28 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
1
Residents demand that the Bureau of Mines credit the Similkameen district for its gold production and dividends. They argue Similka men is in Boundary and should be recognized for its historically successful mines and potential for similar ventures. The supporters deem the demand just and right.
Mr and Mrs T R Hanson traveled from Rock Oreek Sunday in their AWOLOV car to visit Mrs Hansons father Capt B Kelsey returning home Monday in about five hours noting gas and road conditions. He would drive commissioners over the Canadian highways to prove their ideas on road quality and endurance.
The article reports Liberals gaining in Ontario while Conservatives and Nationalists rise elsewhere, with Premier McBride of British Columbia delivering solid support. It notes seat changes across provinces, including Nova Scotia and Quebec, and lists several contested races and casualties such as Templeman Bay Pasterson King Guilin Melding and Fisher.
London reports reveal a surprising Canadian vote on reciprocity with the United States. Proponents hail closer ties and loom of imperial looseness, while opposition presses warn the accord risks annexation under Taft. The press frames the outcome as a clash of imperialism versus continentalism.
London reaction to Canada’s election verdict boosts tariff reform, with Unionists cheered. MEP Frederick B. Smith notes Canada’s example aids reform, while Andrew Bonar Law expects imperial precedence to advance. William Peel credits Canadians for resisting an American plan, calling imperial reciprocity imminent. Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s exit draws regret in reform pages.
A disjointed clipping discusses Colonel must climb down amid denials by Cal and Lawry about a presence in Hell near the coast of Norway. It mentions a pasted picture arriving recently and notes Martin Sovtomiie, a former Phoenix resident, on vacation somewhere Claus-like and unclear.
A Bradshaw option on the Florence group of mineral claims in Twenty Mile Canyon valued at 875000 is taken in A Creekan's name for G H Brooks who is in the east. The parcel includes fire claims outright and a half interest in three others with Bradshaw holding full interest in several. The option, praised by Cunsell in the Canadian Geological Survey report, would be followed by a bond and a cash deposit for development.
A mix up in Hedley over sending a sealed ballot box to the returning officer ends with the box delayed at the station awaiting valuation. Officials debate the proper price for the Hedley votes and two spoiled ballots, noting the system breaks down at weak points.
Abusive criticism of Kipling by certain U S papers and the toned response from Canadian outlets highlight the controversy over his letter. The exchange tests the genuineness of the letter and reflects cross-border press attitudes toward the poet and his views.
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