Universal Safety Debate Sparks Wireless Ship Aid
The article discusses wireless equipment on passenger ships after a coastwise disaster. It notes passengers learned other vessels were heading to help, aiding lifeboat rescues. It argues for mandatory device use, contrasts US and Canadian law, and questions why legislation is needed when shipowners self equip for safety and profit.
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Kete
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Public safety over profits in wireless ship safety debate
A critique argues ship owners neglect passenger lives to cut costs and urges a universal wireless law. It cites Ottawa legislation as a model and condemns Ottawa for denying licenses to United Wireless Telegraph Co, despite offers to operate government stations at no cost, calling the Canadian government unreasonable.
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Ottawa
United Wireless Telegraph Co
United Wireless Co
Timber Waste Burning in East Kootenay Sparks Debate
Editorial notes the B C timber commission debate on conservation amid a yearly East Kootenay fire consuming timber at a rate of hundreds of dollars per minute and calls for a more effective fire control approach to prevent waste.
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W-Cluy
Weather figures from last year week report
The record shows highest maximum temperatures around 68 degrees and average highs near 52 with lows near 28 and 43 as mean values. Rainfall and snowfall are noted but details are fragmented and uncertain across the data.
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PH Mine
Summerland Seeks Experimental Farm for Dog Belt
Summerland shows a strong bid for an experimental farm suited to the dog belt, alongside BC’s Agri Experimental farm for web-foot farming. Hon Sydney Fisher visited last week and heard the proposition.
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British Columbia
Agi
Sydney Fisher
Prairie fishers call for harvest helpers
The article notes fishermen from Prairie demanding aid and government support. Mentions discussions about extending relief for fishermen and criticisms of ammunition at a recent meeting in Ottawa with positive remarks about B. Hemen’s performance at the D.R.A. meet.
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Notice to Apply for Liquor License at Camp McKinney Hotel
Public notice states that McKinney B C Ti tend to apply to the provincial license authority for a retail liquor license for Camp McKinney Hotel located at Camp McKinney. Hugh Cameron of Victoria is named as applicant and the notice is dated September 10.
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Hugh Cameron
Amp McKinney
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