Boundary Telephone Rivals Rush to Capture Boundary Wire Business
Two major telephone firms Nelson & Vernon and Columbia Co compete to install complete metallic circuits linking Greenwood and Grand Forks with Spokane. Each side claims lower tolls and improved service as they push for two independent exchanges before midsummer. The dispute highlights cross border tolls and promised cheaper, broader access for Boundary customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boundary
British Columbia
Greenwood
Grand Forke
Nelson & Vernon
Columbia Co
Spokane
Nelson & Vernon Co
Canada Likely to Build Its Own Coinage Facility
The discussion notes growing support among the Dominion government and bankers association for a Canadian money coiner. With six million people and metals suitable for coinage, Canada may soon produce its own currency. Regarding Alaska border clashes, experts warn not to overstate reports of overt acts by gold seekers as the joint commission faces complications from the Alien Placer Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Bankers Association of the
Dominion
Canada
Alaska
High Joint Commission
Mail delivery contrasts by distance in old record
The Record notes Victoria is over 600 miles from Carcade while Neleon is under 100, observed by mail route efficiency. Last Sunday the Record received Neleon and Victoria papers from the previous Friday, prompting a sharp critique of the mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Carcade
Neleon
Aguinaldo Decapitates Lagarda in Fury During War Counsel
The Filipino leader Aguinaldo orders the decapitation of General Lagarda after a failed surrender plea. A comparison is drawn to drastic measures used to prevent bank failures by removing heads of insolvent institutions. Preliminary Canada exhibit plans for Paria 1900 are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Lagarda
Canada
British Empire
British Columbia
Cascade fines for indecent language at roadside hotel
Two men fined in Cascade this week for using indecent language at a roadside hotel where women were compelled to listen. The judge’s action serves as a warning and a lesson in propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Action of Justice
Local Commentary and Newspaper Trusts Highlighted
A Cranbrook Herald editor urges towns to act to push progress not seek favors. The Golden Miner is seized by the sheriff for the mortgagee, leaving East Kootenay with five papers in Moyie Fernie Cranbrook Ft Steele and Golden. Reports from Manila note Washington volunteers at the forefront. Freighters face rising tariffs as rail access delays persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Kootenay
Moyie
Fernie
Cranbrook
Ft. Steele and
Golden
Advertising Principles for Merchants and Newspapers
The passage argues steady water like advertising breaks tough stone, urges single clear messages, and warns that only a strong ad buys attention. It says ads should fit the business, avoid waste, and that merchants who skip newspaper ads show narrow enterprise and drift from community life.
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Inveterennent
Cascade City
B.C
Willcox & O'Reilly
Simpson's Newstand
Rossland ‘Humphrey & Co
Nelson Thompson Staton Co
Smith & McRae
Greenwood H. A. King & Co
Greenwood RB. F, Petrie
Sens
Grand Forks
Morris Prrrnitt
Columbia
John W. Graham
G. T. Curtis
Great Mineral
Kettle River Railway
Rochusesen
Cranbrook Herald
Manilla
Flest Washington Volunteer Regiment
Uncle Sam
Dbseaesae
WH Cooper & CO
Main St., Cascade, B. C
Miles Rossburg
Sutherland
Marcus Rossland
Baker Creek
McRae Creek
Burnt Basin
Christina Lake Central Camp
Graham's Ferry
Fisherman Creek
Sumit
G.F
Seattle
Carson
Brown's
Niagara
Pathfinder
Anaconda
Knight's
Peer Boundary Falls
Wellington Camp
Midway
Skylark
Rock Creek
Providence Camp
McKinni Deadwood
Okanagan Fall
Mr Smith
Graham
Curlew, Wash
Kimberly
Toroda Oan
Republic
Perret
Halla Ferry
Gladstone
Brooklyn
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