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Newspaper
Nanaimo Semi Weekly Mail
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
4
The Nanaimo Mail weekly edition announces polished Tuesday issues and fairday publication details from The Mail Publishing Company. Includes Victoria Crescent address, subscription by mail and carrier rates, dated Tuesday December 15 1806.
The Matt defends its past support for Mr. McRae while addressing two points of disagreement over his expenses and the presentation of his claims. It affirms sincerity, rejects accusations of betrayal, and explains why the board would have preferred a different invoicing approach.
The writer urges Nanaimo readers not to withdraw support when editors disagree on public issues. They warn that hostile readers push journalists to mend and grove l, or quit the trade. The piece vows to stay principled and avoid becoming a party tool.
The article questions constitutional proceedings over the 1890 Coal Mines Regulation Act prohibiting Chinese in British Columbia mines. It notes Hon. C F Pooley QC MP, as cabinet minister and legal adviser to corporate interests, represented a corporation against the province, calling into doubt govt neutrality and ethics while the Dunsmuir and Union Coal links are cited. The piece implies government inaction on enforcing the law.
The Attorney General was absent while Chas. Wilson represented the Miners' Union of the city and Vermekon defended the New Vancouver Coal Company. The article questions government independence from Dunsmuir interests and argues the government loses public confidence when anyone is seen as a paid agent of monopolists.
The Pathfinder editorial views the BC Liberal platform as product of deep thought by a named author. It criticizes a local daily for blocking fair police expense coverage and mocks claims of secret funds raised to cover costs. It questions motives of Booth and Aitken amid the police investigation and editorials.
A local reader rebukes coverage of police officials and presses for timely explanations. The writer criticizes a city paper for bias, accusing it of excusing friends while silent on questionable actions and urging clearer, independent reporting.
The Wallace street freezer shop advertises a full line of groceries including wheat, corn meal, chop, oats, bran, potatoes, onions, flour, rolled oats, oatmeal, Purina products, buckwheat and rice flour, and more.
Reports reveal tensions in council as Mayor Davison and officers face criticism for handling misconduct. Citizens fear biased decisions, while witnesses dispute veracity. The piece notes alleged police leniency, calls for accountability, and hints at broader public risk. Also mentions a wedding, school board actions, and staff pay debates in Nanaimo context.
Advertisements declare rheumatism stems from lactic acid in blood and cannot be treated by external liniments. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to purify blood and permanently cure rheumatism, with testimonials from thousands who were relieved by taking the remedy.
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