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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
2
The Nelson Miner lists subscription rates for daily, weekly and yearly editions by carrier and mail, plus foreign options. It notes advance payment and names Alexander & Co of Spokane as authorized agents for subscriptions and advertisements.
A Dominion Commission inquiry on Canadian freight rates hears massed evidence from Nelson wholesalers accusing the C P R of discrimination. Nelson would become a major southern British Columbia supply hub if rates improve, with Prof. S J McLean overseeing data collection and a push from the Nelson Board of Trade and Industrial Canada to back action.
Industrial Canada cites example rates favoring United States carriers for paper and mineral wool shipments to Vancouver and Nelson. Holyoke to Vancouver $1.05, East Angus to Vancouver $1.33, Toronto $1.20. New York to Nelson $1.58 vs Toronto $1.98. The call for a national eight-rate commission faces ridicule from opponents.
From New Westminster Aug 1 two lacrosse players clashed prompting a melee with bystanders joining in and injuring several. Chief J Carty ordered the field cleared before play resumed. A scheduled exhibition with Y M C A was cancelled after pro Walter Miller joined the opposing side. amateurs refused to play amid the conflict. Over 2000 spectators had gathered as Westminster did not field a team. Yoko Umehie, Chinese convicted of aiding entry to Canada from the United States, was sentenced to two months hard labor. Business has improved.
Since the fisher men's strike ended, crews are back to work and the river catch last night ranged from one hundred to three hundred per boat as canneries operate at full capacity. Bonner's Ferry Idaho July 31 smallpox hits an Indian camp two miles away with one death.
A London millionaire reportedly starved due to digestive incapacity. Early use of Dr King s New Live Wills could have aided digestion and appetite. The ad promotes the product to improve digestion and assimilation, priced at 26 cents with a money back guarantee, sold by Canada Drug and Book Co.
In the matter of the Estate of William Thomas Teadles late of Salmo British Columbia deceased intestate notice is given under the Trustees and Executors Act creditors must file claims by August 20 1901 at Nelson D C solicitors for the administrator MacDonald Johnson advise on notices and claim details.
Notice by J D Anderson agent for W W Carlisle and for Herbert Porter. Claims located in Nelson Mining Division West Kootenay on Columbia River east bank two miles south of Trail and Craig Mountain Craigtown. Intend to apply for Certificates of Improvements within sixty days and to seek Crown Grants. Action under section 87 must be commenced before issuance of certificates.
I J D Anderson agent for Joe Bernard Free Miners certificates 50846 B42467 B50196 apply for Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grant for the Good Enough mineral claim near Craigtown Nelson Mining Division Wear Kootenay District. Sixty days from this date to file and commence action under section 37 for Improvements dated July 22, 1901.
P.L.S. of Trail agent for Mrs. Katherine Seed and others intends within 60 days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grant for the Warfare claim in Nelson Mining Division West Kootenay on Craig Mountain near Craigtown. This notice dated July 9, 1901.
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