Three Trains Per Week: Local Protest Over GN Schedule
A superintendent reports the line will run only three trains weekly, effective after December 23. Residents oppose the Great Northern cut, blaming freight delays and argued promises unkept. They urge Postal, Railway, and government action to restore service and warn Canadians to compare GN with CPR.
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Marcus
Hedley
Great Northern
Great Northern Railway
Here
Oveville
Wesmall
Post Office Department
Railway Commission
Beay
Canada
CPR
Sloean
Ab Keremees
Mleontb
Saecar
Slucun
Evewid Ibis
Shipkiameen Valley
Penticton
Pentictins
Yidley
Emigration to Canada Drives English Rural Youth flee
London reports show 485 responses to an inquiry on rural emigration from England and Wales. Young people leave for overseas dominions due to lack of local opportunity, better wages, and colonial life promises, aided by immigration agents and fewer rural colleges. The trend features a shift from industrial to overseas migration, reducing domestic industrial inroads.
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London
Board of ‘Agriculture
Dominions
England
Wales
Bird Today
Canada
Will It Stand Vancouver Trial on Sunday Work Compensation
A Vancouver legal case examines whether a worker killed while performing duties on a Sunday is entitled to compensation under exceptions in the Donkilan Lord's Day Act. Judge Geanvin rules that employees on Sunday may be covered if the activity is not directly for a necessary or emergency task, with implications for the estate of Steven Plocns and contractor J. W. Stewart. The arbitration, led by Charles and Co., centers on coverage limits and the applicability of Sunday-work exemptions despite the fatal incident near Abbotsford on January 2.
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Vancouver
Geanvin
Steven Plocns
J. W. Stewart
VV Rallway
Plocas
Bo Stewart
Abbotsford
Sanilay
Odynimite
Me Charles & Ie
New Westminster
Wydinel
Mey
Scott and
Gondatone
Mes WL. de Ladner
Protests Over Reduced Great Northern Train Service in Similkameen
In Hedley a public meeting denounced the Great Northern Railway for cutting valley service to three days weekly. A committee was formed to draft resolutions for submission to railway and government officials, with plans to attend a joint meeting in Prince George and push for redress for the Similkameen valley towns.
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Great Northern Ry
Hedley
Urealee
Gompany
A. Megraw
O. P. Dalton
Winis
Great Northern
G. PL Jones
Martin Barrell
Railway Commission
LW. Shatford
Msp.p
Hin Betwee
St. Paul
Seattle
Haley
Prince Jton
Donttord
Rushing the Job at Hope for Kettle Valley Bridge
A Weller in the Province describes Armstrong & Morson’s plan to build the substructure for the Kettle Valley railway bridge over the Fraser at Hope. Three piers, each 28 by 50 feet and 85 feet high, will rise above water with caisson foundations launched from a Hope wharf. Construction uses air tight shafts, extensive concrete, and 125 workers on three shifts, aiming rapid progress day and night.
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Armstrong & Morson Hive
Kettle Valley
Fraser
Hopes
New Westminster
Plaice
Dominion
Hope
G. Pol
Ciaviboo
Parcel post reform touted to cut middleman costs
Speaker at Savills Malls Dr. Muster outlines parcel post system aims to reduce middlemen and speed delivery to towns, improving profits for producers. He warns against extravagance in spending and urges prudent reform. cites notable costs in current distribution chains.
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Savills
Ads
Cipeege
Bo Muster
Pordeway
Sid
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Modern Woodmen OF America
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Oroville
North Main Street
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Great Northern Motel
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Grand Union
Hedley, British Columbia
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