First Spike Driven as Nelson Tramway Is Begun
Crowds gathered on Baker and Front streets for the Nelson Street Railway inaugural ceremony with Mayor Newlands presiding. Drummond received a gold spike, later driven by him as officials praised the project and British Electric Traction Company for bringing a new tramway to the Kootenays city.
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Bonnington Falla
Bonnington Falla As Being A Magnificent Project. Mr. Strachan
Sir James Edgar Dead in Toronto Amid Sudden Illness
Sir James Edgar speaker of the Canadian House of Commons died at 6 pm this evening after a period of poor health. His death comes as a severe shock to all classes and is a major political loss for Canada.
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Donatance Wins Seawanhaka Cup Second Race
Dorval July 81 The second Seawanhaka Cup race on Lake St Louis was won by American boat Donatance, beating Canadian Grencairn III by 55 seconds. Constance showed strong windward work, outperforming Glencairn III in the initial rounds though the wind favored the American boat. Tomorrow’s course plan is windward and return in fresh breeze.
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Nelson to gain electric tramway in new era for city
A large Nelson crowd witnessed the 5:30 PM spike ceremony for the Nelson Electric Tramway Co. to build an electric street railway funded by the London firm British Electric Traction. The project, backed by local financiers and London interests, aims to boost Nelson’s growth, property values, and regional prominence in West Kootenay.
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Canada
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Banquet in Nelson Celebrates City's Growth and Prominent Guests
A grand banquet at the Hotel Phair marked an auspicious day for Nelson. Prominent Kootenay figures, financiers, and officials gathered to toast Nelson’s progress, with speeches praising unity, the tramway plans, and the city’s bright future while enjoying elaborate dining and music.
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Great Britain
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Drummond
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