Congress Now Holds Cuba Peace Amid Maine Crisis
President asks Congress to authorize measures to end hostilities in Cuba and establish a stable government, using US forces as needed. Spain suspends fighting and proposes arbitration. the Maine wreck drives concerns over security in Cuban waters. Congress adjourns briefly as debate continues. The Cranbrook railroad plans highlight the town’s growing role as a divisional hub with impending construction and booming payroll, while Easter observances and hospital notes fill other pages.
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Victoria Estimates Show Revenue and Expenditure Increases
In the British Columbia legislature Premier Turner presented the year’s estimates totaling 1,453,389.45 in revenue and 1,992,609.75 in expenditure, with major boosts in public works and education for East Kootenay. The debate mirrored federal fights as the opposition pressed delay tactics while the government pledged use of numbers to push bills through.
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Moyie City News Roundup Hints at Local Growth and Rumors
A Moyie City visitor, Mr Join Martell, returns from Fort Steele as Moyie business improves under heavy roads. The Moyie City paper plant reaches its destination with initial issue set for Saturday. Fred Lisith to serve as managing editor. A fresh meat famine and scarce hay and oats affect residents and animals. Lake Shore bond rumored to a six figure sale, with Mogie and Queen of the Hills eyed in negotiations. The mine shows a ten foot ledge with four feet of galena ore and strong concentrating potential.
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Slocan City News
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Farrell
Dame Rumor
Queen of the Hills
Cranbrook News Tells of Local Calls and Visits
Landlord Ryan of Cranbrook hotel was a visitor to Port Steele on Monday. Kenney McCrea is confined to his cabin with a severe cold. Inspector Sanders and escort were in town Friday bound east. Charles Martin visited Port Steele last Tuesday to file on a homestead near Cranbrook. Also mentions local gossip and upcoming building supplies at The Fort Steele Mercantile Co. May 1.
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Kootenay River Steamers Ready for Season Launch
The International and Kootenay River Transportation Companies plan to start boats up the river around January 26. Three steamers will operate: the J. D. Farrell the North Star and the Gwendoline. Captains McCormack Miller will command the vessels as daily service returns to the region.
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Charlie” Miller
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Daily Stage Line links Cranbrook with Fort Steele route
The Kootenay will gain a daily stage line from Cranbrook to Fort Steele or Wardner, serving the main steamship terminals. Cranbrook will receive mail at least five days weekly, boosting travel and investment in the region. Public improvements include a waterworks survey by M Barwell CT on arrival from Victoria, plus other public works plans.
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Prospecting boom in Southeast Kootenay mining district
The Cranbrook Chronicle reports on a Babylon mine prospect near Palmer Bar Creek eight miles from Cranbrook, with a tunnel exposing two feet of galena and strong gold and silver values. The writer notes a likely wider ledge, ongoing cross-cut work, and plans for placer leases and future development by WJ and John Hamilton.
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LATE KLONDIKE DISCOVERS GHOSTLY PROSPECTS IN DESERT
Victoria correspondent reports rich strikes at Hig Salmon Mhil Walsh and Lake Creeks near Dawson. Harsh news from Swedish Gulch and Yukon fields notes sensational gold values and a fatality among prospectors. Hamlin, sent to assess Hoctinqutna navigability, died after injuries. a skeleton and seven ounce nugget spur renewed stampede rumors along the Stewart River desert.
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Skilful Prospectors and Their Varied Methods
The piece contrasts several types of prospectors from many backgrounds. It describes seasoned claimants using established districts to lure naive investors, and reckless hopefuls who stake right along a trail. It also notes the danger of discolored ore and the relentless hunt for promising rock leads amid harsh, repetitive labor.
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