Sinking of Terror and Merrimac in Santiago Channel
A cablegram from Washington reports the Spanish torpedo boat Terror sunk near Fort Antonion by the U S battleship Oregon and the Merrimac sunk in the channel at Santiago on June 3 under Naval Instructor Robbins with seven men. Prisoners of war captured. an exchange request is noted. Six of the Spanish squadron remain in the harbor.
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Washington
Terror
Fort Ane Tonio
U.S
Oregon
Mor
Hoitr
War Department
Santiago
Robbins
Cervera
Havana
Toronto Rally Shows Strong Unionist Faith Across Churches
Toronto on May 30 witnessed widespread pro union sentiment with large gatherings in churches across Ontario. Central Congregational Church on Bond Street drew more than 2000 people per service as part of the Anglo-Saxon union movement.
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Toronto
United States
Ontario
Central Congregational Church
Bond Street
Anglo American federation urged in church service
A sermon in Washington by Rev G Hilerid of Austin urged closer ties between Britain and its colonies and the United States. Congregants displayed Queen and President McKinley banners and sang God Save the Queen and The Star Spangled Banner.
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McKinley
Massey Music Hill
G. Hilerid
Austin
Tex
France Willing to Hedge In Trade War Impacts
Paris May 31 The Journal Des Debats remarks on the France United States commercial convention noting wartime injury to exporters and trade. It says the agreement mainly offers future advantages while showing Washington understands France will maintain strict neutrality despite individual sympathy for France.
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Paris
Journal Des de- Bats
France
United States
Washington
Spanish Fleet Bottled in Santiago Harbor Amid Cuban Turmoil
Cable reports from insurgent camps indicate Admiral Cervera’s fleet and troops are trapped in Santiago by Schley’s blockading squadron. Famine fears grow as supplies are hoarded within the city while insurgents mobilize to attack if a relief force arrives.
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Cervera
Santiago
Schley
Sehley
Cevera
Sampson
Lin
Cadia
Sadron
Curliz
Ely
Cuba
Dewey Loses Men Daily In Manila Bay
A Manila dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports that American warships remain in the bay except small patrol vessels. Rear Admiral Dewey suffers daily illness losses from smallpox and dysentery as the squadron faces a covert chase and a rumored Spanish auxiliary cruiser escapes. The unknown steamer, sighted by the Wilmington and Bancroft, fled at high speed and was not captured.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Manila
Hong Kong
Dewey
Wilmington
Key West
Dominion line ship sails for England and Ottawa in talks
Senior Polo and his staff sail for England on the Dominion line steam er Sir Lewis Davis leaves Ottawa for Washington to arrange preliminaries for a commission on reciprocity. The U S government contracts Robert Dunsmuir & Son of Victoria for 8500 tons of Comox coal for Port Orchard naval station bunkers.
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Polo
England
Dominion Line
Lewis Davis
Ottawa
Washington
United States
Canada
Robert Dunsmuir & Son
Victoria
Port Orchard
Colonel Baker At Home in Cranbrook and Campaign Plans
Colonel Baker returns to Cranbrook for rest before touring South and North East Kootenay to campaign. He defends government progress, rejects opposition falsehoods, praises rail and mining policies, and announces a provincial mineralogist appointment. Cranbrook named as future mining and commercial hub for two Kootenays.
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Baker
British Columbia
Cranbrook
South Mast Kootenay
Thi
North
Kootenay
Manager Neilson
Beaver Lumber Company
Neilson
Iron Horse
Yukon
Mackenzie & Mann
W. F. Robertson
Montreal
Col. Baker
Carlisle
B.C, A
East Kootenay
Robertson
Ghenerat
Tur
BC Elector Appeal by Former Provincial Secretary
The writer, who served twelve years as BC representative and held roles including Provincial Secretary Minister of Mines Minister of Education and Minister of Immigration, announces his candidacy to voters as elections approach and pledges future devotion if elected.
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Rne
Thaye
British Columbia
Mines
Public meetings listed for Southeast Kootenay electors
The Honorable Colonel Baker announces public meetings to address Southeast Kootenay electors. Events include June 13 Wardner, June 17 Condh Creek, June 21 Fort Steele Opera House, June 22 Moyie City with times in the evening and invites the Opposition candidate to attend any session.
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Baker
Kootenay
Opera House
Fort Steele
P. m
Wardner, Priday
Sp. m
Condh Creek
Moyie City
Local Notables Visit Cranbrook Then Fill Town Pages
Captain Saunders inspector of mounted police visited town this week staying with W Hyde Baker. Several local business moves noted including Eyre bakery in Flagpole block and plans for a short order restaurant. Maurice Quain resigned as Telephone Company manager to pursue mining interests. Leitch Brothers to open menswear store on Baker street. Various regional riders and miners in town for church services and social rounds.
