Delegates Oppose Eight Hour Mine Work Law in BC
A Nelson district petition argues against enforcing the eight hour limit in metalliferous mines. Mine owners and managers seek delay until the next session, claiming upheaval in labor and capital and urging electors to withhold approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Rossland
Kootenays
Nelson
Hall Mines Limited
London & B. C. Gold Fields
Ymir Mines Limited
Whitewater Mines Limited
Duncan Mines Limited
Athabasca Gold Mine Limited
Queen Bess Proprietary Co., Ltd
Dominion Mining & Development Co., Ltd
Dundee Gold Mining & Milling Co
Brandon & Golden Crown, Ltd
The
Ore Mining & Milling Co
Nelson Copper Fields
Exchequer Gold Mining Co
Pyramid Copper Syndicate, Ltd
Nelson District
Province of
R.S.V.C
Senator Macdonald presses BC public works demand in Ottawa
In Ottawa on April 18 Senator Macdonald made a strong case for greater British Columbia public works spending and cabinet representation. He cited Trade and Navigation data showing BC led non Ontario Quebec in trade and outlined ship tonnage at Victoria Vancouver Nanaimo and Comox to argue for increased regional support and revenue contributions.
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Ottawa
Macdonald
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Victoria
Vancouver
Nanaimo
Comox
CF Pitts
Hastern
Canada
Montreal
Halifax
Yarmouth
North Sydney
Sydney
David Mills
Senate
British Columbian
Mackenzie Bowell
Yukon
Coste
Alaskan Boundary Modus Vivendi Talks Stall
Washington reports an unexpected delay in negotiations over the Alaskan boundary. Extended talks involving Ottawa London and Washington faced difficulties over a temporary line and divergent Canadian Canadian proposals. Officials fear no immediate accord on a temporary boundary line appears likely.
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Washington
Ottawa
London
Canada
Quay Reinstated as Senator Nominee Amid Seat Doubts
Harrisburg April 21 Governor Stone announced that Quay was appointed senator to serve until next legislative session, with acquittal reported. It is unlikely he will take seat in the U S Senate as the body has commonly rejected gubernatorial appointees when the legislature did not elect.
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Senate
Harrisburg
Quay
Stone
Geene
United States
Senmite
Freedman Testifies In Croker Slush Fund Inquiry
In the Mazer Investigation committee, Freedman testified about his $15,000 yearly salary and questioned whether Croker received a share of his commissions. He refused to disclose the proportion paid to Croker, citing personal reasons, and hinted that most profits came from bonding. The exchange touched on potential contempt of the committee as Freedman left with a press statement for publication.
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New York
Mazer Investigation Committee
Freedman
Moss
Mr. Freedman
Croker
Mazet
Mr Croker
Platte Company
Mr. Freeman
Mr. Moss
Must Not Now Retire in the Philippines Debate
London reports General Lawton’s retirement in Laguna de Bay region prompts criticism of U S political maneuvering. The Saturday Review denounces anti-American panic as ignorant and warns abandonment would brand the United States as cowards and opting to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Saturday Review
Lawton
Santa Cruz
Laguna de Bay
United States
Philippines
Great Republic
Lowell
National Cycling Association Incorporation Reported
The National Cycling Association formed to run bicycle races in opposition to the League of American Wheelmen was incorporated in New Jersey with capital of 200,000. Incorporators include Charles P. Blowmecle Newark Nat Salisbury Jersey City Frederick House Jersey City John B. Lashley Washington and Ames Batchelder New York. London mourns as Irish poet Michael Hogan dies.
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Trenton
N. J
National Cycling Association
League of American Wheelmen
New Jersey
Chas
P. Blowmecle
Newark
Nat Salsbury
Frederick, House
Jersey
Handler Wins Gripping 12 Round Broadway Bout
New York fighter Jimmy Handler, protege of Bob Fitzsimmons, defeats Dick O'Brien of Lewiston in a hard fought 12 round match at 150 pounds. O'Brien was floored repeatedly but Handler landed sharp rights and won when O'Brien’s seconds stopped the fight after the twelfth round.
