Trackmen Reject Conciliation Report in CPR Dispute
The Canadian Pacific Railway strikers refuse the conciliation board’s settlement terms. D McNicholl, VP, notes that President Wilson’s action could end the dispute. The telegram, dated Aug 16, 1901 from Montreal, outlines the report and calls for arbitration if the terms are not accepted.
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R. Marpole
C. P. R. Pacific Division
D. McNicholl
Wilson
Trackmen’s Union
Montreal
Rt. Marpole
Nelson
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Que
Committee of Conci
Queens
L. B
R. T
Canadian Pacific Railway
Board of Conciliation
Chas, Pops
C. P. R. Company
J. Lennon
A. F. Stout
Strikes Threaten City Meetings and Labor Leaders
A message from Sydney shows labor leaders demanding a 24 hour city evacuation if President Wilson interferes, while a Dublin engineer outlines a plan for a rapid Atlantic crossing harbor at Berehaven Barry Bay with Texas oil for steamers, plus rail links to Liverpool London and New York. The scheme draws support from Austin Chamberlain Gerald Balfour Geo Wyndham and other officials as American capital shows interest.
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London
S. U. Fraser
Dublin
Bexehaven
Barry Bay
Ireland
Atlantic
Associated Press
New York
Sidney
Halifax
Berehaven
Liverpool
Southampton
Dover
Austin Chamberlain
Gerald Balfour
Geo. Wyndham
The
Treasury
Board of Trade
Lord James Hereford
Duchy of Lancaster
Fraser
Corbett Wins After Ten Round Fight With Dixon
Denver Colo Aug 16 Young Corbett won a decision after ten rounds with former leatherweight champion George Dixon. Corbett fought as aggressor throughout and his opponent's face bled from the fifth round onward due to Corbett's persistent jabs. Dixon, in strong defensive form, blocked well and tried to mix it with Corbett but the punch output favored Corbett late.
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Denver
Col
Corbett
George Dixon
Damage in Louisiana After Storm Passes
New Orleans reports the storm has passed with limited city damage and no injuries beyond the lakeside resort area and the canal bank flood zone. Lower coast rice and orange farms suffered severe losses and a large house was overturned.
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New Orleans
Chamberlain denies US tour rumor in interview
London August 16 Mr Chamberlain says in an interview with The Daily Mail that there is no foundation for the rumor he plans a tour of the United States and British colonies during the parliamentary recess.
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London
Kitchener Advances on Hondwai Border in Zululand
Durban reports Lord Kitchener leading a force toward Hondwai on the Zululand border where General Botha has concentrated about 400 Boers. An important engagement is expected amid the South African conflict.
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Kitchener
Botha
Durban
Lord Kitchener
Hondwai
Zululand
One Killed as Mobile Storm Hurts Four in City
August 16 Mobile reports a man killed and four injured by yesterday's storm. No word yet from towns along the bay as crews assess damage and safety conditions.
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Mobile
Ain
Quiet Day Across Colombia Marked by Assumption Feast
In Colon and across Colombia on August 16 government offices closed for the Assumption feast and the day remained orderly with no notable incidents reported.
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Colon
Colombia
Striking Steel Workers Cast Plot For Westward Win
Pittsburg August 16 The steel strike center moved west as Joliet joined the walkout and Milwaukee set a final vote date. Strikers in Milwaukee vow victory while Chicago may follow. Operators warn the ebb will end the flood and some McKeesport Wheeling Bellaire workers may return after coercion fears fade. Two hundred National Tube Co galvanizing workers at McKeesport walked out, completing the tie up. Some tab e workers refuse union ties, signaling possible splits among strikers.
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Pittsburg
Joliet
Metwaukee
Milwaukee
Chicago
McKeesport
Wheeling
Bellaire
National Tube Co
Tabe
India's Finances and the Crown Rule Report
London Aug 16 Lord George Hamilton Indian commissioner in the Commons presented the financial statement for India. Despite three years of famine and low mood in tea indigo and cotton the balance sheet was favorable with a 15 million pound relief outlay and a 6.377 million pound surplus. Rain was below normal but adequate for agriculture, crop outlook fair, and relief costs expected to fall. The gold standard policy exceeded government expectations and Lord Curzon’s administration was urged to continue prosperously.
