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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
5
The Telegram lauds the move as good sense while criticizing the government for not including a referendum from the start. The piece argues the liquor law was framed in good faith, and questions politicians’ willingness to juggle the issue to please prohibitions advocates. It warns of potential manipulation by liquor interests in a province already favoring prohibition.
Silver Creek Council met at Stratford school with all members present. Officers appointed include W. McKay secretary treasurer H Lopthern assessor Dr Roger health officer A R Tingley solicitor R McLennan and Daniel Peddie auditors. By M by laws 163 and 164 were passed. Applications will be made to the council for entries on lands NW 422-19-26 NW 28-20-27 SE 4410-19-26.
The Reeve ordered the purchase of 12,000 feet of bridge plank. Court of Revision to sit at Stratford school house on the last Saturday in May. Items paid include Banner 13.25 and Dan Peddle 4.50. Action to collect tax arrears approved. Council to meet at the Reeve's call. W. McKay and W.S. Crerar clerks.
The Russell Rural Municipality council met January 7 1902 with Reeve McDonagh and councillors declared. New ward councillors Waller and Johnson appointed. By‑laws set assessor, audit, health officer and legal adviser. A shift to monetary tax and strychnine purchase for gopher control was approved. The session adjourned to March 5. The report also notes debates on proposed dual language education in British colonies. Canadian teachers are to assist in South Africa.
The British government aims to settle a directorial system for the Orange River Colony as part of broader imperial arrangements, signaling adoption of a governance approach amid regional concerns.
The source notes C P R earnings rose by 4 000 090 dollars beyond the year 1900, marking a substantial financial improvement for the railway company during that period.
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