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New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Jimmy Handler
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dick O'Brien
Lewiston
Maine
Handler
O'Brien
O' Fen
Queer Street
Liner Manitoban Disabled off Cape Race
The Allan Liner Manitoban under Captain Buchanan, sailing from Liverpool to St Johns Halifax and Philadelphia, was sighted in distress off Cape Race three days earlier. She should have reached by now, but remains adrift with likely machinery failure. Three steamers Terra Nova Diana Walrus Nimrod pursue rescue and recovery.
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St. Johns
Nild
Buchanan Saling
Liverpool
Halifas
Philadelpia
Cape Race
Jackman
Hunt
Imperial Government Decision Awaited on Transvaal Petition
London April 22 A Johannesburg Times correspondent writes that the Imperial Government’s decision is anxiously awaited in response to a petition sent through Mr Jononghaum Greene British agent and Charge d Affaires at Portoria. The Transvaal likely to yield to pressure, but missing the moment could lead capitalists to seek peace with the Boer Government harming Imperial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Johannesburg
the Timesays
Jononghaum Greene
Portoria
Transvaal
Governor seeks extradition in Utica assault case
Governor Roosevelt issued a requisition to the President to obtain Israel Goldstone from Canada authorities. Goldstone is jailed in St John New Brunswick for the January assault on Line Friemmen in Utica. He skipped bail of 36000 and was arrested after a letter postmark traced him.
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Albany
Roosevelt
Dominion of
Canata
Israel Goldstone
St. John
N. B
Line Friemmen
Utica
Goldstone
Market bulletin shows mixed metal futures and prices
The Metal Market notes varied trading on April 1 with lead, tin, copper and Mexican dollars cited. Brokers report price changes including a $11y exchange and $4.50 for BABLN while copper closes with spins and futures around £76.
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New York
Conner
League Games Scoreboard From April 21 Listings
In Washington DC Boston 7, New York 1 at New York Baltimore 4, Louisville 11 Cleveland 4 at Louisville Cincinnati 8 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 4 St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 5 Reading 1 Montreal 1. Officials record results across multiple city matchups with teams listed by home and opponent.
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New York
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Louisville
Cleveand
Cincinnati
Chicano
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Reading
Montreal
Kentucky law on selling enslaved people ruled unconstitutional
Richmond Kentucky April 21 Judge Scott declared unconstitutional the law used for slave sales on vagrancy grounds. The ruling follows the Ben Burton case and affects terms of servitude in the state.
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Richmond
Kentucky
Scott
Ben Burton
Military reform urged for Canadian forces in Times extracts
The Times prints morning extracts of criticisms of Major Hutton on the condition of the Canadian forces. It says reforms should be adopted promptly, noting patriotism demands the sacrifice entailed.
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London
the Times
Major Hutton
Davitt Warns on Anglo American Alliance in Samoa Feud
London and Berlin reports discuss Michael Davitt sending a letter to Wilhelm Liebknecht claiming English intrigues fuel Samoa tensions. He labels Chief Justice Chambers as English by nature and warns Germans against US blame for riots. Austrian papers condemn Britain and US influence in a shifting naval balance.
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Berlin
Herr Wilhelm Liebknecht
Michael Davitt
South Mayo
London
London Missionary Society
Lloyd Osborne
Robert Louis Stevenson
Mto Matauafa
Samoa
Vienna
Times
America
Britain
Austria
Vaterland
Oes
Kautz
Europe
Great Britain
British troop increase debate in the Commons
In the House of Commons the debate on military estimates touched on expanding British troops at the Cape from 4 000 to 9 000 within two years. Opponents warned against permanent expansion while government leaders urged restraint and justified the rise as needed to guard coaling stations and possible future needs.
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London
House of Commons
Cape
Transvaal
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Arthur J. Balfour
Treasury
North Side residents tear up tracks in Syracuse protest
In Syracuse on April 21 the North Side Citizens Association led residents to rip up 400 feet of tracks on the Butternut street division of the Syracuse Rapids Trail Railway. A car was stoned, windows broken, and service abandoned as anger over broken promises to extend service along the full line. Tracks were pulled up and dumped into a gully under association supervision and with mayoral sanction.
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Syracuse
N. Y
North Side Citizen's Association
North Side
Butternut Street
Syracuse Rapids Trail Railway Company
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Kootenay
Minister of Mines, “ Victoria, Boc
Josir
Brit’h Columbia
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Boss Quay
Tammany Hall
Croke
Tammany Boss
Opposition Cycling League
Michael Hogan
Cate
Wichall Davitt
South Africa
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