Sifton Visit Crowds Cranbrook for Liberal Banquet
The Liberal rally in Cranbrook drew a large crowd despite cold weather as Hon. Clifford Sifton toured Fernie and spoke at Wentworth hall with J C Smith presiding. Sifton defended Liberal policies for about two hours, with a courteous reception and no opposition questions.
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Cranbrook
Clifford Sifton
Interior
Fernie
Wentworth Hall
Sifton
J. C. Smith
Alex McDermot
End Fatal Crash in Blairmore Yards Claims John McBermot
A rear end collision in Blairmore Yards results in the death of John McBermot. Body burned to a crisp and several others injured as multiple cars are badly wrecked.
North Star Mining reports strong quarter and tragedy at Blairmore
The North Star Mining Company releases a quarterly statement for the period ending August 31 1900 showing ore shipments of 6109 tons and net profit of 113513 40 with a quarterly dividend of 39000 0. A fatal collision at Blairmore yards kills John McDermot bridge foreman and causes about 20000 damage to rolling stock. Conductor O Hagan engineer Wyncoop and others escape serious harm as crews fight fires and investigators suspend all parties pending inquiry. Surplus tert 74513 46.
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North Star
North Star Mining Company
Blairmore
John McDermot
O'Hagan
Wyncoop
McMillan
Gregory
Mc Golditch
Pettet
Oliver Brett
McDermot
Cameron
Windermere District eyed for future mineral boom
Cr Keep, a regular in the Windermere district, toured town en route to Boundary country and urged alert eyes on the region. He cited surface showings and predicted it will become a great mineral producer, with Paradise group planning a large ore shipment this winter and several properties slated for work next winter.
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Cr. Keep
Windermere
Boundary Country
Keep
Paradise Group
Banquet Honors Mr Sifton at Cosmopolitan Hotel
A banquet for 25 guests at the Cosmopolitan hotel followed Mr. Sifton’s visit. Speakers praised Cranbrook and British Columbia, with Liberals tempered by cross-party remarks and praise for Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Attendees included John R. Costigan and local mining figures while lead protection and Chinese immigration were urged in parliament.
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Mr. Sifton
Cosmopolitans Hotel
John R. Costigan
Costigan
Conservative
Liberal Party
Sifton
Cranbrook
British Columbia
Great West
Canada
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Nan
N.r. Gauvreau
Quebec
John Fink
John Hutchison
Smith
Provincial government approves $1000 for St Eugene hospital
The province awards an appropriation of $1000 to St Eugene hospital, recognizing its services. The decision funds the local medical institution and signals continued support for community health.
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St. Eugene Hospital
Moyie Mine Sees Rapid Shipments Boost Value
Nelson Tribune reports the St. Wene Consolidated Mining Company of Moyie East Kootenay could become a leading Pacific coast silver and lead producer. Its costly mill turns out about 100 tons of concentrates daily and ships additional clean ore, risking a yearly value of $2,500,000 in ore and concentrates.
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Nelson Tribune
St. Wene Consolidated Mining Company
Moyie
East Kootenay
Pacific Coast
America
Diplomat Willis M. M. Violet Receives Paris Expo Diploma
Willis M. M. Violet of near Fort Steele shows a Secretary of Canadian Exhibits statement awarding a high diploma for a sample from the Bill Nye mine in Tracy district Wild Horse slope. The ore, a fine galena with copper carrying gold, has about 209 feet mined and surface indications are described as the best.
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Mogie
Willis M. M. Violet
Fort Steele
Violet
Bill Nye
Tracy
Wild Horse Slope
Benefit Ball for St Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook
A Cranbrook ladies committee led by Mrs. M. McInnes hosts a grand ball next Tuesday evening at Wentworth Hall to aid the new St Eugene hospital. Tickets cost $2.00 and are urged for every man in Cranbrook and nearby areas to support a cause spoken of as life saving and giving attendees a enjoyable evening.
