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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1896
Page
2
The Golden Era Publishing Company announces weekly publication Saturdays to reach mail trains and upper country readers in Beat Outenay district. Subscription $2.00 per year in advance. Ads due by 12 a.m. Thursday. payment to manager for receipt.
The letter opposes an English syndicate plan to build a Calgary smelter until reliable local coal and ore sources are confirmed. It notes three CP rail smelters built earlier now idle and stresses towns must verify ore supply before committing. It also highlights BC interest from Cecil Rhodes and Barney Barnato in mining and stock-market attention.
The piece argues for liberty of voting and respect for political differences, praising varied opinions as essential. It notes Canada’s largest constituency Yale and Cariboo in British Columbia, likely to elect independent-minded candidate Bostock, and reflects Liberal victory theories across the country.
The article touts Mr. Bostock an English-born Liberal supporter investing in Canada’s mines and industries. It predicts his Ottawa representation will boost British Columbia and the Northwest, praising Laurier and Mowat policies and criticizing ten years of neglect in BC.
The coroner's jury reports the Queen's Birthday accident at Point Ellice bridge shows Consolidated RR Co as responsible for the disaster. They found the bridge unsafe for ordinary traffic and fault the city for permitting the structure to remain a danger to life.
A Westminster resident reports sudden knee rheumatism relief after applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One thorough rub within an hour removed the pain, with the product sold under a positive guarantee. Langley & Co. wholesale agents in Victoria and Vancouver.
A Vernon Liberal Association meeting led with Mr Bostock addressing a crowded hall. Mara supporters were urged to reply while Graham and Williams attended but remained silent. McCutcheon and Marchant spoke with mixed reception as Mara backers plan a follow up meeting tonight amid evident local support for Bostock. An Armstrong vote is anticipated with Bostock leading five to one. A local testimonial endorses Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from J W Strickler Valley Center Cal. Medicine sold by Langley & Co in Victoria and Vancouver.
The piece condemns the Ottawa government for abusing the superannuation fund allowing early retirement payouts and huge gains for a few. it cites examples of lavish withdrawals from the public purse and lists public contracts allegedly siphoning off millions, urging taxpayers to see the implied boon if funds were returned.
The usual evening service will be held tomorrow at St. Pauls. June schedule lists services on the Tth at 10 am 8 pm on 2st 10 im and 28th at prescribed times.
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