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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1912
Page
4
The editor denounces the industrial deadlock as labor tyranny, criticizes the local union’s leadership, and argues strikes harm both employers and workers. They claim most employees do not support the strike, note lack of official authorization or public sympathy, and urge responsible leadership and secret ballots to avoid crisis.
Every passenger train leaving Cumberland cuts the town’s population. One hundred forty nine passengers departed by Wednesday, many of whom backed the Union holiday. Some head to Europe, others to coal towns nearby. Former rioters now greet departing colleagues and urge them to stay with it.
The Vancouver Island Electric Railways Co. Ltd of Victorian BC applies for a license to take 3000 cubic feet per second from Campbell River for railway and power use. Water will be diverted upstream and land described as unsurveyed, about 6.5 miles from the river mouth. Objections may be filed with the Water Recorder in Victoria or the Controller of Water Rights.
Victoria BC company applies for a licence to take 3000 cubic feet per second from Campbell River for railway and power use. Water to be diverted at the head of falls from unsurveyed land about six miles up river from the mouth. Objections may be filed with the Water Recorder or the Comptroller Co Ltd. on September 22, 1912.
Sealed tenders addressed to the Minister of Public Works for a pile wharf at Massett White Settlement Queen Charlotte Island Comox Atlin District BC are due by 4 pm Tuesday October 15 1912. Tender forms must be on printed forms with signatures occupation and residence for each bidder or firm member. Accompany tender with a 10 percent cheque to the Minister of Public Works. cheque forfeiture applies if the contract is not entered or work not completed. The department may reject any tender. RO Desrochers Secretary.
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