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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
2
The notice outlines ad insertion pricing based on inches and months, with minimums and reduced rates for extended placements. It notes charges for ads and the need to renew or adjust terms monthly, but the text is garbled and unclear on exact dates or deadlines.
Press reports discuss a bill by Hon. F. Carter-Cotton to cap licences at three for the top 500 population and one for each 1500, risking ruin of small hoteliers. Critics warn existing licensees may lose property values as the bill’s retroactive effects collide with current investments and local demand.
The text condemns hasty and ill advised laws that would harm mining by allowing dangerous policy to spread in this avenue of trade, urging caution and informed debate to protect industry interests and workers.
The text notes George Riley receiving a reward and occupying Ma Temes place in the Senate. It mentions a cabinet minister and a political shuffle, aiming to provide a seat for B. O's cabinet win.
The Toronto World drives a vigorous campaign against graft in Canadian life insurance to protect policy holders. Canada Life and other stock companies resist, fearing reduced profits, while the World supports a special committee to investigate, gaining general approval as part of the crusade.
The Karen Island inquiry ends with majority and minority reports and a public task of weighing compiled evidence. Critics say J A McDonald’s minority report would be withdrawn or softened, while The Colonist labels the findings as misaligned with facts and biased distortions.
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