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03 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
1
Miners Supplies a Specialty Agent For Phoenix and Fire Co's
A report notes a specialty agent for Phoenix of London and other fire insurance companies including the Confederation Life Association of Toronto. The item highlights the role of mining supplies in underwriting or distributing insurance products for these firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix of London and Other Fire Insurance Co's
Liberal Association Plans Supper for Mr Bostock M P
A Liberal Association meeting at Queen's Hotel arranged a complimentary supper for Mr Bostock M P during his Golden visit and discussed provincial elections. The committee urged party line voting and support for a provincial Liberal Convention to be held at Kamloops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Association
Queen's Hotel
J. C. Greene
Bostock
M.P
Liberal Party
Messrs
Henderson
Hamilton
Haggen
Donald, Beaver
Palliser
Field
Windermere
F. W. Aylmer
Kamloops
Columbia Valley Route Debate Prompts Meetings on Yukon Road
Dominion appointed engineers favor a Columbia River route from Golden to Donald via Canoe River over the Edmonton Yellowhead path to the Yukon. They claim shorter east and west travel distances and propose public meetings in Golden and Donald to urge government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Golden
Yukon
Edmonton
Yellowhead Pass
Fraser River
Liard River
Moberley
Canoe River
Columbia
Tete Jeune Cache
Queen's Hotal
Forrestere’ Hall
Letter From Alaska Describes Yukon Trail Perils 1897
A letter from E Vachon, brother of on Vachon of Golden, dated August 21 1897 from White Pass Alaska recounts a treacherous journey up the pass. The party includes Miller Robinson Mackie and others pursuing Dawson City via Lake Bennett and Lake Nett. Steamers brought passengers and stock but many will be stranded en route and forced to winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pans
Alaska
Lam Fone
Pase
Miller
Robinson Mackie
Lake Nett
Kiondyke
Dawson City
Lake Bennett
Yukon
Dawson
Disney
Rich ore finds reported from Selkirk and region
Rich ore shipments and promising gold and copper prospects across Selkirk Manitoba, Lake Weaver near Lake Superior, Pingston Creek near Arrowhead, and multiple claims in Golden, Moyie, and surrounding districts. Developments include tunneling on Flying Dutchman extensions, new claims under London and Vancouver Co control, and rising copper prices while silver dips affect other mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selkirk
Man
Hole River
Lake Weaver
Lake Superior
Pingston Creek
Arrowhead
Henderson
C. A. Anderson
Golden
Joker
Mesars
Forrest
Vye
Bluewater
London
Vancouver
Keyser
Townsend
International Group
Peaday
J. Noble
International Basin
J. Townsend
Mr. Keyser
M. Dainard
Carbonate Mountain
H. Abbott
C. A. Warren
H. Mclaughlan
London and Vancouver Finance and Development Co
Shamrock
Billy Crews
Logan Creek
Champion
Steamboat Butte
Butte Mountain
East Kootenay
Bald Mountain
J. Kenny
Messrs
Price
Evans
Canoe River
Columbia
Bald Morea Co
J. Lewis & Son
Liverpool
England
Alberta and Kootenay
Electes
Ies Sonatas
Cariboo Marsh
Moyie
Brickeen
Datnard
Compe Creek
Soup theft case ends with apology and release
In the police court D. M. Calder and R. Wade Harrison faced charges for stealing a pot of soup in a prank. Calder was dismissed. Harrison, absent, had a warrant issued. When he appeared he apologized, the case was dismissed, and he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Calder
R. Wade Harrison
H. J. Starforth
Harrison
F. W. Alymer
Kicking Horse Bridge Under Liberal Scrutiny
The Liberal Committee harshly condemned the Kicking Horse bridge affair stating the structure was already broken backed and the contract poorly carried out. The Gold Commissioner appeared uninformed about building arrangements and papers though he handled payments and maintenance. The CPR faced criticism for using the bridge as a sidetrack and blocking traffic, casting doubt on public right of way due to the loose execution of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Strikes Shake Budapest Building Trades
Serious strike hits the building trades in Buda Pesth as labor actions disrupt construction sites. A separate accident reports a boat capsizing near Skagway with four miners drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda Pesth
Skagway
Last of My Ladies' Blouses at Low Prices This Month
Bargain sale lists 75¢ and 50c blouses from regular $1 to $1.50, reducing ladies boots and shoes, gents neckties, hats, dress goods by yard and lengths, Trilby Soap, Copco Soap, children's footwear, beds in multiple sizes, baby carriages, table covers, and window curtains.
New Picture Lot Arrives With Cash Purchase Offer
Advert mentions a 695 cash purchase for a beautiful picture and promises panded tickets with every cash buy. It notes a new batch of pictures arriving shortly.
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Alexander Block
Clater
The
Confederation Life Association
Toronto
Reliance Loan & Savings Co
Ontario
Canadian Railway Accident Insurance Company
MR. Bostock
Party
Columbia Valley
Pamepanth
Bacers
E. Vachon
Oon Vachon
Albotsford
B.A
Athabasca
Pellyiver
Liard
C. G. A. Drdlet
Lpeana Jonnes
J. ©. Jolie
Lake View
A. H. Stracey
Omega
Badger Creek
A. C. Mitchell-Innes
Tacoma
St. Michael’s
C. Baines
Gird
W. G. Mitchell-Innes
Bear Creek Station
Prairie Mountain
Spillimachene
Barber
Golden and Fort Steele Development Co
Bugaboo
T. Mercier
Mercier
Kicking Horse Bridge
Bome
Batt
Reed
Anne
Hudson's Bay Stores
Calgary
L. H. Doll
Jeweller
Optician
Lai Aa
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