14 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented listing references branches and places including Manitoba, N. W. T. and ie Co, Brandon, Calgary, Revelstoke, Nelson, Prince Albert, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Strathcona with mentions of cities such as Fallsputon and Revelstoke, indicating a network or advertisement across multiple towns. The text reads as a directory-like outline of branch locations and service areas.
At a Central Federated Union gathering A Kunzelman of the International Association of Machinists argued to keep 20,000 non union strikers from returning to work as 60,000 machinists are on strike for a shorter day. He predicted a nine hour day for 650,000 across the United States if successful and urged the union to fund the effort with about 150,000 weekly. The body approved 100,000 for machinists and asked affiliated unions to contribute. A Toronto session of the International Machinists Association backed the National Metal Trades Associations stance refusing any compromise until a shorter workday is achieved.
London reports Sir Alfred Hickman argues American locomotives burn more coal than British models, with six month Midland trials showing 20 to 25 percent higher fuel costs. He cites American advances in metallurgy as not surpassing British achievements. Montreal notes a royal addition rumor could alter the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York’s Canada tour plans.
In Palliser, June 18, the writer critiques the Oriental Commission amid Ottawa and British Columbia tensions over Chinese labor, noting political figures among the commission and risks to BC welfare. He cites lumber export urgency, foreseeing declined timber, proposes export duties, and comments on local social life, weather, and a church service led by Rev Boyd.
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener stating Boer losses and loot in May and early June. From June 1 to 10, 16 Boers were killed, four wounded, 400 prisoners taken, 33 surrendered. Overall last month totals 2,640 killed imprisoned or surrendered. 601 rifles, 112,550 rounds, 120 wagons and 4,000 horses captured.
Sir James Grant, president of the Canadian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, says Washington's order to bar migrants with tuberculosis will be read to block consumptives from Canada wintering in Colorado and California. He urges establishing a Canadian sanitarium to meet the need.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, while visiting Montreal at Maison Neuve, denied rumors that he sought a seat on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. His stated aim was to remain head of the Federal Government or at least leader of the Liberal party, and to live and die among fellow countrymen.
A mine explosion at Pittsburg Coal Co No 2 mine in Port Royal West Newton Pa last evening trapped 17 men while 3 were rescued. The company reported the mine was on fire at its offices.
Despatch reports in Toronto list Hon. CG Woolf as the Liberal nominee for West Victoria. The June 10 bulletin confirms the selection ahead of local elections, highlighting Woolf as the party’s chosen representative for the district.
Cambridge University scholar Rev Halliday Ry Douglass M A has accepted the Professorship of Apologetics at Toronto University in London England on June 9. The census of Ireland shows a decline of over 6 percent across the decade with uniform drops and a few exceptions. Lord Kitchener reports to the War Office that Commandant Van Ronsburg and his commando have surrendered at Pietersburg with about a hundred men surrendering and others following. In Owen Sound a banquet honors Mr Clerguey and Mr Tarte notes Mr R L Borden’s absence and praises his cool conduct amid political tension.
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