02 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
Victoria July 24 Hon R G Tatlow minister of finance argues wealth reached in British Columbia with total provincial production over 50 million dollars for the year ending June 30th and, with a white male population around 40 000, shows over 1000 dollars produced per man. He cites forests fisheries coast and land as future growth engines.
The Minister of Railways approves the Hedley right of way for CP Rail access between the Great Northern line and the town. The final hurdle is Railway Commission consent, expected during the holiday season. Kennedy and deputy prepared plans to prove maple room for CP Rail, expediting construction toward Molson within weeks.
Professor F T Shulet chemist and J R Anderson Deputy Minister of Agriculture plan a tour through unvisited parts of the province. They will study soils and water, offer cultivation advice, and give talks at meetings. An itinerary from August through August lists stops including Vernon Armst ogd Ke?onions Windermere Nelson and Nelson.
A fragmentary report arrives Monday about Hedley Linnihee Co's drive toward a steamboat, noting a wowed crowd and varied reactions. The message hints at progress toward a brewings, with some observers skeptical and others hopeful, amid unclear details and misprints.
Chief Antheary Seobi of the New Bennswick Mimic Undians lies near death after a beating by his wife yesterday. The incident occurred in Hredevietun and is under local inquiry as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.
The Copper River and Northwestern Railway may shift its sea terminus from Port Valdez to Catalla near Controller Bay as Eastern financiers led by M K Rodgers push to extend the line and tap copper properties. Surveyors and land options have been reported, with talk of a large smelter and an $84 million buildout along the Catalla route.
Work on the V V E line between Midway and Molson proceeds slowly due to ties shortages and obstructions along the route. The track machine has reached just before Myers Creek canyon while the Wig trestle across Ayers Creek nears completion. Contractor Emerson plans to finish Molson station grounds today and move outfits. right of way complications delay other sites. Ennerada arrives to supervise relocation. Parsons and Johnson Nelson report near completion south of Molson but Snake River heat hinders progress.
Labor Day organizers report strong donations enabling two days of events. The program foresees horse races baseball ceiling contest swing contest and athletic events with blood prize likely. Recognition of generosity suggests broader participation and community support for the celebration.
Mr and Mrs J J Marks returned to the Hunaningbird after a Hedley visit at the Hotel Similkameen The low Twenty Mile creek water requires lake water supply earlier than usual Tom Henderson resumes his old Daly Reduce power house job after replacing Billy Morrison at the coast The hot weather strains ice supplies as Penticton Press ships news across the district Archdeacon Pentreath visited Hedley and Princeton parish services under Rev E R Bartlet M A Attendance dipped due to heat and evening conditions
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