Nelson Citizens to Investigate Ainsworth Wreck Inquiry
The South Kootenay Board of Trade held a special meeting to scrutinize the Ainsworth wreck. A three-member committee was appointed to gather information and report at the next general meeting. Witnesses including R. J. Long and others criticized cargo salvage in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Ainsworth
J. Roderick Robertson
H. B. Thompson
E. J. Mathews
Long
Marshall
Thompson
Jos. Martin
W. H. Grant
South Kootenay
R. J. Long
Waue & Passenger
Mr. Long
Kaslo
Lean
Seoond
Pilot Bay
Neal Campbell
Mathews
Ainaworth
Mr. Mathews
Crawford Bay
George McFarland
Alberta
Messrs. H. B. Thomson
T. G. Proctor
F. W. Peters
P. R
G. Dixon
Board of Trade suggests action on railway services
The Board of Trade urged Ottawa to address railway service issues. Local members were asked to take up the matter and leading businessmen were to write to the Postmaster General. On motion, the secretary was instructed to telegraph Postmaster General Mulock. After election of P. Lamonte J. M. Lay and CG. V. McLeod, the meeting adjourned until next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Rairoad Services
Ottawa
W. H. Grant
Mulock
Messrs. P. Lamonte
J. M. Lay
CG. V. McLeod
Yellow fever aboard ship causes landing halt
The United States transport Mississippi arrived from San Juan de Puerto Rico with 23 passengers and reports yellow fever aboard. Five men were ill and landed at San Juan. Ship held for disinfection. cargo returned to New York. No further danger expected.
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New York
United States
Mississippi
San Iago de Cuba
San
J Juan de Porto Rico
San Juan
Santiago
Porto Rico
Dely
Supreme Court Hears Spencer vs Harris After Daylong Arguments
The Supreme Court, led by Mr Justice Irving, opened with chamber motions and ruled that notice of trial may be given for any day the court sits. Spencer vs Harris involves a lease on Landon townsite with Harris asserting mineral claim surface rights. Judgment reserved after full argument by counsel W A McAnn for the plaintiff and Attorney General J Martin with W L Quinnett for the defense. The docket also lists Mahoney vs Brown as the first case next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Supreme Court
Schamberg
Justice Irving
W. A. McAnn
Q. C
Joseph Martin
W. L. Quinnett
Mahoney
Pentagoet Not Sighting Halifax Reports Passed Cape Race
Capt Pye of the steamer Halifax reports passing the Pentagoet from New York to Bangor at 6 pm Saturday November 26. The Pentagoet was en route to Bangor, and Halifax crossed her path near Cape Race. The whistle heard by life savers there was not from the Pentagoet.
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Boston
Mags
Pye
Halifax
Pentagoet
New York
Bangor
N. Y
Cape Race
Cape Cod
High Seas Hit Portland Head as Storm Rages
The December 5 report notes waves at Portland Head cresting to a forty year high. Shore damage includes roof shingles torn from a fog station, flooding of the main house and furniture damage. A five ton bell toppled from its support and rolled about twenty feet over the cliff, with minor coastal damage elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Portland Head
Red Cross relief aids Guanabaya. guards seek overdue salaries
In Havana on December 6, a committee of municipal guards began distributing Red Cross relief supplies at Guanabacoa and pressed Civil Governor for payment of overdue salaries. The Governor pledged full assistance within his power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Red Cross
Guanabaya
Corbett Deposits Forfeit to Boxing Match with Sharkey
James J. Corbett turned over $1,000 to a New York sporting editor as forfeit for a proposed match with Sharkey. He said he would box Sharkey publicly with all receipts for charity, but would rather meet Sharkey privately for a $6,000 a side contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Corbett
Sharkey
Corbett
Wreck of the Portland prompts official Cape Cod criticism
Massachusetts officials report from Cape Cod on the Portland disaster. Dr. Joshua A. Lewis of the State Board of Charity says the steamer likely overwhelmed by hurricane seas and not a collision. He notes scarce lifebelts and corpses washed ashore, urging full hull recovery and coast patrols. Captain Blanchard is not to blame, he adds.