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Captain Saunders
Mounted Police
W. Hyde Baker
W. [J. Robertson
I’. Collett
Montana
Maurice Quain
Leitch Brothers
Baker Street
A. I. Geddes
Steele
W. T. Knake
Mynheer
Cal. A
AL. Raynolds
Mogie City
Jin Ryan
Kalispell
Cranbrook
Brodie
Scotland
London
Watt
Fred Hazen
Fort Steele
Beattie
Hanson Avenue
W. T. Brown
Wardner
Brown
Waldo
Spokane
Hin
William West
Homer's Ferry
Lave
H. T. Miner
Cranbrook Pioneer Hardware Company
Moyie City Notes Highlights Local Business and Claims
Moyie will start a public school in May with the fall term. Finch Bros. mill work paused due to high water. 100,000 feet of lumber ready to haul. Fallon and McCray travel from Bonners Ferry to inspect Hidden Hand and Last Addition claims. John Booge leads Royal Oak and Jake View groups opposite Moyie Lake. Booge to inspect claims and report on work start.
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Moyie
Finch Bros
S.A. Fallon
John McCray
Bonner's Ferry
Sullivan Hill Country
John T. Booge
East Kootenay
Rooge
Royal Oak
Jake
Cisis
Moyie Lake
Ue Royalak
Booze
Aen
The Circus at Ft Steele and Southeast Kootenay Politics
The piece recounts a rancorous Southeast Kootenay convention in Port Steele with Mr. Baillie accused of manipulative tactics, clashes and resignations, and opposition leaders condemning the move. It also notes local business activity, ore samples, and mining interest updates in the region.
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Port Steele
Southeast Kootenay
Baillie
Machivelli
Mr. Baillie
Kootenay
Col. Baker
Grace
Nan
Prospector
Rostock
Kamloops
Prominent citizens in town visit Perry Creek and Palmer Bar
Prominent citizens traveled Saturday to Perry Creek and Palmer Bar on Sunday then returned Sunday evening. Mr. Fenwick notes more development work this year than ever before. The Bender Brothers report progress on Irvine-Bender claims and Perry Creek development is active this season. A bear with their brand was found roaming their camp.
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Fred Iazen
St. Mary
C. C. Clover
Paluer Mountain
Ti Herald
Menry Melcher
Palmer Bar
Harry Melton
Judge Frazer
Frazer Group
Wallice
Nipger Creek
AW Segwich
Port Steeles
Perry Creek
Fenwick
Bender Brothers
Irvine-Bender
Roundhouse Material Will Keep Pace With Construction
The report indicates roundhouse materials will arrive in time to support ongoing construction and the project is expected to reach Cranbrook with the appearance of the first locomotive.
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Cranbrook
Canadian Pacific aims for August arrival and rail prep
British Columbia notes report P A Peterson indicates the CPR will reach the area by August barring unforeseen delays. A turntable for the roundhouse is being assembled, while Rossland pursues rail progress and boosts ties with Yukon-bound outfits and local industry.
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P. A. Peterson
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Peterson
Th Herald
Plesetase I. H. Northey
Rossland
Chinamen and Political Turmoil Across Two Provinces
A collection of clipped editorials mocks anti Chinese sentiment and political chaos in Cranbrook and Cranbrook area newspapers. It cites the Henang and reRAnn voices warning against Chinese footholds, while contrasting opinions in Nelson Economist and Westminster Sun. It also notes a legislative shift with Cameron resigning to become Northwest Territory lieutenant governor, criticizing the Opposition’s lack of policy and the province's governance. The notices hint at business prospects and mining ads from Omaha, Denver, and Pueblo.
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Cranbook
Cranbbook
John
Silvertonian
Crantrook
Julia
Nelson
Mackintosh
Ilon
Cameron
West Huron
Las
House of Commons
Northwest Territory
Utredy
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Moyle City
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York
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Waitt
J. Hutchison
Neal
Nescoka
the Mrony
G.L. Hilliard
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North Star
J.D. Farrell
Wil
Kootenay River
Jennings, Montana
Great Northern Railway
Jennings
Fort Steele Mercantily CO
Fort Steele Or
Wardner, B.C
United
Golden
North East Kootenay
Ile
Grootthe
Jas. Boakir
FT. Steele
Convention
Corral
Weir
Trelong
Ted
Mort Steele
Opposition
Arthur Hlaction
C.N.P. R
Silverton
New Vivian & Sons
Wales
Hubois Mietal Company
Buryport
South Wales
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Crow's Nest Pass
toYmit
Canadian Pacific Railway
Shaughnessy
Rossland Board of Trade
Rossland Times
McGregor
Fitzard Knorr
Revelstoke
Peace River
Big Deni
Carnes Creek
Peterborough
Knorr
Columbia
Kaslo
Hanna
Miersie Railway
Kootenay Lake
Kasto
R. M. Nishet
Watl
Ter Raynor
Morrester
Dennis
Kusanook
My. Heterson
Me. Knowlton
M. I. Haney
Wardner International
Koutenay
Leeson
McGilvary & Leeson
McGilvary
Wk Rankin
G P.R
Crow's Nest
Gen
Ay Messenger
Nash
McDougall
Victoria Times
Omaha
Denver
Puello
Rollei Nap
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