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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
4
The article reviews the fall fair’s success and calls for better planning and location, urging lasting exhibit visibility. It also critiques Canadian senate reform rhetoric, arguing for appointment reform over party loyalty and stressing high public conscience in this election.
The piece argues against the view that all politicians are corrupt and urges voters to engage with politics through study and principled judgment. It compares politicians to lawyers needing continual study and warns against cynicism that stifles informed participation. It defends serious civic involvement.
The piece surveys Sir Wilfrid Laurier era Senate reform attempts and Liberal tactics under Mr. King, noting ten new Liberal senators and hopes of a Liberal majority. It contrasts Manitoba Liberal conventions with calls for immigration policy and criticizes US anti capital punishment efforts while praising swift justice in Britain and Canada.
London police statistics show only 10 murders in 1924 with eight by suicide, five captured, three escaped. In Chicago and New York killings average a daily rate, while August 7 saw ninety awaiting execution. Britain closes prisons since 1914, forty left in use, crime generally declining.
Dr. King toured Vancouver area rallying Liberals ahead of the October 29 election. He pledged expansion of Liberal seats from 22 in Ontario to 30 to 35 and predicted gains in the three prairie provinces and British Columbia. He expressed absolute confidence in a strong Liberal majority.
Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen, Conservative leader, expected to visit the coast during a western campaign tour. He will open in Winnipeg on September 29 with a westward itinerary through October 17, including Portage La Prairie where he will speak the day after arrival. He stands again in Portage La Prairie and returns if feasible, per local committee assurances.
The plan outlines a speaking itinerary via the Crow line with at least one address in the riding and hopes for arranging further engagements. This indicates political outreach activity and scheduling considerations for the speaker.
A Marysville Conservative meeting Tuesday evening drew strong turnout at the store opposite the hotel. Dr. Rutledge led the event with A A Robertson and A R Lilly present. Officers elected included President Hi Roberts and Vice President M J Horman Lee Trens with a committee of Hodgson Waite Stewart Ellis Ed Frienke Mrs Horman and Mrs Rodio.
Marysville’s smelter operates around the clock with no reported problems. Cranbrook Labor Day event awards $1000 in prizes, leaving a surplus over $200 after expenses. Paradise mine’s R R Bruce heads to Manitoba to oversee land interests. St Mary’s rancher W A Meacham reports best crops in years. Water in the hills runs low prompting Perry Creek Hydraulic to plan a quick clean-up.
The Vatican is believed to plan an ecumenical council or world Catholic conference in 1928, expected to be the largest in church history. Local reports note infrastructure neglect and political activity as preparations unfold.
Stipendiary Magistrate E T Cope committed Mansfield for trial at the Fall Assizes to be held in Fernie next month and he will be taken to Nelson jail to await trial. A Golden Board of Trade meeting endorsed a new Kootenay Central Railway schedule with two weekly through trains Colvalli to Golden and back, making an overnight layover. A pitch kettle at Fernie Fort Steel Brewery fire caused dense smoke but limited damage after firefighters used Mine Rescue equipment.
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