Kaslo and Slocan Railway May Change Hands
The Kaslo and Slocan line may be sold by the Great Northern to a Kaslo company with provincial aid to rebuild, then operated by the Kaslo and Slocan Railways. Government consultant S Griffiths is in Kaslo to inspect the property for the government. William Whyte, vicepresident of CP R, discussed railway operation with officials on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Kasto
Great Northern Railway
GPRS
Griffiths
Kasle
Ehalf
Athorns
Winnipeg
Revolt Against Stolypin Spreads Across Russia
In St Petersburg on May 27 a government decree purports to urge Zenstvo article 87 of the fundamental laws, backing Stolypin's new duties and provoking a constitutional crisis. The revolt centers on Dironovo, the former Interior minister, as factions seek unity across chambers and parties against the regime.
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St. Petersburg
Zenstvo
Suilypin
Dironovo
Exiti
New Bennswick Lawyer Bowser Arrives to Practice Here
The New Advertiser recalls W J Bowser LL B of New Bennswick arriving to practice in the city. He has offices in Turner block on Cowdown street and is a graduate of Jilhousie University Nova Scotia. The piece notes reaction and cautions about overconfidence among eastern arrivals.
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W. J. Bowser
New Bennswick
Turner Block
Cowdown Street
Bowser
Jilhousie University
Nova Scotia
Man Charged Over Marriage to Deceased Brother’s Wife
Herbert Victor Baker a North Vancouver hotel clerk appeared in the City Police Court on a charge of violating the marriage act by marrying his deceased brother’s wife in New Westminster. The case questioned if such a union is illegal under affinity rules with evidence citing Henry VIII tables and Dominion law, the matter remitted to a higher court for ruling.
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New Westminster
Herbert Victor Baker
North Vancouver
Ity
Attorney-General’s Department
Wilkie
Victoria
Baker
My. W.H. Bole
K.G
Henry VIII
Canada
Canada Banking Failures Highlight Inspection Flaws
In a House speech Dr. Edwards cites 1880 to 1906 data showing 12 of 48 chartered Canadian banks failed and about 30 percent of newer banks collapsed. He argues failures rose under 1896 finance ministry and accuses many collapses of fraud, noting expert-led scrutiny could have exposed insolvent banks earlier.
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Tate
Canada
Edwards
Proutenac
House
Dominion of Canada
H.C. McLeod
Mator
Bank of Nova Scotia
Princeton Presbyterian farewell to Rev Mills
A Princeton BC note dated March 27 1911 expresses gratitude to Mr Mills for his pulpit service at Princeton Presbyterian Church and wishes for his successful studies and a prompt return. Signed by Hen Hesten Fordos Jernmpcit y McDoveata AeA Lustene Managers.
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Princeton
B.C
Mr. Mills
Princeton Presbyterian Church
Hesten
Obituary Notice of Wit Atherton at Similkameen Hotel
Wit Atherton died on Monday at noon in the Similkameen Hotel after a brief illness following a foot amputation. He had previously run hotels in Penticton and helped open the Similkameen building lease. Survived by a son in Seattle and a sister Mrs Gannee in Viet, funeral directed by Medley Todges ACP will be held today at 2 PM.
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Wit
Atherton
Similkameni
Trewaliye Bastwine Ter
Crane
Hedley
Similkranven
Penticton
SPLR
Eipley
Seattle
Gannee
Viet
Coal Miners Strike Begins in Western Canada
Fernie B C March 31 United Mine Workers of America called a strike at midnight with one exception among the operating coal mines of the Crows Nest Pass and Alberta. Officials estimate about 5 640 union men halted work including coke industry workers dependent on coal supply.
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Fernie
B. C
United Mine Workers of America
British Columbia
Crows Nest Pass
Alberta
Lis
Dist
Aeroas
Controversy Over Negro Immigration Fuels Edmonton Debate
A colored delegation’s arrival and visible presence on Edmonton streets sparked bitter sentiment. Premier Sifton denied any statute barring black immigration while the Board of Trade advocates strict limits. Police actions and liquor interdiction discussions frame a broader social clash across the province.
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Star
Edmonton
Ely Lange
Sifton
Board of Trade
Athalisen Landing
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C. A. Jackson
Vancouver
Brock Penticton
W. H. T. Gahan
Munk Brock Penticton
Barrer
Parry Public, Exc
JAS. Glarke Watchen
Hotel Penticton
Tow Travel
Hintes
A. Banses
Prop
Pentictoy, B.C
A. Megraw
Mutual Life of Canada
Hudson Bay Insurance Co
Columbia Fire Insurance Co
Calgary Fire Insurance Co
Alliance Tnsuraner Co
London & Lancashire Fire Ins
Ocean Accident and Guarantee Co
8. C
JR. H. Rogers
Moa
Vernox
Grand Union Hotel
A. Winkler
Herbert B. Brown
Vancouver Mining Exchange
Wettington
Fraser
J. A. Schubert
Way
Vannier Stock
Ksidwnte Realj Estate, Insurance, Stock, Loan and Mortage Brokers
Hastings Street
New Post Office
Box Ong
Zealand
John Jackson
Bay
Twble
Office of
Dominion Express Company
Phon
Innis Bros
E. E. Burr
J. L. Masters
Ovoville
North Main Street
Similkameen
Yale
Florence Elizabeth Richter
Parnererenicos
Hichters Creek
Hostuilon
Mitch
Applientin
Notieg
Tewin
Ween
Pation Real Estate
Nienetne
Nsti
See
Simileameen
Valle
Toro
Cc. P. R
Kaslo & Slocan Railway
Russia
Jgood
Brass
Besins
Moses
Thomas Raby
Rock Creek
Nuat
Heiday
Beidesville
Jinmy Copland
Maddy Donne
Patti
Enbindner
Hallet
Gewenwood
Roman Maned
Gilbertyen
Tae
Aoweel
Tenn Row
Eastor Maihiine Levy
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