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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
1
Financial document lists capital authorization of 2 500 000 and paid up capital of 98 811 024. It names directors such as Merritt and Nobert Jaffray with various officers including a general manager and inspectors. Branch locations mention Toronto and multiple Ontario cities, including St Catharines and Portage.
A fragmentary report describes local social activity including visits by William Clark and Mrs Blondey Nae, preparations for a park near the river, and a birthday party hosted by the Ladies Club. It notes performances by local musicians, a fundraising concert, and remarks on community figures such as Mr. William Gamesford and Mrs. Tony Padas. The piece also references a Natrsion Howse effort and a planned concert with smoking converts.
March 1 Victoria reports a dramatic eviction of the Vancouver third member from forming government. Lt Governor passes amid cheers and jeers as McPhillipe and Ellison voice the people’s mood. Dissolution looms with Seulin resigning, Cotten named successor. Martin battles for Cabinet posts amid party realignments.
In Victoria on February 8 Joseph Martin was urged by the Lieutenant Governor to form a new British Columbia government. Martin promptly accepted, aiming for a quick coalition and non contentious bills. The session closed as prorogation loomed after a heated debate over the constitutional actions and opposition criticisms.
The Red Line reports about one thousand sacks of ore in transit and another thousand on the dump. Management expects five hundred tons of ore on the Columbia banks by navigation opening. Mr Mulford of Praxer and Chalmers New York arrives to oversee the mine as the company has built its own roads and trails.
A regretted accident during the celebration at Fred Halliday's cabin left his left hand crushed to the wrist while setting off Aynuiiite. The incident drew immediate sympathy and a subscription raised over $8000 by yesterday evening to aid him.
The Revelstoke Herald extols Golden and nearby Windermere as rising mining centers in East Kootenay. It notes capital interest increasing, Imperial Bank of Canada branches opening, and shipments soon beginning as navigation opens. The piece ties Golden’s growth to Revelstoke and references broader world events.
A letter from Boston Pennsylvania discusses Billy the pet, noting his owner Mr Lamontagne and the community’s attachment. The writer offers assurance of good care and occasional photos if Billy is sold or given up, while Lamontagne has not decided and may keep Billy, leaving the town to miss the small animal.
Development work on the Delph ite on Loby Creek is being rapidly pushed. There are about tons of ore on the dump ready for shipment. The ore will average $10 to the ton. A tunnel will be run lower down the mountain to greater depth. The body shows a good grade of ore and a Wright streak has been encountered.
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