04 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
1
The report surveys hot pinom and Delphine groups near Toby Creek, detailing the Hot Pinich and Matthews staked locations with galena and copper veins, inclines, assays, and short tunnels. It notes elevations from 5,800 to 6,200 feet, nearby goad to 7,500 feet cabins, and plans for further development and a usable wagon road.
A New Golden B C Company of London reports sil location near Boulder Creek head, with the Pretty Girl open cut at 9260 feet altitude yielding copper ore. Assay showed 26.68 percent copper and 65.6 ounces per ton silver. Works halted as tunnel failed to reach ore body. drilling begun but no positive surface signs found.
David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pennsylvania suffers chronic diarrhoea from the Civil War and the Spanish American War era. He reports Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave quick relief. Sold by all druggists with Henderson Bros wholesale agents Victoria and Vancouver.
Report notes approved allocations and plans for Golden and Field schools. Wells secures 2500 for courthouse move from Donald to Golden and enhances Golden School facilities. Field school and hall ambitions outlined with government cooperation. Dominion pile driver arranged for Athalier bridge. Ore shows promising at No 1 tunnel cross-cut. Development to No 2 tunnel begins with cabins built. Canyon Creek trails and cross-cuts advance ore lead dip determination.
The Government Caucus met on the 26th to consider Premier Semlin's demand for Jos. Martin's resignation. Most supported the Premier though some ministers opposed. Martin agreed to resign voluntarily and the party vowed to back the Government. The Nanaimo Free Press cites regret over Martin's cabinet resignation and notes opposition-backed conspiracy claims. The Privy Council upheld Dynamuirs appeal against Chinese employment in mines, suggesting a tax workaround.
The Dominion Government passes a resolution endorsing the Home Government’s steps to redress grievances of British subjects in the Transvaal.
Fragmentary ad text touts South American nervine as a cure all but reports nervous wrecks and stranded customers. Mention of a Warren and a fountain head hints at a dubious claim and failed health promises.
A cable car broke on Schoneberg hill near Meran in Austrian Tyrol sending a car 6000 feet down the slope. Among the injured are August Herbert the violinist and Geo. Von Ompated. twelve passengers aboard, five fatally harmed, others with broken limbs and shock.
In Sandon British Columbia Ellis Williams a veteran miner was killed and fellow miner Crowse severely injured at the Sovereign mine. The two men had just begun work after arriving for contract duties when a blasting mishap occurred with three or four charges going off.
Sir James D. Edgar Speaker of the House of Commons died from complications after bladder stone surgery. Officials indicate Deputy Speaker Borits may be elevated to the Speakership.
Victoria reports Lieut Governor McInnes states Atlin's mining season should yield about 1 000 000 dollars. His Honor expresses strong hope for the Canadian diggings and their prospects.
Victoria, B C—Alexander Henderson Q C representing New Westminster has accepted the portfolio of Attorney General resigned by Joseph Martin. Toronto Telegram notes BC hoboes avoid swallow tailed coats, fearing misidentification with tramps once derided by the Hon Joseph Martin.
A 12 year catarrh struggle ends for a plumber who credits Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He reports relief after use and praises the remedy as permanent. The testimonial notes local dealer A Warren selling the product at 1% street address.
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