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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
1
The Sun reports from Ladysmith on a six month strike possibly extending six more. Extension mines keep running with 160 workers, output doubling each month since November. Five hundred tons weekly to Vancouver for domestic use, prices held by directive not to rise during the stoppage.
A. J. Morley won the Victoria mayoral race Tuesday by 110 votes over J. L. Beck. The report also discusses mine safety at Extension, arguing no air shortage caused the strike and that under the new company the mines are being restored to safety. no fatal accidents occurred in 1911 with 881 workers employed.
From Ladysmith Feb 28 a rumor says strike allowances will drop to two dollars weekly for non members of the U M W A. Italian miners begin at Extension Mines while output and employment rise. Frank Farrington David Irvine and Robert Foster visited for the labor commission amid a well attended Extension miners' dance and a special train transfer.
Joseph Angelo of L Unioni reports in Italian paper that Pueblo's January 17 municipal election brought a Socialist victory with the mayor, aldermen, and school trustees all Socialist according to his translation, though some aldermen deny the claim.
Thomas George an Indian was fined the costs for drunkenness after police noted good Nest reputation. William O'Brien of Union Bay was fined 60 dollars or three months hard labor for supplying him liquor. Four Japanese workers at No 7 Mine Bevan were fined five dollars each for staying in the mine past eight hours. Chris Pero wich Nanaimo Hotel Rooms owner jailed for liquor sale without licence. after adjournments he was found guilty, fined 50 dollars and court costs totaling 358 dollars, amid crowd interest on his hotel accommodations for workers.
Thursday's Gazette lists Alderman Alexander Maxwell and Donald R McDonald named to the Licence Commissions board. Alderman R Coe and John P Watson appointed to Cumberland City Police Commissioners board.
Parliament hears 1919 14 revenue and expenditure estimates with a conservative revenue forecast of 10 326 085 05 dollars a decrease from prior year. Comox district 150 000 and Strathcona Park development 150 000 are included. Sessional indemnity for members raised to 1600 dollars.
The City Council meets next Monday as the deputation that went to Victoria to seek government aid reports back. Some say the trip was successful, others doubt the government’s fulfillment of its promise to ex-mayor McLeod. The crossings remain miserable since the concrete pavement laid, with some drops nearly a foot.
The Crooked parliamentary talk on coal mine wages draws locals into a dispute. Parker Williams moves to set a $3.00 per day minimum for miners, arguing it would ease hiring white labor. In Cumberland the wage scale ranges from $3.80 to $6.00 daily, with unrest persisting despite higher rates. Agitators are leaving town, and the scene hints at broader labor tensions in Union Bay and nearby mines.
L W Nunns resigns as postmaster. Rev Jas Hood of St George’s Presbyterian leaves for Victoria. Ex mayor John N McLeod returns from Vancouver on SS Cowichan. Herbert G Stuart of the Royal Bank extended to Courtenay. Alex Armstrong back from Vancouver after Orange Grand Lodge. Mrs Jack’s carpenters at work on Dunsmuir Avenue building. WANTED a trained duck and grouse bird dog. cash Box 384 Cumberland BC. City urged to clean street crossings. Tender date for BC Telephone poles and crossbars extended to March 8. W Willard returns from Vancouver where he visited Lodge of British Columbia. Mrs J J Wier leaves for Victoria due to ill mother. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bickle travel to Victoria. Mr Williams, telegraph operator, ill at Duncan, improving. John Peter Watson plans 3–4 month trip to eastern provinces after selling ranch at Sandwich. FOR SALE five cows calved, eight due soon. boar, two sows, pigs. A Hart on Point He toead? near Cone. D M Morrison, Royal Bank manager, takes 3 weeks’ vacation. J W Logan fills in from Vancouver. Board of Trade urged Cumberland be on the Canadian Northern main line. Conservative Association meets Monday. discuss erection of a large Conservative hall and build a committee. St Patrick’s Day masquerade planned Cumberland Hall March 17 by Employees of Canadian Collieries. prizes for best characters. Admission Gentlemen masked $1, ladies free, spectators 50c.
Tenders are invited for construction of a store building at Courtenay British Columbia for C H Tarbell of Gumbleland Plans and areas may be seen at C H Tarbell's store in Cumberland Tenders to be in by noon on March 8 1918 The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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