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Cranbrook
M. McInnes
Wentworth Hall
Sullivan Mine Sees Heavy Ore Haul As Snow Clears Roads
Heavy snowfall has opened a fine road to the Sullivan mine with ore being hauled rapidly. Last Tuesday 60 tons were moved and officials expect a daily average of 100 tons. Abundant ore is anticipated over the next 60 days unless warm spells slow progress.
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Sullivan
Moyle Sees Grand Winter Sports Planned at Moyie
D J Elmer reports Moyie may host winter sports this season. A frozen lake track for horse racing could be built plus a toboggan slide from the mountain, prize skating and possibly ski jumping. Mogie looks ready for a successful venture with community support.
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D. J. Elmer
Moyie
Mogie
Mines Around Fort Steele
Prospectors report slow development in Fort Steele district until east Kootenay railroad is built. East side ore is rich with visible reserves. owners favor milling locally or rail shipping to smelters. CPR builds 190 ore cars for Kootenay traffic as ore output climbs.
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Fort Steele
Kootenay
Canada
Creighton Sells Store to Malcolm King in Cranbrook
The Cranbrook Herald reports a change of proprietorship as T A Creighton sells his Cranbrook store to Malcolm B King, a recent east arrival and brother of Dr. J H King. Creighton plans journeys to Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Cuba to plant an orange grove before retirement.
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T A. Creighton
Creighton
Malcolm B King
J. H. King
Mr. Creighton
Cranbrook
The
Herald
Bryan Wins Dawson Election for Klondike Convier Nugget Prize
An election held by American residents of Dawson produced Bryan as winner with 3337 votes cast and a 147 vote majority. He will receive the Klondike souvenir a nugget collection arranged for a $500 value.
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Dawson
Bryan
Sunday Mail Movement Aims for Crowns Nest Road Route
A Sunday Mail movement seeks a Sunday service via the Crowns Nest road. Under current arrangements the mail clerk travels to Nelson and stays there until Monday.
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Crows Nest Road
Nelson
McNeill Withdraws From Yale Coast Riding Race
MacNeill steps aside from contesting the Yale Casihoo district seat in Dominion Parliament citing scheduling and legal duties. John McKane of Rossland is named to replace him on the ticket with MacNeill endorsing McKane as well qualified to represent the riding and call attention to mining industry needs. Ontario Conservatives plan a leadership discussion meeting in Toronto with N Clarke Wallace and E F Clarke among names. Quebec contenders Monk and Casgrain. Maritime Provinces name Norden QC Halifax. banquet for Sir Charles Tupper proposed.
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Rossland
B. C
MacNeill
Yale Casihoo
John MacKane
MacNeil
Nne
John McKane
McKane
Kane
Toronto
Ontario
Conservative Party
Charles Tupper
N. Clarke Wallace
E. F Clarke
Quebec
Monk and
Casgrain
Maritime Provinces
R. I. Norden
Q.C
Halifax
Tribute to Mr McKane Promises Political Fight and Hope
The Rossland Miner praises John McKane as a strong Conservative candidate with a banking background and unblemished character. The paper notes his surprise entry after MacNeil withdrew and cites his prior attempts in the riding. It emphasizes his magnetic personality and potential to inspire buoyancy among supporters.
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Ley
Rossland
M'Kane
MacNeil
John McKane
MacKane
Labor Party
Liberal Party
McKane
Miners Distaste for Speakers Shapes Cranbrook Visit
Nelson visitor W A Macdonald reports strong Conservative backing for John McKane in Cranbrook. He notes displeasure with Galliher’s speakers over duty on silver lead and recalls a heated debate where a Liberal asserted Government support policy but failed to show district benefits from the opposing side.
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Nelson
W. A. Macdonald
Cranbrook
Mcdonald
John McKane
McNeil
Galliher
Mowler
British Columbia
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Geo. Bremner & Son
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King Quarty
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G. H. Miner
Mouie
Hehar
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Galliner
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Satseee
W. J. Bryan
Denver Post
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Nelson Miner
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Cuba
Sir William
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