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Newspaper
Cascade Record
Location
Cascade, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
3
The Colonist notes the Financial Times gives British Columbia strong coverage in London with several articles on its affairs. It highlights BC share quotations a mineral output summary and an editorial on CP Rail share purchases by CPR, signaling significant metropolitan attention to the province.
Fred Gribi is seriously ill in Northport where he runs a restaurant. His brother Ernest was summoned and traveled there on Tuesday.
A Montre al dispatch dated February 4 reports that owners of the B. C. mine at Summit camp deny a sale to an American syndicate. The Grand Forks Gasette previously claimed a sale, but the Record notes no sale has occurred and none is expected.
The Frogmore Mausoleum near Windsor Castle houses Prince Consort Albert’s remains since December 1862. It is a costly, grand structure in Peterhead granite with blue and gold cupola, cruciform layout, bronze angels, an altar, and frescoes. It contains statues including Daniel, David, Solomon, Isaiah, and a recumbent figure of the Grand Duchess of Hesse with her child.
The text notes Karl Roberta receiving the highest German decoration the Order of the Black Eagle from Emperor William. It humorously suggests future medals be made of light material like aluminum, predicting he will soon accumulate many decorations beyond his capacity to wear.
The Spokesman Review urges immediate action to appoint a commission to survey the contested boundary line between Washington and British Columbia. The disputed mining districts hold great potential value and local pride centers on the location of Mount Baker.
The Ninth Parliament of the Dominion of Canada opened on Thursday as the country declares a major mobilization. Thirty thousand troops are being sent to reinforce Kitchener amid heightened wartime needs.
Charles A Hinckley alias Morris known as a Colorado detective and once connected with the Columbia town site was arrested after 17 years as a fugitive from justice. He is 57 years old and faces life in Sing Sing for the Columbia hotel arson case.
The $1,000,000 contract for a new hotel in Toronto was awarded Wednesday to James Howard Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The site is bounded by King, Victoria and Colborne streets.
The text reports Andrew Carnegie selling his stake in Carnegie Steel Works to J Pierpont Morgan for 85 million dollars. It notes a cautionary adage about his safety and mentions a British army loss in South Africa of 880 for the prior month, equating to about 29 per day and a daily cost near one million dollars.
About half a million pounds value in flowers and more than 3,000 wreaths totaling around £100,000 were sent to Windsor for the Queen’s funeral, reflecting widespread public tributes through floral tributes and memorials.
The New York Journal of Commerce reports fire losses climbing from 1898 to 1900. Losses reached 168,862,250 in 1900 versus 136,773,200 in 1899 and 119,650,500 in 1898, helping explain higher premiums.
TheMidwayAdvance reports growing optimism that two railroads will start building from Midway within the year. Residents and outside sources claim construction on the V V and H and the C P R could begin within ninety days, with completion within a year bringing competing lines to the coast.
For good feed and stable accommodations do not forget the B. C. Stables. This brief note urges attention to quality stabling options and reliable feed for horses.
Notice to contractors invites sealed tenders for a wooden highway bridge across the Kettle River at Columbia British Columbia. Tenders due February 9 with eight hundred dollar bank cheque. forms must be used and signed. lowest bid not guaranteed. Deputy Commissioner W S Gore of Lands and Works, Victoria BC, January 14 1901.
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