Freight rate disputes loom in western trade talks
Prof McLean examined Vancouver freight issues with business leaders as the Board of Trade pressed for changes. Merchants complained that Canadian rates lag American levels by about five cents per hundredweight, turning into larger losses on carload shipments and harming Klondike trade competitiveness. They argued Calgary should be the dividing line between BC and Winnipeg routes, noting Vancouver pays nearly as much as Winnipeg on certain routes, while Calgary’s line would not fully erase Winnipeg’s advantage.
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McLean
Vancouver
Board of Trade
McKean'svist
Aidihid
United States
British Columbia
Klondike
Canada
Golden
B. C
Winnipeg
Calgary
Nelson
Montreal
Hoods
Montréal
Nelaon
Mershante
Ahveck
Mintick- Columba
Teem Pertid Tile Advance Co
Sue Tandre files suit against Teem Pertid Tile Advance Co over alleged contractual breach. The case seeks damages and specific performance, with court proceedings set in the city venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandre
Pertid Tile
Ance Co
Town Urged to Back Home Industry and Pride
A reader’s fragmented plea urges Kaalo residents to stop bickering and support local businesses and crafts. The note laments out of town trade and printing expenses, calling for unity, backbone, and town prosperity through home industry and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Seert
Herald
Nmothy Eaton
Kaalo
Chaypenour
Maulo
Late Empress Will Claims Morganatic Marriage Rumor
London dispatch reports the late Dowager Empress Brederick's ties to Faun Bacendorp, grand marshal, and a persistent claim she was married to Count Beckendorf. The Truth foray asserts a three million mark provision to Beckendorf in a contested will amid court intrigue.
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London
Brederick
Faun
Bacendorp
Er Court
Gourip
Hayes
Armenian Revolution Report From Constantinople Sparks Panic
Turkish reports claim Armenian revolutionists set fire to MG oben at Muah and caused chaos as Turkish Ace fought back. The alert notes battles, deportations, and a September 8 barracks explosion that left 8,000 troops in danger and panic widespread.
Treatment Advice and Testimonials for Dr. Pierce Medicines
A 19th century style testimonial piece promoting Dr. Pierce medicines. It argues that female illness stems from uterine and local health issues and praises Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Peas for women. Includes patient quotes and addresses urging consultation.
Church Services Schedule Across Coast to Coast
A historical notice lists St Pauls Church of England Presbyterian and Methodist services. St Pauls in Vancouver and Saint Paul style worship with Sunday prayers at 11am and 7 30pm plus Holy Communion on certain Sundays. Presbyterian hold 7 30pm services with 3pm Sunday School. Methodist conducts 11am and 8pm services with Thursday prayer meeting and 3 80pm Bible class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Yalpcey
Golden Mining District Notices and Lodge Meetings
An old mining district notice list details arrivals and departures of trains and mails at Golden, with schedules for H.R. Frain, Duchess from Witdermere, and related transport mentions. It also records lodge meetings of Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 24 in Golden with officers Patmore, Parbon, Pearce, King and notes certificates of improvements for Little Chief Fractional Mineral Claim and adjacent mining divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Ondtellowa
Gollen
Nu. Iareraning Brethren
FE. M, Pearce
N.G. T
King
Bee
Montreal Letter Warns of Planned Bomb Attack on Duke of Cornwall
The Montreal police report a cryptic letter referring to twelve Lithuanian agents intending to bomb the Duke of Cornwall’s procession. The note, allegedly signed by Giovanni Cabant, warned of a plot from Place Viger station but is considered a hoax. authorities advise caution as they investigate potential impersonations and threats.
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Anaronits
Montreal
Prefontaines
Giovanni Cabant
Pateteon
Duke of Cornwalli
Willy Dhereteed
Ibys Boe
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Sue
Smith
Pierce
Wohnen
Letten‘yice
Anita
A. Sul
Ion
Adresa
R. V. Stuffalo
N.Y
Jerse
Main Street
Callie Koilea
Watts
Tredell Co
N.C
Hal Holden
Johnaen
Canadian Pacific Railway
Imperial ‘Limited
Wells
Coyze
Arent
A.G.P.A
B.C
Church Services
St, Paul's Church OF England
Yates
Presbyterian Church
V. M. Purpy
B.A
Ten
Windermere
H.R. Frain
Wintermere
Witdermere
Giadsit Post
Va. M
A. FL &My
R. W. Patmore
W. M. OH Parbon
Katey Gollen
Whiatler
Psa
Auemu
Inna
Mperial
Life Assurance Co. of Canada
E. Vv
Getden
Cotumbin River Lumber
Golden, Beaver and Kualt
Golden, B.c
Pelham Nursery CO
Toronto, Ont
W. L. Houston
Undertaker
Sash & Door Factory
Bill
Dodgers
Erd
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Montiel
Post-Intelligence
Settle
Gorpen Era
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