The Queen Is Dead A Noble Memory Remains
The death of Queen Victoria is mourned across the British empire as a sudden sorrowful loss. Her reign is praised for peace and progress, with her virtues described as true woman, wife, mother, and sovereign. Her memory will be cherished by millions who loved freedom and virtue.
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Queen Victoria
England
British Empire
Europe
Victoria
J. Hutchson
Prince Albert
Great Britain
Arctic Circle
Africa
India
Majuba Hill
Death of Queen Victoria Revered Worldwide
A commemorative ode recalls Victoria as a beloved ruler whose nearly eighty year life united empire and people. The piece extols her virtues as a mother and monarch, notes the sorrow across nations, and predicts lasting memory as "Victoria, the Good."
Editorial notes on Spokane Exposition plans and regional issues
Spokane announces its $1,000,000 commitment for a 1902 exposition embracing northwestern industries and British Columbia. The Herald predicts success while noting local politics and civic concerns from Kaslo to Cranbrook, with commentary on rail access, governance, and regional resource development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Northwestern States
British Columbia
The
Herald
Smelter Trust Advances Ore Rate Talks at Sandon
Oscar White, manager of the Slocan Star mine in Sandon, reported a Friday conference with Braden of the smelter trust and Johnson Moore on ore rates. The combine claims most western smelters are absorbed and seeks no current contracts, promising better rates later. New rates by the C P R. this year set $50 per car for heavy lead ores, higher than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandon
Oscar White
Nelson
Messrs
Braden
Smelter Trust
Johnson
Everett
Moore
Trail Smelter
San Francisco
Combine
Ore freight fights drive terms as rail rates shift
Canadian ore owners refuse last year’s terms amid C P R charges while the American side offers four percent for lead for a year. East Kootenay haul earns six dollars per ton for 49 miles, versus three for 290 miles farther by the Great Northern. Local smelters want dry ore and Northport works join bidding against Trail and Nelson. Jim Hill’s competition with the Great Northern seen as key to a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combine
Braden
East Kootvenay
C. PR
Great Northern
London
Northport
Trail
Nelson
Jim Hill
Fort Steele Briefs Highlight Contingent Veterans and Local Moves
Jots from Fort Steele report Ren Huckle among khaki veterans returning from South Africa. He speaks of adventures and dangers but remains modest. James T. Laidlaw notes changes at Perry Creek mine. others visit or relocate, with real estate sales and travel updates across Fort Steele and Kimberley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren Huckle
South Africa
Fort Steele
Ren
James T. Laidlaw
Perry Creek
Notice of timber cutting permit application
Land notice states that within thirty days the applicant T. W. Lease will apply to the chief commissioner oflands and works for permission to cut and carry away Amber from a described block in group one Southeast Kootenay. Boundaries include the northwest corner of lot 2860 and several chain-length lines. Dated December 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junts and Works
Kootenay
T. W
Land Notice to Cut Timber on McAdam’s Pre-emption Land
Thirty days after date I intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands and works for permission to cut and carry away timber from the described land. The parcel begins at 1 poston Eastline of McAdam's pre-emption on St. Marys river and runs east 8 chains, south 120 chains, west 90 chains, north 120 chains to the starting point.
Land grant notice description by Chester McAdam
Thirty days after date an intention to apply to the Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to eat and carry away Timber after land description begins at a post on the south bank of St Marys river two miles above Perry creek. The chain lines run 120 south 40 east 120 west 40 to the starting point. Cranbrook December 17 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ief
Commissioner of Lands and Works
Iran
St. Marys River
Perry Creek
Land Purchase Intent Near Moyie Lake Cranbrook
Notice that the applicant intends to request permission from the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to purchase an island located on Moyie Lake opposite Moyie Ferry. The parcel is described as about one acre in Cranbrook British Columbia with survey reference G 1 MENET.
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Montreal
A. G. Blair
House of Commons
Kettle River Valley
British Columbia
United States
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
Lanida
Moyie
Moyie Fly
Cranbrook
B.C. Deest
Menet
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Cranbrook Herald
C. O. Lalonde
Rossland
Henry Daniels
Kaslo
Kaslo Kootenian
Department of Instruction
Domaiis
Kootenays
Vancouver
King Trust
Fernie
Kimberley
Toronto World
Coal Company
Minister Blair
the Smelter Trust
Rom the Horn
A. Banks
Old Town
M. A. Beale
W. R. Ross
C. M Edwards
Hanson
Geary & Doyle
Windermere
Harry Reineman
Portland
Oregon
N A. Wallinger
R.O Jennings
John Barber
Imperial Hotel
Chester McAdam
W. Henrenaren
Ross & Herchmer
Chan
Cranbrook Omen
Streck
Cran Brook
South East Kootenay
South East
L. A. Hamilton
Winnipeg
Manitoba
B. C. Land Investiment
Hyde Baker
John
Hutchison
C. F. Block
B. C
Hotel
G. R. Lease
J. R. Costigan, Q.C
Onranbrook
R. S. McNeil Durick Ave
A. D. Grant
Harry Drew
Prop
North Star Hotel
Patrick Navin
St. Eugene Hospital
W. F. Gurd
J. H. King
Sherlock
East Kootenay
Greer & Co
M. McInnes & Co
Wardner
West
Dimension Lumber
Robinson & McKenzie
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