Settlement Reached In Quebec Bondholders Case
A settlement out of court ends a long Kingston mining dispute. Four claims Kingston Wart horse Metropolitan Grindview show payable grades but uneven values. Brookes associates may receive concessions. engineer Vin Meter to survey development plans for early work resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Brooks and Associates
My. Brooks
Hedley
Redecmable Investment Co
Kingston Group
Kingston
Warhorse
Metropolitin
Grindview
Kingston Company
Fatal New Year Fire Kills Vernon Woman at BX Ranch
Vernon residents learned of the blaze at Alex McDonnell’s BX ranch on New Year’s morning. Mrs. McDonnell perished in the fire, with only a few bones recovered from the ashes. The couple’s Sleeping children were being evacuated to an outhouse as the husband and daughter fought the flames. A search found calcined remains believed to be hers, possibly in the attic amid smoke.
Ottawa considers special committee to expedite estimates
Government weighing a plan to commit estimates to a special committee for informal canvassing and explanations by civil servants. The idea, urged by the Courtney Commission and backed by Asquith in Britain, aims to speed work outside the House and improve expenditure oversight.
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Ottawa
Courtney
Laurier Goverment
Britain
Asquith
Borden
Keeping the Sabbath and the Canadian Law
The attorney-general of British Columbia consents to prosecutions showing a purpose to enforce the law after Justice Middleton's Sunday selling judgment in Toronto. Rev. W. M. Rochester notes Canada’s high standing in practical Sabbath recognition and highlights Canada as having the best Sabbath among nations.
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Toronto
Ont
British Columbia
Justice Middleton
W. M. Rochester
Lord's Day Alliance
Canada
Slocan district urged to support local printing firms
The Slocan Record urges readers to back home printing services rather than outsourcing to Toronto and Montreal firms. It notes prices and delays from outside providers and asks business men to consider keeping printing local to foster fair competition.
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Slocan
Fea
Tomie
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vane Amoslore
Nelson
Weiler
Mike
Vancouver shingle makers petition for U S import duty
Vancouver manufacturers petition the federal government to impose an import duty on shingles from the United States. They note shipments valued at about 40 million last year and say eastern Canadian concerns have nearly left the U S due to a HY percent duty.
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Vancouver
B.C
United States
Record Run At Mine Beats All Previous Tonnage Marks
General superintendent G P Jones reports a record month with tonnage mined and milled at 3340 tons, surpassing prior highs. Recovery improved with higher ore grade and extraction percentage near 100. The winter development remains steady and shipping lags. improved worker quarters contribute to better mine conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.P. Jones
Aloo
Tulameen Platinum Co Reports Major Find in British Columbia
Officers of the British Columbia Platinum Co Ltd announce a large platinum discovery on their property along the Tulameen river Slate Creek in the Similkameen district. Lab analysis shows concentrates with platinum 52137 4s, osmividin 5882, gold 75 82 ozs per ton, yielding about 30 000 dollars per ton of concentrates at current prices. Development proceeds, shares not offered, capitalized at 200 000 dollars. William Henderson of Vancouver is president and Gilbert Blairs of McKay Smith Elk Co Ltd is secretary. Board includes R P McLennan and C F Law among others.
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Offeers
British Columbia Platinum Co. Ltd
Tulameen
Slate Creek
Similkimeen
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Hasade
William Henderson
Vancouver
National Drug& Chemical Company
Gilbert Blairs
McKay, Smith, Elk & Co. Ltd
Messrs
R.P. McLennan
McLennan
Me- Evely Go
Bias Z. H. Wardleworth
Mont
The
National Drug & Cheua Ltd
Me. C. F
Grain goes to Duluth in through rate deal
The Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern railways will grant a through rate on Western Canadian wheat to Duluth matching the current Port Arthur rate of eighteen cents from Regina. Port Arthur's four million bushel capacity remains to be filled in the next week or two, after which CN will haul to Duluth where capacity is unlimited. Wheat will move in bend, easing fares and relief for farmers and merchants.
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Regina
Lan
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern Railway
Duluth
Port Authin
Port Arthur
C. N. R.ews
Bend
GPRL
Sentinel
Fox
Ees
Fonners
Noady Mney
Dismissals and Political Pressure in Liberal Government
Fragmentary notes discuss dismissals in the Liberal government after the 1806 election. References suggest ministers faced opposition and proposals linked to overseas dominions and loyalty. Names such as Sam Hughes appear in garbled form, indicating internal political maneuvering and questions of tenure and policy.
STRONG TOW HORSES Washington Canal Contract
The Panna canal requires forty locomotives to tow ships through the locks. Two locomotives will tow each vessel and two will brake at the stern. A contract was awarded to General Electric for one locomotive, with nine others to be called at a set cost of 498,016 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panna Canal
Electr’ Magazny
Provincial election activity notes in B Gy in March
Fragmentary report mentions election activity in a province B Gy during March and references to other political and social topics. The text is garbled with multiple unclear details and unrelated phrases.
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Rainers
B. Gy
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Trout Creek
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MGI
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Sheffield
Eng
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Modern Woodmen OF America
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Arthur King
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