Race to Hudson Bay links railways with Europe
Winnipeg reports three railroads racing to reach Fort Churchill on Hudson Bay as Canada eyes a direct inland route to Liverpool. Promoters include Manitoba Midland and Brandon Saskatchewan Hudson Bay lines amid Northern Pacific opposition. if completed, wheat shipments from Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana and the Dakotas could move to Europe via the bay, shaving about 1000 miles and saving millions in export costs.
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Winnipeg
Man
Constellation
Hudson Bay
Middle West
Canada Nurtiers Railway
Prince al Wert
Fort Churchill
Manitoba & Midland Raiload
Portage
Evils Lake
N. D
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northwest
Middle States
Europe
Liverpool
Montreal
Duluth
New
St. Paul
Liv- Cxpoo
New York
Manitoba
Calgary
Edmonton
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan Valley
Minnesota
Montana
Dakotas
Hudson Bay Company
Northwest
Canada
A. W. Low
Canadian Geological Survey Department
Mort Churchill
St. Lawrence River
Low
Rail survey advances toward Similkameen from Midway
James H. Kennedy chief engineer of the V V & railway reports progress on the Westward extension from Midway into the Similkameen country. About 1200 men work on a 30 mile section with two tunnels, while grading contracts and sub contractors line the boundary with stations and distances listed.
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Midway
James H. Kenedy
V, V & Bo Railway
Similkameen
Princeton
Mt. Kennedy
Millway
Woundbry
Washington
C. P. Ro
J. W. Stewart
Seis, Shields & Co
Boundary
Lne
Cotton pickers and a preacher in Burleson tale of labor
In Texas cotton picking season Burleson faces labor shortages as pickers abandon work citing religion. A revival meeting draws hundreds. a worker reports a vision with letters P and C, interpreted as Pick Cotton, to justify continuing harvest efforts.
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Hurleson
Texas
Durie
Harrison
Deystan
the Darkey
Moses
Movements of the genial governor spark wide speculation
The article notes interest in the movements of the popular governor and dismisses rumors of Mackintosh seeking higher office. It questions why he would lease a residence if he aimed for the culvertorial mansion, while acknowledging public political poetry and speculation.
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Mackintosh
Boots of French Call Leather With Oak Soles
The boots are described as men’s 10 inch Loman boots made from renuibe French Call Leather with Rock Oak soles. They feature outede counters, pegged construction and reinforced around the sole, presenting as durable and valuable.
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Renuibe
Notice of coal and petroleum prospect license area
Notice to apply within 30 days to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works and the Assistant Commissioner for East Kootenay for a license to prospect coal and petroleum on land described as a 640 acre block near the Flat River in Southeast Kootenay. locator Nettle St. Platt. agent Fisher. Location dated September 28, 1905.
Notice of coal and petroleum prospecting license claim
Notice is hereby given that 80 dive after date 1 intend to apply to the Hon Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on lands north of the International Boundary line and east of Sage Creek in S E Kootenay British Columbia. The claim describes a 640 acre rectangle with corners adjacent to Alfred Thomas' claim. Located this 9th day of October 1905. A Sorenson Locator J Fisher Agent.
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International Boundary Line
Sage Creek
S. E. Kootenay
B.C
Alfred Thomas
South East Kootenay
Kootenay
James Fisher
Cost of Keeping a Horse and Carriage for Occasional Use
The notice asks readers to stop and consider the price of maintaining a horse and carriage for occasional use. It questions affordability and invites readers to reflect on personal finances before committing to such a lifestyle.
Duplicate Tithe Certificate Sought for Lot 18 Fort Steele
Notice of intention to issue a duplicate Certificate of Tithe for the south side of Lot 18, Block 4, Town of Fort Steele Map 624, in the name of Robert TH. Karatolsky. Certificate dated June 6 and numbered S56K. District Registrar HF MacLeod, Land Registry Office Nelson B C. November 1005.
