Canada style government railways seen as model for US
Albert Beveridge argues the Intercolonial railway shows how government ownership can build and operate a long, low cost, well constructed line. He highlights Canada's experience, compares costs, notes better roadbed and safety records, and cites Swiss and German practices as benchmarks.
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Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Union
Canadian Pacific
Atlantic
United States
Intercolonial Railway
Intercolonial Railway of
Canada
Canadian road evaluated for economy and efficiency
The commentary notes the road’s faults in operation but concludes it compares favorably with other Canadian and American lines in economy, efficiency, and income. Further details are promised in continuation.
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Canada
New York
Prospecting Notice for Coal and Petroleum Lands
Notice to apply within thirty days to the Chief Commissioner of Lands at Victoria for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on lands in South East Kootenay Block 159. Described bounds run north 80 chains east 580 chains south 80 chains west 80 chains to the start. Locator T C Witherspoon. John Virgo agent. Witness Archie Belden. October 9, 1912.
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Victoria
South East Kootenay
T. Co Witherspoon
Elaine
T. C. Witherspoon
John Virgo
Archie Belden
TC. Witherspoon
C.P.R
N.W
Mineral Claim Notice for Improvements in East Kootenay District
Omineca Mineral Claim in Fort Steele Mining Division near Marysville on Mark Creek seeks a Certificate of Improvements. Free Miner’s certificate holder I. Jones plans to file with the Mining Recorder within sixty days from the date of the event to obtain the certificate.
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Omineca
Fort Steele
East Kootenay
Marysville
Mark Creek
Notice of Action under Section 37 for Certificate of Improvements
Public notice dated October 10 1912 states that action under section 37 must be commenced before the issuance of a Certificate of Improvements. Elgin B.E. Jones referenced in the notice.
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Elgin BE. Jones
A.D
Witherspoon Claim License Application in 1912
Thirty days after date, T C Witherspoon applies to the Chief Commissioner of Lands at Victoria for a license to Kootenay Block 4593 near S K corner Lot 7507. The claim runs 610 acres more or less from the described bounds with Archie Belden as witness, dated September 24, 1912.
Coal and Petroleum Notice Describes Lands After Thirty Days
Thirty days after dates shall the following described lands situate within the state be exposed for sale or subject to claim under the coal and petroleum notice. Land descriptions appear in the notice and outline the parcels affected by the action.
Coal and Petroleum Notice From District of South East Kootenay
A historical notice dated October 1912 describes land parcels near the 29 mile post on the CPR survey west boundary of Block 4593. It details boundaries for a 610 acre area and a 640 acre parcel tied to the TC Wither spoon claim with specified chain measurements and agents John Virgo and Archie Belden.
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South East Kootenay
C.P.R
S.W
T. C. Witherspoon
Witherspoon Locator Patent for 610 Acre Block
Located this 18th day of October, 1912. Near 4 miles east of the 2 mile post of the CPR survey on west NW corner post of the With erspoon claim. Describes a parcel 80 chains by 80 chains forming a 610 acre tract. Located by Witherspoon, Locator.
John Fergusson Applies to Purchase 160 Acres in Cranbrook
Cranbrook resident John Angus Fergusson a tie inspector in Cranbrook B C intends to apply for permission to purchase land described as the southwest corner of Lot 10317 bounded by 80 chains north and south and 20 chains east and west to form 160 acres more or less. Dated August 17 1013.
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East Kootenay
John Angus Fergusson
Cranbrook
B.C
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ND Government Railiay
Albert O J. Beveridge
Indiana
Fac
Switzerland
Germany
Montreal
St John
Halifax
Sydney
Prince Tedward Island
Grand Trunk
Inavia Canal
Nova Scotia
Maritime Provinces
Dominion
New Brunswick
Dominion of Canada
Atlantic Ocean
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Chicago
Northwestern
Cassatt
Harriman
Republic
Great Britain
Accid
J.D. McBride
Baker Hill
Beale & Elwell
Zepa
Peps
Tiss
Peps Co
Toronto
Winnipeg
Abbott Bros
Dearborn St
Cranbrook Drug and Hook Co
Vowl and Petroleum Notice
Mineral Act
C. P.R
W. E. Worden
C. S. Parker
Coal and Petroleum Notice
S.K
T. (. Witherspoon
Etroleum
Witherspoon
Cranbrook Land District
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