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London
George Hamilton
House of Commons
India
Lord George
Lord Curzon
Keddleston
Surrender of French scouts near Bethesda reported by Kitchener
London notes from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria describe a party of fifty French scouts moving to join a column near Bethesda being surrounded by a superior force. One man killed and three wounded, with Captain Bethelheim stated as dangerously wounded. Casualty date likely August 8.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Bethesda
Theres
Bethelheim
Lucania Spokes By Wireless From Nantucket Lightship
The Cunard liner Lucania sailing from Liverpool to New York on August 10 was heard by wireless telegraph from the Nantucket lightship around six this evening. Captain McKay commanded Lucania during the transmission.
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New York
Cunard
Lucania
McKay
Liverpool
Nantucket
Ringer Ready for Panama Mission
The United States steamer Ringer at San Diego preparing to sail for Panama. It is taking on supplies and will depart at 3 p.m. tomorrow under orders to proceed to the Panama region.
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San Diego
Val
United States
Ringer
Panama
Man Pursues Iron Interests in Goat River Mining District
A long profile of C P Hill and his stake in the Goat River mining district explains his 1893 claims transferred to a large Eastern syndicate for 80000 dollars. It covers Hill’s shift from copper hopes to iron, the syndicate dealings, tunnels, and coal deposits being developed, with historical moves since 1888 and the ongoing mining activity feeding local industry.
Goats River mining district grows as road work progresses
R. Quite a town has sprung up near the mine with Hill planning development on 3200 acres of coal lands and metalliferous claims. The Whirlwind Tornado and Cyclone show copper and galena with rich ore. Government Engineer Killeen reports steady progress on the Nelson-Granite wagon road, with the first two miles near completion and grade up to four per cent. The camp, 1.5 miles from the road, endures heat but reports no illnesses while crews drill and blast.
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Hill
Goat River
Killeen
Baker Street
Kootenay
Kiileen
Asit
Nelson
East Kootenay
Michel
Fort Steele
Powers Hold Fast to Occupied Temples in Pekin
The occupying powers refuse to evacuate public buildings in Pekin as of Aug 16. British and American forces plan to occupy the Temple of Heaven and the Temple of Agriculture until barracks are ready. Sir Ernest Satow warns against withdrawal before protocol signing with Chinese plenipotentiaries. Japanese troops still control the northern city. A Japanese colonel is noted to command and organize Chinese troops amid growing belief the court will not return while forces remain in Chi Li. The protocol omits fort destruction due to unresolved agreement. Colistró admitted to bail after assault conviction. bail set at 1000 pending appeal.
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Pekin
China
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Agriculture
Ernest Satow
Een
Chi Li
Bradstreets Trade Outlook A Canada Week Preview
Bradstreet's reports Montreal business fair for the season and expectations of large fall movement. Toronto sees reduced activity but fall orders rise as traders prepare, while Fraser River salmon runs boost western prosperity. Vancouver Victoria retail trade brightens with slow payments. Winnipeg crop focus supports improved outlook. Grain movement and heavy railroad traffic loom as wheat harvest approaches.
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Toronto
Bradstreet
Montreal
Pacific Coast
Fraser River
Vancouver
Victoria
London
Winnipeg
Chapleau Creditors Meet Over Gold Mining Company Debts
Local creditors of the Chapleau Consolidated Gold Mining Company met yesterday to push payment on $3,000 this week, leaving a $4,000 balance. They have garnished about $6,000 in provincial wagon road funds and aim to finalize the matter soon. Delays stem from vouchers for wagon road payments held by the construction engineer, who awaits payment of a personal claim. Creditors instructed their solicitors to obtain delivery of the vouchers, asserting the engineer has no personal right to hold them.
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Chapleau Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Chapleau Company
Chapieau Company
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Goncilation Committee
B. ER. T
Louisana
Will
Lord George Hamilton
Big Eastern Syndicate
C. P. Hill
London & B. C
F.W. Peters
M. Brydges
E. J. Matthews
Mr. Hill
James D. Sword
Benny Benson
Greenwood
Tom Coffee
Rossland
Klondike
Jennings
Mont
Ainsworth
Kootenay Falls
Bonner
United States Customs
Port Hill
W. Gebo
Colistro
Horn
Boult~ Bee
Canada
B. G
Chapleau Creditors
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