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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
4
R. M. A. Band Excursion and Local Happenings
The R M A band excursion is set for this afternoon. Nelson High School building lumber arrives by tug Surprise. A 3 inch long, seven pound ring is found in the lake. Fishing reports from Slocan Junction and Hy describe good catches but slow bite. Police court discharges a Winnipeg traveler after licensing. Powder Point lots cleared for cultivation near powder works. Baptist church teachers meeting welcomes all. Blasting hazards threaten pedestrians on the new wagon road. Ymir horse deemed too slow for fire team use. Sons of England Lodge in Nelson hosts a musical evening. Louis Blue of Rossland visits. Castle Brewing accused of keg thefts. Rossland court restrains local brewery from using keys. Fire brigade hose reel team prepares for Labor Day at Greenwood with prize hub and wet tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trout Lake
Ferguson
Nelson
Enterprise
Powder Point
Surprise
Nelson High School
Pilot Bay
Slocan Junction
Winnipeg
Butts
Koxunee Creek
M. McGuire
J. Shannon
Baptist Church
Rattray
New Wagon Road
Louis Blue
Lion Brewing Company
Rossland
Castle Brewing Company
John
Fire Brigade
Greenwood
Chambers
Thompson
Campbell
Wallack
J. Nunn
Houston
Henderson
Baerit
Nelson cozens and visitors noted in local diary
Mr and Mrs Armstrong Black of Toronto visit the Phair while Vancouver inspector W H Dorman stays at the Home. Numerous locals travel, host guests include J T Black from New Denver and Charles Sangster among others. A baby born at Eagle Creek camp and tributes to the Coast loss of the Islander mark this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Black
Toronto
the Phair
W. H. Dorman
Vancouver
A. Stilwell
Trout Lake
H. Luckman
M. 4
Rossland
Kasle
W. Starmer Smith
Rogland
Andrew Masson
W. UW. Ellis
New Westminster
J. D. Anderson
P. L
Trail
Fernie
Charles Sangster
Canadian Rand Drill Company
Hotel Guest List Highlights Names Across Canada
A long list records hotel stays and travelers including Phair G White Pembroke Ontario CL Blue Chas Sangster H Lukeman Rossland C J Kettyle Kaslo Mortimer two sons Los Angeles G W Hughes Alamo H B Alexander Sandon J Holden Slocan A R Heyland Sandon Mr and Mrs Armstrong Black Toronto J G Billings Rowsland Mr and Mrs Taylor New Denver W B Blakemore and wife Gladys Barbara Blackemore Montreal Mrs W W Tutte Fernie Hill Kitchener A A Stewart Wood stock Miss Park Miss Webb Hume Wrafton Moyie G H Macfarlane Toronto J R Gifford Silver King C W Corrigan Vernon Mrs W Cr Shafford Mra J Tattersall Slocan W Russell Toronto W H Dorman Vancouver J T Black New Denver H J Stewart Silverton Crawford Slocan M J Halpin Kaslo J B Brickman Phoenix W J Hineblidt Slovan Grand Central M McCloud Benson M Small Ymir James Buffalo.
Levesque Found as Walters in New York After Weeks
Open boat with nine men reached Carthagenia reporting the Colombia gun boat Lapopa sank on leaving Savanilla. Searches failed to locate the vessel though steam launches were sent. Lapopa recently underwent repairs in Colon at a cost of 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Carthagenia
Savanilla
Rumors of Vancouver Northern Railway scheme spread
Reports from Vancouver claim a complete right of way between Vancouver and New Westminster has been bought by charter holders. Surveyors are re surveying the route while capitalists from Saint Marie and the Will and Morgan interests back the plan. Promoters aim to reach Vancouver quickly using a ferry before any bridge is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
New Westminster
Vancouver Northern Railway
Clergue
Saint Ste. Marie
Will and Morgan
Dawson
Fraser
Penitentiary Gulch
Burnaby
Trout Lakes
Susting
Mule Way
North Vancouver
Mr. Smith
Lipton Cup Talk Ties To The Ocean Schooner America
The veteran yacht America, once owned by Gen Benjamin Butler and later by his son Paul Butler, is described as a handsome vessel rebuilt in England then altered for Civil War trade. Now enrolled with the New York Yacht Club, its links to Sir Thomas Lipton’s cup challenges are recalled as it sits in New York harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
America
Paul Buttler
Benjamin F. Butler
England
General Butler
Paul Butler
Colonel Butler Ames
Lowell
Mass
New York Yacht Club
Colonel Ames
New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Columbia
Disastrous cloud burst hits Berkshires and New York region
August 21 reports describe a destructive cloudburst sweeping Berkshires and western New York after heavy storms. Bridges washed away in Pownal Vermont and North Adams suffers major losses. a man named Fitzpatrick reportedly drowned while aiding a horse rescue. The Boston and Maine line repairs washouts as rainfall continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hossick Falls
N. Y
Berkshide
Vermont
New York
Pownal
Boston & Maine Railway
North Adlins
Fitzpatrick
France and Turkey Diplomatic Break With Constans
