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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 10, 1898
Page
2
Philippine Islands Capitulation Reported by Washington
A Daily News special reports that Spain's Governor General Ocos sent a flag of truce via Commodore Dewey, signaling capitulation of Spanish forces in the Philippines. Additional items note Dewey’s Pacific fleet engagement, planned Cuban invasion, and various overseas military moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Washington
Daily News
O'Cos
Dewey
War Department
Missouri River
Pacific
War Revenue Bill Improves Tax Structure in New Plan
Washington April 8 The war revenue bill expected to raise about 100 million dollars. Beer and fermented liquors tax rises from 1 to 25 per barrel with no rebate for wasted beer or destroyed stamps. Tobacco and snuff taxes increase to twelve cents a pound and cigars and cigarettes face varying per thousand and per pound rates. A half increase tax is credited to current cigar and cigarette stock. Tobacco dealer licenses are set by sales thresholds with several fee rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tax rates in a historical tariff schedule for tobacco and documents
The text lists duties on smoking tobacco packages totaling one and three fourths ounces, eight and sixteen cigarettes per pack, plus various fees for certificates of deposit, charter contracts, memoranda of sale, conveyances, and telegraph messages. Rates range from two cents to twenty dollars depending on item and amount.
Loan of Half a Billion Describes U S Bond Sale Terms
The bill authorizes the secretary of the treasury to borrow 500,060,000 dollars on the United States credit. Bonds will be issued at par in denominations of 50 dollars or multiples, redeemable after ten years, payable twenty years from issue, and bearing quarterly coin interest. Bonds are tax exempt at all levels. Public subscription is encouraged with a regulated popular loan process. Up to 0.5 percent of the bond amount funds issuance and disposal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Amer
Lisbon Dispatches Halt Public Warship Movements
Lisbon announces Portugal will stop all dispatches disclosing warship movements in its harbor. A Lisbon dispatch notes President McKinley’s warning, implying Portugal could be treated as Spain’s ally if Spaniards remain at St Vincent. Other items report a Spanish spy attempt near Key West, a German bridgehead in the Atlantic, and Austro-Hungarian financial aid to Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
McKinley
St. Vincent
United States
Spain
Washington
Key West
St. Vincents
Spatah
Bagracia
Newport
B.tilley
Prze
Board of Strategy
Atlantic
Canary Islands
Balearic Islands
Mediteranean
Minorca
Dewey
Madrid
War Echoes over Washington and Cuba War News
The state guards of Washington mobilize at Tacoma while Mexico declares neutrality. Miss Helen Gould offers 100000 for war use. Portugal backs neutrality, a setback to Spain. Troops move from Chickamauga to Tampa. Secretary Day succeeds John Sherman. John B Moore follows. Japan seeks Philippine access and ally recognition. Debate over income tax to fund war. US buys eight steamers for Cuba ops. Ogden Cadet estate refuses 100000 for the yacht Mayflower, presenting it to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tacoma
Mexico
Helen Gould
United States
Portugal
Spain
Cuba
Chickamauga
Tampa
John Sherman
Day
John B. Moore
Mr. Day
Japan
Philippine Islands
Ogden Cadet Estate
Uncle Sam
German Austrian rulers clash over Spain affair
The Emperor of Germany and the Emperor of Austria quarrel over Spain policy. The Austrian ruler leans toward Spain but insists Germany should align with the United States. Roosevelt, newly resigned as assistant secretary of the navy, organizes a western wild rider troop for Cuba. The regiment will be composed of sure shots ready to strike at Spanish Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor
Germany
Eperor
Austria
Spain
Theodore Roosevelt
Don the Teutonic Teasing Pup Sparks Ben Tole Shave
In Warder International Ben Tole the tensorial artist boasts a well bred pup named Don given by C J Eckstorm. Ten treats the dog with care yet sometimes disciplines him and jokes about the pup’s name as a Spanish label, while jokingly acknowledging a Teutonic grin during a shave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warder International
Ben Tole
C. J. Eckstorm
Ten
Don
Ben
Mines and Mining in the Sand Creek District
There is active prospecting in the Sand Creek district with plans to visit the Major Steele property, a leading asset in South Kootenay. The McBaine property advances with Mr McInie’s vigor, while Langley Brothers prepare to drive a tunnel. Bishop Brothers report two 75 foot tunnels and growing activity across the range with many men to be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Creek
Bull River
Elk River
Steele
South Mast Kootenay
McBaine
McInie
Assie
Langley Brothers
Bishop Brothers
British Columbia Coal Mines Employment and Output
The Mines Ministry reports 241% employed in British Columbia collieries with 1717 whites 435 Chinese 8 Japanese and 1st boys. Whites earn 250 to 4 per day, Chinese 10 to 1.25, boys 1 to 2. Total coal output for the year 187 was 12 205 tons. A new Canadian postage stamp features the Queen's head that can resemble an Arab chief when inverted and may be misread if not checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Redistribution in Kootenay alters district lines
The Kootenays will be divided under the redistribution act. Vale district joins West Kootenay, Revelstoke rides include West Kootenay portions and northeast areas, and Nnron riding covers Coote nay and Slocan lake regions east of the Columbia. A new strike at the War Eagle mine boosts ore value to 4.4 million, with profits around 2 million and 250 workers planned. Revelstoke Herald becomes a daily publication.
