Cumberland to Sweden coal shipment marks export epoch
The Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir limited in Cumberland ships 4500 tons of coal aboard the Pacific to Sweden, signaling a potential new era for Vancouver Island exports. European demand is high but freight costs shape price competitiveness. British Columbia could build a sizable trade if margins stay favorable.
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Dunsmuir
Cumberland
Sweden
Motorship Pacific
Johnston Line
Atlantic
Europe
Commonwealth
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Canada
Steel outlook cited by Seattle trader on Asian demand
A Seattle businessman linked to a large trading firm argues that steel markets, especially rails, are tight. He predicts the Orient will become a bigger market than the U S Pacific coast in coming years and urges building a steel mill to capitalize on projected demand. He notes China rail expansion and encloses Seattle Port export data for May.
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Seattle
Fleming
Board of Trade
Cumberland
Islander
Bates
Pacific
United States
China
Collecting the Luxury Tax Opinion on Canadian collection methods
A Times analysis argues the luxury tax should be collected by manufacturers or importers to ease administration. It notes tariffs and direct taxes have broader policy impacts, while consumer stamps could boost revenue and transparency. The piece stresses public awareness of spendings and fiscal accountability.
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Canada
Mennonites Waver on Exodus From Western Colonies
Reports from western Mennonite colonies show division over migration with some families prepared to leave while others stay to obey laws. Premier Martin cites Waldheim Saskatchewan Mennonites seeking English and better education as views shift. US papers doubt immunity from service and fear cultural enclaves.
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Toronto
United States
Canada
Martin
Waldheim
Saskatchewan
Minneapolis Journal
A. Mitchell Palmer
U. S
Mennonites Face Admission Debate as American Identity Questioned
The passage argues that Mennonites must prove they intend to become good Americans or face non admission. It frames the issue as a test of assimilation and loyalty to the United States.
Seizure of Five Thousand Liquor Cases Taints Vancouver Tourist Image
An Ottawa Journal note claims five thousand liquor cases were seized at Vancouver. The column speculates the haul aimed to aid tourist appreciation of the British Columbia sunsets and jokes about Ottawa readers’ travel to B C this year.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Ottawa Journal
Ottawa
B. C
The Merger and Growth in Nova Scotia Industry
A Sydney Record editorial lauds outside capital from British Empire Steel for Nova Scotia development. It traces growth since 1899 from a 2,500 resident village to a 25,000 to 28,000 city, driven by steel and coal. It urges cordial cooperation between Sydney, Cape Breton residents, and the new corporation to secure rapid progress.
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Sydney
Nova Scotia
Dominion
Canada
Cape Breton
Maritime Provinces
Montreal
British Empire Steel Corporation
Cape Breton County
Fire Tax and Its Prevention in Canada 1919 Burden
The June bulletin outlines Canada’s 1919 fire costs totaling 54.5 million dollars, about 1 per person, with 40 million paid to insurers, 8.7 million for fire department upkeep, and 5.8 million in uninsured losses. It argues for reduced fire waste and notes government spending dominates costs as in wars. It also mentions depopulation of Cali fish due to Japanese methods, near beer taxes, and a dramatic Allahabad photograph of a deceased man with his wife and son appearing on plate.
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The
Commission of Conservation
Dominion
Canada
United States
Henry Ford
Allahabad
India
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Cumberland, B. C
Edward W. Bickle
Gowen
California
Grocery Department
Alber
Weeks Motor Company
Nanaimo, B.C
Chevrolet
Weeks Motors Limited
Nanaimo, Or
Thomas Hudson
Union Bay
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