Lost Governor-General Rescued After Five Hour Woods Ordeal
Earl Grey, Governor-General of Canada, narrowly escaped death during a hunting trip in der vis Inlet. After wandering five and a half hours in darkness with only his dog, he was found exhausted and injured but alive by a search party from the Government steamer Quadra. He fired to signal rescuers who retrieved him to the Quadra. Grey, a member of the Arctic Brotherhood, had been visiting outposts including White Horse and Skagway.
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Victoria
Bcs
Art Grey
Canada
Dawson
Skag
Quadra
Dervis Inlet
Saurday
Chirk
Olliver Johnstone
Karl Grey
Arctic Brotherhood
Canyon
White Horse
Skagway
Prince Rupert
Alert Bay
Nikkish River
Sybil Grey
Bute Inlet
Robinson Bight
RARL GREY BACK FROM THE YUKON
Victoria B C August 24 Lord ey Governor General and party reached here this morning after their return from the Yukon and joined Countess Grey The party will remain several days A banquet and large garden party at the government house is then arranged in their honor His excellency will sign the order of council appointing Wilbur OC Wells Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia resigning at his own request
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Victoria
B. C
Lordey
Yukon
Countess Grey
Government House
Jesus Wis
Wilbur OC
Wells
British Columbia
Fernie To The Front On Timber Revenue Protection
The council urges British Columbia to safeguard timber in the Ilk Valley district amid high revenue projections. It notes potential provincial yearly income from timber and coal questions and calls for at least seven fire wardens to patrol and enforce fire restrictions to prevent losses.
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Ilk Valley
British Columbia
Sunday Band Concert at Stimly on September 6
Bandmaster Corrison and his band present a Sunday concert at Stimly on September 6 starting 1 30. The programme includes Germania Processional Vox Dilecti The Palms Summer Breezes Saint Bees The Angelicelon The Silver Trumpets Slow March and God Save the King with Corrison conducting.
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Corrison
Germania
Kasner
Sir A. Sullivan
Palms
Faure
Western welcome given to Strathcona
Winnipeg Aug 25 crowds line route for Lord Strathcona high commissioner arrives at Fort William greeted by C Chipman rc m a a escort guards of honor and torchlight parade thru decorated streets to Government House four thousand torch bearers at the depot cadets inspected by Strathcona informal reception held on the steps Strathcona declines interviews Canadian club guest J J Till Great Northern railways president to arrive on special at Went noon to meet lord Strathcona
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Winnipeg
Kite RC Maa
D. McMillan
Evans
Roblin
Strathcona
Guard of Honor
Government House
Lord Strathcona
J. J. Till
Great Northern Railwa
Victoria exhibition to include horse races in September
Victoria plans a five day event from September 20 to 25 featuring horse races and open hook-making. The board defends racings as a key draw, arguing its removal would hurt finances. The fair also showcases fireworks, airship maneuvers, a premier horse show, major prizes, and extensive agricultural, industrial, and stock exhibits reflecting Pacific coast progress.
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Victoria
Victoria Exhibition Management
Pacific
North Pole Discovery Report For Dr Cook
A Copenhagen telegram claims Dr. Cook, the American explorer, reached the North Pole on a voyage that began in Sydney Nova Scotia in July. The message says he had been unheard from for eighteen months and, if true, would crown a historic achievement.
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DR. Cook
North Pole
New York
Davidsson
Copenhagen
Cook
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Fair News Sparks Local Interest and Entries Rise
The Cranbrook Agricultural association reports strong public enthusiasm for the fair with premium uptake and multiple exhibits planned. Local and outside horses, cattle, vegetables, fruit, and grain will be shown, and a five mile marathon is set for the second day with a solid gold medal as top prize.
