Nelson and region notes on paving and politics
Nelson city council plans paving the main street while Vancouver raises Mayor Garden’s salary to 2000. Local papers report ridges of vice, gambling growth, and civic frustration in Trail and rising Greenwood assessable property. Community bids, mining claims, and new merchants reshape South East Kootenay life.
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Nelson City Council
Kaslo Custom House
Vancouver
Mayor Garden
Nelson Tribune
Nelson Economist
Trail
Greenwood City
W. P. Robinson
Nelson
Victoria
Blaeberry
Columbia
C. J. Lickstorm
Wardner
Cascade
Coeur d'Alene Lake
Theodore
Toronto Telegram
Denver Ledge
R. T. Lowery
Denver
Fort STABLE MERCANTILE Co advertises Goldsworths Teat Avery package
An old newspaper item notes promotions by Fort Stable Mercantile Co offering Goldsworths Teat Avery package with a guarantee, and Crossley’s Book Store stocking a full line of magazines for readers.
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Crossley's
Republic mine sold to Canadian syndicate in Montreal
A Montreal deal transfers the Republic mine to Canadian hands led by Robert Jaffery and Clarence J McCuaig with Patrick Clark and Volney D Williamson. ore from Republic averaged over 100 dollars per ton, totaling about 400000 dollars with 120000 in dividends. The new organization plans a 2.5 million capital and Montreal office, aiming for listings in Montreal and Toronto. Ottawa Parliament opens with the Earl of Minto delivering the throne speech as Sir Wilfrid Laurier and ministers present.
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Toronto
Montreal
Republic
Robert Jaffery
Glebe Printing and Publishing Company
Liberal Party
Canada
Clarence J. McCuaig
A. A. Ayer
C Kingman
Patrick Clark
War Eagle
Spokane
Ottawa
Earl of Minto
Princess Louise Dragoon Guards
Bovernot Reneral
Militia of Canada
Drummond
Lasceles
Scots Guards
Graham
Coldstream Guards
Arthur Guise
Wilfrid Laurier
R. W. Scott
H. David Mills
Senate
Heing
House of Commons
Parliament
Fire at Windsor Hotel Kills Fifteen In Parade Crush
A Windsor Hotel fire on Fifth Avenue broke out on March 17 near the St Patrick's Day parade. Fire spread from a lace curtain to engulf fronts, trapping hundreds. Fifteen dead, about fifty missing, including Mrs Leland and Mrs Kirk. Jewelry and plate valued around 1,009,000 destroyed. guards search workers for valuables.
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New York
Windsor Hotel
47Th and
Fifth Avenue
47Th Street
Leland
Kirk
Chicago
Laurier replies to labor council on Crows Nest Pass inquiry
Sir Wilfrid Laurier sends a March 13 Ottawa reply to the Trades and Labor council regarding hardship of laborers on the Crows Nest Pass railway project. He notes his return from Washington and his view of Judge Dugas’s investigative report on labor practices during construction.
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Montreal
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Trades and Labor Council
Crows Nest Pass
Ottawa
Washington
Dugas
Justice report on laborers on the road questioned
In a January 3 and March 1 letter the government is urged to render justice to road laborers. Judge Dugas notes the report contains no recommendation for those workers and includes future recommendations in a translation enclosed. A copy of the full report is sent for further consideration.
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Subway
Dugas
Cranbrook Praised As Prospective Regional Hub
R Ef Gosnell provincial librarian toured Cranbrook this week and praised the town as thriving with growth potential. Macleod jeweler Tate echoed the view, saying Cranbrook would be a future center for business due to its location and railway access.
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R. Ef. Gosnell
Cranbrook
Gosnell
Boundary Country
Kootenays
Mr. Gosnell
Tate
Macleod
South East Kootenay
Mr. Tate
Cranbrook Plans Central July Fourth Celebration
Cranbrook residents and business leaders approve a two day festival on July 1 and 4. Committees will include delegates from all of South East Kootenay towns. A district fortification aims to involve regional participation with railroad workers playing a key role in the events.
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Maggs
Hughes
Fir. C
Hudson Bay Company
Winnipeg
South Fast Kootenay
Cranbrook
South East Kootenay
Windermere District Pioneer Returns to Kaslo Past Trails
Jack Taynton, a Kaslo pioneer tied to the Windermere district, recounts early exploration from Calgary toward the Peace river, notes placer diggings along Toby creeks to Wild Horse gulch, and mentions Windermere, Columbia City, and Athelmere. He and Kaslites like G. O. Buchanan and Wellington Kinnee hold interests as Butte capitalists develop Toby creek properties. ranching and stock herding flourish in the foothills.
