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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
5
The Privy Council upholds the Manitoba Liquor Act which restricts liquor sales to druggists and certain professionals for medicinal and other purposes. It notes Hudson’s Bay Company objections not ruled on and suggests the company might evade the act by becoming wholesale druggists or adding druggists to staff.
CN R surveyors arrived at Grandview to complete a survey of the extended line from Grandview toward Shell River and Win. The route is planned to pass through the gap between the areas affected by the prior trial line.
Rumors of CPR plans to build a road through the Riding and Duck Mountains circulate, while CN Rail appears eager to claim the route. Indicators point to a substantial extension of the Grandview branch next year.
The Toronto Mail and Empire reports the Ontario government will pursue a referendum style step similar to Manitoba after a third reading. Premier Ross backs the plan but faces opposition from provincial secretary J R Stratton who calls Manitoba Act a failure and may push resignations.
The text discusses guaranteeing a mortgage on the Rainy River section spanning 300 miles while preserving a profit margin to cover a reasonable dividend on a stock liability. It implies balancing secured obligations with investor returns.
Glasgow exposition draws nearly 11.5 million visitors and posts a net surplus over 400 thousand after expenses. The purely industrial display lacked Midway concessions and political pulls, signaling a strong, merit driven business success. Col. Lynch intends to attend British Parliament. In Winnipeg last week 2,249 grain cars were inspected.
Premier Roblin spoke in Toronto about the Rainy River section of the Canadian Northern railway nearing completion in December. He hoped to offer Manitobans a New Year gift of reduced wheat and merchandise prices. He also stated as railway commissioner that the earnings of the Canadian Northern and Northern Pacific lines in Manitoba will cover maintenance operating expenses and interest on the provincial total.
Tenders are invited for 3000 Tamara fence posts to be delivered to the Industrial Farm Barnardo during the winter of 1902 or received by January 1 1982 at Dr Barnardo's Homes 115 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Sealed tenders to be sent to the Secretary at the above address. E A Struthers Manager Dr Barnardo's Homes.
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