Dominon Fair at Calgary Showcases West Progress
Fine weather drew immense crowds to the Domin ion Fair in Calgary with the exhibits highlighting Western development. British Columbia stood out among the displays while government and private exhibitors promoted their resources. Commander Peary sails again on a bid toward the north pole, though the practical gains remain uncertain and the ice trust may back off in a frosty deal.
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Calgary
British Columbia
Commander Peary
North Pole
Peary
Ice Trust
Japanese Paper Urges Emigration to Canada
A leading Japanese paper urges the government to promote widespread emigration to Canada. It argues that Oriental immigration is a major issue, warning that large populations from Japan and China threaten future prosperity and morality. The piece calls for an absolutely closed gate to curb cheap labor and political graft, aiming to reduce immigration pressures.
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Canada
Japan
China
Bryan Nominated for Third Time by Democratic Party
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska is nominated for the presidency for a third time by the Democratic National Convention in Denver after an all night session. The nomination is made unanimous amid frenzied enthusiasm as Bryan, born 1860 in Salem Illinois, rises to lead the ticket once more.
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Denver
Col
Mr. Bryan
Salem
Lincoln
Neb
Congress
Omaha World- Herald
McKinley
Spain
William J. Bryan
Brooks
Southland politics shaped by open methods amid graft suppression
The fragment notes a political figure praised for open, above-board methods and a labor emphasis while predicting a difficult reelection, but foresees a purer atmosphere in the republic to the south due to his stance against trusts and graft.
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Republic
Prospecting license request for coal lands in Yale district
T. Heslop, owning Lot 298 in Yale division, announces plans to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a coal prospecting license. The description covers a square area bounded by north 80 chains, east 80 chains, south 80 chains, and west 80 chains from a post at R. G. Harvey's southwest corner. Date 25 June 1908.
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Yale Division
Yale District
R. G. Harvey
Notice of Intent to Purchase 820 Acre Pastoral Land
Sixty days after date I intend to apply for permission to purchase 820 acres of land for pastoral purposes located about six miles west of Nicola, adjoining Shiver's and Adams' pre emptions. Boundary described by R H W S corner, east 40 chains, north 80 chains, west 40 chains, south 80 chains. Nicola May 18 1908 R H Winny.
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Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
Nicola
Shiver’s and
Adams
R. H. W. S. Corner
Notice to creditors estate of Thomas Burgess Conklin
Claims against the estate of Thomas Burgess Conklin late of Deep Creek Spokane County Washington must be filed verified with M L Grimmett Nicola BC solicitor for John Carpenter Conklin administrator by July 20 1906. After that date the administrator will distribute assets based on claims of which he has notice.
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Thomas Burgess Conklin
Deepcreek
Spokane County
Washington
M. L. Grimmett
Nicola
B. C
John Carpenter Conklin
Lumber Sale at Merritt by W. H. Gray
W H Gray advertises Coast Dressed Lumber on sale at Merritt with all varieties priced right.
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W. H. Gray
Merritt
Estate of George L Hilliard to be distributed after notice
Annie L. Hilliard administratrix of George L Hilliard late of Nicola British Columbia will distribute the estate after July 20 next. Distribution will consider only claims she has then received notice of. Dated June 10 1908. Solicitor for the Administratrix.
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George L. Hilliard
Nicola
B. C
M. L. Grimmett
Annie L. Hilliard
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Nicola Herald
Merritt, B.C
R. M. WoOpworpb
Lower Nicola
B.C
N. J. Barwick
Nicola, B. C
Grand Central Hotel
Ashcroft, B.C
Ashcroft
Grand Central
Geo. Ward
Shiver & Grote
W. M. Campbell & CO
Kamloops
M. J. Henry
Westminster Road
Vancouver, B. C
T. Heslop
G. L. Murray
Missezula Lake
Nicola Land District
A. B. Roberts
J. A. Menzies
Lower Nicowa
HotTest Merritt
G. E. Hugh
B. C. Beef Market
D. McInnes, Prop
I, Eastwood, Mer
Coldwater Hotel
WM. McIntyre
Leonards
J.Q. Leonard, Merritt and
Driard
S. Kirby, Prop
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