02 May 1908
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Newspaper
Moyie Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention coal mining at Hack, candidate Martin Survell Ville seeking Conservative nomination, and a Baton Bid with figures around nine rooms and a cost near $1500. Unclear text limits full context and names.
The Debating Club schedules a discussion on the tension of the bounty on lead and proper legislation. The event aims for strong attendance as it covers practical politics and invites public participation.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a town meeting in St. Eugene with references to a lead bounty and appropriation. Mentions Morley hall rental and growing membership while noting attendance and social activity. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
May have moving pictures at Cranbrook Opera House manager George J McHeary discusses possibilities for a local film show. Sam Potter suffered severe burns while viewing new footage but is recovering as Mr McHeary works to arrange a showing this week or next. The plan includes potential screenings in Spokane Vancouver or Seattle if arrangements proceed.
W A Galliter MP is offered the role of licitor and legislative agent for the G T P with headquarters in Vancouver and is reported to accept the position.
LIQUOR LICENSE ACT notices give intent to renew hotel license to sell intoxicating liquors for Moyle Hotel Moyin B C to commence July 1 1903 Philip Tohnaton Moyle May 14 1908.
Premier Laurier will tour British Columbia in the coming season delivering speeches at seven cities Vancouver Victoria New Westminster Nanaimo Kamloops Nelson and Cranbrook with possible addition of Grand Forks to the schedule.
May saw the St Eugene boarding house change hands. Mr and Mrs Denihan have relinquished the position and P J Walsh Mfr and Mrs Lenihan now manage it. Lenihan is likely to depart Moyie soon.
One month after date I intend to apply to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at the Manhattan Hotel Moyle Block commencing July 1 1908. Philip P Johnston Moyle BC misdated 1999.
On account of the regular payday falling on a Sunday, May 9, workers in Eugene will receive their cheques on Saturday May 8. The total amount to be disbursed is 10,000.
Irregular compiled notes include social events at Catholic and Methodist churches, dances at Lake Shore hotel, and a Sunday service at Maltholie church. Local updates mention improvements to a building, residents relocating to Montreal, changes at a brewery, and a missing Colt revolver from a Second Hand store.
The article reports Willam D. Haywood being ousted from the executive board of the Western Federation of Miners amid internal conflict. A dated statement in the Miners Magazine confirms termination and hints at leadership struggles within the union, with circulating letters and notices from officials.
A damaged item note reports a lost eight day watch last six weeks with reward promised for return to B. J. Riley. Authorities mention Cranbrook and HokMud regions with references to local figures Roy Fesvelling and others.
The west bound Svo-Spokane service shows strong demand with daily passengers. A nominating conven tion to the people of Muyie will travel to Crawbrook in Kuytenyy and return next day or Thursday June 1, with morning Spokate departures and same evening return.
A garbled dialogue centers on Tecamel and a sympathetic alp ladt as they mock a small task. The characters debate courage and a snipping nip in a terse, error filled exchange that leaves the outcome unclear.
The article notes improving form for Capbroik Herakl and the field as rain delays ease. It highlights preparations for the May 5 event and the hill loop section that will feature in the upcoming program.
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