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Nelson Daily Miner

Location

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1900

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Canadian Manufactur ing Association Meets in Toronto on Tariff

The Canadian Manufacturing Association opened in Toronto with Geo I Hess presenting a tariff report. Delegations urged government action on protection for British goods, but Ottawa offered no changes. W K McNaught defended strong protection, while Sam Colson urged fair limits for barbed wire and other lines.

Toronto Anni Canadian Manufacturing Association Geo Hess W. K. McNaught Ottawa United States Sam Colson Montreal W.J. McMurtey M. Coulson Maylor Willy Coun

Ottawa Rumors on Manitoba Lieut Governor Absurd

Aug. 31 Ottawa reports Winnipeg Tribune chatter that Hon. Mr Tarte will be lieutenant governor successor to Hon. Mr Patterson. observers call it absurd and favor Colonel McMillan of Winnipeg as likely appointee.

Ottawa The Winnipeg Tribune Tarte Patterson Manitoba Colonel McMillan Winnipeg

Storm Toll Rising Across Western Towns

Reports from Tuesday night’s storm recount a death at Wapella where Angus McDonald foreman and his young daughter were killed as their house toppled. Whitewood businesses suffered extensive damage while the Wapella church and Hotel Mundell were wrecked. Margaret and the N P R line area saw more destruction to a skating rink and a house. Four invalided Canadian soldiers from South Africa were aboard the Imperial Limited.

Winnipeg Wapella Angus McDonald McDonald Whitewood Village Wapella Presbyterian Mundell Margaret McKinnon Imperial Limited South Africa Que

Strikers Win as Cardiff Mines Resume Work

Cardiff August 31. A strikers meeting confirmed their committee’s decision to resume work after the company conceded to demands. About 50,000 colliers went to work this morning and will generally resume on Monday.

Cardiff Wales

Consolidation Talks Tie Rail and Coal Firms in Nova Scotia Trade

Toronto reports Mackenzie and Mann near finalizing a consolidation of Inverness and Richmond Railway with Broadcore Coal Company to boost Nova Scotia coal export trade. London and New York investors eyed as stock may list in English markets. other regional mining activity noted in Kaslo and Trail areas with several executives visiting and inspecting properties.

Toronto Mackenzie Donald Mann Inverness and Richmond Railway Broadcove Coal Company Nova Scotia R.A. Demme London Broadcore Company

Tragic Railroad Accident Near Hellevile

Miss Tilley McCrudden fatally crushed between platform and tracks in Hellevile Ont. while returning from Toronto on the Grand Trunk train. She appeared asleep as the train arrived and fell while attempting to alight from a moving car, dying hours later.

Hellevile Ont Tilley McCrudden Toronto Grand Trunk

Guns for College Shipped From Louisburg Harbor to Toronto

Two old French guns found in Louisburg Harbor were sent to Toronto aboard the Arena bound for Montreal. The shipment, arranged by the Toronto University Alumni Association, will place the weapons on the college campus for display or use.

Toronto Louisburg Arena Montreal Par Toronto Uni- Alumni Association

Insurgent Chief Uribe Surrenders to Government

Reports from Carnens Venezuela dated August 31 state that General Uribe leader of Colombian insurgents surrendered to the government at Chueburl. The move ends armed opposition and could affect regional stability and future talks. Uribe, a key figure, reportedly surrendered without further resistance.

Carnens Venezula Uribe Colombia Chueburl

Canadian Troops in South Africa Decision and Related News

Ottawa reports that Lord Roberts will decide on three months more enlistment for Canadian troops in South Africa. The department cannot compel longer service due to the Hutton agreement. Also noted are a reduced letter rate to several regions and smallpox control in Dawson. Grievances arise from Strathcona's Horse over Quebec militia actions.

Ottawa Lord Roberts South Africa Mea Department Montizambert Quarantine Service Dawson Ogilvie the Evening Journal Starthcona Quebec Canada Carter Jones Finch Militia Department Strathcona Lord Strathcona

Molly Gibson Mine Details Reveal Rich Ore Deposits

Col Sw Ray, president of the Molly Gibson mine, describes four claims and 360 acres of timber land with water power. He notes two ore filled tunnels, veins Aspen and Florence, with high grade ore and potential value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. An aerial tramway of 4800 feet costing $16,000 is planned to ship 500 tons monthly, aiming for dividend payment.

