Mining Boom Drives Slocan Prospecting to New Heights
Slocan mining activity defies war fears with renewed capital. Golden Wedge and Monument groups advance to full operations while Joker Group gains a London-backed investor. Arlington and Enterprise show strong development as 1000 ton ore bodies and rich surface ledges boost prospects across the Slocan district.
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Golden Wedge
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Monument
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Kootena Lake
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Arlington
Springer Creek
Massachusetts
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Jacan City
Medina
Erin
Standard
Evening Star
Dayton Creek
Hugh Sutherland
Columbia
Sutherland
Joker Group
Kaslo Creek
Mollie Gibson
Mansfield
Ernest Mansfield
Orezensen
Monument Group
Little Bonanza
Caledonia
Vacancy at Victoria Cowichan seat follows resignation
Owing to W. R. Roertson resignation the member for Cowichan vacancy arises in the Provincial House at Victoria. He resigned after taking money from the Government while a member. He plans to run again though the Government candidate opposing him is not yet known.
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W. R. Roertson
Cowichan
Victorias
Sir Edward Grey and an Alliance
London, Dec 2 Sir Edward Grey Liberal MP for Berwick-on-Tweed former Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs spoke on foreign affairs at Blackburn Lancs He praised the US UK free press as a bond between nations and urged mutual support through a growing common sentiment rather than a formal alliance He warned against conservative calls to participate in an Open Door policy and hoped Germany and the US would decline it to boost global trade
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London
Edward Grey
Berwick-on-Tweed
Lord Rosebery
Great Britain
House of Commons
Blackburn
Lancashire
United States
Atlantic
Germany
Cabinet Notes Delay on Strong Island Purchase and Cuba Plans
Washington reports after today’s cabinet meeting no word from Paris on the failed Strong Island purchase or related treaty issues. The discussion covered Cuba governance, sanitation, and personnel with a military administration likely for a time. Plans to improve port sanitation and handle large expenses without heavy taxes were outlined.
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Paris
Strong Island
Gage
White House
Congress
Island of
Cuba
Impressive ceremony marks reorganized Cuban Supreme Court
In Santiago de Cuba on December 2 the newly reorganized Supreme Court opened with Chief Justice Echeverria and associates presenting themselves at the Palane and then at the court chamber. General Wood opened proceedings in the name of the U.S. government and urged obedience to court rulings. The judges accepted office and vowed equal justice for rich and poor, signaling a new era in Cuban governance.
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Santiago de Cuba
Supreme Court
Echeverria
Palane
Leonard Wood
Gnneral Wood
Robert. Porter
Gen. Wood
United States
Filipinos Still Talking of War
Filipinos say they have stood suppression too long and press for renewed actions. The mood centers on resisting oppression and seeking broader autonomy amid ongoing national tensions. Local voices emphasize unity, resilience, and immediate steps toward political change.
Filipinos Press to Hold Fight For Freedom After Cession
Manila reports reaction to Spain ceding the Philippine Islands to the United States. Aguinaldo’s position weakens while newspapers urge resistance, vow to shed blood again if independence is not acknowledged, and insist insurgents will not fire first. The piece notes goodwill toward Americans but warns against foreign domination.
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Spain
Philippine Islands
United States
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Republica Filipina
Ita Labora
Luzom
Adene Islands
Joilo
Cebu
Leyte
Samar
Sfore
America
Hong Kong
Corrigedior
Silver currency dominates Philippine finances with no gold
Edward T. Harden reports to the U S Treasury that silver forms the basis of Philippine currency with no gold in circulation for over twenty years and the Mexican dollar as general tender. Manila experts favor silver as best suited for the islands despite public education barriers. Napanee bank robbery trial opens as Ponton defendant pleads innocence amid defense highlighting rival witnesses' unreliability.
