Royal Betrothal Rumors and Political Currents
Rumors arise that Emperor William’s daughter Princess Victoria may wed King Manuel of Portugal after his ascent to the throne following his father and brother s deaths. The English party at court reportedly opposes a German alliance as Portugal contemplates an early marriage. In Parliament Hon. Mr. Fulton introduces a Water Clauses act amendment noting reliance on Prof. Carpenter s delayed report to guide forthcoming measures. The act affirms individuals right to store water and sets a path for a fuller future bill before the next session.
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Germany
Lisbon
Manuel
Victoria
William
Fulton
Carpenter
Elections in New Brunswick Conservatives win by thirty one seats
A 31 to 15 Conservative victory in New Brunswick headlines a string of regional results. The editorial note echoes optimism for further Conservative gains across British Columbia Manitoba Ontario and Nova Scotia. The piece quotes Greenwood Ledge on public perception and taxes.
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New Brunswick
Maritime Provinces
Stray horse with OL brands found at Aspen Grove
A brown horse branded OL on left shoulder and OL on right hip is at Aspen Grove. Owner may reclaim by paying expenses within thirty days. If not claimed, the horse will be sold to cover costs. Wn. Kerenam. February 14, 1908.
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Kerenam
Aspen Grove
Menzies seeks permission to purchase 640 acres in Lower Nicola
J A Menzies agent for J Menzies of Lower Nicola a married woman announces an intent to apply for permission to purchase 640 acres described by a boundary starting 80 chains north of the northwest corner of Lot 1425 and forming a square of 80 by 80 chains with that starting point.located 80 chains north of Lot 1425 NW corner.
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J. A. Menzies
J. Menzies
Lower Nicola
N. W. Corner
Notice to apply for coal and petroleum prospecting license
Thirty days after date G L Murray and J F Murray intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on land described as starting at the N W corner of Lot 181 then east 80 chains north 80 chains west 80 chains and south 80 chains to the start. Agent dated February 18 1908.
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Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
N.W
G. L. Murray
J. F. Murray
Notice of coal and petroleum prospect license request
Thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the described land beginning at the N W corner of Lot 181. The land runs 80 chains west, 80 chains north, 80 chains east, and 80 chains south to the starting point. Agents F CHIPMAN and J F MURRAY.
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British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Greenwood Ledge
Nicola
Lower
W. M. Campbell & CO
Kamloops
Nicola Herald
Bank of Montreal
Montreal
Savings Bank Department
AW. Strickland
Diamond Vale Weight
Diamond Vale Quality
Diamond Vale Treatment
Diamond Vale
Goal & Iron Mines
Merritt Livery and Feed Stables
A. J. Coutlie
Merritt, B
Kamloops Division
Yale Land District
Janet Menzies
J. A. Menzius
F. Chipman
Nicola Valley
Nicola Coal Fields
Heart of
Rich Valley
Wm. Voght
H. S. Cleasby, Coutlee
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