Col. SW. Ray Molly Gibson Port Arthur Nelson Colonel Ray Murther Aspen Florence

Prospecting and plans for a new ore concentrator

The company aims to concentrate ore next summer and erect a concentrator to handle this class of ore. Two veins and two cross loads of gold bearing quartz yield good values, with about 67 dollars per ton from ore shipped to the Nelson smelter, excluding rich Aspen vein ore. Colonel Ray, with E B Ward and Bruce White, left the city to visit the mine and will stay in the west for one to two weeks.

Duimp Ao Nelson Aspen Colonel Ray Messrs E. B. Ward Port Arthur Bruce White

Nelson Merchants Plan Public Holiday Closure

Nelson merchants announce a general public holiday on Monday with company signatories listing Wallace Miller Co Hudsons Bay Co Pred Trevine Co Martin OReill Co Kerr Co Emory Walley J A Gilker J P Weir Theo Madson Brown Co Ferland Lillie Bros St Neelands D McArthur Co and others expected to follow. The Miner invites additional signatories to publish their intent to close the entire day.

Nelson Hardy Wallace, Miller Co Wallace- Miller Co Hudson's Bay Co Pred Trevine & Co Martin O'Reill Co J. A. Gilker Kerr & Co

Tatlow Bill Passes With Narrow Scope In British Columbia

In Victoria on August 31 Tatlow’s immigration bill passed but with amendments limiting its impact to Japanese workers. The change was proposed by Mr Brown and accepted by Mr Tatlow. McInnes’ labor bill was postponed six months. Vancouver full court sittings were secured after a lengthy debate as the session wound down. Prorogation was set for three o’clock this afternoon.

Vicctoria B. C

Mining Records and Ivanhoe mine plans advance

Today’s mining records list certificates of work for Adie on Paymaster and Excheque Dehar nais, Lamount on Klondike, Winslow on Iroquois, Miller on Manahttan, Baillie on Imo, Graham on No. 20, Tiger and Owl, and Locations Reconsider on Whiskey Creek. Ivanhoe mine manager P J Hickey reports the concentrator near Sandon will start around September 20, with a 150 ton daily capacity and three years of ore, Minnesota Silver Company owning the property.

E. Adie Deharnais Norah IH. Lamount Klondike L. de Winslow Iroquois Arthur Samuel Miller Manahttan Edward Baillie Imo Graham Whiskey Creek Emma $. Ladd Nelson J. J. Roots P. J. Hickey Ivanhoe Sandon Spokane Minnesota Silver Company No Hall Mines Canadian Pacific

Evacuation Plan for Pekin Provokes British Criticism

London reports the United States and Russia favor prompt Pekin evacuation, a stance criticized as misaligning with British interests. Editorials claim Allied forces should remain until the Chinese government is restored and leaders punished. The Globe accuses the United States of aiding Russia against Britain and urges opposing evacuation with German support from Kaiser Wilhelm.

London Pekin Globe United States Russia Great Britain Li Hung Chang William Germany

BC Wins Walker Cup Amid Windy Ottawa Match

The British Columbia team captured the Walker Cup with 345 points as Ottawa’s 43rd entry trailed with 340. Individual top scores included Fleming 64 and McDougall 62 earning $12 and $8 respectively, Bodley 57 $4, Richardson 58, plus Bodley and Fleming 60 in the Minister of Militia event. BC also took $12 with a 498 total in the same match.

Ottawa British Columbia Gunner Fleming Major McDougall Major Richardson Sergt Bodley Minister of Militia Jth C. A Victoria Sergt. Richardson Gunner Beckwith

Deaths and Wounds Reported from Kimberley and Natal

Sir Alfred Milner cables from Capetown announcing the death of Private Bradley of Quebec EB Battery Royal Canadian Artillery at Kimberley from enteric fever. The General Commanding in Natal reports Trooper D Burnett and Trooper Whiteley of Strathcona's Horse lightly wounded, Burnett in the forehead and Whiteley in the chest and hand.

Ottawa Sir Alfred Milner Capetown Brandley G. W. Bradley Quebec Royal Canadian Artillery Kimberley Natal Muchedorp D. Burnett Whiteley Strathcona

Defalcation Ties to Montreal Cold Storage Failure

A defalcation of 300000 is charged to the Montreal Cold Storage and Freezing Co as its failure emerges. President J B Mullins says directors intend to restore funds and reform the company, with shareholders to decide at the September 12 meeting.

Montreal Montreal Cold Storage & Freezing Co J. B. Mullins

Prisoners Released Join British Force at Waterwaldoven

British prisoners at Nooitgedacht have been released by the Boers and are marching to join Lord Roberts forces at Waterwaldoven near Machendorp.

Lorenzo Marquez Nooitgedacht Lord Roberts Waterwaldoven Machendorp

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