Boundary reminiscences honor Boundary District pioneers
The Boundary District earns praise as a major copper producer and leader in economical extraction. The piece credits pioneers who faced risk during early cash shortages, notably M modul Miner and Jay P Graves, for their vision and courage in attracting attention to Rossland stocks and Canadian mining progress.
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Boundary District
United States
Boundary
Miner
Ja. P. Graves
Miners and Tronsides Stock Tale From 1890s Mining Era
The article recalls early stock ventures around Red Mountain and Boundary Creek, noting Old Tronsides and Knob Hill shares bought for cents. It highlights Mr. Miner's role in financing Granby Consolidated, the 1890s shift to railroad-led growth, and the toll on small holders while stressing perseverance through copper downturns.
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Boundary
Correction on Macdonalds Vote in Eight Hour Day Bill
The Gavette corrects an error about J A Macdonald of Victoria’s position on the 1905 eight hour day bill for smelters. Though not listed in the final roll, Macdonald spoke against the bill and paired with Chas Wilson, who was absent, altering the record of opposition.
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Guying
J. A. Macdonald
Victoria
Journal of Proceedings
Macdonald
Tillaoet
Hon
Chas, Wilson
Flotation of Grand Trunk Pacific cost in British Columbia
The piece argues the Grand Trunk Pacific flotation has harmed BC residents as relocations rise for northern opportunity. It recalls the 1904 Yale Cariboo federal campaign where Blair warned against such a scheme, yet voters followed the gilded lure, now regretting the outcome.
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British Columbia
Yale-Cariboo
Old Cariboo
Yale
A. G. Blair
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