Licensing reform places liquor licenses under provincial police
The Bowser government abolishes licensing districts outside cities and organized municipalities effective January 1 1908. The Chief of Provincial Police Hussey will handle renewals in areas including Alberni Atlin Comox Richmond Mission City Port Moody Abbotsford Yale Cariboo Lillooet North Bend Golden Field Nicola Ymir Fort Steele Cascade Eholt Similkameen and much of the Kootenay district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Hussey
W. J. Bowser
Mr. Bowser
Alberni
Atlin
Comox
Richmond
Mission City
Port Moody
Abbotsford
Yale
Cariboo
Lillooet
North Bend
Golden
Field
Nicola
Kingsgate
Ymir
Fort Steele
Cascade
Eholt
Similkameen
Boundary Country
Kootenay
Boards of License
Dominion
J Garcia Hosts House Warming Dance at Merritt
J Garcia holds a house warming at his new Merritt residence Friday next with a social dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Garcia
Merritt
Liberal Association Formed at Merritt Officers Named
A Liberal Association is formed at Merritt with President John Collett Vice-President Eastwood and Secretary J Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
John Collett
Eastwood
J. Graham
Indian mill worker loses arm in saw mill accident
Johnnie Paterson of Menzies saw mills Lower Nicola had his arm amputated at the elbow yesterday. Drs. Tuthill and Curtin performed the operation and Paterson is progressing satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Paterson
Menzies’ Saw Mills
Lower Nicola
Amend Timber Laws Await Next Session Decisions
A conference of department leaders and cabinet members discusses proposed changes to provincial timber laws. Inspector R J Skinner Fire Warden MacKay and Supervisor of Scaling A Haslam participate as they review extensions to the renewable life of timber licenses and other key questions for a likely earlier decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Skinner
MacKay
Scaling A. Haslam
Canadian Route the Shortest Empress of Ireland Sets Speed Record
The Empress of Ireland arrived Liverpool after leaving Halifax last Sunday at noon, completing the transatlantic crossing in 4 days 19 hours 30 minutes. Compared with Cunard's Mauretania from Liverpool to New York in about 5 days 8 hours, CPR’s steamer beat it by 13 hours, underscoring the Canadian route's advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Liverpool
Atlantic
Cunard
New York
C.P.R
Ocean
Death of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway
King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway has died in Stockholm. He ascended the throne in 1872 and ruled jointly until 1905 when Norway gained independence. He leaves four sons, the eldest being Crown Prince Gustaf Adolph, Duke of Värmland. The late king was noted for literary interests and historical writings previously featured in the Nineteenth Century.
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Oscar
Gustaf
Oscar II of
Sweden
Stockholm
Norway
Oscar Gustaf Adolf
Warmland
Unequalled climate greets Christmas grape harvest
Thomas G. Earl of Lytton, BC, oldest fruit grower, predicts possible grape picking on Christmas day if frost stays away. He notes daily picks remain sweet, a unique experience in BC fruit growing, and adds he is also picking strawberries in his orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Earl
Lytton
British Columbia
Earl
Sleighing Forecast For Merritt Visitor A. Goodison
Weather hints at good sleighing this week as A. Goodison visits Merritt.
Government Agent Murray Visits Merritt on Busy Day
Government Agent Murray pays a business visit to Merritt today. J Guichon of Quilchena returns from the coast. Dell King was visiting Nicola on Wednesday as cattle demand grows on the coast. Another buyer arrived by train today, signaling eager cattle activity.
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Murray
Merritt
J. Guichon
Quilchena
A. Stephen
Nicola
Bazaar a Success at Church Guild Fair
The bazaar by the Ladies' Guild of the Church of England at Nicola Athletic Association rooms drew a large crowd with well displayed stalls and reasonable prices. Receipts near $200. Word-making contest prizes went to John Guichon and Mrs Barwick. social, auction, and dance followed into the night.
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Ladies’ Guild of
The
Church of England
Nicola Athletic Association
Ladies’ Guild
John Guichon
Barwick
G. A. Lafferty
Granby Mines Face Wage Clash and Closures
Granby Co announced reopening of mines and smelter at last year’s wage level but the miners union rejected any pay cut. No workers applied when open on Monday, raising the possibility of several months of idle properties unless a compromise is reached. A Phoenix business committee met Granby’s Hodges to arrange a union meeting and possible resumption of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granby Co
Butte
Rossland
Granby
Granby Company
Phoenix
Hodges
Miners’ Union
Mrs Richards Visits Nicola From Coutlee
Mrs Richards of Coutlee was a visitor to Nicola on Wednesday. Josh Graham also visited Nicola, arriving for a short stay.
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Mrs. Richards
Coutlee
Nicola
Josh Graham
New Restaurant and Bakery Opens in Nicola District
The Scottish Restaurant and Bakery Co announces a new business in Nicola and district offering meals at all hours. Bread delivery is available within town and surrounding areas.
