Mineral Production of British Columbia in 1900
The 1900 mineral output report shows BC saw a net metallic mineral increase of 3 241 027 with lode gold gains and placer declines, plus coal and coke gains totaling 690 879 and other minerals up 43 600. Total provincial production reached record levels, with 554 794 tons of metallic ore mined and 99 shipping mines, as BC's share of Canada’s metal output rises toward dominance west of the Rockies.
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British Columbia
Canada
Dominion
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Yukon
City council meeting approves bids and by laws
The regular weekly city council meeting last Monday passed a fire limit by law and the estimates by law, approved a water works upgrade plan including a reservoir gate and Twin creek weir, and accepted T M Gulley Co bid to bury pauper dead bodies at 17 each. The council also adjourned after notifying J P Armstrong about water denial and discussed street lighting and the 1901 assessment revision. The mayor and Aldermen Caulfield Naden and Sutherland attended. The wife of farmer A Lander died in premature childbirth near Midway. a funeral was held with Rev R P Murray. Rendell & Co announced arrivals of spring white wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caulfield
Naden and Sutherland
J. P. Armstrong
T. M. Gulley & Co
Yale-Columbia Lumber Company
Boundary Creek
Messrs
Portmann and
Ater
Ald
Naden
Twin Creek
Sutherland
Waterland
City of
Greenwood
A. Lander
Midway
R. P. Murray
A. E. Horridge
Imgrim
Mr. Lander
Snowshoe Mine Developments Near Phoenix Report
The Snowshoe group near Phoenix, owned by the British Columbia Syndicate Ltd of London, shows ore at multiple levels. Diamond drilling reaches 500 feet. tunnel raises 800 feet. ore bodies dip northerly around 45 degrees and extend with good grade. mine not yet shipment ready though some ore sent to smelters. Equipment includes boilers, compressor, air receiver, drills, hoists, and a Cameron sinking pump.
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Snowshoe Group
Phoenix
British Columbia
Rossland, and Slocan) Syndicate, Ltd
London
England
Trongides
Knob Hill
Randair
Winnipeg Mines reports promising developments at Winnipeg mine
In a February 25 circular, Richard Plowman of Rossland, MD of Winnipeg Mines Ltd., outlines progress at the Winnipeg mine. The 300-foot level tunnel is finished with a new plant, sinking resumed, and a crosscut encounter near the eastern dyke reveals the ledge. A second crosscut to the south has hit the ledge, potentially solving long standing faulting questions and suggesting the veins may unite at depth.
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Richard Plowman
Rossland
Winnipeg Mines, Ltd
Winnipeg
Plowman
Greenwood City Meeting Backs Coast Kootenay Rail Subsidy
A large Greenwood assembly endorsed provincial subsidies for the Coast Kootenay railway with cash funding to a CPR-free builder and immediate start conditions. The group also supported extending the Shu Swap and Okanagan lines to Midway and urged ongoing construction and provincial cash support.
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Shuswap
Okanagan
Rock Creel
Midway
Shuswap and Okanagan Railway
British Columbia
Vein expected to be tapped after crosscut on 100-foot level
The report states the operation will cease work for now and begin a crosscut to the south on the 100 foot level. It is confidently expected the vein will again be tapped there.
Adams-Moffet Wedding At Mother Lode Mine
Tuesday evening 7th Inst at the Mother Lode mine Masonic hall Adams and Maud Moffet wed. Rev W A Robins officiated before about 80 guests with Mil ton A Lehner best man and J A McKinnon bridesmaid. The couple toook housekeeping at the mine. the event featured a $650 piano ad at Rendell Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Adams
L. A. Smith
Anaconda
Maud Moffet
R. H. Hutchens
British Columbia Copper Company
Mother Lode
Masonic Hall
W. A. Robins
St. Jude's Church of England
Greenwood
J. A. McKinnon
Milton A. Lehner
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Shorey
Shorey’s
A.B. Sperry Company, Ltd
P. Burns
THE
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
the Bank OF British Columbia
Toronto
Geo. A. Cox
B. E. Walker
J. W.H. Smythe
Mineral Production
Cain QM
Eid
Amd
Songeareses
OS Goowe Ees
B. C. Co
City Council
Rendell & Co
Eee
Phoenix Camp
Coast Kootenay Railway
W. M. Law
W. G. Gaunce
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Coast-Kootening
Adams-Moffet
Rendell &Co
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