Paris reports a French ambassador Constans was promised a document from the Sultan addressing French citizens’ concerns at the quays but the Sultan sent a different terms. Constans refused further talks and referred to Paris. relations remain but a recall or passport action may come in two days. No naval action decided yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Constantinople
M. Costans
France
M. Constans
Porte
Turkey
Bosphorus
Special rates to Spokane Fair and Elk Carnival
Spokane Falls and Northern Railway offers 9.50 round trip from Nelson to Spokane for the Spokane Interstate Fairs and Elk Carnival. Sale runs September 9 to 20 with a seven day limit after sale. Children aged five to twelve travel at half fare. A. K. Tackabury, City Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Spokane Falls and Northern Railway
Nelson
A. K. Tackabury
Ten Years To Find Him Montreal Forgery Case Brought
A man known as Levesque, who in 1901 forged cheques totaling 15000 dollars while employed at the Montreal City and District Savings Bank, appeared before Magistrate Lafontaine. Prosecution failed to prove its case so the accused was remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Leves
Montreal City and District Savings Bank
Lafontaine
Baying
Nations Invited to 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The State Department issued a proclamation signed by President McKinley inviting all nations to participate in the 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Countries are urged to appoint representatives and send exhibits to showcase resources, industries, and progress in civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
McKinley
St. Louis
Louisiana Territory
United States
Baseball Scores From Major Leagues Today
National League results show New York 2 at Boston 4 and Brooklyn 2 at Philadelphia 6. Chicago rainout with Cincinnati. St Louis 4 and Pittsburg 3 game. Chicago 9 Cincinnati 1. Milwaukee 5 over Boston 8. Chicago 0 over Washington 8. Detroit 9 Baltimore 0. Cleveland 4 over Philadelphia 7. Cleveland 9 Philadelphia 8. Eastern League Worcester 4 Rochester 3. Hartford 3 Toronto 4. Providence 1 Buffalo 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Washington
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Worcester
Rochester
Hartford
Toronto
Providence
Buffalo
Fireman’s Narrow Escape and Sudden Recovery
A fireman from Burlington, Indiana named C. W. Nel lamy recounts a close call while tending his engine. He describes severe pain, weakness, and loss of appetite before taking Electric Hitters and regaining health and vigor, with the product offered by Canada Drug & Book Co for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Nellamy
Burington
Canada Drug & Book Co
Griffiths Menthol Liniment Praised for Equine Ailments
An advertisement touts Griffiths Liniment as an effective healer for sprains swellings and soreness in horses and cattle. It cites a Vancouver firm and local dealer J H Vanstone Nelson B C claiming rapid swelling reduction and superior results versus other liniments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Ritchte Co
Mainehors
Vancouver
B.C
J. H. Vanstone
Nelson
Snow Shoe Tags Offer Prizes With Tobacco Purchase
Advert says keeping Snow Shoe Tags on Bobs, Pay Roll and Currency Chewing Tobacco each plug could win one of 150 presents. Collect tags, ask dealer for catalogue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vianos
Lillie
Ymir
Yimir
Sons of England Lodge
Queen
Bro
Dr. Mankey
Bros
Morley
Willinson
Newling
Blaney
H. ©. Wilkinson
Mr. White
West Kootenay
Methodist Church
A. S
Rosenbeger
Lardean
Camborne
Fish River
W. Burton
Aftr
Moosejaw
Mr. Burton
Medicine Hat
J. Roderick Robertson
Laing Stocks
J. Burkholder
Lawrence Hardware Co
Victoria
Elander
D. Holford
Cranbrook
Fornie
BE. A. Creasy
Foote
Pacific
Queens
Crawford
Slocan
Halpin
Kaslo
Brickman
Phoenix
W. J. Hineblidt
Slovan
Grand Central
McCloud
Benson
Small
James
Levesque
Walter
Gome
R. Band
Wambold’s
No 4
A. F. of Musical Protective Association
J. B. Pollard
E. J. Robie
Baker Street
The
Royal Bank of Canada
Nth
Choma K. Kenny
Thomas Ritchie
Wiley Buith
H.G. Bauld
David MackKeon
Mead Ommec
Jdnon L. Pease
Brianches
Ear
Malifax
W. B
Torrance
Halifax
Awn Scotia
Antigonich Bridgewater
Guyabotw
Londonderry
Luenburg
Malthind
Hants Co
Pictou
Port Hawkesbury
Sydney
Kubonacadie
Truro
Weymouth
Iebec
Montreat West Nd
Cor
Notre Dame
Seixneard
Westmount
Greene Avenue
St. Catharines Street
Ontario
Ottawa
New Brunswick
Batharat
Dorchester
Newfoundland
St. John's
Gas Bank
Guba
West Indies
Havana
Ton
Newcastle
Sackville
St. John
Woodstock
New
Island
Charlottetown
Summerside
York
British Columbia
Grand Forks
Nanaimo
Ancouver
East End
Adn
Geo. Kydd
Nelson, B.C
W.-C
BLOGK
Andrew F. Rosenberger
P.O
B. G. Wau
AGATE
M’lachlan Bros
Porto Rico Lumber Co. Limited
Nelson and Rossland Mill
Porto Rico Siding
White Pine
Weiling
Atkoulions Mall
Porto Rico
Homiryx and Vernont
A. R. Barrow
Victoria and Kootenay
Sta
R. Purdy
Custom House Broker and
Telephone
P. O
Stanley Street
Nelson, B. C
the Daily Miner
Tate Rot Eyo
D. J. Young
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