Wells Arrives in Ottawa Discusses BC Development
Hone W. O. Wells chief commissioner of lands and works for British Columbia arrived in Ottawa to meet Hon Mr Turia and discuss provincial business interests. He noted that reasons for withholding railway subsidies have largely disappeared and planned meetings with ministers before heading to Toronto. He will return here Friday.
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Ottawa
W. O. Walls
British Columbia
Greenshields
Montreal
British Columbiar
Weno
Toronto
Despatch from Redvers Buller on Ladysmith siege
The telegram discusses holding out at Ladysmith, urging concessions if needed, noting bombardment and siege operations may last a month. It urges burning siplings and destroying animation while seeking best terms with the Boers after fortifying at Tugela.
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Redvers
Buller
White
Ladysmith
Soclong
The
National Review
Rebate Policy Sparks BC Lumber Export Debate
Ottawa advices cited by The Vancouver Province suggest the Department of the Interior questions BC timbermen. A bill was passed to curb lumber exports to the United States amid reports of large shipments to Puget Sound and higher prices there.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Department of the Interior
British Columbia
Ldanker
Pheirpasou
Washington
Amerianneidé
Puget Sound
The Big Store Economists Sale Promises Unbeatable Lace Curtain Prices
An advertisement extols The Big Store and its Economist Sale, claiming unmatched values on lace curtains. It emphasizes long 3 yard lengths and widths from 56 to 64 inches, urging readers to compare prices with eastern rivals and visit early to pick preferred patterns.
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Fountain Head of Supply
Economy in Dress Goods and Silks Listing Highlights
A fragmented listing describes various fabrics and widths including 83 inch wide dress goods and silks, heavy tweeds with checks and stripes, navy blue and green twills, and colored China silks at 24 inches wide. It notes options like gauging selections and extra wide fabrics, reflecting a wholesale textile catalog.
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Raugin
Conone
Economy in Ribbons and Laces Sale
The entire ribbon stock is arranged in five large boxes each priced at 5, 10, 13, 20 and 60 cents. Each box contains ribbon worth double its listed price, offering a value deal beyond the marked cost.
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Eatié Colori Ag
Aruture Cortaine
Economy in Clothing for Men and Boys
A brief notice highlights affordable garments for men and boys, promoting value at a local shop. The item lists overcoats, suits, and overshoes with emphasis on practical, budget friendly options.
Fatal barber shop brawl leads to arrest and court actions
In Safforths restaurant a disturbance between J Lamontagne and J Buckham escalated as J Smith joined with a bottle and a knife. Buckham required hospital treatment. Lamontagne was charged with obstructing a peace officer and later assaulted Buckham with a fork. Smith eluded arrest briefly before being captured as witnesses testified at a magistrate hearing.
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Safforth
J.buckham
J. Lamontagne
J. Smith
Lamontagne
Buckham
J. Pinkham
Smith
H. BR. Moodie
J.P
Lang
la Montagne
Percy McAlpine
Griffith
Jos. Lamontagne
F.C. Lang
Thos. O'Brien
J. A. Buckham
Privduer
Starforth's
Mr. Pinkham
Aith
Starforth
Pinkham
Sraith
Tyvi
Lamontage
Mesers
Laddells
Walker
Stafforth
Bucksham
Shuil
Talways
Howden
Mr. Lamontagne
Golden
Phad
Sue
Field Joe
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MR. Wells
Imperial Bank OF Canada
Howland
T. R. Munnrtt
Capital
Golden Branch
J. G, Gibb
Baapy, D.L&, & P.ls
Eibaan Lake
Eset
Korean Windermere
P. A Desormeal
Tallor, Golden
B.C
Morse River
Hall Bros. & Co
Len Be
Tebe
Eneon
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