Shatford MP Returns After Similkameen Tour
After a two week tour visiting Tulameen Coulmont Granite Creek Hedley Princeton Keremeos Fairview Okinagen Fils Kaleden and parts of Kettle River district L W Shatford M P P returned to the coast He was accompanied by road superintendent A H Turner The trip reviewed this year’s road work funded by recent government appropriations and highlighted improved railway led activity in mining and agriculture while road washouts prevented Carmi passage.
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Similktmeecn
L. W. Shatford
Shatford
Similkameen
Me. A. H. Turner
Tulameen
Coulmont
Granite Creek
Hedley
What is the matter with prospecting says Traveller
A Junean Alaska mining writer signs as Traveller argues the core issue is labor. He notes two thirds of miners today are steady workers driven by wage and home ties rather than interest in mining. He describes shift bosses made from any man fifteen years ago, then contrasts it with today’s lack of enthusiasm for prospecting.
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Junean
Alaska
Traveller
Albanian Christians Rally Prompts Advertising Bill Debate
A House of Commons bill to curb fake advertising is introduced amid general approval. The text mentions the crucifixion of 250 Mohammedan Albanians as a historical reference in the canvassing context.
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House of A Commons
Hedleyite In at Mr. E H Williama Mere Mr Hamelail Describes Flight
Hedleyite enters as a guest at the home of Mr E H Williams amid a light social gathering. Mr Hamelail describes a recent flight, noting weather and route observations.
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E.H. Williama
Mr. Hamelail
Blind flyer in first London aerodrome test flight
An Englishman named Williams, blind for three months, rode an Avroplane at six miles per hour during a brief test at the London Aerodrome. He described the sensation as riding a stag and expressed a wish to see the ground below and the people watching. The report notes the vividness of the unfamiliar experience and Williams's enduring enthusiasm.
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Hliot Willie
Puskenger
Hamel
London
Willams
San Aero
Alent
Lowe
Williams
Ovath
Glaxcow. Herald
May's Rod and Gun: A Canadian Outdoor Magazine Preview
May's Rod and Gun, a Woodstock Ontario publication, showcases fishing and boating trends for Canadian and American sportsmen. Notable articles include The Bogs of the North, Haunting Trip to Poeologan NB, The History of the Canoe, Building a Sectional Boat, and Trout Fishing in Ontario Waters, with steady coverage of regulations and sporting interests.
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N B
Ontario
Regulaa
Taylor
Woodstock, Ont
Widium Traces Reported in Peace River Block
Circulating in Edmonton a report notes traces of widium found in various parts of the Peace River Block east of the foothills and west of Edmonton. Several people report its presence and there is a growing interest group movement in the district.
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Peace River
Foothills
Edmonton
Piece River
Weather weekly readings for week ending May 2 2014
Meteorological readings present a week long temperature summary ending May 2 2014. Data lists daily highs and lows, precipitation, and notable weather events across multiple stations. Observed patterns include warmer days midweek and scattered showers.
Tragedy at Merritt Ends in Indian Woman's Murder
A Merritt Herald report describes the April 25 Indian Reserve murder of Mary by an Indian man named Tullelar. He allegedly used alcohol fueled violence, attempted suicide, was restrained by guardians, and was imprisoned awaiting court with Magistrate Morgan.
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Mary
Tullelar
Tullelae
Othe Todians
P. C. King
Horsebick
Hin de
Tovill
Merritt Herald
Mining notes on Granby mines and Vancouver Island deals
A large force, 700 to 800 men, works at Granby mines Hidden Creek and the nearby concentration plant. The Cork property deal in Kaslo district nets 12,000 on bonds and timber rights. A Philadelphia company buys the Sueffleton gold quartz property on Vancouver Island for about 800,000, with Tonopah Belmont as purchasers. First copper shipment from Hidden Creek reaches Vancouver, with 122 tons valued at 1.10 per pound, blister copper, forecast monthly two shipments of 400 to 300 tons.
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Kasto
Sueffuleton
Vancouver Island
Tonopsh-Belmont Company
Granby Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company
Hiddencreek
Shouth
Vancouver
New York
Ti Fa
Similkameen prospects brighten with Kettle Valley plans
Vancouver May 6 L W Shatford M P P reports promise of a bumper fruit crop and mining prospects, predicting a busy year in the Similkameen and Okangan districts. He expects Kettle Valley railway constriction work to extend service to the coast via the Nicole branch of the Canada Pacific, with full coast access by year end. Completion of the line would bring boom potential to Boundary, Kettle Valley, Similkameen and Okanagan regions and aid Kootenay through closer coast connections.
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Vancouver
B.C
Similkamween
Okampenn
L. W. Shatford
M.P.P
Shatford
Similkameen
Kettle Valley
Lie Nicole
Canada Pacific Railway
Okwnagah
Kootenay
Victoria & Bourtéen
Tiough
Ulster gun running sparks home rule crisis
Ulster faces a heightened crisis as arms shipments surface amid gun running. A Romanian or German steamer reportedly delivered about 40 thousand rifles and 500 thousand rounds to Ulster perimeters, with Loyalist Volunteers guarding landing points and roads while police were unable to intervene. Nationalist volunteers reportedly landed weapons from America in County Donegal and prepared for political clashes following the arrival of British rule opponents.
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Ulster
Cngines
Geramon
Ulster “Volunteer
Ulster Volunteers
Iish Nationalist Volunteers
Ulster Unionist Volunteers
America
County
Donegal
English syndicate eyes coal on Gratvim Island
An English syndicate prospecting coal on Gratvim Island with F C Green of Seattle directing drilling. A leading Vancouver timber company plans to organize a new firm and raise capital to develop silt deposits on the Skeens river, aiming to supply fisheries and meat firms on the coast. Britannia mine profits last year reached a high yield, with doubled mill capacity and a new plant expected to reach 2,000 tons daily by year end.
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Vancouver
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