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Newspaper
Moyie City Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
1
The recent match between Granbrack and Lathbrides was declared off with Lethbridge winning. Allegations arise of bias as officials favored the distant Mie team from Porte Far, contrary to event rules and approved procedures.
Coeur d Alene area workers press for an eight hour day as August 10 nears. Miners and mill men fear reduced shifts. owners say shorter days attract laborers from other camps and threaten silver mining in Idaho. Local men believe the demand reasonable and expect union support.
The text protests Chinese admission to Canada as domestic workers or farm laborers, promising strong resistance. It argues foreigners other than Chinese can supply labor and warns against lowering entry bars, asserting people will not submit to open immigration. The fragment reflects xenophobic stance and self-reliance themes.
Chief of Police Jarvis states Rev Day is located in Pernia after a letter claimed he fled from Nelwonia. The letter says Day has settled, married, and is living with a partner, facing alleged felonies. Officials note no Canada Persia extradition treaty to compel return and suggest Muyaered-Din may pursue accountability through Parliament.
G A King denounces Saturday Leader article proposing a Catholic themed magic entertainment voting contest. He states his name appeared without consent and he will have nothing to do with the proposition.
Local notes from Moyie and Cranbrook include James Grant in Cranbrook, Mrs Jovepl Shea hospitalized, Philip Summers injured, and Mrs F J Bremabon visiting. Moyie term ends August 29, Mayor Ramberger of Phoenix mentioned, and a club dance at Eagle ball is noted. Local travels, church service by Dr Neil, and eye specialist Mackieoburg visiting Moyie are also recorded.
The Hose Team members from the local None tour are preparing for training in advance of Cranbrook Day. The group plans to focus on marching drills and readiness activities to showcase on the town event.
Colonel James Baker of Gloucester England dies at Lagelwood on July 31 from heart failure after an active public career. Born January 6, 1830, he served in the Indian Navy, later in the volunteer forces, reaching lieutenant colonel before retirement in 1875. Educated at Gloucester College and Cambridge, he held ministerial posts in education and immigration regimes and led anti War campaigns in Moyie summer 1898.
A funeral was held Monday for a wife at a local church with Rev Sowerbutts presiding and interment in Moyie cemetery. During the service, a three week old baby near death died shortly after. the baby's funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon, burial beside the mother. The widow, with her aged feeble mother, leaves two small children, and the community extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives.
Present indications point to a good turnout for the Catholic social set for Friday evening July 10. The ladies in charge are working hard to ensure success. The event will begin at four o clock and an invitation is extended to all to attend.
Cranbrook prepares for Labor Day on Monday September 1 with a one day program. T. E. Kelley serves as secretary of the Magic Minors’ Club and is listed among the vice-presidents aiding the event.
Editorial notes unnecessary costs for doctor visits during sudden colic and diarrhoea. Recommends Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as quick relief before a physician arrives. Claims many have used it successfully in severe cases and urges keeping it on hand.
scattered notes report Tony Poguehan selling hris and interest in the Waldorf lintel in Feeala to Mears with other odd items. mentions the 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs Frei Hume drawing dingar Not August Lat 7, and Spokane Bagels contest for 1907 Milwaukee convention. also notes deaths from poisoned toys in Pittsburgh and rising Blackstone estate values, physician Frank Billinger’s large San Francisco fee, and страхов on San Francisco fire insurers.
A fragment from a society column praises Miss Olivia Dibl and Miss Gini Sisley and notes an upcoming Wednesday program. It mentions Auspat Leh Mien McCoy and Miss Underhill as editors earlier in the piece and hints at McCoy’s prize winning performance and Fender’s talent with a popular, emotional appeal.
A short editorial notes the social risks of marriage, urging selective suitability in suitors and warning that matrimony can be a fertile source of national degeneracy, reflecting a medical press stance on conceptions of marriage and public morality.
Mr Thos Nutile Mrs Pollant and Mer Batelake thank Ww Mapes Union and the public for expressions of sympathy shown during their sad bereavement in Moyie.
Local notices list Labor Day observances at Cranbrook and events featuring Mandy. Includes Nelson Mair dates September 1 20 41 and Spokane Interstate Fair September 21, with Labor Day related activities and a October event titled New Woetwinster Pair.
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