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Boston
Mass
Joshua A. Lewis
State Board of Charity
Cape Cod
Portland
Lewis
Race Point
High Head
Peaked Hill
Coast Patrol
Steamship Company
Selecmin Adkins
Blanchara
Blanchard
Orleans
Grans
Lewis Valise
President McKinley Annual Message Highlights War History
Washington December 6 The President’s annual message reviews the war history, notes unity and speed in preparations, and praises army and navy gallantry. It defers discussion of new possessions until peace, supports Cuban self government, calls for a united cable toll agreement, and outlines foreign and domestic policy aims including currency reform and postal service progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Philippines
Cuba
Spain
Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Latimer
Penna
Congress
Nicargua Canal
China
United States
France
Germany
Great Britain
Red Cross
Hawaii
Mexican Free Zone
Turkey
Bureau of American Republics
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Supreme Court
Postal Service
Long
Dawes Indian Commission
City of
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hich
Walker
Banking and Currency
Gosvenor
Ohio
Mining market drifts in Vancouver notices Le Roi rumor
Vancouver correspondent reports a weak mining week with British America shares rising nearly 1s 6d as rumors float that Le Roi mine may become a separate company. Hall Mines slip, Whitewater gains, and many stocks show minor changes amid steady government and railway securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver News-Advertiser
London
British Columbia
British America Corporation
London and Globes
le Roi
Hall
Alaska
British America
Dey
Ass. Pref
East
Fairview
Hall Mines
Invicta
Klondike
Columbian Goldfields
Klondike Bonanza
Klondike Territories
Lillooet
Fraser River
L. & B. C. Goldfielda
New Fraser River
New Golden Twins
B. OC
North Exploration
Ueen Bess
Angier
F.p
Waverley
Whitewater
Dominion
Nakusp
Slocan
Bank of British Columbia
Bank of British North America
Hudson's Bay
Chemainus Mining and Smelting Company
Sympathy Extended By Portland City Council
Portland Missouri December 5 The city council in joint session adopted a resolution of sympathy for families of those lost in the Steamer Portland wreck. The measure expresses sincere condolences and a hope for strength to endure the sudden burden caused by the calamity.
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Portland
Stead Denies Papal Hostility to U S Philippines Policy
London December 5 Mr William T Stead editor of the Review of Reviews recently returned from the Vatican tells the Associated Press correspondent that reports of the Pope opposing the American policy in the Philippines are unfounded. He says the pope is ready to cooperate with the United States to restore order in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William T. Stead
Review of Reviews
Vatican
Associated Press
Philippines
United States
New York Market Report for Metals Dec 5
Copper quiet with brokers at 12.60 to 12.85 per unit and 1244 Exchange. Lead easy around 3.60 with brokers at 8.6744 to 3.6515. Tin easier with Straits quotations 15 to 18.15. Plates quiet. Bar silver at 69.5 cents and Mexican dollars at 46.34.
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New York
Peace talks reveal Spanish anger over colonial guarantees
Paris dispatch reports the joint Spanish American Peace Commission sessions lasting over four hours. Secretary Ojeda calls progress exciting but nearly mad while American delegates say progress is satisfactory. Spanish authorities can bind their government on some issues but key questions remain unresolved.
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Paris
Des
Ojeda
Spanish Commission
Bodies of Portland victims wash ashore near Harbors
The Portland disaster continues as the twenty sixth body is recovered near Old Harbor Life Saving Station. Medical Examiner Munsell will view the remains. The 50 year old man wore a dark blue suit with a Masonic pin. A southwesterly blow may bring more bodies tonight or tomorrow.
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Obetham Maia
Portland
Old Harbor
Munsell
Harwich
Ocean Line Change Involves New York Port Facilities
The U S Rice Company has bought the Thingvalla line to secure port facilities at New York and operates the Baltic route to New York and Boston. Old ships will be replaced with six new vessels, three built by the company and three to be built with American capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of State
Charge D'Affaires
St. Petersburg
United States Rice Company
Thingvalla Line
New York
Finland
Boston
Victims of Steamer Portland Reappear Alive
Portland Maine reports that Edus McCrillis and J P Arrington, long thought dead aboard the Steamer Portland, are alive. Frank Pratt and William D Kidday also reappear. Fred A Brown marked as among the dead. brother Walter H Brown identified a body from Boston. Bodies of John M Johnson second cook and Miss Eva Totten received. Mr Hooper's body arrives home tonight.
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Portland
Maine
Edus McCrillis
J. P. Arrington
Frank Pratt
Holbrook
Mass
William D. Kidday
Malden
Fred A. Brown
Walter H. Brown
Walter Corey
Boston
John M. Johnson
Cook
Eva Totten
Mr. Hooper
Dingley Calls Ways and Means Meeting on Program Outline
Representative Dingley has convened the Ways and Means Committee for tomorrow to distribute to committees the subjects treated in the President's message. The session's work timetable will likely be outlined during the meeting.
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Washington
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Detroit Socked by Historic Snow and Wind Storm
Detroit reports the fiercest snow and wind storm on record. Wire communication is nearly shut down, streetcar traffic is blocked, and business activity is largely paralyzed across the city.
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Detroit
Mich
Eva M. Martin dragged anchor ashore at Southport
Schooner Eva M. Martin from Bass Harbor bound for Portland dragged her anchor and grounded at Southport last night. She lies in a bad place but likely will float at high tide with favorable conditions.
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Booth Bay
Maine
Eva M. Martin
Bass Harbor
Portland
Southport
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Spencer
Harris
Massachusetts
Commission
Hitt
Chimainus Mining and Smelting Company
Brith
Colum
Kootenay
Dawson City Floriaskey
Dom
Els
Stead
Queda
Spanish Peace Commission
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