Wireless systems duel on Pacific coast ships prompts shifts
A historical report details wireless gear on ships like the Empress of China Princess May and Minnesota. It notes United Wireless and Marconi competition, coast land stations, and calls for repositioning Cape Lazo and expanded networks to improve ship to shore and cross ocean communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United ‘Wireless
Seattle
J.J. Hill
Minnesota
United Wireless Co
C P. R
Marconi
Admiralty
GC. P. R
Vancouver
Skagway
United Wireless
McClonaghan
Wrangel
Guvekne Land
California
Columb River
Orient
Pacific Coast
America
Topan
Princess May
May
Cape Lazo
Uiey
Palit Grystevie
Cape Lage
Pichon Bain
United Wi
Listeus Snouts
Choee
Vik Wiuikeinig Algypiia
Untitled Note on Vanwenver Galves Heit 2 Seis Cre Tea
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Vanwenver galves and Heit 2 seis Cre tea, with unclear actions toward Rugg. Another line references a bag and a hotel with prone date and apparent misread words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugg
Ontario Storm Ravages Ontario with Losses and Drowned Report
A massive April storm crossed from Michigan into Ontario causing widespread destruction. Wm. Tunks of London died, a Hamilton man likely drowned, and Chatham saw 10000 dollars in losses while Tilbury wrecked fifty derricks. Hamilton wrestler John Jamieson is missing, roads blocked by uprooted trees, and several camps and cottages damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Michigan
Wm. Tunks
Furmer
London
Hamilton
Chatham
Tilbury
Canboro
Dannville
Tuncher
John Jamieson
Toronto
Hanlon's Island
Toronto Presbytery Denounces Clergy for Patronizing Woodbine
The Toronto Presbytery denounced The Unco Guid Toronto members April cross notes Grey and Sir Mortimer Clark for patronizing Woodbine racy niet. Rev W B Findlay faced a resolve to bring them before the body. After heated debate the resolution was laid over to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Bat' Grey
Sir Mortimer Clark
W. B. Findlay
Railway Entente Rumored Between Canadian Northern and Great Northern
Reported alliance between Canadian Northern and Great Northern aims to cut build costs by sharing routes. Citizens in Winnipeg papers cite expected joint use of lines from Aspen Grove to Hope, with possible extensions toward the coast. If true, the pact could hasten completion of the western route and improve trunk-line efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Northern
Great Northern
Winnipeg
Hill
Aspen Grove
Hope
Coquilindia
Hope Will & Lail
Aml
Thorpson
Kutuloops
Criphalla
Cold Storage Plan Aimed at Canadian Provinces
Brandon reports April 6 as the date for a proposed cold storage expansion. Lang suggests a nationwide plant network with ten locations in British Columbia and Ontario. The plan centers on a large storage system and efficiency improvements across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
W. A. Lang Nfs
Povehland
B.C
Branden
Wellen
Geen
Grip
Ottawa
Jaung
Opening Ball Celebrates Keremeos Centre Hall debut
Hedleyites attended a grand opening ball at Richter's new hall in Keremeos Centre. The 50 by 60 foot building features a 20 by 40 foot stage and a seasoned floor praised by experts. Music by an Oroville orchestra accompanied a lavishly decorated ballroom and ample supper as Hedley guests praised the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richtov
Oroville
Hedley
Quebec Leads In Waterpower As Dominion Estimate Rises
Ottawa reports the Waterways and Quaterpowers committee cites a Dominion wide waterpower estimate of about 2.68 million horsepower. Quebec tops the list with 17.08 lakh horsepower, followed by Ontario 3.13 lakh and British Columbia two lakh, Alberta one lakh, Manitoba 0.504 lakh, Saskatchewan 0.30 lakh, New Brunswick 0.015 lakh, Nova Scotia 0.0054 lakh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Annrling
R. B. Young
Dominion Railway Lands
Dominion
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Northav
Tore Vitories
Manitobs
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Beaver Dell mining progress at Sally Bell Rambler areas
The Sally mine operates through winter with occasional ore shipments. Focus shifts to the Bell claim where tunnel work targets the ore body. J W Nelson of Greenwood and W H Kimbo own Rambler group claims. extensive development reported with about 50 feet found in limnelling and a new vein strike noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Rambler
J. W. Nelson
Greenwood
W. H. Kimbo
Nickel Plate Mine Probed in Ownership Change Inquiry
A party of mining experts led by Walter Bean arrived to sample the Nickel Plate property amid a court fight between the Daly estate and M. B. Rodgers over ownership. Rodgers reportedly arranged the option and built a plant turning the mine profitable, with a large group of claims opened under his direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bean
Colorado
M. BH. Rodgers
Rodgers
Daly
Walter Ben
Denver
A. G. Merrill
Los Angel
Railway officials inspect Vancouver area lines
Messrs A Stewart and C A Dominion of the Great Northern Railway are guests at the Hotel Vancouver to inspect the V V EL railway lines near the city and the lower Fraser district. They were told that the eastern link from Keremen to the Simukanican west ward over the Hope mountains to Sumas will be rushed this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Stewart
Ula
C. A. Dominion
St. Paul
Great Northern Railway
Vancouver
V. V. & EL Railway
Thts City
Lower Fraser District
Keremens
Simukanican
Hope Mountains
Sumas
West Fork Activity Report From Beaverdell Area
A fragmented West Fork note lists workers and tasks across mines and claims near Beaverdell. It mentions Mike Mays, Georgy Maubly, Dan Inglis, Bou Henderson, Bert de Winks, Keith and Ketehone, Gorman West, and Cavin among others, detailing ore extraction and site maintenance for various prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Mays
Beaverdell Monda
Eleip
Georgy Maubly
George
Dan Inglis
Rob Roy
Bou Henderson
Bert de Winks
Jwatste
Keith & Ketehone
Gorman West
Beaver
Mdiny Stellek
Henseetell
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Penetico
L. Co
Brock
Penticton
W. H. T. Gahan
Mune
J. W. Edmonds
Tins Gisnat Weer Tate IssuraNcy Company
Jas. Clarke
Chmaker Hedley,b.c
R. H. Rogers
BCL
Barrguer
Vernox, B. C
Hotel Penticton
Yabes Moderates
A. Bausxes
Prop
Pexticros
Grand Union Hotel
Hedley, B.C
Von
A. P
A. M
Algular Montey McCunnes
Jrading Lodge
Pas
Arthur Clare
D. Barnes
Wem
Fienna's Nurseries
Roghud
Holland
France
United Staten
Westminster Roal
HOTEL
Vander J
Rose
St. Clair
St. Lawrence
Earl Grey
GB. C
Richter
Beaverdell
Beavardell
West Fork
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