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Washington
Edward T. Harden
United States
Philips Islands
Secretary of the Treasury
Manila
Lawyer Porter Defends Client Ponton in Court
Porter argued Ponton had not been shown to leak ank information or to be seen with Pare or Holden. He urged jurors to err on the side of innocence, asserting Ponton’s unjust accusation and concluding with a plea for no sympathy for a guilty verdict. Olser then charged the jury.
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Ont
Ponton
BE. Guns Porter
Porter
Belleville
Fee G
Holden
Pare
Ank
Kitchener Addressed Bankers on Gordon Memorial Plan
Gen. Lord Kitchener spoke at the Mansion House to bankers and merchants backing a Gordon Memorial at Khartoum. A crowd gathered outside as the Sidar fled pursuit after the meeting. He later visited the stock exchange, seeking 100000 pounds amid loud cheers.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Mansion House
Gordon
Khratoum
Kitchener
Stock Exchange
Questions Rise Over Hawaii Annexation Policies
Washington notes dispute over British claims for redress against Hawaii before annexation and whether the United States inherits liability. It also debates the status of new Hawaii residents seeking U.S. citizenship and passports, including a Chinese adopter and a Philippine citizen.
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Washington
United States
Hawaii
Secretary Gresham
Phillippine
Spain Wins Ten Year Trade Concession in Philippines
Madrid dispatch says Spain obtained a ten year commercial concession in the Philippines for Spain and aims to secure a similar deal in the Antilles. Carlist agitation is being stirred by the Bourse and warrants cautious interpretation of alarming news.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily News
Spain
Philippines
Antilles
Senators elected by universal suffrage proposed in Paris
In the Chamber of Deputies M Gauthier introduced a measure to elect Senators by universal suffrage and urged urgency. Premier Dupuy opposed hasty action saying the chamber should reconsider changing the electoral system. Urgency passed 248 to 228.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Gauthier
M. Dupuy
Warship Ordered to Nankin to Protect British Interests
A British warship has been ordered to Nankin due to the presence of a French warship there. The move aims to safeguard British interests. The Shanghai settlement extension for American and British authorities is expected to be decided soon.
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Pekin
Nankin
Great Britain
Shanghai
Naval Vessels on the Great Lakes Denied
Washington December 2 The Anglo American Commission rejects any claim that a subcommittee has reached an agreement on Great Lakes naval ships The matter remains under discussion with progress toward reconciling US Canada positions and possible warship debates The commission will not meet tomorrow as it plans a trip to Annapolis to inspect the naval academy
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Anglo- American Commission
United States Naval Commission
Great Lakes
Lord Herschell
Fairbanks
United States
Canada
Joint Commission
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Kasson
Richard Cartwright
State Department
Alaska
Dr. King
Cuban officers call for duels amid Spanish and American insults
Havana dispatch reports the Cuban Assembly executive committee aims to force officers insulted by Spaniards or Americans to duel. The move seeks to restore army dignity and curb boastful officers who joined after the armistice. Rumors say Cubans have bought over 8000 rifles recently as weapons speculation grows.
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Havana
Ottawa mercy recommended for murder case
Ottawa Ont December reports Judge Wurtele who sentenced Mann to death at Montreal may urge the prerogative of mercy. Mr James Sutherland MP will likely accompany Hart West and perhaps Mr John J Niblock London Life Assurance Co local superintendent. Niblock was arrested on forgery charges for signing a death certificate of a fictitious person.
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Ottawa
New York Markets Report Metals Prices and Trends
Bar Silver at 693 1 4 cents per ounce. Mexican dollars 463 1 4. Copper quiet with brokers at 12 3 4 to 12 83 4 cents. exchange range 12.75 to 12.773 cents. Lead steady at 8 45 to 3 62 1 4 dollars. Tin easy with Straits at 18 to 18 1 4 dollars. plates steady.
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New York
West Indies distress relief grants totals announced
London at Decp 4 reports the government plans to provide 200000 dollars to Barbados and 125000 dollars to St Vincent to relieve distress, totaling 250000 dollars.
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London
West Indies
Barbadoes
St. Vincent
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