Tragic Elko Accident Claims Driver at Hik River Hill
Alex Gibson, a driver for Tothey Brothers, died after a load of limber broke loose on the Hik river hill. He was thrown from the load and an artery was severed by a wheel. Fred Stork of Fernie defends license board integrity in a Herald letter, while hockey results and Marysville smelter updates fill the rest of the page.
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Alex Gibson
Tothey Brothers
Hik
Fred Stork
Fernie
Herald
Stork
Bernie
Odd Fellows Ball at Wentworth Hall Feb 16 Cranbrook
Arrangements are complete for the Odd Fellows ball at Wentworth hall on February 16. It is expected to be one of Cranbrook’s best attended events with guests from across the district. Tickets are available at Beattie’s drug store G H Miner’s Fort Steele Mercantile Co Tate’s jewelry and G I Gilpin’s.
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Odd Fellows
Wentworth Hall
Cranbrook
Beattie
G. H. Miner's
Fort Steele Mercantile Company
Tate's Jewelry
G. I Gilpin's
British Columbia Mineral Output Shows Big Year in 1901
The British Columbia bureau of mines releases an early 1901 mineral output bulletin. It notes a 25 percent rise in gross output versus 1900, with copper up 206 percent, lode gold up 36 percent and silver up 14 percent, while placer gold falls due to late-season snowmelt.
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Bureau of Mines At
Victoria
W. F Robertson
New York
Cranbrook Lodges Install Officers and Plan Busy Year
Cranbrook lodge No 34 A F and A M holds annual install in Leaskull with W Bro A Moffat and W Trost aiding. New officers include J I King as Worshipful Master and G A Leitch as Secretary. Key City lodge No 42 anticipates strong degree work and a Fernie lodge institute after quarantine ends. A ladies evening with 50 to 60 guests featured music, vocal solos, and violin piano duets, with plans for more such events.
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Cranbrook Lodge
A. F
Leaskull
W. Bro
A Moffat
W. Trost. Merde
James van
John Leask
McKenzie
S, Keay
Wright
G. HH
Richardson
Tyler
S. McNeil
Masonic Lodge
Cranbrook
Key City
W.T. Reid
Magee
Moffat
Ena McKillop
Misa Rbodi Leitch
Gurd
Rail Freight Wreck Claims Two Casualties Near Creston
A westbound freight train last Friday afternoon derailed after a broken flange. T Miller was buried under coal and died. William Weterhold sustained serious internal injuries and was taken to St Eugene hospital in Cranbrook. A company crew recovered Miller’s remains in Creston.
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T. Miller
William Weterhold
Miller
Creston
Weterhold
Cranbrook
St. Eugene Hospital
Purdy and Blanchard Wed in Fernie Home Nuptials
Purdy of Fernie marries Inez Blanchard of Cranbrook on January 23 1902 at the bride's mother's home Mrs Vrooui The quiet ceremony drew only relatives after a wedding breakfast the couple left by morning train for Nelson then return to Fernie where they will reside The Herald sends warm congratulations
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Fernie
B. C
Cranbrook Herald
Board of License Commissioners
J. A. Purdy
Inez Blanchard
Cranbrook
R. Vrooui
Purdy
Miss Blanchard
Nelson
Herald
Explosion at Murray Hill Hotel Claims J Roderick Robertson
Reports say an explosion at the Murray Hill hotel in New York City killed several and injured about 40. Among the dead is J Roderick Robertson of Nelson, a prominent British Columbia mining man.
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Murray Hill
New York City
J. Roderick Robertson
Nelson
British Columbia
Laurier Speech Praised By Ottawa Citizen In Toronto
The Ottawa Citizen lauds Sir Wilfrid Laurier for his Toronto address. It cites robust Canadian sentiment in his belief Canada can prosper without the United States and will become a leading wheat producer and iron and steel rival within a decade or two.
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Wilfred Laurier
Toronto
Ottawa Citizen
Canada
United States
Marysville Smelter Progress Promises Bright Growth
Marysville advances a thriving smelter project with rapid progress. In 43 days, building frames, foundations, and railway trestles near completion. imports arrive by rail including castings from Spokane and brick from Barry’s yard. Sullivan mine work begins with a new shaft planned and a growing workforce expected within 60 days.
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Marysville
Spokane
Butte
Vancouver
British Columbia
West
Providence
Union Iron Works
England
Northwest Territories
Barry's
Sullivan
G W. Hull
Tribune
Mining Industry Outlook in South East Kootenay Region
News notes anticipate rising ore shipments from Phoenix to Granby smelter and growing labor in North Star. Sullivan to resume next week. St Eugene may restart in May or June. Lead price gains benefit BC. Prospecting and development expand at St Marys valley and Verpy Creek placers despite cautious investment attitudes.
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Phoenix
Granby
North Star
Mineral Production in British Columbia Rises 25 Percent
The department of mines reports last year’s total province mineral output at 20 733 50 dollars, up 25 percent from the year before. Gold yielded 560 000, silver 260 009, copper 5 060 000, lead 2 000 000, coal 4 587 630. The Kootenays contributed about 7 000 000, Yale about 3 000 000, and the coast districts around 5 000 000.
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Cariboo
Quevelle
America Mining Dvision
Cassiar
Ainsworth and
Slocan
Lilloet District
Goo Yale
Grand Forks
Kettle River
Department of Imives
Kootenays
Yale
Coronation risk sparks vast insurance and trade fears
Toronto notes warn that Edward VII’s death before his coronation would trigger nearly 15 million dollars in insurance payouts to heirs and English merchants. Merchants in London anticipate huge profits during coronation week, while traders fear financial ruin if the ceremony fails to occur.
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Toronto
Edward VII
England
Edward
Great Tetropolis
Vancouver Chief Justice Race: Martin Denies Vacancy Claims
January report says Jos. Martin rejects Ottawa's claim he seeks the chief justice or supreme court seat. He instead endorses Davis, stating there is no fighting mood for his own appointment.
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Vancouver
Jos. Martin
Ottawa
Supreme Court
Davis
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BE. Wanker
Man
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the Bank of Scotland
Hubert Haines
East Kootenay
Fort Steele Mercantile Co. Ltd
J. P. Pink
Gilpin
Gilpins
Elko
Hockey News
Crows Nest
AC Liphardt
Cranbrook Boys
Baldy
Morris
Fats
Winnipeg
Victorias
Wellingtons
J.T. Austin
Mr. Austin
Ing
Manitoba
Odd
Wildey Lodge of
Moyie
Purdy-Blanchard
Laurier
South East
Kootenay
Feastern
St. Marys Valley
Verpy Creek
St Marys
Distriet
Rossland
le Rot
LeRoi
Marysville Tribune
Mr. Merchant
The
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