Government May Have to Get Out
Ottawa November 8. A clear intimation that the Unionist Government may be forced to resign if Parliament rejects its plan to provide additional gratuities for returned men. Hon J A Calder warned the House that voting down the government policy would require another government to take over. Major Andrew proposed replacing the committee plan with the Great War Veterans Association plan and increasing relief from 50 to 100 million dollars. Capt Manion opposed the amendment, arguing it could stall aid for six months if an election followed. H B Murphy backed the committee and called Andrew's proposal futile. W S Middleboro moved adjournment of the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
J. A. Calder
Special Soldier’s Committee
Major Andrew
Great War Veterans’ Association
Capt. Manion
H. B. Murphy
W. S. Middleboro
Coal Crisis May Come Tomorrow
Government officials and miners leaders expect the coal strike crisis to peak tomorrow as President Wilsons cabinet prepares a plan to end the strike and address the Indianapolis injunction. After Cabinet talks Attorney General Palmer met with Samuel Gompers as negotiations were hoped to resume by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Indianapolis
Palmer
Samuel Gompers
Nineteen Cases of Whiskey Stolen in Ontario
Special Despatch to The Islander reports nineteen cases of rye whiskey from a shipment by Hiram Walker & Sons of Walkerville stolen Tuesday night from a car on a siding at the EH and N railway depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Messrs
Hiram Walker & Sons
Walkerville
Vancouver Veterans Debate on Gratuities Resolution
Vancouver reporters note a Great War Veterans Association meeting where members debated a parliamentary committee gratuities report awaiting Ottawa action. If Ottawa adopts the committee, a special meeting may convene to consider a resolution calling for the government’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Great War Veterans’ Association
Thursda
Ottawa
House
Deadlock in Senate Nears Peace Treaty Solution
Washington November 8 The deadlock between President Wilson and the Senate over the peace treaty is nearing a solution. The President will accept resolutions that do not nullify the League of Nations and an early remedy is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton
Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
Revelations Stir Sensations in War Inquiry
Berlin November 8 reports say new revelations before the war causes committee provoke sensational reactions. Zimmerman and others are described as raving under the probe while Count Burnsdorff accuses the United States of betraying Germany by sharing the German wireless code with the Entente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel
Berlin
Zimmerman
Count Burnsdorff
United States
Storm with hurricane force hits Atlantic coast
Special Despatch to The Islander from Halifax reports a hurricane force storm sweeping the Atlantic. The tempest has caused great damage to shipping along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast
Halifax
Atlantic
Prince of Wales to Receive Warm Homecoming
London prepares for a grand homecoming as the Prince of Wales returns. English women adopt monocles as a new fashion trend in anticipation of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
London
Prince of Wales
France reports enormous war expenditures figure
Paris reports France's revised war outlay totals 160 billion francs for the year, excluding pensions of 4.5 billion and losses in devastated areas. The figure underscores the heavy financial burden of ongoing warfare and reconstruction costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Armistice Day Half Holiday Granted Provincewide
A provincial order issued yesterday grants schools throughout the province a half holiday on Armistice Day, observing the national day with adjusted schedules on Tuesday, November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Campbell River Ventures Grow With New Homes and Industry
Campbell River keys show rapid growth as two new residences rise including a $10,000 house for Lieut. Col. Dr. Carruthers and a $2000 investment by Mr. John Grenier. George Parker oversees Carruthers home work while logging and lumbering brisk in the Cumberland district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Thulin
Campbell River
Cumberland
Dhulin
Willows
Carruthers
John Grenier
George Parker
Improvements at Vendome Hotel Add New Restaurant
The Vendome Hotel undertakes extensive upgrades led by proprietor J Damonte. A 24 hour restaurant and lunch counter will be opened to serve patrons with up to date service run by Geo Mason.
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Vendome Hotel
J. Damonte
Cumberland
Geo, Mason
Bevan Local Notes On Lady Smith Visit And Club Meeting
Mrs H Martin and Baby Joan left for Ladysmith after a visit at Mr and Mrs J Burns. The Athletic Club met to elect basketball officers with R Gibson as chairman and A Lee as secretary treasurer. Members include Miss Leslie Aitken and Poprosky. Ladies plan practice Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings for upcoming games.
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H. Martin
Baby Joan
Ladysmith
J. Burns
Athletic Club
R. Gibson
A. Lee
Leslie
Messrs. Aitken and Poprosky
Little Girl Becomes Cumberland District’s Young Aviator
Dorothy Brighton, niece of William Merrifield, rode the Pathfinder from Courtenay. They climbed several hundred feet, toured the Cumberland district, and landed safely. Both Dorothy and Mr. Merrifield want to repeat the flight.