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Cranbrook
South Mast Kootenay
Wien
Rutledge
Cranbrook Agricultural Associaation
Mast Kootenay Investment Company
J. W. Rutledge
Foley Welch & Stewart win Grand Trunk Pacific contract
Vancouver August 28 The contract to build 140 miles of the Grand Trunk Pacific line along the Skeena river to Aldermere in the Ulkley wall has been awarded to Foley Welch & Stewart who near complete the first 100 miles from Prince Rupert to Copper River opposite. Tenders came from several firms and the price is understood to be about 9 million dollars.
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Vancouver
Thanksgiving Day Observed In Ottawa October 25
Ottawa Ontario marks Thanksgiving Day on Monday October 25 as announced for this year. The observance sets a legal or ceremonial note for residents and local institutions.
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Ottawa
For Sale Three and a Half Lots on Armstrong Avenue
Property listing offers three and a half lots totaling 15k square feet on Armstrong Avenue and 122 feet on Hdwards Street with a warehouse cellar stables and other amenities. Contact G. D. Rogers or visit the house at 24 ft.
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Armstrong Avenue
Hdwards Street
G.D. Rogers
Charles Chapman Alive Declared By East Kootenay Herald
I Small reports receiving a letter from Charles Chapman dated August 19 denying his death by drowning. He remains alive and employed by James Cronin in the North Country, with the Herald noting the earlier mistaken obituary and praising him as a fine fellow.
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I. HL. Small
Fidel
Charles Chapman
Herald
Chapman
East Kootenay
James Cronin
Charlie
Death of Constable Wilson D A D in Cranbrook
Joseph Wilson longtime Provincial constable at Creston died after a hard prospecting trip with Brock Moran. Born in York England he served ten years in the R N W M P and was the first constable at Kuskanook. He later moved to Creston as deputy mining recorder and police constable. He leaves a wife and young children. Funeral held with many Weston Kootenay dignitaries in attendance.
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Joseph Wilson
Creston
Cranbrook Pital
Beatty
Mast
West Kootenay
Wilson
Cranbrook
Daily News of
Nelson
York
England
Canada
R.N.W. M.P
Imperial Army
Kootenays
Wilson Traves
Brock Moran
Cranbrook Plans Safe Snow S700 Bond Offer
Cranbrook in British Columbia offers a twenty installment financial instrument of five percent bonus, to fund purchase and upgrade of city waterworks now held by a private firm. City finances are guarded. total issue near 30 000 dollars. The district boosts Cranbrook as premier residential area and hub for East Kootenay fruit trade, forecasting rising commerce.
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Financial Post
Toronto
Cranbrook
CLPLR
British Columbia
East Kootenay Fruit District
Crainbrook
Canadian Pacific Announces Labor Day Round Trip Fare
The Canadian Pacific railway announces a Labor Day rate of two thirds for a round trip. Tickets go on sale September 1 through September 6, with the final round trip date September 8. For full details inquire at agent locations.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Savoy Theatre Destroyed by Hamilton Fire
Hamilton Ontario September 1 a devastating fire leveled the Savoy theatre causing reported damage of 30000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night and no further details on casualties were immediately available.
Hon W C Wells Honored to Be Lieutenant Governor
Victoria announces W C Wells Nelson will become next Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. The current Lt Gov Jasmuir was reappointed two months ago and likely to leave in about five weeks. Wells held leadership in hinds and works during the Duisuimr and Prior administrations up to 1905.
Unclear local sale and travel notes in fragment
Chilmers sold his residence this week to Mrs Sissons and Mr Pulmers. The family plans to move to the coast. An area on Armstrong avenue and Hicoueh is mentioned with a first class sale of a three room shack. Contact 284 or 11 for Baptist Gen Moline. J D Me Wy’s father returned to Calgary last week. Aira Modsant visited Cranbrook.
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Chilmers
Fire damages Ontario parliament west wing in Toronto
A fire this morning damaged the west wing of Ontario Parliament buildings in Toronto. The loss totals about 350000 dollars to the structure and 250000 dollars to the library contents.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
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