Hedley Gold Mining Works Expand With New Mills and Machines
Hedley mining operations add 60 foot north extensions to the mill area. Two 50 ton Oliver filter presses ordered for the lower extension. A cross compound Corliss air compressor with Pelton wheel will supply 2100 cubic feet of air per minute. Diamond drilling to begin after drillers arrive. Knowles surveys Twenty-mile pipe line for independent power feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedley Gold Mining Company
Paul Bradhigen
Knowles
Large force to start work on V V E mailway at Abbotsford
Construction on the V V E mailway from Abbotsford to Hope about 51 miles is set to begin with a large force. Alex Kellett of J W Stewart & Co leads contractors and will establish headquarters at Abbotsford. Subcontractors including Martin Welch of Spokane will tender for sections. Surveys are being revised and grading outfits are en route for heavy work with steam shovels. Camps to be established within six weeks along the Fraser River valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V.& E. Mailway
Abbotsford
Alex. Kellett
Spokane
Messrs. J. W. Stewart & Co
Contr Tors
J.H. Kennedy
Kellett
Vancouver
Martin Welch
Fraser River Valley
Foss Promises Trade Shift If Elected to Congress
Boston speech by Eugene N. Foss, candidate in Massachusetts fourteenth district, centers on tariff reform and reciprocal trade with Canada. He warns that removing barriers could spark a million in capital to cross the border and notes about 170 million in American capital has already gone to Canada over ten years. He argues that the U S needs Canada more than Canada needs the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Congress
Eugene N. Foss
Canada
Foss
Massachusetts
Colonial Wheat Free Demand Portends Tariff Reform Clash
British tariff reformers plan a low tariff on foreign wheat with colonial wheat admitted free, a move understood to be proposed at the meeting on March 17. The issue likely to force a reckoning over trade policy and colonial preferences.
Hospital Donations Acknowledgement List
The hospital board acknowledges subscriptions including J.T. Ryan Mx Malcols traveller for Geo. R. Gregg & Co Vancouver five dollars and ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Ryan
Malcols
Geo. R. Gregg & Co
Vancouver
Dog Nuisance Spurs Talk of General Extermination
Local horsemen urge a broad dog extermination as dogs run at and bite horses. Owners face liability for runaways and deaths. Ontario reports dozens bitten by mad dogs with fatalities and widespread destruction of cattle and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedley
Ontario
Toronto
Pasteur Institute
New York
Hamilton
Prominent Eckhart Company to Present Paid in Full at Fraser’s Hall
The Eckhart company led by Miss Josephine Delfry arrives Friday at Fraser’s Hall for a one night engagement. The comedy Paid in Full promises psychological surprises and strong humor, a first-time city showing with a guaranteed performance. General admission and $1 reserved seats go on sale March 26 at City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhart
Josephine Delfry
Fraser's Hall
BC Backs Fruit Quality Clash With Quebec Claim
Martin Burrell of Yale Cariboo defending BC actions to protect orchards from pests and disputing Quebec’s claim of superior fruit. He cited a weak Dominion fumigation station and warned of federal vs provincial authority questions if new legislation passes. Fisher agreed BC work is splendid but praised Quebec for best apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Burrell
Yule Cariboo
British Columbia
Burrell
Quebec
Yale-Cariboo
Dominion
Burrel
Fisher
Shatford Praises Rail Bill Support in Legislature
Vernon remarks celebrate L W Shatford for detailing natural advantages of the Similkameen and Lower Okanagan districts in backing the Penticton Railway Bill. He is recognized as a unifying, effective advocate for improved district transportation and benefits.
Mutual Life of Canada Shows Strong 1900 Year
Vancouver Province reports the Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada posted robust 1900 results with new Canadian business of 8.13 million dollars, assets at 14.52 million, and a substantial surplus under both standard and government valuations. Debentures and mortgage holdings dominate assets while death claims and endowments totaling 624,664 were paid during the year.
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Vancouver
Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada
Mutual Life
Canada
William J.tagerninent
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C. A. Jackson
U. S. Co
S Brook Penticton
B.C
W.H.T. Gahan
Merx Riocx Penticton
Geo. H. Broughton
D.ls
Wade Block
Penticton
Jas. Glarke Watchmak
A. Bauxes
Prop
Pexricrox
A. Megraw
Real
Mutual Life of Canada
Hudson Bay
Tusumnce Co
Columbia Fire Tusumnce Co
Calgary Fire Insurance Co
London & Lancashire Fire Ins
Ocean Accident and Guarantee Co
United Wireless Telegraph Co
B. C
Grand Union Hotel
A. Winkler
Bank of B. N.as
W. T. Butler
A. F
A. M
Heilloy
Lorieo
Sach
Fe J. Poi
D. Barni
Porbes
Hanon Mayne Daaky
Vanconver Stok Exchange Real Estate, Insurance, Stock, Loan and Mortgage Brokers
Hastings Street
New Post
R. H. Rogers
M.A
B.C.L
A.S. Hatfield
Kaladen
A. J. King
Beef Trust
G. B. Lyons
United States
Victoria
Feed & Salé
Hedley B
Attics
Dominion Express Company
Wwood
Phone
Innis Bros
Gazette
Agriculture
Hon
Sidney
Similkameen
Mutual Life Co
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