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Jack Taynton
Kaslo
Windermere
Saga
Kaslo Paper
Calgary
Peace River
Saskatchewan River
Toby Creek
Wild Horse Gulch
Jack
East Kootenay
Ainsworth
Bigham
Dick Gallop
The Metal Market Prices Reported in New York
The March 20 market summary shows bar silver at 594, Mexican dollars at 4714, copper easing with brokers' exchange quoted at 164 to 174, lead easy with exchange between 4.20 and 4.45, and tin easing with Straits prices from 23 624 to 23.75 while plates remained strong.
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New York
North Star branch route eyed for $300,000 aid
Cranbrook would host the CPR project to extend a branch from the Crows Nest Pass railway to the mines. The $300,000 appropriation is intended to fund construction with Cranbrook as the likely starting point and headquarters. The report notes Cranbrook’s benefit from yards, roundhouse, coal bunkers and rail operations.
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C. PR. Fir
Cranbrook
South East Kootenay
Crows Nest Dass
North Star
busEngineer Richardson
Kimberly
Stemwinder
Fort Steele
Tim ber Inspector McCready Multiplies Duties on Rail Lines
Mr McCready C P R timber inspector has duties expanded to cover from Prince Albert to Salmon Arm and the Crows Nest line. John Breckinridge reports 45 miles of Nelson and Bedlington road under construction with 2500 workers. Grade completion targeted by July 1 and trains expected a month later. Sub-contractors profit limited. chief contractors Foley Bros Larsen and Halverson to profit most.
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McCready
Prince Albert
Salmon Arm
Crows Nest
John Breckinridge
Nelson & Bedlington
Nelson
Nelson & Redlington
Foley Bros
Larsen & Halverson
Gone Back Home H T Brown Leaves Wardner Herald
H T Brown departed for Spokane after selling his interest in the Wardner Herald to partner F E Simpson. The two had formed a Wardner International partnership two years ago and later moved to Cranbrook. Friends recall his even tempered big heart and fair minded nature. He was trusted and well regarded, and will be missed by all who knew him.
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H. T. Brown
Spokane
Tat Herald
F. E. Simpson
Brown
Wardner International
Cranbrook
Two Story Storefront Block Planned for Baker Street
W Hyde Baker ling awarded the contract to George R Leask for a two story building at Baker street and Van Horne avenue. The fifty two by forty feet structure will resemble the Eakin block at Baker and Cranbrook. Ground floor to be storerooms and the second floor to contain rooms. Construction starts immediately and will enhance Baker street’s appearance.
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W. Hyde Baker Ling
George R. Leask
Baker Street
van Horne Avenue
Eakin
Baker and Cranbrook Streets
Building progress stalled by snow storm slows shops
Building notes report snow storm delaying machine shop work for a week. J Ellenberg completed his shoe shop and took possession. Sherlock and Bremner have added to their premises, with buildings now running the full length of their lot.
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J. Ellenberg
Sherlock & Bremner
Goldsworth's Tea Guarantee Ad by Fort Stee Mancantini Co
An advertisement asks readers if they have used Goldsworth's Tea and promises every package is guaranteed by Fort Stee Mancantini Co. It presents a direct sales pitch and brand assurance to shoppers.
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Goldsworth
Fort Stee Mancantini Co
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The
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Gro. A. Cox
B. BE. Wanker
Gen
Man
London
Bank of Scotland
Cranbrook Branch
J. W. H. Smythe
St. Charles Restaurant
Dimests
Ryan & Morrison
Leask Hall
Creorgia
Dixie
W. E. DeVol
Prop
Vtve Cranbrook Hotel
Queen’s Hotel
E. C. Clarke
Royal Hotel
B. C
Thomas Wellman
Prop'r
Cranbrook ST
Cranbrook, B. C
Cosmopolitan
Small & Musgrave
H. L. Cummins, C. E
Provincial Land Surveyor
Batpibil
Columbia J
J. H. King
Bherlock Blook
J. H. McMullin
St F
Crossley
Cranbrook Hotel
A. Beale
Amazning Broker
British Columbia
Messrs
Campbell and Clark
Moyie Hotel
St. Patrick’s Day
Prof. Murphy
Ben Murphy
St. Eugene
Lake Shore
Fort Stable Mercantile Co
C, N. P. Railway Investigation
Telegraphic Notes
Manitoba
Oregon
Manila
California
Joseph Medell
Chicago Tribune
Carter Harrison
Hot Hot Springs
Ark
Windermere District
C.P.R
North Star Road
Railroad Notes
H. T.brown
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