Transcontinental Auto Trip by Wilby Reaches Vancouver Island
Thoms W. Wilby, Canada's first ocean to coast motorist, completes a 41 day 3900 mile run from Halifax to Victoria on October 18. The trek faced heavy rainfall, gumbo roads, and detours, with daily averages as low as 14 miles in Manitoba and 185 miles in Alberta. Expenses averaged five dollars a day, and relief came from local town welcomes and cooperation for a coast to coast highway.
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Thoms W. Wilby
Canada
Victoria
Vancouver
The
Automobile Association
A.B
Beckwith
W. W. Foster
Manitoba
Cnts
Ontario
North Bay
Halifax
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Maple Creek
Lethbridge
Winnipeg
Root Lake
United States
Hollifas Vancouver
British Columbia
Aml
New General Manager Named for Bank of British North America
The Bank of British North America announces the retirement of General Manager MoH Stikeman after 48 years of banking service. He will be succeeded by H B Mackenzie, aged about, with 28 years in banking and 25 years at the bank, who will oversee a transition to expanded operations.
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Moh
Stikemum
Bank of British North American
Bank of British North Amteria
Stikeman
H. B. McKenzie
Supen Dent
MacKenzie
Hife
Bank of British North America
Canadian Bank of Commerce
James
Hy B. MacKenzie
Hedley
Mia
Dominion
Gazette
Bank of B. N. A
Roosevelt Routed as Progressives Exit Scene
In a scathing post election address the Oroville Gazette notes Theodore Roosevelt’s defeat of Taft. It argues the Republican party remains durable, vows Unity, and predicts a stronger, better organized two years from now despite the setback.
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Oroville
Roosevelt
Taft
America
Repub- Henan
Progressive Party
One Man Party Cay Long
Mhe Party
Midway and Vernon Rail Claims Settlement Update
A government aided settlement resolves debts of Midway and Vernon creditors tied to the Kettle River railway project. Commission members reviewed claims, certified payments, and distributed funds totaling 14,552 dollars with about 2,000 dollars remaining to fully settle outstanding obligations.
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al & Vernon
Kettle River
Vidley
Lait
Kettle River Widley
R. B. Green
M. P
L. M. Rice
Seattle
Porit
Nelson
Midway & Vernon
Gilopg
J.J. Warren
Sinoun
WORKING AT THE FRONT PROMISES RAILWAY OPENING
The railroads are assembling tools for a winter campaign to finish a line from Spokane to tidewater by next year. Completion will connect coal routes and boost Okanogan county markets opening coast access for farm produce and garden goods, rewarding long waiters with regional transformation.
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Spokane
Okanogin County
Oroyille Gazette
World Briefs Reflect Turbulent Times And Political Shifts
A derailed CPR Imperial West bond near North Bay sparks transport concern. Nelson sees eleven teacher resignations as district leadership faces changes. Senate politics shift with Bostock proposed as Liberal Teer to replace Sir Richard Cartwright. Canadian doctors gain practice rights nationwide. The Canadian Northern begins work at Kamloops, and Unionist victory alters government. Venice citizens face legal actions tied to public order. a high-profile resignation in Wirlington follows.
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Nelson
Nator Bostock
Senate
Richard Cartwright
Minor Notes From A Troubled Region
Fragmented report references a coat miners strike near six weeks, city officials and a mayoral figure in Vinconcer, and comments on re election or opposition. The piece also mentions Laurier advice and legal tensions in Vancouver with socialist concerns and juries.
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Kindkiy
Pamicipad
Wits
Advier
Wilfrid Laurier
Lethe Vetart
Ten
Hoehelaga
Vancouver
Dealty
Amy Be
Vancouver Court Rules on Companies Act Retroactivity
The British Columbia Court of Appeal dismisses the case between the Komantic Machinery Company of the United States and the British Columbia Pressed Brick Company. The decision hinges on the Companies Act preventing unlicensed extra provincial firms from suing in provincial courts, with retroactive rights debated. Chief Justice Macdonald authored the dissenting view standing in the majority ruling.
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Vancouver
B. C
Komanich Marchinery Company
United States
British Columbia Pressed Brick Company
Conpany
Appeal Court
Macdonald
Strike tensions and political shifts ripple through North America
Reports note efforts to end COBR freight handler strikes as Premier McBride heads home via New York and California. Meanwhile elections show Wontton Wilson with 46 percent and Radicals oppose Irish Home Rule amendments. A Yukon steamer battles ice 27 miles south of Diew con as Lloyds insurers brace for losses from a St Lawrence wreck. An emigration curb group forms in St Paul and Democrats gain Senate control amid Canadian political chatter. Premier McBride and Bowser Lane dine with Borden at Rideau Club.
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COBR
McBride
Ottawa
New York
California
Wontton Wilson
Recont
Redmond
Yukon
Diewcon
House of Commons
Lloyds
St. Lawrence
St. Paul
Canada
Democrats
United Ss Senate
Wilson
Canadian Northern
Royal George
St Lawrence River
Weather bulletins show mixed temperature readings
Weather notes report fluctuating temperatures with high and low readings, mentioning average values and daily extremes. Data points reference maximums and minimums, though phrasing is garbled.
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C. A. Jackson
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Penticton
B.C
R. W. Deans Notary Public
Trout Creek
Balcomo
Tompsex
Seymour
MGR. Westein Canada
Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd
Sheffield
Eng
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Entry Street
Grand Union Hotel
A. Winkler
Eeath
Isl
N. PB
T. R
Hedlley Lodge No
Frstternity Hall
E. Hathlton
Arthur Clare
Modern Woodmen OF America
A. Crana
L.O.L
Hedley Lodge
Wising Brother
J. L. Masters
North Main Street
Norley
F. Tunbridge
Penticton, British Columbia
P. W. Gregory
Columna Land Surveyol Star Building
Princeton
Hilliard's Barber Shop
Bor AN Wam
YT & Cold Bats
W. H. T. Gahan
Witen Whiting
Peeasie
Alientson Thei Hale
Wilby
Bank of B.N.A
H. B. MacKenzie
Teddy
the Gazette
Midway & Vernon Claims
C. P. R. Imperial Limited
Medical Schools
Hve
Kamloope
Elon
Po Poelen
Dames Beyee
Wirlingeten
Engbawl
Patt
Venice
Minin
Bar Vaan
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