Chinese Exclusion Debate Sparked by Imperial Commission
The Oriental Commission report on Chinese living and taxation in British Columbia urges exclusion and supports treaty action. Commissioners Clute Foley favor immediate tax of 400, Mann prefers 800 now with possible rise to 900 in two years. Parliament is expected to enact protective measures and ship the findings to the Imperial authorities. The article commends the commission’s work and Secretary F J Deane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun
Chinese Commission
Messrs
Clute and
Foley
Mann
Parliament
Editorial notes urge action on Northeast Micootenny smelter plan
The writer complains of local governance and calls for public meetings and a citizens committee to press the government for rights. They criticize the Townsite Syndicate and Dominion Government judicial appointments, praising Golden business interests and urging accountability and fair appointments.
Railway row and Barcelona unrest spill across borders
The report cites political meddling in a proposed Yellowhead Pass railway favoring Victoria and critiques judges' ambitions. It notes Barcelona seeing renewed general strikes amid clashes as metal workers clash with colleagues. Moscow University unrest leaves 400 rioters arrested and expulsions ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowhead Pass
Victoria
Vic
St. Petersburg
Moscow University
Minister of Public Instruction
Peterboro Faces Move to Rename Town Wilmer
Citizens press a name change for Peterboro to Wilmer citing Ontario's Wilmer Wells as inspiration and noting the honor would reflect his work for the riding. The piece asks if locals will embrace a new name and sing a new song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterboro
Ontario
Wilmer
Wells
M Euther
German Shantung deal nears settlement eyed by Britain
Pekin Times correspondent reports Germany ready to settle Shantung province affecting western access. The pact would largely close the area to British and American industry, signaling major economic shifts amid global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
London Times
Shantung
New York
Baltimore
Win. A. Stark
Broadway
John Hopkins Hospital
Madrid
Albujon
Madreidejoo
Poison Pains and Rheumatic Cure Ad in South American Remedy
An advertises South American Rheumatic Cure neutralizing blood poison to relieve pain in hours. It claims complete cures for short cases, while long-standing rheumatic disease may require two to three weeks for full relief. Sold by C. W. Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Field
Cinnamon coated liver pills advertised by Dr Agnew
An old ad touts cinnamon coated liver pills sized for easy swallowing. It claims low cost per vial and bottle, no griping, pleasant taste, and fast portable use. Sold by O W Field.
Bulkley River Settlement Planned for 100 Families
The Victoria Colonist reports a proposed Cassiar settlement along the Bulkley river. Government terms offer 1000 acre free grants and 920 acre optional preemption per settler, plus a wagon road and schools. Settlers are experienced farmers from Manitoba and Eastern Canada, with Wells and Gosnell credited for support.
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Cassiar
J. W. Macintosh
Victoria
Bulkley
Skeena
Hazelton
Vancouver
Manitoba
Canada
Wells
Lands and Works
R E Gosnell
Bureau Ofnformation and Immigration
Remarkable Claims For Dr Clarke's Little Red Pills
An 82 year old woman reports relief from eight years of rheumatism after using Dr Clarke's Wonderful Little Red Pills. Testimonials from Canada Chemical Co and others claim cures for rheumatism heart trouble and headaches, with praise for the remedy's powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Clarke
Paul McDonald
Eden Luke
Picton Co
N.S
Canada Chemical CO
Peterborough
Ont
Andrew Closkey
Victoria
B.C
Ald
Bailey
St. Johns
Clarkes
Dr Clarke's Red Pills Promised Cure For Many Ailments
An older ad proclaims Dr Clarke's Little Red Pill as a universal cure for indigestion catarrh grippe rheumatism asthma paralysis eczema cough backache liver troubles and female complaints with a 60 cent price and a 10 dollar for non cure guarantee offered by sellers including C W Field The Canadian Chemical Company and Peterborough Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Clarke
C. W. Field
Canadian Chemical Company
Peterborough
Ont
Cura
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Bo. V. Cuampurs
the Oriental Commission
Sions
British Columbia
Tony
F. J. Deane
Convinc
Ty Gollen
Northeast
Micootenny
Syndi
Cate
Neu of
Golden
Iucney
Dominion
Gordon Hunter
K C
Was Beet
Supreme Court’ of
Ness
Jupaina
Toria
Victoria Victoria
Bella Coola
Port Simpson
Barcelona
Field
Bulkley River
Eco
Search Motor Co
Philadelphia
Automobile
The
Searchlight
Moitor Co
Lyon
Jamesr Duckson
Sault, Ste Marie
Spftern
Macdonald
G.T.R
Montreal
All Newsdealers
W. Pepper
Pree
J. W. Pepper
Publicner
Lesu! Nladsiphias Pa
Tao Ar
W.L. Houston
Undertaker
Sash & Door Factory
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Boston
Toronto
China
Japan
Australia
Alaska
I Coyle
A. J. Lapworth
Seanaartis
Meuse ‘Decorater
Oslimbia Meane
Golden’ BC
Tallunides
Col
Abiatt-Hovee
Agney
Fiala
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