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Newspaper
Nanaimo Semi Weekly Mail
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
3
London June 22 reports deny insurrection in Guatemala amid a flurry of cables about revolts in Central America. Trials loom for several figures linked to neutrality law violations while dispatches note political shifts in the United States toward a gold standard and protectionist sentiment.
The London press largely backs McKinley and critiques silver opponents. The Times and Graphic discuss the Republican platform, gold standard support, and potential cross party coalitions. They foresee volatile markets until a clear policy on silver is established.
June 20 dispatches describe a native revolt near Matabeleland in the Enypbill district and patrol orders to the AvtLLN with forces to the scene. London reports a wrecked steamship Liea with 247 people aboard, survivor Margardt among the few.
Reports from a late 19th century racing event detail a complex lineup with riders from Tenrope and New York. Hazen starters and a first heat feature Keenan and others in a Thames style regatta with prizes of £100 and £10. Weather conditions favored a northwesterly wind as boats set off.
England and Australia faced a busy first cricket watch in Towton with a dense crowd at noon. The English XI included Grace and Tuckson while Australia’s bowlers Liman and Richietken claimed early wickets amid a tense opening session.
Desperate campaigning turmoil grips Ontario and Quebec as Premier Tupper faces a likely Liberal landslide. Predictions swing toward a Liberal majority in Quebec and Ontario gains for Laurier peers. Bishops urge clerical support, while ministers struggle to hold seats amid a nationwide political fever.
Provincial news from Port St. Stele reports Col. Wm Redpath of Fort Steele Minting Co touring the district to assess prospects. He views May and Lent Lode as promising and notes several properties under option or development near Gold Hill Beeston, Mad Manitiin, Hidden Hand and Iron Mask sites. Bruce Chishon sells Bam's Mori che property while multiple mines bond. Investors anticipate further acquisitions and a bright future for Fort Steele’s mining division amidst active prospecting and capital interest.
Vernon reports bondings and contracts amid naming errors. A.C. bomyp git bonds Aberdeen mineral elvim to W. L. thanpe soil for 10000. Spallymellen municipality contract awarded to Morrow Broa of Okinsgin Mission for steatnen system, price about 5400 per central yard. Local governance and co op windups surface amid leg deliberations for reorganization.
Three men work on the Avitie Queen at surface, with 80 horsepower machinery and seven drills for Monts Gristo. About 20 men on the Crown Point cut a rout to reach the G W railway, due within 10 days. shipments to start from the dump. A large demonstration favored the reelection of President Dina Phere, ending with a concert.
London reports claim Brazilian Venezuelan border tensions with survey teams near Acarabest Creek and Guyana river while British officials travel toward Karima. Also noted: Guthrie the Dynamite Dick captured after years on the run for the murder of Deputy Marshals. Japanese tsunami floods drown thousands on Yosso island. major fires devastate Wasles area and Winnipeg bishop died of heart failure after preaching in Qu Appelle.
The article describes Trion o Lynn selling cheap boats from a roadside stand along the main route, advertising a wide selection and promising low prices. Shoppers are urged to buy from Whitfield, with names like Albert Streets and Whittole's Blighatire appearing in dialogue about bargains.
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