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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
2
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The Columbia defeated the Constitution by a wide margin on Thursday while Shamrock, Lipton’s new challenger, impressed after a spin in New York Bay. The piece argues Columbia could beat the Constitution in America Cup, and Lipton’s Shamrock could renew British prestige and U.S. interest in the race.
T A Russell secretary of the Canadian Manufacturers Association discusses lumber tariff issues in The Miner. He notes Canada’s restrictions on U S lumber imports hurt Canadian shipments while American makers ship duty free into Canada. He also cites timber royalties and licenses as ongoing provincial revenue sources.
The article argues for protective measures to aid BC lumbermen against American competition. It cites underpaid taxes, high imports, and a need for duties and royalty cuts to boost exports. It notes 80 sawmills, annual cuts from 10 million to 100 million feet, and vast timber estimates, urging favorable laws for industry growth and breeding faster trotters.
The Manitoba Free Press notes a federal case on adjudication by the Australian Commonwealth and post office power to suppress lottery and race promoter traffic. It cites Tasmania’s revenue loss and protests federal override of state law. The Toronto Globe compares Manitoba and western regions with northwestern states using census progress, highlighting Manitoba’s sharp growth and British Columbia's rise.
Crescens, the King of Trotters, lowered the world final quarter record to 2.5 seconds at Readville Massachusetts and continues a push toward a two minute mile. Observers note a sub minute half mile at Columbus recently and discuss the pace progress in trotting history.
Sufferers of dyspepsia and liver complaint are urged to visit their druggist for a bottle of August Flower, with claims that two doses relieve a wide range of stomach and digestive symptoms. Also advertised is Green's Prize Almanac and Ironbrew as a summer drink, promoting Blue Ribbon Tin as a preferred product.
Mrs Spence of Coolmine writes that after 12 years of deafness and failing hearing a sample of Japan Catarrhe cured her. She used four bottles and reports complete relief. The firm Griffe and Macpherson Co offers a free book and lists Toronto address. product sold by J H Vanstone in Nelson British Columbia.
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