Middlesboro Collieries Strike Ends Union Agreement Reached
A joint meeting of the Miners' Union committee and Nicola Valley Coal & Coke Co. at Middlesboro settles terms for resuming work on a daily wage basis until a conciliation board arranges final matters. A letter from W H Brown, secretary of the U M W A, clarifies a printing error claiming workers quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Union
Nicola Valley Coal & Coke Co
Middlesboro
Nicola Herald
W. H. Brown
Secy
Trooper E S Eagle Killed by Lioness Near Messina
In a fierce encounter with a enraged lioness near Messina in the Transvaal, Trooper E S Eagle formerly of Kamloops was fatally mauled. The animal was finally killed by bullets but Eagle later died after blood poisoning followed a brief recovery.
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E. S. Eagle
Kamloops
Messina
McLean Faces Preliminary Hearing In Murder Case
Johnny McLean, suspected in the murder of Michelle Lakemp, will have a preliminary hearing this week while he is held on two horse stealing charges. Police gather evidence and expect a strong case. a significant statement by McLean is reported. Lakemp's body has not been found as searches continue.
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Johnny McLean
Michelle Lakemp
McLean
Lakemp
Cattle shipments and local notes from Nicola district
Five carloads of cattle were shipped from Nicola to the coast on Thursday. The A O F plans its annual ball in February. Mr and Mrs T Nevins of Middlesboro left for the coast on Thursday. Coutlee Hotel to serve Christmas dinner from 12 to 2 on December 25. Mrs Alex Hoggan has been at the coast on business. Wm Cooper returned to Nicola from a coast trip on Wednesday. Merritt school closed this week due to mumps epidemic. Next Herald issue will be Thursday because Christmas Day falls on Friday. Father Rohr and Father Chirouse visited the valley. R S Smith of Bank of Montreal Nicola ill and unable to leave home. A D McIntyre of Kamloops held a court of revision in Nicola district on Monday. W H Armstrong of Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Co arrived from Vancouver and is at Middlesboro Collieries.
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R. S. Smith
Bank of Montreal
Nicola
W. H. Armstrong
Nicola Valley Coal & Coke Co
Vancouver
Middlesboro
Three Murders Hanged At New Westminster Today
Three condemned men Lee Chung a Chinaman and two Negroes John Pertella James Jenkins were hanged this morning in New Westminster in the wake of three murder trials. The day also features various local notices including lodge elections and dam repairs at Petit Creek by Nicola Valley Lumber Co.
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Ed Lee Chung
John Pertella
James Jenkins
Nicola Valley Lumber Co
Petit Creek
Coldwater
John Rhodes to Lead New Canford Ranch
John Rhodes departs Coutlee next week to take charge of A Clemes ranch near Canford station. The Merritt Athletic Club met Tuesday at the Herald Office and planned a grand Masquerade Ball on New Years Eve in Menzies' new hall. The hockey team will begin steady practice as Middlesboro skate experts construct a rink ahead of a New Years Day game.
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John Rhodes
H. S. Cleasby
Coutlee
A. Clemes
Canford Station
Merritt Athletic Club
Herald Office
Menzies’ New Hall
Middlesboro
Con
Bazaar at Nicola by St John’s Church Guild a success
The Ladies Guild of St John’s Church at Nicola held a Tuesday bazaar that drew a large crowd and achieved a very successful sale of work. Articles were of high quality and coastal cut flowers drew strong sales. An evening social dance provided enjoyable entertainment for all attendees.
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Nicola
St. John’s Church
Canadian Amusement Company Screens Uncle Tom's Cabin Night
The Canadian Amusement Company has drawn large nightly crowds at Hugh's hall all week with excellent moving pictures. Saturday evening will feature the complete showing of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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Canadian Amusement Company
Hugh’s Hall
Presbyterian and Methodist Services Next Sunday
Rev. D. K. Allan will conduct Presbyterian services in Merritt at 3 p m and Middlesboro at 7 p m. Rev. O. M. Sanford will conduct Methodist services in Nicola at 11 a m and 7 80 p m and in Lower Nicola at 3 and 7 30 p m.
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Presbyterian Church
D. K. Allan
Merritt
Middlesboro
Rev. O. M. Sanford
Nicola
Lower Nicola
Vote tallies for Taft Roosevelt and Democrats differ from 1904
New York Times figures show Taft with 7,659,688 votes versus Roosevelt at 7,623,468 in 1904. Democratic votes reach 6,450,690, up from 5,077,971. Socialist votes drop from 1904, and Prohibition votes are lower this fall.
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New York Times
Taft
Roosevelt
Dorando Pietri Beaten as Canadian Wins Marathon
Dorando Pietri collapsed near the finish as Tom Longboat, the Canadian Indian runner, raced to victory in the Marathon at Madison Square Garden New York on Tuesday night.
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Dorando Pietri
Tom Longboat
Madison Square Garden
New York
Curious Lloyds Insurance on Russian Dynasty Decline
A curious policy was taken with Lloyds paying ten percent on a risk to cover a total loss if the Russian dynasty ceases to exist within two years. The high premium appears tied to a large British contracting firm with railway projects in Russia.
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Lloyd’s
A Splendid December Issue of Westward Ho
The December number of Westward Ho! matches the publishers optimistic report. Christmas greetings glow with hopeful tone for patrons and friends. The issue features chaste unique design and superb reproductions of Franco-British Exhibition views, valuable as a memento for Canadians.
Burns Johnson Fight Sparks Anglican Protest in Sydney
The Anglican Synod of Sydney protests to the Australian Premier against permitting the Burns Johnson boxing match in Sydney on December 26.
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Anglican Synod of
Sydney
Australia
Parliament to Open After Cabinet Sets January 20
A Cabinet meeting last Friday decided to convene Parliament for dispatch of business on Wednesday January 20. Members will be sworn in that day and the Speaker elected. The formal opening will take place the following day.
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Ness
One good thing about being on the losing side
The speaker notes a political loser’s calm from not needing to assemble winning coalitions or optimize strategies to secure a job. The comment reflects on avoiding the pressures of forming alliances and negotiating favors in pursuit of office.
Union Victory Appealed Upheld By Full Court In Vancouver
The full court in Vancouver rules unions may set admission tests and conditions for membership without liability to applicants. The Graham vs Knott case involved the Stonecutters' union of Victoria and a threat to strike over an employee's dismissal. Justices Morrison Clement agreed with the chief justice that unions may restrict admission to protect trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Union
Heinze
Trades Unions
Graham Vs. Knott
Stonecutters’ Union of Victoria
Lampman
Graham
Justice Morrison
Clement
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Boro Collieries
and the Company
Transvaal
Mrs. T. Nevins
Coast
Coutlee Hotel
Alex Hoggan
Wm. Cooper
The
Herald
Father Rohr
Father Chirouse
Mission
A. D. McIntyre
New Westminster
Dorando
Nicola A. O. F
Board of Mine Examiners
Victoria
Lawrence Guichon
Mary O. Palmer
Wm. Palmer
H. E. Forsyth
James M. Palmer
Whitely
Loyal
Orange Lodge
Okanogan
P. McLean
Church Services
Methodist Church
Curious Insurance
Russia
Church
Liament
Busi
Cal Jo
Trades Union of Liability
Menzies
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