Gold Fever Stampede Echoes From Arctic Gold Fields
The Hosmer Times notes the enduring lure of gold as a force in human history and migration. It cites Columbus, Cortez, Marshall, and Canadian ventures like the Cariboo, Klondike, and Cobalt to explain why thousands in Seattle seek passage to Nome and Idatavod. The piece warns of the stampede’s blinding rush and praises restraint over dangerous gold-seeking zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Indies
America
Cortez
Marshall
Sutters Mill
Sebras
American
Canada
Cariboo
Klondike
Cobalt
Edmonton Journal
Engine with a Reputation Wrecks at Oroville Roundhouse
A fire destroyed the Great Northern roundhouse and two locomotives in Oroville, including engine No. 930. Once notable on the Phoenix run, No. 930 was deemed a railroad hoodoo, blamed for multiple deaths and dramatic stunts before it was removed from active service. Whether it will be rebuilt remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Oroville
Phoenix
Keremeos
Phoenix Pioneer
Prices of Pullmans debated over berth pricing
The debate asked whether upper berths should be cheaper than lower ones. Railways and the Pullman Company, aided by capable counsel, prepared to resist any rate reductions pending final judgment on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways
Pullman Company
Able Counsel
A Simpler World Then Boys And The Comic Echoes
A Fernie Free Press piece recalls boyhood days and footnote humor about barefoot summers, the value of youth, and a clever office boy Fogerty whose sweeping skills amused readers. It includes wry reflections on aging, innocence, and a squeeze play gag from a 1915 exchange.
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Fogerty
Fernie Free Press
Trading Rat Trades for Stolen Goods in Rocky Mountains
A Philadelphia North American note describes a “trading” rat seen by miners in the Rocky Mountains. The creature supposedly steals items from houses camps and mines but leaves a chip or stone in exchange. The piece also mentions stomach and liver remedies and a Queen's Hotel moving picture show on Saturday evening from 3 30 to 11 p m.
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Philadelphia
Rocky Mountains
Queen's Hotel
Grandstand Banter On Baseball Royalties And Errors
A lively sideline conversation at a ball game covers balls and strikes, bases on balls, spikes in shoes, and fielding fuss. The couple debates umpire calls and the aim of running for a fly, noting the early season enthusiasm and humor.
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Harry
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the Hosmer Times
Hosmer
Ritish Columbia
G. N
Michel
Rexford
Vee Dal
Eas
West
West Flyer
East Flyer
Bande
Jane
Pullmans
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Ichabod
Chamberlain
Cc. H. Dunbar
B.C
C. F. Lawe
Alex I. Fisher, B. A
Lawe & Fisher
Fernie
B. C
People's
Pit
Adelberg
I. Ziselman
Mer
Hosmer, B. C
the Hosmer Dairy
G. M. Hedley
Prop
HOSMER,#. C
D. Brutto
Main Street Hosmer B. C
Pete’s Barber Shop
Front St
Alabasitine
Kootenay Restaurant
M. D. Hong
ST. Hosmer
M. L. McKinnon
Hobberlin
Aiello
Bossio
Gabara Bros
Queen’s Hotel
Ins
Bennett Bros
Mrs. McMeekin
Main
Hosmer, B.C
P. Carosella
Opera House
Mike Jio1s
Front Street
Garbutt Business College
Calgary
Lethbridge
Winnipeg
F. G. Garbutt
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Fernie, B. C
Elk Valley Development Co. Limited
Cree & Moffatt
the Hosmer Mines
Hosmer Steam Coal
General Office, Mines and Coke Ovens
Lewis Stock
RPS
D. G. Winsox
Robson
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