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Kootenays
Vale
Christiana Like
Cascade City
Crandorks
Greenwood
Midway
West Kootenay
Revelstoke
Arrow Lake
Marlboo Creek
Slocan Lake
Kootenay
Palliser River
Kananiskis Pass
Fort Steele
Cranbrook
Crows Nest
Windermere
Upper Kootenay
Donald, Golden
Canadian Pacific Railway
Egle
Mosquitoes and Murder in Malay Jungle Tale
A traveler and Malay servant narrate a jungle romance and a murder tale from Malacca. It follows Katijah the widow forced into danger, Sleiman's death, and Tony's conspiracy. Katijah escapes by sea aided by a mosquito, while Sleiman is discovered and Tong is hanged. The tale ends with reflections on crime and a request for sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat
Morpheus
Tuan
Matt
Katijah
Sleiman
Singapore
Tijah
Tony
Stelman
Lajar
Tong
Sletman
Win
Malacca
Tuan Allah
Free Miners Rights and Location Rules in British Columbia
The text outlines free miner eligibility for individuals over 18 or joint stock and foreign companies, with a $4 fee for a one year certificate and penalties for working mineral claims without license. It explains certificate loss, co-owner duties, crown land timber rights, and ownership transfer upon crown grant. It details monthly and distance-based work requirements, annual recording, and fees, plus procedures for locating mines including discovery posts, post inscriptions, and marking lines, with penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perdon
Tay
Wy Gol
Coca
Interexte
Bothen
British Columbia
Elim
Lomitor
No. P
Sindy
Official Directory for Southern Cold Commission Era
Long list of officials and civil service titles across ministries and departments. Names include The Hon. Wilfid Tauree Premier The Hon. Sir Mehard J. Qertwright and Sir Oliver Mowat among others. positions span Finance Interior Justice Marine Works and more. locations include Fort Steele and London with colonial governance details and staff roles.
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Wilfid Tauree
Privy Commeil
Mehard J. Qertwright
Trade and Commerce
Itichard W. Scott
Secr
Tary State
Oliver Mowat
Ke Cpm
Justice
Louis Henry Davis
Marine
Fred Win. Bordin
Win. Mulock
Sidney A. Maher
Joseph L. Tarte
Pab
Pierchard R. Dobell
Win
Fielding
Andrew G. Mair
Christopher A. Geoffrion
Clifton Sifton
Ifon
C. Witzpatrick
Paterson
Coston
Herd Q.doly de Lothiniere
KMG
Inland Revenue
Queen's Privy Council
Folin H Medien
Baquine
Canada
Sir Donald Smith
Victorastreet
London
Money Orders and Postal Rates Across Canada UK and US
A scanned note outlines money order exchange rates and remittance costs for Canada Newfoundland the United States Great Britain and other countries. It lists per ounce rates postal registration fees postcard charges letters and mail matter fees and weight and size limits with instructions on handling declarations and infections concerns.
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Canada
Newfoundland
United States
Great Britain
Postal Union
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