City Council Discusses Licenses Taxes and Sewers
The council met in regular session to review pool hall licenses at ten dollars per table per year and consider comparing rates with other cities. Debated changes to hotel licensing and bylaw limits, school estimates of over eight thousand dollars approved, and sewer repairs urged. A special meeting on Single Tax was called for next Monday, and notices were issued for license payments within 30 days.
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Menara Pitter
Elliott
V.bonoro
Asacity
Board of Works
McFarlane
McFirlane
Miners Plan Large Meeting As Lewis Planned Visit
W W McCluskey of the United Mine Workers signals that organizing should await President Lewis’s arrival in Vancouver Island. He plans a monster gathering with Lewis and other officers to be announced later, while local officials are busy for two weeks.
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W.W. McCluskey
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Vancouver Island
Cumberland
McCluskey
Thompson and Vinson Go For Bantam Canadian Title
Thompson trains at Thompson's Training Camp in Thompson's Camp while Vinson arrives from Vancouver on the 16th to prepare. A $200 bet backs Thompson's claim to beat Vinson for the Bantamweight Championship of Canada as fans expect a square, hard fought match. A six round preliminary between Sacrimento and Kid Mee Kee is also anticipated with Dyer's California title experience adding intrigue.
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Canada
Vinson
Nan
Vancouver
Thompson-Vinson
Nanaimo
Yer of Sacrimento
Kid Mee Kee
Dyer
California
Courtenay Beats Cumberland In Courtenay Opera House Clash
Courtenay defeats Cumberland 19 to 8 in a Thursday league game at the Courtenay Opera House. Half time stood 9-7, then Courtenay dominated 10-1 in the second half. Sandy McNeil starred with three goals, while Leo Anderton and Hayman also featured in a competitive opener.
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Courtenay Opera House
Thureday Lust
Courtenay
Cumberland
Sandy McNeil
Leo Anderton
Hayman
Sandy
Necktie Social Set by Band With Supper Partners
The Band announces a Necktie Social on the 20th. Each gentleman will receive a necktie and a matching apron will be provided for a lady. Supper partners will be chosen accordingly. Mr W J Guard a Vancouver piano tuner will visit Cumberland around March 20. Reserve pianos until his arrival and have them tuned.
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W. J. Goard
Vancouver
B. C
Cumberland
Guard
Cumberland Wins Basketball Game at Bay by Fourteen
A crowd traveled with Cumberland to the Bay to back the Cumberland team as they beat Bays 14 to 6. A preliminary between two ladies teams saw Cumberland win 2 goals ahead at the end of the first period. In the second half Cumberland extended their lead while Union Bay managed only two scores. A dance followed the game, with men outnumbering women.
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Bay
Cumberland
Baya
Cumberlanders
Inter Zat
Union Bay
For Sale A Piano In First Class Order
For Sale A Piano in first class order. Cost 400 will sell for 250. Apply Potters Pool Room. The Orange Young Britons will hold a grand Supper and Ball on Aprl 4h. Morgan and Roys 6 piece rehearra will Supply the music. We understand that it is not correct that a certain alderman will be appsin a precs cenwn for this city. A selina is A be established at No 7 right away. Mrs Shearer met with a painful accid ent this work, wlippins on some ice n the side walk she fell and broke her leg. It is rumored that the company will build a new station in this city, but to the time of going to preas we have been unable to verify. Strayed to my premises a brown yearling ateer. Owner may obtain sam by paying expenses. W.J. Happican Services in the Roman Catholic Church will be held every other Sunday in Cum berland. Rev H Mertens pastor. Mrs Simms can receive more pupils for piano lessons daily except Tuesday at any time by arrangement Camp Cumberland
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Preas
Cumberland
Victoria
Dark Agen
Honolulu
Union Bay Hosts Social Evening in Humphrey's Hall
Union Bay held its finest social event on Thursday March 2 at Humphrey's Hall. Mrs F Brown Mrs H Drew and Mrs Thos Hudson were hostesses with twelve tables of progressive whist. Prizes included cut glass and a brass inkstand. A concert followed with a sketch Paddle Your Own Canoe and waving pictures shown Saturday.
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Union Bay
Humphrey's Hall
F. Brown
H.drew
Thos. Hudson
Hoatesea
A. R. Horne
Grand Chancellor Thomson visit to Benevolence Lodge
Grand Chancellor Thomson of this city, fresh from visits to K of P lodges in the province, attended Benevolence Lodge Tuesday night. A large assembly welcomed him, a banquet followed, with Pythian Sisters lending talent and speeches. He reported the order thriving with record provincial membership gains.
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Thomson
K. of P
Pythian Sixter Lodge
Denman Island News Roundup of Local Developments
Denman Island community reports include Mr and Mrs ER Tait arriving on City of Nanaimo and planning to reside on the island next spring, plans for a new barn with Graham Bros supplying material, Wir Dumaresque and family moving into a new residence, and Geo Loune renewing logging operations on the east side. Donkey engines work on stumps and logs, 4000 cu ft rock load shipped by Dil. Stone Co, car ownership rising with a new 30 HP auto, and local land-crossing activity centered at Piercey’s ranch.
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ER Tait
Nanaimo
Tait
Dr. Stone Co
A Adey
Fred Piercy
Jur. Nichol
Graham Bros
Jocal Mall
Wir Dumaresqu
Geo Loune
Doune
Geo. Beadwell
Jack Martin
Dil. Stone Co
Vancouver
Protective
Piercey
McKarlan
Cumberland En Masque Firemen Ball Plans Bigger Appeal
The Cumberland En Masque notes the Firemen's Annual St Patrick's Dry Masquerade Ball will surpass prior efforts with greater merchant donations and higher ticket prices. L Piket, secretary, can secure costumes on special order from Nanaimo. Dominion Bank Holiday on Friday April 14 sees Courtenay Royal Bank Sub Branch closed that day, reopening Saturday.
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Dominion
Royal Bank of Canada
Courtenay
Editor Letters Warn of Press Freedom and Local Governance
The writer warns that threats to the Star Chamber press may be revived by the Mayor and Council and urges defense of a free press. They criticize electoral irregularities in Cumberland, question sanitation, and note Honolulu cholera outbreaks as evidence of dangers from restricted governance and public misrule.
Departure timing notes span week from Tuesday to Sunday
The fragment lists travel times across the week with morning, afternoon and night periods and a specific 9.80 p m reference. It references departure as a key action but provides no clear entities or destinations.
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Overland
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