Power plant planned on Similkameen river mouth site
A hydraulic engineer and Hedley Mining Co plan a cement head dam and a 1800 foot flume extending to a river cross bridge opposite Charlie Allison’s for a 1500 horsepower power unit. The project requires 0.5 billion feet of lumber and 3000 barrels of cement with 16 acres of Indian land rights. Construction eyed for this winter with local labor focus.
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Hedley Gold Mining Co
Similkameen
Twenty Mile
Mitchell
Victoria
Lee Point
Charlie Allison
Knowles
Jones
Fibel
New York
Colonies and the Navy Policy in Australia and New Zealand
The article discusses future naval planning for Australia and New Zealand as they balance local defense with imperial links. It notes New Zealand and Australia expanding fleets and ships, while Dominion voices push for greater imperial representation before full defense integration.
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Austrnlia
New Zealand
Austonlia
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Admiralty
Australia
Death by Own Action at Princeton Ends Man's Struggle
The Hedley born Jack Swissborough, a former bia tender, died in Princeton from self inflicted wounds after years of heavy drinking and delirium tremens. He was found Monday morning in the Simil Kauteen River near a pump house with his throat cut. He had previously attempted suicide by throat cutting on several occasions.
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Hedley
Jack Swissborough
Princeton
Wi. Pearless
Similkauteen
Duck
Chee
Mayor Grubb's Inaccuracy on Smallpox Containment
An Oroville article claims Mayor E. N. Grubb misrepresented smillpox containment. It notes a new exposure and quarantine, warns against prioritizing profit over public safety, and argues transparency builds public trust during the outbreak.
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E.N. Grubb
Oroville
Price Ellison Named for Senate Seat Amid Provincial Debate
In the province, Hon. Price Ellison Minister of Finance and Agriculture is mentioned for a senatorial appointment. Supporters praise his administration while noting the Okungan province would feel the loss and that the senate needs such men.
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Price Illison
Finance
Ellison
Okungan
Victoria
Senate
Hin
Kettle Valley Route Changes Reported In Railway talks
A proposed shorter line from Cold Water Summit to Caprey Lake near Deep Creek is discussed after a Vancouver conference between Kettle Valley Railway and Great Northern officials. The plan could alter the original Okanagan route, possibly opening new territory north of Hope Mountain and connecting Peachland with a revised line.
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Niel Valley
Okanagan
Boundary
Deep Creek
Kettle Valley
Peachland
Peachs Land
Beinyken
Prepannies Creek
Horth
Okinagan
Princeton
Tepanuler Creek
Kettle Vallsy
Merritt
Ottawa
Coldwater Sumamit
Caprey Lake
Deep
Great Northern
Kettle Valley Railway
Coldwater Summit
Oxprey Lake
Okanagan Lake
Alfieiats
Kettle Villey
Suuimuerland
Gypsy families cause concern amid quarantine fears
A town encounter with gypsy groups described as the toughest seen in the valley. Women and children, facing scarcity of soup and water, raise fears of disease and vermin. Debate over strict quarantine and government aid to support containment follows amid morning disruption at Hedley poultry yards.
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Hedley
Progress on Kettle Valley Railway bridge project near Penticton
Report from Penticton BC notes delays due to material arrival and floods affecting the Canyon Creek bridge on the Kettle Valley line. Workers haul steel, with 10 miles remaining to the summit and tunneling progressing on the Penticton side.
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Penticton
Kettle Valley
Kettle River
Beverdell
Wade
Canyon Creek
Nelson and Penticley
Sid Teachley
Adlington
Carn
Act Cartui
Pontiecon
Accerium
Veout Creek
Agyu
Steel
No Chief Yet Appointed on Chu-chi-way-ha Ravervation
The article notes delays in filling a local chief position, citing lack of suitable material rather than candidate shortage. It discusses graft temptations, racial stereotypes, and references confusion over Canadian Bank of Commerce cheque exchanges, comparing agency and road cheques and their perceived value.
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
British Columbia
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Shaffisid Rae
Etermes
Altieds and Warehouse
Beatty Street
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Fraternity Hall
S. B. Hamilton
Barnes Wm
Modern Woodmen OF America
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Hedley Lodge
Avery Pe
Ermternity Hall
G. H. Turner
J. L. Masters
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P. W. Gregory
Land Surveyor
Star Building
Hedley B.C
John Jackson
Grand Union
Hedley, British Columbia
A. Winkler
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Mayor Grubb
Price Ellison
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