St Eugene Mine Produces 375 Tons Daily in Moyie
The St Eugene mine at Moyie in East Kootenay, touted in London as BC’s top property, runs 375 tons of ore daily with two years’ reserves. Cronin, manager and part owner, details 16 opened levels, over five miles of workings, and ore shipped via tram to the concentrator. The mine employs about 275 men, yields concentrates with 65% lead and 40 ounces silver, and faced a shutdown risk due to smelter contracts and freight costs.
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St. Eugene
Moyie
East Kootenay
London
British Columbia
James Cronin
Spokane
Flrst
Aerail
No. 6
No. 16
Germany
American Smelting & Refining Company
Sullivan group avoids American Smelting contract for 1901
The Sullivan group in East Kootenay will market its ores via the Trail smelter under a new 1901 contract with Canadian Pacific. Shipments to Trail are rising, with January ore tonnage expected to top December, and a graduated freight and treatment rate will add about 200 dollars per ton on average. A spur or tramway to Kimberley siding is planned once snow clears. Household furniture sale notice at A A Gregory home.
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Sullivan Group
East Kootenay
American Smelting & Refining Company
Canadian Pacific
Trail
Spokane
Trail Smelter
Sullivan
St. Eugene
North Star
American Smelter
Charles H. Wolf
Montreal
Shaughnessy
George Turner
Sullivan Group Mining Company
Kimberley
Queen Victoria Dies as Empire Grieves Across Europe
Osborne House reports Queen Victoria's death at 6 30 PM after a peaceful decline surrounded by family. Descriptions recount her long reign, marriage to Prince Albert, and public mourning as monarchs and nations react, with details of funeral plans and royal lineage.
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Osborne House
Isle of White
Jas. Reid
R. Douglas Powell
Thomas Harlow
Cowes
Queen Victoria
Howard VII
Duke of Kent
Osborne
Hoghland
Winchester
Windsor
Germany
England
James Reid
London
Windsor Castle
Prince Albert
St. Paul's Cathedral
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
St. Pauls's
Edward VII Proclaimed King as Parliament Set to Meet
London announces Edward VII's ascent to the throne with Parliament called to assemble at 4 pm to take oaths of allegiance. The privy council will meet in London and the proclamation will be read at all places by custom. The king will then preside over the council.
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London
Victoria
Frogmore
Prince
Princess Louise of Bettenburg
Osborne
Parliament
Privy Council
Edward VII
England
William III
Great Britain
Canterbury
Henry Halford
Greville
Westminster Abbey
Queen
Grace of Canterbury
Sussex
Cambridge
House of Lords
House of Commons
Prince of Wales Affected by Mother's Death at Cowes
The prince of Wales is deeply affected upon learning Queen Victoria's death as Emperor William consoles his uncle. Messages of condolence pour in worldwide from crowned heads and the public. William's yacht arrives and plans for the funeral are coordinated with attendance likely from other royals.
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Cowes
Prince of Wales
William
England
President McKinley’s condolence to King Edward VII
President McKinley sends a formal condolence message from Washington dated January 22 1901 to King Edward VII Osborne House Isle of Wight expressing profound sorrow over the death of Queen Victoria and offering American sympathy for Britain’s bereavement and sovereign’s passing.
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Washington
McKinley
Edward VII
Osborne House
Isle of Wight
Great Britain
William McKinley
Queen's Death Flags Half-Mast In New York
News of the Queen's death prompted half-mast flags on business buildings in New York City. Trinity Church bell tolled after confirmation. The British consulate flag was lowered to half mast as the announcement was made.
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New York
Trinity Church
London Laments Victoria as Nation Marks Transition
London notes a mood of gloom as the realm prepares for the end of Queen Victoria. People discuss expected wealth distribution chief among concerns, speculate on Edward's Buckingham Palace residence, and lament Balmoral and Osborne Palace preferences. The capital slows as theatres close and Marlboro House and St James Palace sit dark.
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London
Whitechapel
Mayfair
Victoria
Osborne House
Beatrice
Prince Christian
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Balmoral Castle
Prince Consort
Frogmore
Marlboro House
Queen Victoria
St. James’ Palace
Queen's Death Announced Cast Cranbrook In Mourning
The Cranbrook community learned of the Queen's death just after noon on Tuesday. Flags flew at half mast, emblems of mourning appeared citywide, and all businesses closed for the day. The nation’s loss dominated talk as Victoria ordered school closures for yesterday and today.
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Cranbrook
Victoria
Victoria Reigned Sixty Four Years From 1837
A long portrait of Queen Victoria begins with her May 24 1819 birth at Kens ington Palace and follows her upbringing under strict regimen and moral training. The piece traces royal lineage, early plans for her future, and the emphasis on health discipline and modesty shaping the future monarch.
Events of Queen Victoria's reign summarized
A concise timeline lists major conflicts and reforms during Victoria's rule from 1837 to 1901. It notes Ireland famines, rebellions, imperial expansions, wars, reforms, and political shifts, highlighting the throne's stability amid global changes.
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Victoria
Canada
China
Ireland
Mexico
Abyssina
Alabama
Home Rule League
Suez Canal
England
Russia
Cyprus
Turkey
New Guinea
Africa
America
The
Hague
George VII
Louis XIV
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B. . Walker
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Fort Steele Branch
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Sue Ee Te G. Bremner & Son
Hill & Co
P. S
Leask & Rankin
Money
Fort Steele Mercantile Co., Ltd
Pioneer Hardware Store
G. H. Miner
ATA
A. A. Gregory
Sharp J. H. Hutchicon
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White House
Lehzen
Westminster
Abby
Late-Coburg-Gotha
Chapel Royal
St. James Palace
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Piccadilly
Prince Imperial
Frederick
Fritz
Hussars
Oxford
Constitution Hill
Australia
Empress
Albert Edward
Alice
Grand Duchess of Hesse
Alfred
Duke of
Edinburg
Helena
Louise
Arthur
Duke of Connaught
Leopold
Duke of Albany
Lord Lorne
President McKinley
Gregalag
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George III
William II
Duchess of
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