02 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
1
H. W. Ross of Fort Steele visits Cranbrook to extract a tooth and to discuss Perry Creek mining interests. Editor J. S. Clute praises Cranbrook customs officers past and present. A local feature shares a strike anecdote about a couple testing arbitration and pantry tensions during a labor dispute.
J L Parker recaps a Jamieson banquet talk on British Empire mineral output, BC shares, and lead and copper market pressures. He cites North Star mine as a major shipper, notes price impacts, tariff proposals to boost Canadian lead, and forecasts a growing East Kootenay coal and iron industry with potential regional development.
Reid and Company unveil an attractive display of dry goods and millinery with tasteful arrangements. Hats are described as dreams of business and the latest creations of millinery art, attracting many visitors and offering visual appeal for both bachelors and married men alike.
The coal strike ends as Michel, Fernie, and Morrissey resume work following a three year contract. Vote counts show a majority in favor, with Slavs at Fernie singled out. Conciliatory BC Mining Association committee praised for guiding negotiations and restoring regional prosperity.
Cranbrook Lacrosse Club held a meeting in Wentworth hall last Thursday to reorganize for the season. Officers elected include President A. L. McDermot and Vice President Vic Rollins. Ross Tate named Secretary Treasurer. RE Beattie chosen as league delegate. Medicine Hat Lacrosse Club requested admission but is ineligible under Levasuer cup rules. Membership dues set at two dollars. A committee was appointed to secure grounds with Cranbrook Turf and Athletic association.
The piece argues that mines in the Kootenays remain idle until the government imposes a duty on lead. Mine owners celebrate a rise in lead but doubt opening costs will be justified without a guaranteed market, achievable only via government action.
Rumors say a $100,000 loan has been negotiated for the Sullivan project and as soon as conditions ripen, smelter work will restart. A company statement notes the latest rise in lead increases ore value by between $350,000 and $450,000 in sight at the Sullivan mine.
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