Steward of the Cosmopolitan Hotel also favored the defendant upon alibi, with evidence of detectives contradicted and the crown lacking proof. Other local items note the Gurd store building sale on Baker Street to Haddad and R. Piper's move toward Spokane and Minneapolis.
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Leask
C. Eckstrom
Queens Hotel
Thompson
Dixon
Liquor Control Board
Fox
Wm. Steward
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Baker Street
Westens
Martin Bros
A. *. Haddad
iMootenay Trading Co
Lethbridge Keeps Membership in Tourist Association
Lethbridge city council at a regular meeting voted to retain membership in the Southeastern British Columbia and Southern Alberta Tourist Association by continuing annual payment. The plan includes shared advertising costs with the board of trade and notes expected government road expenditure next year. Also mentioned are local business moves, Royal Bank staff changes, a fire-related transfer of property, and remarks by Canadian Brotherhood official W. Babe on wartime resilience and a 174,000 membership.
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Lethbridge
British Columbia
Alberta
Board of Trade
JF Spaulding
Strom
Edmonton
B. of R. T
W. J. Babe
Babe
St Thomas
Ont
Kootenays
Brotherhood
Canad
First Doys and Girls Pig Club Show in Cranbrook
The first Doys and Girls Pig Club Show in East Kootenay held in Cranbrook on Saturday drew 31 pigs from Galloway to Marysville. Purebred Yorkshires dominated top placings with strong weight and liveliness as judges noted typier, well formed animals. Prizes ranged from 4 to 18 dollars with warrants and cups, and organizers plan to continue the event next year under district agriculturist A Hay.
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East Kootenay
Cranbrook
Galloway
Marysville
Marjorie Starrett
Bank of Commerce
BNW Li Wes Couples Sa
John Clark
Glanville
Doris Hyacinthe
Jaffray
L. Herehmer
J. Reid
Wycliffe
M. McClure
H. McClure
S. McClure
Knight
8 C. Government Veterinary Service
Cranbrook Club
A. Hay
Hay
Brief visit shows district sights to visiting member
During his stay in the city, Mr Babe was shown portions of the district on his brief visit. This itinerary gave him a glimpse of local features and activities while remaining within a limited schedule.
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Babe
YMCA Warms to Threefold Man Ideal at Cranbrook
The Cranbrook Railway YMCA seeks new members during October 24 to 31 to build a stronger community. The appeal highlights the YMCA as a worldwide movement stressing body mind and soul, with one-year memberships at six dollars. Notables praise the organization, urging patriotic support and service to others.
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YMCA
North America
Ry. Y.m.cla
Cranbrook
Y.M.C.A
YM Lca
Prescient Beatty
CPA
Ym.a
King
Goml
Canadian Pacific
Railway
Canada
British Empire
Young Men's Christian Association
Te Association
Duke of Connaught
Cranbrook Railway Ymca
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Red Cross
Canade
St. Mary's Church
K. of P. Hall
Yalo.a
The
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F. B. Miles
T. M. Roberts
T. M. R. Stewart
Spokane
Stewart
Nash
Parent-Teacher Assoc
R. R. Piper
Messrs. DeWolfe & Hamag
Minneapolis
Lloyd George
C.P.R
Angus
David Lloyd George
Margaret Lloyd George
C. H. Temple
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Britain
Tourist Association
A. F. Haddad
T. Batehelo
Royal Bank
West
Ls. Gill
Fernie
le Boktohi Iedup Peut
Trasnes
Cranbrook Street
Sion
Booth
French Avenue
Frank Rosling
First Children’s Pig Club
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