First Conviction Under British Columbia Immigration Act
The 1908 British Columbia Immigration Act produced its first verdict in New Westminster on Tuesday. Two Japanese natives were fined 500 dollars each or 12 months in jail for entering Canada in violation of the act. Bail was set at 500 dollars each with two sureties of 2500 tied to leaving the province within a month. The defense intends to appeal to the supreme court.
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Department of Justice
Pacific Coast
Ottawa
British Columbia
New Westminster
Japan
Canada
Supreme Court
Vancouver Citizens Plan March 7 Parade Over Asiatics
A Vancouver meeting decided to stage a parade on March 7 to draw authorities’ attention to the number of Asiatics in the country. The plan spurs concern over immigration and minority presence in the city.
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Vancouver
Judges Clash Creates Sharp Tension in British Columbia Court
The long running dispute between Chief Justice Hunter and Justice Martin of the British Columbia supreme court threatens an acute phase or possible rupture during current court sittings. The courtroom scene stunned attendees as the matter nears a head.
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Hunter
Martin Martin
British Columbia Supreme Court
Grand Trunk Pacific to Award First Hundred Miles Contract
Grand Trunk Pacific officials in Montreal will award the first hundred miles of the line from Prince Rupert east. Tenders opened on the 6th. engineers compare bids. Vice-President Wainright and D Arcy Tate travel to Victoria to settle BC government differences. Work at the coast to start promptly after an amicable agreement is reached.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince Rupert
Montreal
Wainright
D'Arcy Tate
Victoria
British Columbia
Railroad
Railway committee backs Vancouver and Nicola Railway expansion
The railway committee approved the Vancouver and Nicola Railway proposal. It raised capital to 5,000,000 and converted the gauge to broad or standard. It shortened the deadline to spend 10,000 or forfeit 5,000. The company had set December 1, 1911 as the limit, now 1906 is deemed sufficient.
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Vancouver and Nicola
Young Peoples Guild Holds Final Season Meeting
The Young Peoples Guild met at R. H. Winny's residence on Tuesday evening for a hard times party. Attendees enjoyed games and singing, ending with a successful rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
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The
Young Peoples Guild
R. H. Winny
Church Services in Nicola Area This Sunday
Presbyterian Rev. D K Allan will preach at Nicola Sunday 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Methodist Lower Nicola 8 p.m. Rev T H Wright and D Dodding 7 30 p.m. Middlesboro 7 p.m. Church of England Nicola Holy Communion 9 a.m. Martinsland sermon 11 a.m. Diamond Vale evensong and sermon 7 p.m.
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Presbyterian Church
D. K. Allan
Nicola
Methodist Church
Lower Nicola
T. H. Wright
D. Dodding
Middlesboro
Church of England
Holy Communion
Martinsland
Diamond Vale
Quilchena Visitor Miss Bullman Tops Anson Visit
Miss Bullman of Quilchena called on the Rev. D. K. and Mrs. Allan yesterday for a social visit.
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Miss Bullman of
Quilchena
Rev
D. K
Mrs. Allan
Bail Refused as Goodwin Faces Seven Horse Stealing Charges
Preliminary hearing held on seven charges including horse stealing and disfiguring brands. Oliver Walker testified he aided Goodwin in removing brands from 14 horses and 11 cattle at Douglas Lake Cattle Company premises. Trial set for Spring Assize with A R Goodwin committed for trial. bail denied.
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Las Lake Cattle Company
Oliver Walker
Douglas Lake Cattle Company
Marsh Meadow
Greaves
Goodwin
Lauder
Accusee
Crose
Colorado
Canada
Colo
Ash Wednesday Marks Lent’s Start on March Fourth
On March fourth observances begin Lent with Ash Wednesday as the liturgical start. The day marks penance and reflection in many Christian communities.
Successful Dange Foresters Hold At Pooley's Hall Dance
The Ancient Order of Foresters hosted a well decorated at home gathering at Pooley's hall last evening for members and friends. Guests arrived at 9 and dancing continued into the early hours with a midnight refreshment break featuring an excellent supper in the Nicola Athletic Association club room.
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Order of Foresters
Pooley’s
Nicola Athletic Association
Local Residents Travel and Trade Notes
Mr and Mrs Olson of Coldwater district were in Nicola today. James Corbett of Courtney lab section visited Nicola today. D McInnes shipped a carload of cattle to the coast markets yesterday. W B Jackson returned from England today with his daughters and will reside at Lower Nicola.
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Mrs. Olson
Coldwater District
Nicola
James Corbett
Courtney
D. McInnes
W. B. Jackson
England
Lower Nicola
Tingley Guests Reach Ashcroft and Vancouver Visitor Arrive
S. Tingley of Ashcroft and F. C. Tingley of Vancouver arrived on today’s train and will stay a few days in the valley.
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S. Tingley
Ashcroft
F.C. Tingley
Vancouver
Miss Appleyard Visits Coutlee for Several Days
Miss Appleyard of Vancouver arrived in the valley this week and will visit Coutlee for several days.
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Miss Appleyard
Vancouver
Coutlee
New York Life Agent James Wright Visits Nicola
James Wright representing the New York Life Insurance Company arrived in Nicola and will spend several days in the valley.
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James Wright
New York Life Insurance Co
Nicola
Eight pairs of quail released on Tamerton ranch prosper
The eight pair of bob white quail released on the Tamerton ranch last year have thrived along the river town. A number of flocks can be seen and hunters are urged to avoid shooting these birds.
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Tamerton
Diamond Vale Mine Sees Progress and Rising Output
Work advances at the Diamond Vale coal mine with development showing strong results and coal of high quality. More miners are being added weekly and shipments are expected to rise significantly in a few weeks.
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Diamond Vale
Merritt BC Amalgamated Secura tions On Coal Lands Drilling Soon
The BC Amalgamated Coal company has options on coal lands near Merritt adjoining Nicola Valley Coal Coke and Diamond Vale Coal and Iron Mines. Drilling to start by May 1 with actual work to continue, drilling moved from Lower Nicola to Merritt. Company representatives from Portland Spokane and Idaho have been in the valley coordinating the project.
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B. C
Riit
Wm. Voght
Cleasby
James Ch Iman
T Land
Compan
Portland
E. Sanders
Spokane
A. Adams
Idaho
Lower Nicola
Merritt
Ankled by Steadying Horses in Blacksmith Shop
Samuel Smythe suffered a compound fracture of the ankle when a team he owned was kicked by horses at a blacksmith shop. Dr Curtin treated the injury and set the limb before Smythe was moved home to rest. his wife had recently arrived in town. He will miss work for several months.
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Colorado
Wit
Kamloops
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Witness
Douglas Lake Cattle Company
Goodwin's
Samuel Smythe
Smythe
Dr. Curtin
Smythe W
Justice minister reports Natal Act ultra vi under act
The minister of justice submits a cabinet report stating the Natal Act is ultra vi under section 95 of the British North America Act.
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British Columbia Immigration Act
Bach
Natal
G. T. P. Railway
Coast Line
Church Services
A. R. Goodwin
E. T. W. Pearse
J. P. Charles Wilson
K. C
A. D. Macintyre
J. Murphy
J. Whiteford
J.B. Greaves
Doug
Rado
Wm. Lauder
Jos. Coutlee
J. McCoy
Lampreau’s
Ancient Order of Foresters
Merrid
B.C. Amalgamated Secura
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