Mica mines discussed and railway policy urged by Spokane paper
The Spokane Chronicle article reprint urges the Board of Trade to push for the Golien Buaver route as a northern supply point and to seek government support for road improvements. It notes impending government sessions on the Coast Kootenay road, rail rate controls, and nationalization aims while criticizing earlier charter concessions.
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Spokane Chronicle
Tete Jeanne Cache
Board of Trade
Golien- Buaver
Government Railway Policy Sparks Political Debate
In Victoria, a sweeping railway bill advances state ownership as far as feasible while promising government assistance to roads within practical limits. Supporters say Opposition members previously backing nationalization align with current proposals, while critics question consistency in Mr Smith Curtin and allied leaders.
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Victoria
Messrs Martin, McInned
Stables An Brown
Smith Curtin
Keton
Government pledge to protect people in railway grants
The government demands full security for public money used in rail projects. It seeks a four percent gross earnings tiral charge, the right to take over the road, and control over investments to protect citizens. It vows to push ahead with policies favoring the people over big corporations.
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V. V.E
Norrety
British Columbia
Boer War Dispatches and Grand Trunk Rail Acquirement Rumor
London reports Kitchener stating Boer losses of 12 killed 20 wounded 47 captured and 42 surrendered with further captures including Lieut Reid and 20 bushmen. Also claims 3000 cattle 2000 sheep and many wagons captured. In Montreal a rumor J J Hill seeks control of Grand Trunk Railway and Grand Trunk Western to reach Atlantic via Chicago Portland Buffalo New York, with Montreal and Boston links.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Reid
Commissie Drift
Oliphants River
Schoeder
Kitchener
Brownen
Panordeplatz
Jim
Grand Trask
Montreal
J. J. Hill
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk Western
Atlantic Ocean
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Portland
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley
New York
Central Vermont
Boston
Change of Centre in Le Rei mine control
A London cable states the Le Rei mine controlling shares have been acquired by a syndicate of London investors tied to the Exploration Company. This likely explains the rise to £9 17s 6d in the shares. Rumor also links the same group to potential control of Central Star and War Eagle mines.
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le Rei
Rossland
B. C
London
Central Star
War Eagle
Laurier Moves to Make May 24 a Permanent Holiday
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Laurier announcing the government intends to establish May 24 as a permanent holiday. The motion to carry this plan was promoted by Dr. Horsey and referred to the Government. The proposal follows a unanimous public wish for the change.
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Ottawa
Laurier
Ty Dr. Horsey
Goveritet Urdéra
Pan-American Exposition Disorder Report and Rail Incident
A garbled report notes an incident at the Pan-American Exposition in Toronto area transport where a derailed train near Krovdetad caused casualties and two suspects were captured. The text mentions J J Aikenhoad jeweler from Revelstoke and references various disjointed figures and events.
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J.J. Aikenhoad
Revelstoke
Krovdetad
Juliarhuisey
McDonald Mines Expansion And Local Developments
Report from the Canterbury Outcrop notes the McDonald mines on McDonald creek will see a larger force soon with up to 50 men once more supplies reach the site. Horses Thief creek will be cleared to enable a bigger pack-train, and a wagon road up Horse Thief Creek urged. J McKinley of Athalmer injured in a runaway incident.
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Canterbury
McDonald Mines
McDonald Creek
Horse Thief Creek
Canadians Die at Sea Near Cape Verdo Isles
Ottawa reports three or four Canadian servicemen died aboard the Montfort en route to South Africa. The letters from Troopers Low and Wilcox list Oliver Mann of Ottawa Trooper E L Patton of Toronto and Staff Sergeant M Purdon of G Squadron among the dead with notes of additional serious injuries. Details remain limited as to the voyage position near the Cape Verde Islands.
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Montreal
M. Purdon
Mann
Pate Ton
Montfort
Cape Verio Inlande
J. W. Low
Cape Verde
Ottawa
South Africa
Oliver Mann
E, L, Patton
Toronto
Sergt-Major
Pordon
Wilcox
Wanted Treaworthy Men Seek Service at Basel Stanton
Fragmented notice seeks capable men for unspecified services in Chicago area. Text appears garbled with names Basel Stanton and stray phrases about expenses and blogs, offering unclear employment or service request.
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Olbt
Basel Stanton Tk Sry
Chicago
Dr Pierce Medicines lauded in Buffalo promotion
An extended puff on Dr. Pierce medicines and the World’s Dispensary system centered in Buffalo. It extols the medical institute and its staff, highlights the Pearl and Golden Medical Discovery, and claims superiority over rival firms while urging readers to request free physicians’ advice and promotional literature.
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Buffalo
Aedes
Mion
Etera
Dr. Pierce
Piene
Pierce Rene
Pierce
Invalids
Wiles
Ital
Leller
Chia
In ‘Hotel Logical Institute
Lorain
Ines
Nicki
Estinal Ry
Ota
Dr. Fierce
Lota
Buta
Bi V
Remarkable No Cure No Pay PimbNoposal Claim
An apparent advertisement promises a refund and cash compensation if Dr Clarke's Wonderful Little Red Pills fail to cure rheumatic, blood, stomach, and related ailments. Satisfied customers from Canada report relief, while claims of universal effectiveness and cash refunds are emphasized to lure buyers.
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Gorpan Exa Bir
Dr. Clante
Canada
OALCO
Peterborough
Ont
F. H. Yates
Maribank, Ont
Aid
Dr. Clarke
Tame Powers Drowned in Wily Euay River
A report states Tame Powers drowned in the Wily Euay River amid customs inquiries involving the United States Governments and Canadian authorities. The fragment notes a licensing or border-control issue but provides no further names or dates.
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Tame Powers
Wily Euay River
Nan
United States
Wonderful Invention Comb Promises Health and Durability
A garbled article touts Dr Whites Hidethey Comb as the only patented world comb claimed unbreakable and hair friendly with a written guarantee. It urges nationwide demand via newspaper ads and notes readers can obtain stamps for various sizes.
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Axente
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