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Wort Steele
Fort Steele
Robert TH. Karatolsky
HF MacLeod
Land Registry Office
Nelson, B.C
Ted
Land Notice and Mining Petition Ad in Kootenay District
Notice of intent to apply to purchase lands in South East Kootenay with boundaries described in group 1, Kootenay division. Also notice of petition under Coal Mines Act amending prior petition locating lands near Akimina or Ishenena Creek over four miles west of Windory line. Judgment by Honourable Judge Wilson and order for advertisement. Dated November 11 1905. J. R. Armstrong Registrar.
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Akimina
Ishenenah Creek
Windory
Wilson
J. R. Armstrong
Notice of Land Claim by James Fisher Near C P R River
Notice states that 80 days after date James Fisher intends to locate land in South East Kootenay B C adjacent to the C P R head River. The parcel lies north of Nettie H Platts claim and is bounded by 80 chain sides forming 649 acres. Locator: James Fisher. Dated 1905.
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L. Dewidney
Nettie H. Platt
A. D
James Fisher
Finish carpentry and door window work offered locally
Local shop advertises complete finish work for doors windows and trim with dried lumber for interior use. Guaranteed quality and satisfactory prices. Screen doors also available.
Notice of intent to purchase lands in East Kootenay district
Two months after dates intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the northeast corner of Lot 7316 in East Kootenay district described as 480 acres more or less. Dated at Elko B C Oct 2 1905. Catherine Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
East Kootenay
Elko
B.C
Catherine Mills
Land Notice for Purchase at Victoria
Sixty days after date we intend to apply for permission to purchase the lands at the northwest corner of Lot 5447 East Kootenay district described as 820 acres bounded by eighty chains north and south and forty chains east and west. Robison-McKenzie Lumber Co. Cranbrook September 25 1905.
Notice to Apply for Certificate of Improvements North Star Hill
Neil Mc Leod Curran holder of Free Miners' Certificate No B78908 gives sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for Crown Grant on the North Star Hill Dreadnought mineral claim. Action under Section 37 must begin before the certificate is issued. Dated October 7 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mc
Meachen
F. M
Wm. Carlin
W. A. McL. Meachen
Mining Recorder
North Star Hill
Neil, McLeod Curran
Neil Mcleod Curran
Transfer of Hotel License Strathcona hotel Cranbrook district
I intend to apply to the Board of License Commissioners for Cranbrook district for a transfer of the Strathcona hotel license from Mort Steele to Gourley and McDonald. Dated November 15, 1904. Timber Notice from Lands and Works Victoria seeks a Social License to cut timber on lands in South East Kootenay. The King Lumber Mills Ltd. dated November 8, 1905.
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Board of License Commissioners
Cranbrook
Strathcona Hotel
Mort Steele
B. C
Gourley and McDonald
The
King Lumber Mills, Ltd
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D. J. Brown
D. A. Rankin
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George Chew
Johnson & Welch
T. J. Gallagher
A. Carleton
P. S. Hughes
Gorman & Pierce
British Columbia
Keremeos
Kennedy
Tt Ih
Curlew
Vancouver World
George McL. Brown
C. PL OR. Company
Atlantic Steamship Service
Monteal
Brown
Victoria
Rossland
Vancouver
Henri Joly
Government House
J. Leckie Co., Ltd
Vancouver, B. C
James PF
Kitty Thompson
Nettle St. Platt
Das. Fisher
A. Sorenson
J. Fisher
Western Oil
Diamond Vale
Waghorn Gwynne & Company
Handley
Isaes
John W. Wolf
Aladl
Cranbrook, B.C
County Court OF
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Pat Tion
Guy H. Kirkpatrick
Coal Mines Act
Geary & Doyle
A. Doyle
Toronto
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime
New York and
New England
J. S. Carter
B. J. Coyle
D.P.A
Nelson
A.G.P.A
G. Hillier
Hildren
WH. F. Tate & Son Graduate
Optigians
Magnet
East Kootenay District
Alki Creek
ST. Marys Lake
W. A. Mech
Notre Dame
Fort ST
Kootenay District
RAGE
Ry the Cosmopolitan
Neaveat
E.k.l.co
Lumber Robinson-McKenzie Lumber Co., Ltd
Gumbermen’s
Jas. McArthur
Tate
Mason & Risch
Atlantic
Pacific
Mason & Risch Piano Co, Ltd
Western Branch
the Herald
R. A. Fraser
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