Fraudulent oil deal and diamond swindle exposed in old reporting
The article recounts a Florida landowner who sold untested oil by fraud and a mining expert Clarence King exposing diamonds salted into ground near Arizona California. It notes a Spokane fair minerals display, calls for a collection, and advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills and August Flower with health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Clarence King
Rascal
Arizona
California
Mr. King
King
Protect BC Timber by Enforcing Forest Laws
The article warns that annual forest fires in British Columbia devastate millions of dollars worth of timber. Carelessness by campers and settlers, plus locomotive sparks, threaten scarce timber crucial near mines and towns. Stronger law enforcement and appointed special constables are urged to deter offenders and preserve the forest for future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenays
British Columbia
United States
Canada
Commonwealth
Lacrosse’s Rough Play Draws Calls for Reform
The piece argues lacrosse has become too violent and injures players too often. It urges stronger umpire powers, harsher penalties, and club ostracism of repeat rough players to restore the game to its former prestige as Canada’s national sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Calls to curb mountain highwaymen after three holdups
In the past ten days Kootenays saw three holdups on roads from Rossland to Northport Sirdar and Moyie. Citizens prized safety and urged swift police action to hunt down and prosecute the culprits, preserving the region’s sense of security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenays
Rossland
Northport
Sirdar
Moyie
Spokane Fair to Open Next Month With Expanded Grounds
The Spokane Industrial and Fruit Fair will debut next month with larger grounds and handsome new exhibit buildings. Organizers report the operation will be bigger and better than ever before and have secured new facilities for the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Ironbrew Highlighted as the Summer Drink
A delightfully tonic Ironbrew touted as the season's newest and best summer beverage. Critics note Blue Ribbon Tea fans may miss out if they have not tried Ironbrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironbrew
Notice to creditors in estate of William Thomas Beadles
In the matter of the Estate of William Thomas Beadles late of Salmo British Columbia deceased intestate creditors and others with claims against the estate must send full particulars by August 20 1901 to the administrator at Nelson BC. After that date the administrator will distribute assets to those entitled and will not be liable to late claimants. Dated Nelson BC July 18 1901 Macdonald Johnson solicitors for James Lawrence administrator of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas Beadles
Salmo
British Columbia
Nelson
B. C
B.C
MacDonald & Johnson
James Lawrence
Ab event notes boat spot occurrence
A fragmentary notice references a local event involving a boat spot. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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The
Nelson Miner
Mail
London
Fleet Street
B.ceniral Proas Agency, Ltd
Alexander & Co
First Avenue
Wash
Hudson's Bay Company
J. G. Bunyan & GO
Baker Street
Washington
Dr. King
New Life
Canada Drug & Book Co
R. M. A. Band
Capt. Macdonell
Stanley Street Corner
Canada Drug and Book Co., Ltd
Reynolds
Hall Street
H.R. Cameron
West Kootenay Butcher Co
E. C. Traves
Manaawer
Brock
Warp Street
Nk&son
P. Burns & CO
Head Office
Trail
Easlo
Sondon
Three Forks
New Denver
Slocan City
Aew
Ept
Galt Coal
W. P. Tierney
Tel
C.P.R
West Transfer Co
N. T, Maclod
Wood
Tamarac
Nelson Wine CO
Frank A. Tamblyn
Baker
Nlawrence Hardware CO
W.C. Block
B. G
Exchange For Exhibition
Andrew F. Rosenberger
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Bank of British Columbia
Toronto
Geo
A. Cox
B. S. Walker
Lombard Street
E. c
New York
Exchange Place
ATLIN
Greenwood
Cranbrook
Kaamloors
New Westminster
Vancouver
Fernie
Nanaimo
Victoria
Yukon District
Dawson and White Horse
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Skagway
Savings Bank Department
Nelson Branch
Grange
Nathan Haas
E. M
K.W.O. Block
Reisterer & CQ
Nelsop
Prosser
Ward Street
E. J. Scovil
Rotary Public
Windermere Mines
Correa
Windermere, S
Waltons
le Lake
Vitl
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