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Scottish Restaurant and Bakery Co
Keg
Nicola and
District
Town
All Red Route Impasse Ties to Imperial Subsidy and CPR Role
Lord Strathcona and Mr. Sifton push for a substantial imperial subsidy to the All Red project while details remain on the amount and scope of aid. A key question is whether the British subsidy to the CPR Japan steamers joins the scheme, and how CPR’s stance will influence the transcontinental plan and Atlantic operations. The CPR holds the key and must be conciliated to ensure imperial unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Strathcona
Sifton
C.P.R
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Atlantic
Japan
Church Services Across Denominations Next Sunday
Church of England holds Nicola-Litany Holy Communion and Sermon at 11am, Evening Prayer and Sermon at Diamond Vale at 7pm. Merritt Services at Diamond Vale. Rev. D. K. Allan to preach in Presbyterian Church at 11am and 7.30pm, also 3pm at Lower Nicola. Methodist services in Middlesboro at 7pm led by Rev. T. H. Wright. Lower Nicola at 7.30pm, D. Dodding.
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Church of England
Nicola
Diamond Vale
Merritt
D. K. Allan
Presbyterian Church
Lower Nicola
Methodist
Middlesboro
T. H. Wright
New Naval Basin Planned for Rosyth Scotland
Plans for a great new naval basin at Rosyth Scotland set for start in 1908. The fifty six acre basin will be 36 feet deep at all tides with an 850 foot long lock for access. It includes quay space for twenty two ships and a graving dock to fit the largest battleships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosyth
Scotland
Western mining institute to form western branch in Nelson
A meeting of Western members of the Canadian Mining Institute will be held in Nelson on January 5 to organize a western branch. The piece notes regional activity and schedules for institute expansion amid other local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Mining Institute
Nelson
Institute
Canada Beets U S in Steer Competition at Chicago
Canada defeats United States rivals at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago winning the grand prize for the steel class. Roosevelt declines to run. B C Fruit achieves a big win over Oregon and Washington. Canada alleges success on their ground.
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Canada
United States
Chicago
North West Fruit Show Honors B C Growers and Kelowna Display
At the North West Fruit Growers Convention exhibition last week, most prizes went to British Columbia growers with Kelowna winning best overall display. Grand Forks representatives also earned awards and T. G. Earl of Lytton is noted among honorees.
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North West Fruit Grower’s
B.C
Kelowna
Grand Forks
T. G. Earl
Lytton
Roosevelt not a candidate in coming presidential election
The article reports President Roosevelt will not seek re election, confirming a prior statement from election night three years ago. It notes immigration trends toward the province and outlines plans by the Department of the Interior to reorganize Pacific Coast immigration service, including divisions for Vancouver and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Department of the Interior
Immigration Service
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Victoria
Cariboo Pioneer John Edwards Applies for Kamloops Hospital Admission
John Edwards a Cariboo pioneer aged 76 applied last week for hospital admission in Kamloops. He had lived alone for years on Keithly Creek Cariboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Cariboo
Kamloops
Keithly Creek
Miss Florence Nightingale Still Sharp of Mind at 87
Florence Nightingale, famed Crimean War nurse and mother of modern nursing, is now in her 87th year. She remains mentally sharp despite failing eyesight and being a confirmed invalid.
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Florence Nightingale
British Columbia Case Presses Nova Scotia Tax Ruling
A Westminister Bench session this week handled a BC case tied to the Nova Scotia Court ruling on Chinese immigration and the head tax. The ruling held that a Chinaman could not be prosecuted for evading the head tax, and the case was remanded for eight days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Westminster
B.C
Cunard Liner Sale Denied Despite Reports
Official denial follows rumors that the C P R had purchased the Cunard liners Umbria and Eturia, confirming no acquisition occurred and clarifying the company’s position.
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Cunard
Umbria
Eturia
Prince Rupert Editor Aims For Mayor Amid Incorporation Push
John Houston editor of the Prince Rupert Empire plans to run for mayor once the town is incorporated. He urges immediate incorporation of the Grand Trunk Railway terminus and calls for heavy public spending on water works and other improvements.
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John Houston
Prince Rupert Empire
Empire
Grand Trunk Railway
Bank of Montreal to issue government debentures at par
Bank of Montreal arranged for an issue on behalf of the Canadian Government of one and a half million pounds sterling four percent debentures at par.
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Bank of Montreal
Mrs Tutill Visit Reported in Nicola on Wednesday
Mrs Tutill was visiting in Nicola on Wednesday. The brief item notes a travel or social visit without additional context or details about purpose or accompanying individuals.
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A. Goodison
Dell King
Church Services
New Naval Basin
J. E. Shiver
H. L. Roberts
E. G. Walker
Coldwater
A. R. Carrington
W. G. Murray
Mr. Carrington
Oregon
Washington
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