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Dorothy Brighton
William Merrifield
Cumberland Hotel
Cumberland District
Merrifield
Dorothy
Pathfinder
Courtenay
Great Sale of Work Planned for Spring 1920
The Ladies Aid of Grace Methodist Church met at Mrs Banks home to organize a gigantic sale of work for March 1920. Committees were named for all departments and planning proceeds, with aims for a new communion service and offertory plate as part of the winter’s work. Five new members were received in October and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodst Church
California Man Proclaims Vancouver Island a Garden of Eden
Mr. C. C. A. Lingham of California and New York calls Vancouver Island the Garden of Eden and says its climate is the finest he has seen. He arrived last July, stayed until Tuesday, and spent much time at Campbell River enjoying his stay. He plans to return next summer to possibly relocate.
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C. C. A. Lingham
California
New York
Vancouver Island
Lingham
Campbell River
Pythian Sisters Stage Successful Cumberland Dance
The Pythian Sisters of Cumberland hosted a large evening at Ilo-Ilo Dance Hall with friends dancing past midnight. Event was organized by Mrs. John Thomson Mrs. W White and Mrs. Alex Walker and a sweater prize was won by Mrs Chris Edwards of Cumberland.
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Pythian Sisters
Cumberland
John Thomson
W. White
Alex. Walker
Chris Edwards
Courtenay by law vote on transit and new agreements
Courtenay voters will decide on a new flat rate of 2 cents per kilowatt hour under an agreement between the council and Canadian Collieries. The by law trims southern exclusive rights and extends northern reach. A Courtenay Bank of Commerce meeting launched the Comox Valley Golf Club with Archdeacon Collinson as president, F C Brock as secretary-treasurer, and link work underway. Cars bought by residents include McLaughlin and Ford models from Emde and Wain. Memorial service planned for Armistice Day at the Presbyterian Church with many veterans expected to attend. The Courtenay Great War Veterans’ Association met, and Halloween activities drew youth attendance.
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Courtenay
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Comox Valley Golf Club
Archdeacon Collinson
F. C. Brock
Messrs
Emde & Wain
George O'Brien
Cumberland
McLaughlin
Hugh Marsden
McLaughlin Car
Mia. Stephens
Fanny Bay
Ford
Presbyterian Church
Great War Veterans’ Association
Hallowe'en
Melville
Union Bay News Notes Reflect Local Movements and School Reopening
Mr John Fraser returned from Vancouver and Ernie Trehearne moved there to reside. Mrs W Marshall, after hospital care, returned home to Union Bay. Mrs A Hamilton has recovered enough to go home from Comox General Hospital. Night school reopened Monday with twelve pupils focusing on shop mathematics and drawing under Mr Ellis.
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John Fraser
Vancouver
Ernie Trehearne
W. Marshall
Comox General Hospital
Union Bay
Hamilton
General Hospital
Ellis
Agreement Governing Mines Between Canadian Collieries and Employees
After long negotiations the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited and its employees reach a two year pact from November 1, 1919 to October 31, 1921. The document covers wage schedules, dockage rules, day work, grievance procedures, meetings, absences, and election of an Agreement Committee with provisions for future negotiations and endorsements by employees.
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Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir) Limited
Company
Comox
Departement of Labor
Ottawa
No. 4
No. 6
Union Bay Welcomes Visiting Minister and Local Vessels
Mr. Arthur Wilkinson departed Monday for Cumberland to assist Dr. Christie briefly. Rev J A Rowland from the Okanagan District arrived Wednesday evening to occupy Union Bay Presbyterian Church. Union Bay residents welcome him. Several vessels coal at the Canadian Collieries wharf this week including Coquitlam Berquist Etta White Burrard scows New Westminster Hulk CPR Vancouver Dola Anyox Potter Anyox Annacis Edith Moresby Storm King Protective Anyox Amur Shamrock Beatrice Daniel Dern scows Seattle Wireless Eva coastwise Clayburn scows Vancouver Kurow North Bend.
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Arthur Wilkinson
Cumberland
Christie
J. A. Rowland
Okanagan
Presbyterian Church
Union Bay
Rowland
Coquitlam
Coastwise
Berquist
Etta White
Burrard Scows
New Westminster
Hulk C.P.R
Vancouver
Dola
Anyox
Potter
Annacis
Edith
Moresby
Storm King
Protective
Amur
Shamrock
Beatrice
Daniel Dern
Seattle
Wash
Wireless
Coast
Eva
Clayburn
Kurow
San Francisco
C.P.R. 100
North Bend
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Vendome
BEVAN
Cumberland and
District
Ladies’ Aid of
Grace Methodist Church
United Sates
Union Bay News
Comox Mines
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