King Albert’s U S visit sparks press freedom debate
1919 notes recount King Albert of Belgium speaking with New York reporters at a railway station while federal officials blocked access. The piece contrasts wartime censorship with present desires for real news, noting the king’s media savvy and urging officials to back away from gatekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
New York
King Albert
Belgium
Washington
Omaha
Albert Reas
United States
Canad
Albert
America
Canada
BC Waterpowers Inventory Reports 3 Million HP Potential
The Commission of Conservation estimates 3,000,000 twenty four hour horsepower potential in British Columbia waterpowers, with about 250,000 HP already developed. The report notes rugged terrain and climate hinder full assessment, stresses interdependence of water power with domestic supply agriculture irrigation navigation fisheries mining and riparian rights, and includes historical, hydrological, meteorological data plus hydraulic tables and a bibliography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission of Conservation
British Columbia
Fraser
Thompson
Skeena
Nass
Arthur V. White
Columbia
Mackenzie
Vancouver Island
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Dominion
Knocker Misuse Outspoken Across Generations
A compact note declares the proper place for a knocker is outside the door and critiques misuse of the term by a person. The remark ties to intergenerational wisdom and language use without naming individuals or specific events.
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Clw
Grand Forks
G. A. Evans
AHD
Great Britain
Ti Grasp Fons
Guaxo Fours
B. C
Liens Joir
UE and
Lake Street
Offile
Columbia AV
Montreal
Daily Press
Victoria
Ottawa
Robert Borden
Inventory of
A.D. Morrison
c/Miller& Gardner
C. V. Meggitt
Farmers’ Exchange
Bridge Street
B.C
Davis & Hansen
City Baggage and General Transfer
R. J. Petrie’s Stove
British Columbia Telephone Company, Ltd
M. H. Burns
Second Street
Ip. G. Petersen
Aid
Aes Buswood Coal Mn Ice
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