This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1923
Page
2
Rival districts Kamloops and Princeton clash over interior to coast highway path with public data scarce and funds wasted. Government signals a decision in the legislature when road votes occur. Also notes talk of beer sale under license with restrictions likely at the next session.
The article notes growing squabbles over highway plans from Kamloops to Princeton and Prince ton while urging all sides to avoid parochial gains. It argues for completing a coast highway and opening Fraser canyon routes as auto traffic rises, warning that festering hard feelings hinder real progress.
The minister of public works for the Dominion faces calls to explain going over a district superintendent of government telegraphs and telephones. The Liberal member for North Okanagan raised concerns as to the Civil Service Act and the need to avoid politicizing civil service.
Contemporary commentary derides gloomy rumors about bank failures while examining the resignation of W. L. Stevens as superintendent of government telephone and telegraph services. The piece notes Stevens’ Conservative appointment, his broad support, and a clash with Dr. King over reinstating a dismissed employee.
Kamloops Standard Sentinel reports criticism of Dr. King for overriding Superintendent Stevens and bypassing the civil service commission. The piece calls for a full and unbiased inquiry, noting the commission's role and the political implications perceived by Liberals and Conservatives.
Cranbrook Herald notes the C.PAR payroll for the Crow's Nest branch will exceed 75 000 for last month a new high. J B Armstrong of Fort Steele spoke on scarlet fever quarantine in Cranbrook while placer mines at Bull River advance with timber and lumber on site. Labor Day celebration in Cranbrook drew large crowds with broad regional turnout.
W. I. Stevens of Kamloops, longtime superintendent of government telephones and telegraphs, visited the district this week as he relinquishes his position at month’s end. He was accompanied by Major J. J. Gabiel of Ottawa, acting general superintendent, and F. E. Dowling, formerly of Prince Rupert, who is taking over Stevens' territorial duties.
Visitors from Nelson tour the district to assess progress on the Cranbrook telephone network. They will ride to Windermere to check pole placement and wire connections with Fort Steele and plan a northern link via the Bant Windermere road and government lines later this fall.
The Star theatre held a summer season close with a drawing for free books and cash prizes. Patrons collected serial numbers from lithographed play guides for a chance at 15 and 10 dollars, won by A L Bryan and Horace Mullin, as crowds enjoyed Three Wise Fools and a comedy.
Daily entries present verses and brief reflections for September. Topics include God’s creation being good Genesis 1 31 abundant pardon Psalm 55 7 goodness of God Psalm 107 21 the omniscient guide Psalm 37 23 how to get on Matthew 7 7 how to gain all Matthew 6 33 and the Lord helping Isaiah 41 13. The dates shown cover September 15 to 21 with related citations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.