British Columbia Rail War Over Subsidies and Lines
A Vancouver Victoria race to control rail subsidies and routes dominates provincial politics. Macpherson exposes schemes to back J J Hill, while McLean Bros and Templeman push co related projects. Ottawa subsidies and provincial promises entangle Mackenzie Mann, Duns, and Linvier in a volatile, backroom fight over the coast to coast railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macken Mann
British Columbia
Ottawa
Dominion
Loupleman
Mackenzie & Mann
J. J. Hill
Vancouver
Hill
Duns
Dunsniwir
McLean Bros
Vincouver, Coast & Kontentauy Railway
Templeman
Victorias
Milwiy
Hope Mountains
Messrs. Templean
Robt. Kelly
Joe, Hendry
Norman McLean
Hugh McLean
Vancouver, Coast Kootenay Railway Company
Tilly
TR. G. Macpherson
Prospectors from West Markers Visit Town Heading North
Hugh McKay Benny Peterson and Al Paulkner former West Markers, visiting on their way to alde rn ere work. They plan to revisit Aldermere locations this year and hope for a chance at promising finds. Heavy blasting near the big rock bluff caused a 225 foot blasting hole to detonate, shattering a large rock formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McKay
Benny Peterson
al. Paulkner
North Country
Aldermere
Skowkumt
VV. & Kz Gendes
Big Rock
Keeping Down Forest Fires and Protection Costs
An analysis urges fire protection as essential public expense and insurance saver. It notes vast forest losses from historic blazes in Canada and the U.S., describes ground fires and root damage, and highlights early detection and coordinated Dominion provincial programs to prevent costly damage.
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Ottawa River
Canada
Miramichi
N. B
U.S
Wis
Hinckley
Niles
Dominion
Riding Mountain
Manitoba
Ibio
Ontario
Quebec
Notice of Blue Bird Mineral Claim in Yalé District
Notice by Hugh Megraw Free Miner's Cert No Boat67 planning to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Blue Bird claim in Greenwood Mining Division Yalé District. Action under section 37 must be commenced before issuance of the certificate. Dated April 10 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Yalé District
Mckinney
Hugh Mograw
A.D
HH. Megraw
Weather Readings For Week Ending April 25
Meteorological readings show temperatures for the week ending April 25 with maximum and minimum values. The report lists daily highs and lows across dates from April 19 to April 23 and notes averages for temperature and rainfall during the period.
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Thy
Mahan
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Hedley
Feel
Cmey Tain
Nickel Plate
Stallmount
Scott Ave
Main St
Hedley City
Ga’y, Ltd
Steene Eoan
Hedley, B. G
Dept
Hedley, B.C
Hotel
Keremeos
Geo. Kirby
Lower
Similkameen Valleys
Penticton- Princeton
B.C
the Gazette
Janes
Elsentery
USA
Luritish
Columbia Engraving CO
Hictor, B.C
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