Murder at Kragg Hotel Ends in Manhunt and Death
A brutal shooting at the Kragg hotel leaves Wm. Palmer gravely wounded and dies after being aided by his mother Mrs. Palmer. Martin Hellar flees, prompting a forty eight hour police chase that ends with his fatal wounding by Constable Gorman and others as he seeks cover near a shack. The night’s events unfold near Fernie, with rapid pursuit along Elk River and railway tracks before Hellar’s demise in Fernie hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kragg
Fernie
Martin Hellar
Wm. Palmer
Palmer
Hellar
Lacey
Hillar
Lacy
Gorman
Fernie City
Elk River
Ingham Ranch
Sampson
Rexford
Fernie Hospital
Convention of Ukranian Socialist Party Held at Edmonton
The Ukrainian Socialist party convention met in Edmonton Alberta on the 28th at 432 Kimisteno avenue. Delegates from Winnipeg and other locals attended including Mike Hubiskeski Alec Krakowski John Kirak Steve Leskin and John Boychuk. Visitors were expected from Bankhead Fernie Can tore Michel Vancouver Calgary and Brandon. Topics included organization and future plans of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukranian Socialist Party
Edmonton
Alta
Kimisteno Avenue
Winnipeg
Mike Hubisekeski
Corbin
Alec Krakowski
Hosmer
John Kirak
Steve Leskin
John Boychuk
Phoenix
Bohonos
A. Powchuck
Hillcrest
M. S
Ferbi
Coleman
F. Pelowski
Lethbridge
Labor Day sports program of Hosmer local union
A Labor Day program organized by Hosmer Local Union No. 2697 UMWA features a parade, football and baseball contests, running races, sack and hurdle events, horse and dog races, a baby show, a log sawing contest, and a grand ball at the opera house. Prizes range up to 100 dollars with multiple judges and officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosmer
Coleman Band
W. Balderstone
G. McQueen
J. A. Tupper
J. McGinnis
Parade Marshall
A. Fortier
Fred Oakes
Wm. Ryan
F. LaBelle
A. Courtney
T. J. Fitzpatrick
J. Campbell
E. Purcell
W. Simonds
Ryan
Miners ‘Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lino Lessens
Bennett Bros. Hardware Furniture
Beesham
Allenbury's
Mellin
Horlick
Robinson's
Nestles
Joy
A. B. Campbell
Marlatts Store News
Justin
Sadie
Geo. H. Marlatt
the Quality Store
John Wylie
Gabara
Hosmer, B. C
Hosmer Marie Sorkie
Prop
Otel
Mike Sorkie
Front St
Gie Royal
Main St
Queen's Hotel
Roby
Gourlay, Prop
C. P. R. Depot
B. C
Coal Mines Regulation Act
D. A. McCaulay
F. D. Peacock
Frank
F. P. Alderson
D. Davis
A. Kinsman
B.*c
J. McCullock
BR. T. Stewart
B. L. Thorne
W. G. Mary
Coal Creek
A. Matuskey
New Michel
Joe Thomas
Passburg
A. W. Baxter
L. E. Drummond
B. C. Overman
R. J. Lee
Grassey Lake
Robert Anderson
J. McLeod
Michel
John Hill
J. Dunachie
B. J. Lewis
Thomas Banns
J. W. Makin
R. Doodson
M. Joyce
R. Heaps
Cy A
Cook
Convention of
Dickie
E. Noddle
Opera House
J. Mitchell
Spokane
Idaho
Montana
Washington
National Forest Rangers
Hosmer Football Club
A. Mel, Fletcher
A.J. Prat
R. Chatfield
Justiece
Main
Hosmer, B
Fred Cox
Gabara Bros
P. R. Depot
R. W. Rogers Post Office Block
Consumer
the Elk Lumber Company, Ltd
C. H. Bomrorp
B.C
Bank OF Montreal
Montreal
Strathcona
Mount Royal
M. G. Hon
R. B. Angus
Sir Edward Clouston
Bart
British CoLumbia
Rrb
Wenwood
Kalowna
Merritt
Penticton
Prine
Rupert
Teosslant
C. B. Winter
Hosmer Branch
Jos, Asselin
Ul.ingham
Hosmer Livery & Transfer Co
Front Street
Elk Valley Beer
Elk Valley Brewing Co., Limited
Crystal Springs, B.C
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