Supreme Court sittings open at Macleod presided by Chief Justice
The Supreme Court opened in Macleod with Chief Justice Sifton presiding. C F Harris congratulated the Chief Justice, and arguments covered Camies v Steele and Ryan McKenzie appeals on liquor laws, with several Indian appeals decided, and others adjourned. Cardston cases and defenses listed as the docket grows via a heavy schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sifton
Macleod
Lange
M. McKenzie
Crown
C. I. Harris
Cardston
Bratton
Prestwich
Prestwich & Macdonnell
C.F. Harris
C. E. D. Wood
McFarquhar
Marsden
Harris
Wood
W. Laurier
DeWolf
Henry Lafontain
Police Court Calendar of January and February Trials
Since the last report, several cases were tried. John Martin found guilty of assault and fined ten dollars plus costs with two months hard labor. February actions include forged check allegations against O. G. Lange with stand trial commitment, disturbances by James Grant and John Symonds with various outcomes, a rape case dismissed after evidence, liquor sale without license remanded, and multiple charges against C. G. Lange for obtaining money by false pretences. John Symonds later pleaded guilty to a disturbance and received five dollars and costs. contempt of court led to a suspended sentence. Lottie McKenzie remanded for liquor sale without a license. F. St. Luc cautioned and dismissed for drunk and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. H. Primrose
J.P. John Martin
J. A. McGibbon
J.P O.G. Lange
M. Melenzie
J.P. Jas. Grant
John Symonds
T Pen
J.P
R.G. McDonnell
J. Carruthers
J.P. John Symonds
C. F. Harris
C. G. Lange
Kribs & Manuel
Frank
H. Gebo
Sergt. Camies
R. G. MacDonnell
Lottie McKenzie
E. P. McNeill
F. St. Luc
CPR Seeks Land Grant Allocation Change
Ottawa reports the government is weighing a proposal from the Canadian Pacific railway to select the remaining balance of its 25 million acre land grant. About 3.3 million acres remain to be allotted and the plan calls for 2.5 million acres to be taken in the arid belt between unspecified regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Manitoba and North-West Reserve
Manitoba and North-Western Railway
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Premier Haultain Leaves for Ottawa in Transit Talks
Regina reports Premier Haultain departed for Ottawa accompanied by John A. Reid to discuss transportation issues and other matters affecting the Territories. The trip aims to confer with the government on policy and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Haultain
Ottawa
Territories
John A. Reid
Executive Council
Prohibition Debate Reignites over New Brunswick Law
At a Licensed Victuallers meeting President Wilson claimed insurrections followed Tilley’s prohibition in New Brunswick. The Island Guardian disagrees, noting the law was not well observed and soon repealed, while temperance advanced and liquor selling declined. New Brunswick’s closeness to Maine informs both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victuallers’ Association
Ontario
Quebec
Wilson
Tilleys
New Brunswick
Island Guardian
Charlotteton
Maine
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Fire and Illness
Public thanks express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors who aided during the Custom House fire last week and to those who offered acts of kindness during and after the illness and death of Mrs. Gray. Special thanks are given to Mr. and Mrs. Herring, Mr. and Mrs. Grier, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, and C. C. Rhodes for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Garpingr
Mr. J. Gray
Herring
Mr. Grier
Walker
C. C. Rhodes
Mr. Gray
Strike at Morrissey Fernie and Michel Mines Paralyses Output
A coordinated strike across Morrissey Fernie and Michel mines leaves all operations halted. Miners demand equal pay to Fernie with rates up to 60 cents a ton in other districts, backed by the Western Federation of Miners led by J. A. Caker. A district union organized the action triggering a public meeting and fuel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrissey
Fernie
Michel
Western Federation of Miners
J. A. Caker
Coal Creek
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Royal Hotel
Alta
Norman D. Jackson
Prop’r
Cowdry Bros
Bankers Macleod
Alberta
Exchange
Canada
Riversity OF
Toronto
F. H. Torrington
Albuest Musica
Manitoba
the Territories
British Columbia
Pensroxe Sr
Barker
Sox
Supreme Court
Macleod Bar
Camies
Steele
Ryan McKenzie
Mr. Wood
Mr. Harris
King
King v Sinal
King v
Union Bank
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W.A.T.U
Bay
Empe
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Hudson's Bay
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