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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
2
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A provincial premiers conference in Ottawa mid October will feature British Columbia led by Premier Richard McBride seeking special treatment to offset higher costs and revenue concessions given at confederation. The province argues per capita payments are far higher and remote mountain terrain raises public works costs necessitating a trophy concession.
The Toronto World argues that municipal funding of public utilities is mischaracterized as debt while private firms profit from higher rates. It contrasts Manchester and Liverpool cases, noting city gains from relief of rates versus private profits, and urges owners to view public ownership as educational and necessary.
The remark notes that Chinese government officials are accused of graft while President Ton travels to the region, suggesting growing attention on official conduct amid high profile visits.
The article reports Jin Steve’s conviction for supplying Hquov to Chintie Squakim and notes potential wider impact on the department’s stance. It portrays Steve as a ticket of serve maker whose guilt in related offenses could lead to penitentiary time. It mentions a white toll supplier who profited from whiskey and now faces scrutiny.
Partial OCR shows names George N. Coenn and Cochr near Hedley with unclear case details. content appears garbled and lacks complete indicting facts or entities.
A Fairview reader asks if no order in council prohibited otter hunting for years. The Gazette cannot recall such order but will investigate. Mentions Fred G. White moving to Victoria and a dog named Bobs in care transfer. Five Hedley Lumber horses found near Atherton’s stock. A magistrate case warns that liquor restrictions apply to all, not just licensed sellers, with penalties from $20 to $100.
Certificate of Improvements for Coogaan Minnesota fulse in the Ost ion of Viste District. Chix KE Oliver of Hetley Freemer announces intent to apply within WW days to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of improvements to obtain a Crown Grant. Action under section 37 to commence before the passage of the certificate. dated August 1, 1906.
An OCR damaged notice announces a miner’s intention to apply for a Crown Grant of the mining claim in the Suarore Mining Division of Vale Dixte viet. It names Green Kree Min as claimant and Ja Cory as agent, references a certificate number, and states improvements must commence before the site certificate is issued.
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