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Miners Frozen in Atlin Cold Reported in March
Two Victoria men aboard the Tees recount eight miners frozen to death during a deep freeze of 58 to 60 below zero at Atlin. Others were badly frozen and unnamed. An Indian and two Frenchmen reached Atlin after a year on the trail via the Edmonton route. Montreal. March. The Montreal war against R G Dun & Co alleges bar-privilege encroachment as the firm sent debt letters, answered by Mr Matthews for the company upon police magistrate summons.
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Atlin
Victoria
Tees
W. W. Crime
J. Wishwort
Montreal
Lnhe War of
R. G. Dun & Co
Matthews
L. H. Archambault
J. ©. Walsh
Wage Increases Raise Steel Mill Costs at Pittsburg
An immediate fifty cent per ton rise in steel billets and Bessemer pig iron was set today in Pittsburg. An additional eight percent wage increase is planned for about 15 000 skilled workers, signaling rising labor costs across the industry.
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Pittsburg
Bessemer
Will Fly the Same Flag
Montreal February 28 Two steamship companies will run steamers under the Beaver Line flag to Montreal next summer The McIvers of Liverpool who won the Gallia and Tonario claim the right to fly the flag and Elder Dempster Co which revived the old Canada Shipping Co including lake boats declare their intention to do business as the Beaver line Both firms will operate in the passenger trade.
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Montreal
Beaver Line
McIvers
Liverpool
Gallia
Tonario
Elder
Scurvy Claims Dawson Sufferers Amidst Suburban Strain
Advices from Dawson report several men dying of scurvy in suburbs. John McPhail found near death in a Victoria Gulch tent after food ran out while his partner, stricken by illness, rushed for help. Berne reports six killed by a dynamite blast at Higer Tunnel works. Louisiana Press column head reads Common Fleas Court.
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Dawson
Seattle
Wash
John McPhail
Victoria Gulch
Berne
Higer Tunnel
Tuberculosis Circulation Warns Winnipeg Dairy Herds
The Provincial Board of Health warns tuberculosis is alarmingly prevalent in dairy herds supplying Winnipeg milk. Tests show about half react, with evidence from slaughter and tests confirming disease transfer risk. Tuberculous milk and meat are warned as dangerous, and Donkhobors’ vegetarian diet noted as showing fewer tuberculous scars.
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Provincial Board of Health
Winnipeg
Dominion
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Tuberculosis and food safety debated by health officials
The excerpt discusses disease risks in meat and milk, noting that diseased carcasses are discarded for sale to Gentiles, that thorough cooking kills germs but does not sanitize from diseased animals, and that pasteurization, while killing germs, does not purify milk and preserves taste. It also clarifies that the Provincial Board of Health is advisory and that real authority rests with municipal representatives.
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Provincial Board of Health
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women’s Health
A 19th century health notice urges young women to seek Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to prevent weakness and disease of the female organs. It claims the remedy strengthens reproductive health, supports motherhood, and ensures a healthy baby, citing a Patterson testimonial and noting the Pleasant Pellets as a gentle constipation cure.
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John M. Conklin
Patterson, Putnam Co
Hoxtog
Councils urged to secure pure milk and meat
Citizens in Winnipeg and other districts are urged to push councils to take active steps for pure milk and meat. People are advised to thoroughly cool meat and avoid giving raw milk from cows unless disease-free. Condensed milk should be pasteurized during condensation.
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Winnipeg
Othe
Banks expand in Yukon mining country with new Atlin City branch
The Canadian Bank of Commerce plans a third Yukon branch at Atlin City to accompany existing outlets in Skagway and Dawson City. The move aims to serve miners and boost development of the mining industry in the region.
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Toronto
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Yukon
Atlin City
Skagway
Dawson City
New Departure Marschand Opens Windsor Laboratory
Dr. Marschand, renowned French physician, opens a state of the art lab in Windsor Ontario with a large staff. Canadians may seek free expert advice for nervous diseases. confidential replies mailed in plain envelopes. A 3 cent stamp requested. mention the Golden Era.
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Marschand
Windsor
Ont
Canada
Arsiat Dy. Marschand
Dr. Marachand Chemical Co
Detroit
Mich
Thos Thorne Dies After Rope Suicide Attempt Near Kingston
North Augusta reports Thos Thorne 76, an elderly farmer with one limb, attempted suicide using binder twine. He tied a rope to overhead beams on a threshing machine and leaped, but the rope broke. he fell unconscious and died despite care. Local family and neighbors found him hours later.
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Kingston
North Augusta
Thos. Thorne
Thorne
Writ Seeks 400000 Against Senator Cox in Canada Life Case
In Toronto on March 2 a writ was issued in the name of Wm Lee for 400000 against Senator Cox, alleging illegal receipt as a company agent while a Canada Life director. The Bank of Commerce and Canada Life are named defendants. Cox is in New York, with officials citing director versus agent roles and possible personal animus in Hamilton.
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Hamilton
Canada Life Policy
Wm. Leea
Scott, Lees & Hobson
Cox
Toronto
Sennator Cox
New York
The
Canada Life
King Street West
Messrs
Hendrie
Stuart
Byron E. Walker
Bank of Commerce
Scott
Vox
Delegation to Ottawa over Deadman Island lease protest
Vancouver reports a delegation set to travel to Ottawa to challenge the Deadman's Island lease to Chicago capitalists for a mill site. Members include H Senk'or Ald Mc Queen I Buscombe J McLagan and H Cowan. Gadgate intends to press ahead with plans to break ground if the government does not intervene.
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Vancouver
Ottawa
Deadman’s Island
Chicago
Messrs
H. Senk
Ald. McQueen
I. Buscombe
J. ©. McLagan
H. Cowan
Trades and Labor Unions
Winnipeg
Gadgate
Breaks Knee Cap in Skating Accident
W A Carlyle superintendent for a British American property outfit in Rossland British Columbia fractured his left knee cap when he slipped near the skating rink door. Dr McKenzie treated the injury and a surgeon will attempt to reduce the fracture. Carlyle, a former provincial merchant, is expected to regain full use of the limb after several weeks.
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Mr. Carlyle
The Labrador Wreck Near Skerryvore
Investigation finds the British steamer Labrador ran on Mackenzie rock in thick fog near Skerryvore four miles off Tobermory. Captain Erskine reports boats saved, one boat landed at Skerryvore, the German steamer Viking rescued the rest, mails may be saved if a recovery ship arrives.
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Tobermory
Scotland
Labrador
John
N. B
Halifax
Liverpool
Skerryvere
Erskine
Mackenzie Rock
Skerryvore
Skerryvore Lighthange
Vicking
Untitled fragment hints at family life and secrecy
A fragment notes a family dynamic where the partner lacks full knowledge of the other’s life. The line implies curiosity about how the other half lives and the gap in shared understanding.
Dentist Dr Howard Lowry Confesses Judgment in Damages Suit
In Kansas City in the circuit court Dr Howard Lowry confessed judgment for 25000 against Misa Martha Smith once of Leavenworth Kansas for breach of promise. The ten day trial was sensational and the confession aimed to forestall further evidence involving innocent parties. Verdict for the full sum followed. Also noted a $1000000 fire at the Brooklyn navy yards.
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Kansas City
Howard
Lowry
Misa Martha Smith
Leavenworth
Kansas
Misa Smith
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