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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
2
The writer condemns the Federal Government for raising the sessional indemnity from 1000 to 1500 dollars alleging it bypassed electors. They argue the move is an underhanded plunder of the public purse and urge readers to note the issue when candidates seek working-class votes.
A dispatch from Ottawa suggests the Dominion Government may disallow British Columbia's anti immigration and employment restrictions on Japanese in specified industries. The piece urges strong public sentiment to back the province against federal interference.
Cal Steele departs for South Africa for a ten week command role joining five other Canadian volunteers. The units include men who previously served in Canada and prepared to march in South Africa by March.
British Columbia proposes amendments to the Mineral Act 1889. The act allows revival of a lapsed miner's certificate within eleven months by paying fifteen dollars, restoring mineral claim rights held by the issue date, with exceptions. joint stock companies pay three hundred dollars for the special certificate. the certificate serves as a free miner's certificate until May 31 next after its issue.
A historical notice certifies a Special Free Miner’s Certificate valid for a limited period, reviving the holder’s mining rights previously held under a former certificate. It states payment of a sum and specifies dates around the certificate’s issue and May 31 of a given year, with nontransferable terms.
The document states that section 141 of the Mineral Act is repealed and replaced to require affidavits and declarations to be sworn before specified officials in British Columbia. It specifies officials such as Supreme or County Court Judges, Registrars, Gold Commissioners, Mining Recorders, Stipendiary Magistrates, Justices of the Peace, Notaries Public, or Commissioners for taking Affidavits. The act does not come into force until July 1, 1901.
A morning explosion at the Universal colliery Senghenydd in the Rhondda valley Wales traps about one hundred workers. Rescue teams battle for air as five bodies are recovered and hope fades for seventy miners still entombed.
Ottawa Ont May 26 The following Caundida casualties have been reported to the war department A Barrell died of enteric fever May 16 2249 and Joh Cam sron died of dysentery May 14 both belonged to the South African constabulary.
A ship named Afteeu sank in Lake Huron on May 24. Five crew members died and more were injured in the accident reported near Baltimore Chicago, with rescue efforts described by local authorities.
Ottawa May 25 Bofo the Minister of Justice leaves for Zingland next month to act on BC laws restricting Japanese. Government has until September to disallow acts and will handle it before leaving for the Old Country. Japanese pressure to repeal the statutes grows amid imperial policy aims to avoid Britain Japan rupture. Northern River and Trail Victoria B C May 25 steam navigation from Lake Lebarge to Dawson begins amid ice and delays. Freight boom at Lebarge with some crews earning up to 400 per day. Klondyke River and Bonanza Creek flood risk. several scows wrecked and cargo lost.
In Canterbury Outcrop reports Peterboro sawmill gearing for another run and new cottage at Peterboro occupied by Geo. Starke. The Windermere area sees scarce notices for mineral claims while hope grows that Kootenay Central Railway will begin this year. Fort Steele portmaster change noted and Bufus Laub estate to be settled.
A partial OCR line references peat futures or sales phrases involving Patuuru with unclear timing and quantities. The readable parts suggest the item is peat or peat futures, but essential details are missing to form a full record.
An article extols the healing reach of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion related diseases. It claims to nourish the body with pure blood, contains no narcotics, and offers free consultations by mail from Buffalo. Letters from users praise its effects on liver and throat ailments.
An advertisement claims Dr Agnew’s cure for heart trouble offers relief within thirty minutes and never fails. It describes the remedy as a powerful liquid, “peste” that acts quickly and safely, and asserts testimonials of successful recovery. Sold by Br. W. Patmore.
An unsigned notice offers a “No Cure No Pay” claim for a pill alleged to cure stomach ailments. It promises full cash refunds if no substantial improvement is observed and claims no known failed case with the product. Several garbled lines reference testimonials and imperfect spelling.
The Beattie Times reports plans to start Crow's Nest Southern work immediately linking with the Great Northern. Towns Kalispel Jen-Binge Libby and Libby are discussed as possible branches with a belief that the line could reach the Kootenay River and possibly complete within the year. Opinions vary on where construction will begin and how it will affect Washington and Vancouver Island transit.
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