Critics Say MPs Showed Ignorance in Mining Debate
The Nanaimo Herald notes the Canadian House of Commons debate on Island mining troubles displayed widespread ignorance. It cites speeches by Verville Carroll and others criticizing leaders, alleged alien threats, and Hedley pamphlet influence, with sharp charges against Laurier and Macdonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Federal House
Hansard
Fernie
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
F. B. Carvell
Carleton
Hedley
Price
Wilfred Laurier
Crothers
Nanaimo
Wilfred
BE. M. Macdonald
Pictou
Macdonald
Grace Methodist Church
Island coal strike turmoil settles after Colonist report
The piece notes that U M W of A disputes on Vancouver Island minors persisted but a Colonist item triggered talk of settlement. Canadian Collieries officials deny seeking settlement while Nanaimo and other centers see potential revival. leaders stress quiet talks to resume production and repair riot damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clinton
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Nanaimo
Masquerade Ball Teems With Local Festivities
The fifteenth annual masquerade ball at Cumberland Hall drew crowds from Courtenay and Comox with prizes awarded for best dressed, character, and groups. Notables from Vancouver and Victoria visited. a concert by the Cumberland Choral Society was announced. local bands prepared for summer engagements. A basket social by the West Cumberland Conservative Band raised 97 dollars, all to the band treasurer. A police court case led to a ten dollar fine for Michael McAlltus for drunken disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cumberland
Cumberland
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Michael McAlltus
Roystones
Third Street
McAdam
Austrian held for revolver possession fined in court
Adam Petrich, an Austrian, faced Provincial Police Court before Jas Abrams S.M. on Tuesday for possessing a revolver without proper permission. He pleaded guilty and received a $50 fine plus costs or three months in Nanaimo jail with hard labor. Samuel Morris, a colored man, was remanded for eight days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Do Not Make Agreements To Break Them
The Typographical Journal notes delegates from New Westminster attended the British Columbia Federation of Labor annual convention on January 27. About 200 delegates were present, with three from No. 632. The report says the gathering was split between two socialist factions and independents rarely spoke. Delegates faced jeers during a referendum on a sympathetic strike, with pressure tied to keeping or breaking employer agreements. The delegates insist they do not make agreements they cannot keep, citing the Typographical union’s strength as proof of their system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminister
British Columbia Federation of Labor
Deleed
Gibb
R. A. Stoney
E. Maiden
Timber Royalty Act praised by Canadian, U. S. figures
The Timber Royalty Bill receives broad acclaim from Hon. William R. Ross and notable figures in Canada and the United States. Clifford Sifton and Henry Graves laud forest protection and public timber profits, while Dr D E Kerr plans a Cumberland visit on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Ross
United States
Clifford Sifton
Canadian Commission of Conservation
British Columbia
Henry 8. Graves
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House of Il
Nanaimo Herald
Verville
A .F. Carroll
South Cape Breton
Farrington
United Mine Workers Journal
Indianapolis
Washington
Houbins
Japan
Mr. Macdonald
McKenzie King
Vancouver Island
U.M.W of A
Sun
Vancouver
the Colonist
Victoria
Ball
Cumberland Hall
Cumberland and Union Fire Department
Coutenay
Comox
Alice Gibson
Courtenay
Willie Urquhart
Nellie Cobbert
la Pete
Marian Walker
Marsh
Mary Walker
F. Harford
Reid Good
A. and
Henry Reifle
L. A. Mounce of
Robert Grant Sr
Miss. Enda Grant
Abram Haywood Sr
Fourth Street
Derwent
W. A. Wagenhouser
Cumberland Choral Society
Joseph Walker
New England Hotel
Robert Summerville
Summerville
Union Street
Jas. Abrams S.M
Adam Petrich
Samuel Morris
Morris
D.E. Kerr
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