Indian Killed in Hold Up Near Merritt
Jas Sneeden shot and killed Bill Swackhan an Indian, in what witnesses say was self defense. The incident occurred near the reservation as dusk fell while Holsworth and Sneeden were returning from a hunting trip. Sneeden fired after Swackham struck him and fled about 150 yards before collapsing. he is now held by police.
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Merritt
B. C
Sneeden
Bill Swackhan
Sayin
Sheedan
Holsworth
Swackham
Chinese Laundry Fire Threatens Chinatown Building
A Chinatown laundry owned by Sam Lee Ling caught fire on Tuesday morning. J B Edmunds roused five Chinese workers, helping them evacuate as flames and smoke overtook the premises. The fire and contents were destroyed, with townspeople’s laundry bundles lost, and the event underscored the town’s lack of hydrants or hoses for fire protection. Ling had just returned from a year in China.
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Chinatown
Sam Lee Ling
J.B. Edmunds
Hedlayites
San Lee Ling
China
Not Alone in Rossland Business Printouts
The Rossland Miner criticizes local business for spending money east for printing and freight, urging merchants to unite and patronize home institutions to boost local commerce and pride. The piece cites a $100 bill and contrasts local and eastern suppliers to urge better support for home printers.
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Rossland
Neither satisfied with transfer in Wellington coal case
Victoria October 21 news recounts disputes over the Wellington Colliery properties linking Mr Mackenzie and Mr Dansmuir. The suit claims May Mackenzie withheld assets worth over 1000 and seeks return of shares and dividends amid accusations of concealed plant parts and improper transfers in the Dunsmuir property dispute.
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Victoria
Wi Mackenzie
James Dansmuir
Mackenzie
Dansmari
May Mackenzie
Nesensworth
Dunemile
Dunsmair
Wellington Coligny Co
Robbery at Nome Steals Gold Dust Worth $150000
Nome authorities report an organized gang of sluice box robbers stole about 150 500 dollars in gold dust from Pioneer Mining Company over two years. Three suspects have been arrested including John Tibarg in Seattle with 4000 dollars in dust. Investigation ties to supervisors and foremen in the Pioneer placer operations.
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Seattle
Pioneer Mining Company
Nome
John Tibarg
John Erickson
BC Legislature to Convene January 11 for Public Works Plan
Victoria reports the British Columbia legislature will meet January 11 to address revision of statutes and reports from forestry and insurance commissions. A new administrative building expansion is anticipated to handle rising provincial business. The government seeks a public works programme aligned with growth, with no major railway aid likely. The notable private charter is for extending the Portland Canal Short Line to BC’s eastern boundary.
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Victoria
British Columbia
The Editor's Snap Charm of Press Days in a Tiny Town
The writer humorously describes editors rushing to finish each issue and the ritual grind of press days. The scene depicts reporters, printers, and the public lining up, paying bills, and awaiting the next weekly cycle as the editor lurks between shifts.
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Welles
Phuce
Che Fevenian
Local News Roundup From Vernon Province Reports and People
Leonard returns home to Lockport after a three month visit and notes BC exhibit quality. Robert Stevenson ill at Hedley Hospital from carbuncle. Dr. McEwen attends. Stump mill shutdown due to rock slide break in flames. minor damage. Hon Price Ellison and Mrs Ellison travel from Victoria to England for fruit exhibit business. Rev A H E Cameron preaches. Mr Kincey visits. Mrs J H Bromley and son Jack voyage to coast. Jack to St Louis College. A Kellett of J W Stewart Co arrives to oversee Northwest construction and hints at possible progress for V V E ring. Kennedy recovering post-incident.
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Robert Stevenson
Princeton
Hedley Hospital
McEwen
Stevenson
Price Ellison
Minster of Finance and Agricultural
Victoria
Ellison
England
Great Britain
Vernon
A. Kellett
J. W. Stewart & Co
Spokane
Actite Northwest
G. NR
Kennedy
Post Office Opens at Dnieper with Peter Iwaszczyszyn Postmaster
A new post office was opened at Dnieper Minnesota with Peter Iwaszczyszyn named postmaster. All communications are to be addressed to the postmaster. The brief notice notes the local postal development and official designation.
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Dnieper
Mun
Peter Iwaszczyszyn
Pos Moster
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