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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
2
Goldwin Smith laments railroad disruption and private control of national lines. He notes Macdonald’s bargain with the CPR harms public interests and hints at J C Brown possibly joining the cabinet, with other provincial appointments and staff changes inland in Revelstoke and the Kootenay Cariboo regions.
Larkin, the Buffalo soap magnate, began in a kitchen making caps and hauling materinia in a wheelbarrow. He used early profits to buy newspaper space and now employs about 1,000 men, attributing his success to newspaper advertising.
Despatch from Pretoria reports 260 Boers blew up a train between Watervaal and Hamans Kraal. They opened fire, setting the train ablaze. Lieut. Col. Vandaleur of the Irish Guards was killed. other casualties not reported.
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that Garratt has captured Piet De, described as the brother of the assistant official. A notification was received in Winnipeg about the Catholic School Trustees accepting the proposition to take over the school under public control. The decision faced some dispute and was not immediately resolved.
The Hope mountains result from the ex ploration party's labors reported to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works by Elgar Dewdney. The survey aims to pass two points and seek an alternative route from the Coquihilli river headwaters. Smith Curtis will reach Victoria tonight to organize an engineering party to review the ground.
After two months of races between Constitution and Columbia, the flagship Benton's class, Columbia won decisively in the first trial, outpointing and outsailling Constitution at every leg. Experts expect Columbia to meet Shamrock II in the international races starting September 1st. Further trials follow on Monday and Wednesday to determine the defender. The Columbia's victory came in three minutes.
Cape Town reports describe the Cape Colony as a seething mass of disorder and alarm with Boers said to receive broad support. A Morning Post correspondent quotes Lord Kitchener saying the Government bears blame for many evils and complains about parliamentary pressure and strict censorship over telegrams.
Whenua resident credits a meritorious medicine, the Rheumatic Cure, with permanent relief after five months of suffering. He reports recovery after using three bottles and praises Mayhew of Thameaville for introducing the remedy sold by O. W. Fiehl at 82.
A freight train led by Engineer WW Jones of Toronto Junction crashed into the rear car due to heavy fog from rain. Jones died at the scene after the rear collision. other crew members escaped. Rolling stock damage estimated at $50,000.
A reader reports quick cure from catarrhal symptoms using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powders. The notice claims dramatic pain relief within a day and promotes the product price of 30 cents. The customer mentions a New York address and expresses strong satisfaction with the remedy.
Report indicates Hastings mill site acquisition planned for the Great North Railway line. Work to commence at once with ferry route fortifications and a base on the coast. Construction to begin shortly as plans proceed.
Advertisement proclaims Dr Clarke’s Little Red Pills cure for rheumatism blood diseases and nervous troubles with numerous testimonials. Claims include relief from grippe asthma catarrh sczema backache indigestion and female complaints. Price 60 cents per box with regional druggists selling. Also offers monetary rewards for cases not permanently cured.
A distressed commentary on a wife’s rapidly waning health and a premonition of misfortune. The text promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for strengthening and healing female weakness and regulating periods, citing testimonial claims of renewed vigor and recovery.
A west bound Great Northern passenger train wrecked near Nyack Station east of Kalispell Montana after an east bound freight derailed and crashed into it. The collision killed Superintendent P L Downs and his son, with many laborers burned or killed. exact numbers were unavailable.
An excerpted opinion on British Columbia’s economy notes favorable mining potential, good climate, and abundant timber but water limits in some areas. It contrasts American and English approaches, arguing English investors should engage earlier with local knowledge to develop mineral prospects rather than wait for others to mature them.
An August storm tore through Winnipeg causing street flooding up to six inches and widespread damage to warehouses and offices. The deluge collapsed panes and disrupted daily life, while residents recalled no similar event in memory. London reports a separate mining company shareholders meeting with tense exchanges and sudden questions about leadership.
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