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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
4
The Cranbrook Herald issue from September 25 1913 shows the Herald Publishing Company masthead with J R Thompson as editor and manager in Cranbrook British Columbia. The page lists local notices and newspaper branding for the period.
Canadian history notes Mr George Foster’s 1903 Ottawa speech defending the navy policy and the idea of Canada building its own coastal defense. It contrasts fixed contributions with developing a homegrown system, emphasizing national unity, commerce protection, and future defense growth for Canada.
The Duke and Duchess of Roxbury announce the birth of a son at their London home. The Duchess, formerly Miss May Goelet of Newport, reportedly avoided sugar during pregnancy. The Duke cites Vienna 1900 consultations with Dr Leopold Sehouck, a famed embryology expert, on prenatal sex determination.
The Manitoba Free Press hails Mr. Foster's speech as a landmark Canadian moment urging immediate seed sowing for national naval defense. It calls the address a high inspiring utterance that will live in Canadian history and aid the empire, marking the Canadian spirit awakening.
Local church notices list Sunday and weekday masses and services for Catholic, Methodist, NoX Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Times include 8:30 am low mass 10:40 am high mass, 7:30 pm rosary, 11 am weekday mass, and Sunday school 2 to 3 pm. Methodist pastor Rev W Elson Dunham preaches 11 am and 7:30 pm. Bible classes at 3 pm. Presbyterian Morning service 11 am Rally Day 4 pm Bible class. Baptist 11 am and 7:30 pm with sermons on Nicodemus and Rewards for Conquerors. Students and families invited to attend all services.
Constable Collins of Waldo Montana captured Italian murderer Erno Cutri at Whitefish and delivered him to Cranbrook. He faced Magistrate Ryan with Crown witnesses, was remanded, then held for trial. Coroner’s inquest found first degree murder with two eye witnesses.
Scotland faces rising living standards with limited land. High land demand exceeds supply, especially in the Highlands and Hebrides. Colonel Cameron notes thousands seek Canada as best option, with over 4,000 young men already leaving Clyde this year. He fears continuing immigration despite improvements elsewhere. Cameron and his wife toured Edmonton meeting officials and plan a Canada Australia tour next.
George Walter Scott of Roosville died at St Eugene hospital Tuesday morning of consumption. Funeral was held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. W. K. Thomson. Deceased was a son of Rev. FE Scott of the Y M C A of Montreal. Mrs Maggie Thomas sister of Mrs John Gibson died at Frank Alberta on Sunday September 20 1913 and remains were shipped to Cranbrook for funeral services from the train by Rev W K Thomson.
An unwarranted remark by Sir Richard Merride, premier of British Columbia, claims all BC stands behind Borden on the navy. Canada prefers a Canadian navy with a Pacific fleet unity, aligning with a 1909 Canada Australia accord to guard British interests on the Pacific, a plan Australia has pursued and Canada will follow.
Colonel Donald Walter Cameron of Lochiel Scotland and Lady Hermoise tour Canada’s coasts and prairies. He argues rural emigration from Scotland cannot be stopped, cites Canada’s opportunities, and critiques the Small Holdings Act for failed results. He favors breaking up large estates to keep people on the land.
The Toronto Globe contends Liberal ministers will soon face a test in naval policy. It notes Sir Richard McBride will voice approval when opportunity arises, argues Liberals are imperialists, and recalls Laurier’s stance that Canada’s fleet serves Britain. It suggests Borden should ask the people to settle the issue.
A general meeting of all members will be held at the city hall on Wednesday October 1 at ? o'clock p.m. The gathering aims to decide on rules and regulations governing shooting. Edward Elwell, Capt.
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