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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
1
The advertisement proclaims a comprehensive stocktaking sale with every item scrutinized and irresistible prices on assorted goods. Featured samples include canned meats, fish, baking powders, jam, coffee, and various fruits and berries.
Ottawa dispatched an amended order granting A B C Treadgold Sir Thomas Tancred and associates title in fee to lapsed claims on Hunker Bear and Bonanza creeks and their tributaries including Eldorado. The move would open only Indian River and Sulphur to prospecting, alarming Dawson residents and stirring camp-wide debate.
Ottawa reports the Threshold concession in the Yukon grants a company the right to locate hydraulic power and distribute water to miners for 30 years. The firm must provide at least 1000 inches of water by July 1, 1905, with half for other miners and a maximum charge of 2 cents. By next December the company must spend $200,000.
Federal brief from Ottawa notes W V & E B Railway Co seeks approvals to build branch lines to the Granby Smelter and to cross rivers at Grand Forks. Justice McGuire is promoted to chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Territories. Judge Prendergast also advanced. Parliament debates Alaskan Boundary and railway protections against foreign control.
Lisgar bye election held Tuesday produced a sweeping Liberal win for Stewart. R. L. Richardson finished 1,000 votes behind with 1 LJ 64 0, while Stewart led with 192 votes? The figures show Richardson’s defeat and Richardson challenging Hon. Clifford Sifton.
A Pretoria despatch reports British mounted infantry trapped at Klip River during February retreat. Major Dowell led the force. 8 officers defended a bridge before being overpowered. Casualties included 2 officers and 10 men killed with several wounded as the force withdrew to a block house.
A Welsh deputation met Mr Jos Chamberlain to seek Government transport for Welsh emigrants and their fairies from Patagonia to Canada. Chamberlain said emigration to Canada was not feasible and proposed contacting Lord Salisbury or raising £10,000 in Britain, or that Canada raise its offer of £1 per person. The report notes Lord Strathcona’s absence.
Leung Chi Tsu the famed Chinese reformer and philosopher arrives in Vancouver on February 17 to speak on China’s destiny and inspire reformers in British North America. He plans a series of orations urging patriotism and principled action both morally and financially. He cannot speak English.
Ottawa reports a new government railway tariff for the White Pass line from Skagway to White Horse with reductions across classes. The agreement allows adjustments if the American end tariff rises, and proposes price cuts from 2.80 to 1.90 per 100 lbs. and 2.40 to 0.70 for other rates. Dr Saward Webb plans to buy the Great Northern Railway connecting to Hawenbury Ontario.
Ottawa reports the year’s haliontes list including buildings in Nelson and Rosland, rivers Columbia and Fraser, Nanaimo, Skeena, and a Quarantine station. Hon Senator Templeman is to join the Cabinet, with B C members approving Laurier’s choice. Mr Riley was introduced by Laurier in the House amid cheers.
Ottawa February 18 The Dominion Government asks the British Columbia government to amend last session statutes with Oriental clauses. Notably the Victoria Terminal Railway Act prohibits Japanese or Chinese workers in construction or operations. Disallowance window remains months away and mirrors last year’s disallowed bills by Imperial instruction.
The Dominion Government agrees with Marconi to reduce trans Atlantic messages by 66 percent in exchange for government help to build a station at Cape Breton. The system will be free for life and property on the St. Lawrence. C H Lugrin resigns after years as editor of the Colonist following a directors’ meeting.
In the Winnipeg Bonspeil J Sue's rink from Nelgén won two opening matches in the Walkerville and New York Life events. They then lost to McKean of Holland in the Royal Caledonian gate, a place at the sixteens. McWNeill of Calgary performed better in the Royal Caledonian, losing to Robbon of St. William for a place in the eighty.
A fragmented note discusses tobacco branding and tags in Canada. It mentions Pay Hell as a popular chewing tobacco brand and references Snowshoe and a premium illustrated catalog from The Empire Tobacco Co located in Winnipeg Manitoba.
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