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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
2
Local Cranbrook newspaper issue from September 21 1916 features editorials and community notices. Historical listings reflect civic updates, advertorials, and local notices for Cranbrook and surrounding areas.
In Vancouver and Victoria Liberals ride high as M A Macdonald is declared in nocent of guilty knowledge in the Vancouver plugging conspiracy. The expose is urged to pursue truth and punish the Conservatives if wrongdoing is proved, with public morals at stake.
A provincial vote welcomed women’s suffrage as a matter of congratulation. The article notes overwhelming support last Thursday and anticipates no dramatic changes, but a rise in personal morality among candidates and a quieter influence on elections.
The province of British Columbia votes in favor of a prohibition law, signaling a dry trend across Canada. Remarkable majority reported despite strong liquor industry campaigns and media opposition, with soldiers' ballots still pending and expected to align with civilians.
The British Columbian notes a Liberal surge reducing Conservative strength. In Cranbrook the race was clean with Liberals slightly better organized. Dr King, likely to join Brewster Cabinet as Minister of Education, is praised, though his new duties may require him to move from the city.
The text notes soldiers' votes will likely run against the Bowser government due to broad provincial sentiment. It cites possible election of soldier candidates by comrades in arms, and laments the fall of Hon. W J Bowser while praising his legislative abilities.
The province shows desire for honest public service as voters oust the Bowser government. The Liberal win is led by Mr. Brewater with promises of clean governance and businesslike administration, aided by newly enfranchised women. The electorate rejects partisanship and demands moral leadership and efficient state affairs.
The Victoria Times notes M A Macdonald’s vindication as premier and colleagues tried to ruin him with attacks and tactics. Macdonald led the poll victory in Vancouver, countering opponents’ vicious aspersions with a triumphant return.
Citizens revolt against a faithless and inefficient administration as issues fade from the contest. The dying government enacted valuable progressive laws, yet the avalanche of dissatisfaction proves decisive and broadly satisfactory to the people.
The people of British Columbia expressed their will in yesterday's election. Electors chose government leadership with majorities varying by riding and the fate of party strength in the legislature. The soldier vote remains an uncertain factor that could alter margins.
The Victoria Colonist accepts British Columbia voters change of administration and hopes the new government delivers policies that justify the decision. The paper remains conservative in principle, pledges constructive criticism, and offers assistance to advance public welfare.
Public opposition denounces machine politics and practical politics in British Columbia. Voters reject patronage tyranny and the idea that electors are purchasable, signaling a stand against entrenched party machinery and influence.
A sprawling public revolt against a political group arises, driven by citizen anger at intolerable methods. The movement crossed party lines, reflecting broad discontent with the group’s conduct. The article frames the surge as a populist outcry rather than a partisan clash.
The piece argues the Bowser administration's overthrow opens BC to revelations of graft, corruption, and waste. It notes Liberals long tried to prove reckless resource squandering but lacked ballot power to compel facts. Now they expect proofs and revelations to be made.
The Calgary Herald notes waning Conservative prestige in the coast provinces due to autocratic governance. The Brewster government faces a chance for a cleaner start, with expectations of a stronger opposition in the new legislature and voters aiming for accountability despite who holds power.
The Vancouver World argues yesterday’s vote shows a public demand for ethical reform and new channels for expressing will. It credits Prohibition as mobilizing latent opinion and notes the vote for Prohibition exceeded the total for any candidate in Vancouver.
The Albertan editorial argues that vandalism by Calgary youths signals a failure to guide boy energy. It notes many broken windows and vacant houses on city outskirts, critiques harsh punishment of minors, and urges practical training over negative suppression to curb mischief.
A columnist urges city wide effort to redirect idle youths through organized clubs and after school activities run by schools churches or the city. They praise a Calgary example where a lawn party after securing the boys’ names reduced misconduct and encourage funding prevention over punishment.
In the first eight months of 1916 ending September 1 1916 shipments of ore to the Consolidated smelter at Trail totaled 66 983 tons.
Output from nearly 100 mines totals $82,775 tons with 22 in Washington and Tahoe and the rest in Canada. August shipments reach 40,814 tons, the year’s largest month. Rossland gold copper, Sullivan East Kootenay zinc lead, Slocan Ainsworth silver lead lead the ore mix. American shipping mines add over 20,000 tons year to date. Nelson road workers push for 40 cents an hour.
Tenders must be received by noon September 22 1916 for License No 694 to cut 500000 feet of Western yellow pine fir and tamarack on lot 2572 Kootenay District. Nine months allowed for removal. Further details from the Chief Forester Victoria BC or District Forester Cranbrook BC.
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