Alum Deposit Near Windermere Sparks Scientific Interest
A peculiar alum-like deposit near East Kootenay, close to Windermere, promises valuable scientific insight due to its thickness and unusually low impurities. It yields a simple process to extract alum, with potential uses in dyeing, leather dressing, and fireproofing. Nearby mineral springs and deposits of epsom salt and gypsum accompany the find, while mining updates note the Emily Edith mine near Silverton plans a concentrator and regular ore shipments.
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East Kootenay
Windermere
Holdich
R. E. Rummelmeyer
Four Mile Creek
Silverton
Nelson
Rammelmeyer
GC. P. R
British Columbia
P. R
Kootenay
Corbin
Victoria Colonist
Grain Union Strife Sparks Army Call to Duty
Rival grain shovellers factions clash for days raising alarms as the 5th regiment is ordered to assemble at its armory for duty tomorrow. The first lake carrier fleet is due tomorrow and trouble is expected to escalate locally.
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Buffalo
Grain Shovellers Union
Western Liberals plan action on oil duty question
Ottawa reports that western Liberal members may press the government to reconsider the oil duty. The government knows a strong party faction opposes continuing the duty and the issue is likely to arise multiple times before the House adjourns.
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Ottawa
Senator John Sutherland Dies in 78th Year
Winnipeg April 27 Senator John Sutherland of Kildenan died peacefully after a lingering illness around 9 oclock yesterday He was 77 or 78 and had been in public life since about 1868 a prominent figure in the Selkirk settlement and long active in public affairs supporting the community through decades.
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Winnipeg
John Sutherland
Kildenan
Sutherland
Selkirk
Agitators on Trial in Paris Assizes
Paris heard the court commit Paul Deron lede and Marcel Habert for trial on the charge of provoking unrest. The defendants face serious accusations as the case proceeds before the court of assizes.
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Paris
Paul Deronlede
Marcel Habert
Court of Assizes
Offenses Against State Security and Army Incitement
A brief public notice outlines penalties for offenses against state security and for inciting the army to mutiny. Convictions carry from one to five years imprisonment and may include fines.
Railways and reform under Canadian unity and rivalry
The Toronto World laments Corbin charter nonuse and warns of a CPR Grand Trunk conspiracy prompting revolution. The Victoria Globe and London Empire note mines and eight hour laws, while the Victoria Colonist praises railway expansion and OPR CPR policies as crucial to regional growth and national prosperity.
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Toronto World
Grand Trunk Railway
Canada
Victoria Globe
Early Closing Pact For Nelson Merchants
Local Nelson retailers sign an agreement to close all businesses at seven each evening except Saturdays and the eve of holidays, with Sunday and legal holidays closing 1:30. List of signatories includes J. A. Gilker, Nelson Furniture Co, Hudson Bay Co, Wilace & Miller, Jacob Dover and many others.
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Neder
Nelson
Ips Baet & Co
West Kootenay
Kirkpatrick & Wilson
M. DesBrisay & Co
Morrison & Caldwell
Lillie Bros
Thomson Stationery Co
Neeland Shoe Emporium
JB Wray
T. J. Scanlan
Hudson Bay Co
Jacob Dover
Bus timetable for Kaslo and Nelson steamers
South End to Nelson and Spokane connections listed with departure times from Kaslo city wharf and foot of 3rd street. Includes Ainsworth Pilot Bay Balfour and 5 Mile Point departures. subject to change without notice. Robert Irving, Manager.
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Mena
Los
Kaslo
Ainsworth
Sin “ Pilot Bay
Balfour
Nelson
Spokiane
Ile Point
Kaslo City Wharf
3Rd Street
Robert Irving
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New York
Senator Sutherland
Tam
London Empire
Atlantic
Pacific
Dominion
London
Lake & River Division
STR. International
South End
Vincent
A. Ferland & CO
West Kootenay Butcher Co
Lowes
Ymir
E. C. Traves
H. Byers & CO
Giant Powder Co
Truax Ore Cars
Canton Drill Steel
Gurney, Tilden Stoves and Ranges
R. P. Rithet & Co., Ltd
Victoria
B. C
Columbia Flouring Mills
Enderby and Vernon
P. O. Box
J. A. Gilker
China Hall
London & British Columbia Goldfields. Limited
England
P. O
B.C
J. Roderick Robertson
S. Fowuer
E. M
Nelson, B.C
Arthur R. Sherwood
the Birkbeck Investment, Security
Cormer
Mill St
Observatory St
Merchants’ Bank of Halifax
Halifax
Scotia
P. Burns & Co
Ania, Crana Regswsechiarm
Vancouver East End
Nelson, B. C
Vancouver
Te Nelson
Rossland
Trail
Sondon
Three Forks
New Denver
Slocan City
Geo. Kydd
PABST
Pabst Brewing Co.v
Milwaukee
Turner Beetons Co
Gamble & O'Reilly
Creston
West Kootenay Valley
Nelson & Bedlington Ry
Geo
Mc Farland
Creston Townsite Co
Creston, B. OC
Reisterer & CO
J. L. Vanstone
JU. McPhee
Josephine St
Nelson, B
Lethbridge
Ted
Frank Fletcher
P.L. S
W. P. Tierney
Land & Coal
Cor. Kootenay & Baker
Sts
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