11 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
1
Editorial argues local prosperity hinges on collective effort and supporting nearby businesses. It urges residents to unite for community progress, noting mining town Rossland’s influence and warning against purchasing from distant centers. The piece stresses patronage of home industry as a practical path to lasting local wealth.
A plea urges residents to entrust orders to local storekeepers. It argues money spent in Spokane stays in circulation, aiding local traders and the broader community’s prosperity. Large purchasers are asked to adopt this economy principle for mutual benefit.
A late 19th century Ottawa column laments the fate of Private Malloy who returned blind from South Africa and urges the treasury to fund wounded veterans for life. It also comments on China mission tales, Foley’s Labor candidacy in Cariboo, and Paley’s political expose, criticizing campaign rhetoric and the public’s misperceptions.
A 1900 shipment valued at two and a half million dollars from East Kootenay, involving T Gralam formerly with the Transgier Co, Albert Canyon, to Sandon, with Rat mines. The St Eugene mine at Moyie reports all ore and concentrates wiped, and a 250 ton shipment sent to Perth Amboy New Jersey last week. Much of the ore may be sent to Germany.
The King Pinver Mining Company of Philadelphia began control of the Blue Jay placer lease on Smith Creek as its representative B A Bradley made the initial payment to locators G Hedstrom W Richards C Hansen John Lourds and H Alward on the 24th last. Bradley departed for Philadelphia to confer with the company and plans to return early spring with supplies once the river opens. Revelstoke Herald notes 1900 assay results show 46 18 tons of galena and silver with total gold for the year at 1 845 122 troy ounces valued Bol.
Fragmented OCR text notes individual deposits totaling 7 103 persons and 15 million from Klondike with remainder from other districts in Alaska British Columbia Washington and other states Nome output of 3 723 272 14 shown amid water shortages and legal disputes.
A discussion on the Comstock lode mines at Virginia City and Gold Hill Nevada notes timber sizes from 8 inches to 16 inches square and up to 24 feet long. Yellow pine fir and cedar predominate, with yellow pine valued for exact joints and underground durability, while cedar rivals redwood. Heat and mineral vapors appear to preserve timber, delaying decay under enormous pressure.
Abau Kevos of Golden Tec writes to the Reina Standard on February 2 1900 about deceitful advertisements luring workers to lumber camps in Golden. He recounts men traveling with little money or help, many returning unpaid and unemployed, and urges Ottawa's Department of Labour to stop broad false solicitations and require clear notices that no jobs exist. He asks MPs Smith and Pitrey of the Labour party to address the practice.
Premier Dana muir and Attorney General Eberta travel to Ottawa with private secretary R E Gosnel and chief clerk Buss to press the government for assistance in developing vast but undevelopedBC territories. They expect Hon W Well a minister of finance to join, stressing the potential returns from investment as accessible mountains and valleys open up exploration opportunities.
The article argues the Kootenay Central Railway would unlock East Kootenay’s mining potential and freight access, placing Fort Steele at a pivotal spot for water power, mills, and smelters. It urges unity among Fort Steele residents to back the north south line and attract investment for regional development.
Ottawa January 6 filings announce intent to seek parliamentary approval next session to incorporate the Kootenay Central Railway Company to build from Fort Steele to Biko or between Biko and Werdner and to Fort Steele to Windermera then Goldon. Also plans to form the Ameka and Northwestern Railway Company to run from Pyramid Harbor near Lyon canal through Chilkat Pass by way of Dalton trail to Fort Selkirk.
G Pearson of Arch bold and Pearson heads an African interior exploration financed by English capitalists. He has left for London to form the party, expected to include about 15 hired men. The expedition will depart from Zanzibar, travel west then south, by ox wagons, with native staff, lasting about nine months.
The Ottawa Experimental Farm, under Minister of Agriculture guidance, will distribute seed grain samples by mail to farmers this season. Due to high demand, each applicant may receive one sample and possibly another of a different grain variety. multiple samples to one household cannot be considered. Requests must specify preferred varieties, include two options, and be sent to the Director Experimental Farm Ottawa before March 1, 1901.
Sir William Van Horne and associates secure a charter for a large coal lands domain south of Okanagan Lake. The Fairview Coal Company, with a capital of 4 000 600 dollars, aims to acquire and operate extensive coal fields near Penticton. The venture promises development of the interior and potential railway link, shifting much trade through Penticton within a year.
Information received in South Africa states that Col. Lessur has been recommended for special disruption and Major Parier of Quebec for the VG in recut actions. Also named are Cukkfurn former Governor General's Body Guards in Toronto Kin istey Hoaldiinand Rutles and Holland Princess Louise Dragoons Ostawa for the VG.
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