Le Roi Mine Profits Soar Over One Million For Year
Rossland reports Bernard Macdonald's Le Roi mine study showing profits above 1.25 million for the year ending June 30 1901. Ore in sight totals 1 489 000 tons above the 900 foot level valued at about 12 50 per ton with gross value near 18 million.
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Rossland
Bernard Macdonald
le Roi
London
Wright
Frecheville
Macdonald
le Rui
le Rai
Muckers
Northport
Trail
British Columbia Gazette Lists Foreign Registrations
The last issue notes the registry of Pacific Steel Company a foreign firm with head office in Jersey City N J and capital stock of 1 000 000 in 100 shares to smelt iron ore and manufacture Beusemer steel The Rechet Gold Mining Company Spokane registers as a foreign corporation with capital stock of 250 000 in 500 000 shares of 50 cents each The provincial office is at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Gazette
Pacific
Jersey City
N. J
Beusemer Steel
Rechet Gold Mining Company
Spokane
Legal notice names barristers and solicitors of the provinces
Erie B C and F H Nettleton are attorneys for the company. A list of the barristers and solicitors of the provinces is given. The list contains 208 names.
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Erie
B. C
F. H. Nettleton
City Council Debates Sidewalk Plan and City Pledges
The council read minutes from recent meetings and left a Park street sidewalk proposal to the city engineer for cost. Thompson and Douglas win a pauper grave headstone contract at 15 dollars plus 5 cents lettering. A plan to curb sidewalk coasting includes police confiscation and sawdust on hills. James Hubbard seeks 306 for damages from a shack fire. no action taken as belongings were reportedly saved and replacement clothes provided.
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Park Street
Keith Reid
Nelson
Messrs. Thompson and Doulgas
Sisters of St. Joseph
James Hubbard
Rossland Selects Ten For Canadian Mounted Rifles
Captain Leckie selected ten men from Rossland out of 35 volunteers for the Canadian Mounted Rifles. The chosen are Joseph Squires George McKago F R Maitland J Brent E J Haywood P Hendryx D Murray J Ross and A K Cape. They depart Wednesday night with a send off from militiamen and citizens. Leckie proceeds to Nelson to recruit another 10 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecke
South Africa
Rossland
John Edward Leckie
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Joseph Squires
George McKago
F. R. Maitland
J. Brent
E. J. Haywood
P. Hendryx
D. Murray
J. Ross
A. K. Cape
Capt. Leckie
Nelson
Crowd Interferes in Philadelphia Boxer Bout
Charley McKeaver of Philadelphia and Jack Palmer fought a scheduled 0 round bout in Newcastle upon Tyne. McKeever led, but in the second round the crowd entered the ring and the match was ruled a no contest.
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Newcastle-on-Tyne
Pen
Charley McKeaver
Philadelphia
Jack Palmer
McKeever
Montreal Sunday bylaw clash sparks church petitions
Montreal authorities refuse amendment to allow Sunday stores and vow strict enforcement. Archbishop Bond and Archbishop Bruchesi signers join 50 churches in urging upholding the bylaw as government probes census refusals. Other items note wheat prices, South Africa enlistments, Ottawa mayoral clemency petition, and the death of registrar J G Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Bond
Bruchesi
Ihe
Dean O'Meara's Funeral Observed in Winnipeg
The funeral for Rev. Dean O'Meara was held at St John’s cathedral with a private morning service at the family home. Archbishops and bishops led the cathedral ceremony as a large crowd including college representatives attended. William Stitt, a noted Winnipeg railroad official, left aboard the Moana for Sydney to assume Australian representation of the OPR.
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Winnipeg
Dean O'Meara
St.John's Cathedral
Canon Matheson
Fortin
Rupert's Land
Qu’ Appelle
Phair
Canon Coombs
Supreme Court Sittings In Ronsland With McColl Presiding
Chief Justice McColl arrives to preside as the Supreme Court opens tomorrow in Ronsland. One case is ready for trial while several applications are filed. An appeal may be heard in Albert Gixer’s alien labor law violation case. James A. Baker of Slocan City, Western Federation of Miners executive board member, is here staying on as federation agent.
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Ronsland
McColl
Supreme Court
Albert Gixer
James A. Baker
Slocan City
Western Federation of Miners
Federation
Fred C. Elliott
Trout Lake City
Nelson
O. F. Reibel
B. & Ramey
A. B. Knock
Hector Poirier
Geroge Johnston
Silver Crown Group
Camborne
South Africa
Stratcona Horse
Fort Steele
Busy Trout Lake Mines Striking Rich Copper Ores
Fred C. Elliott reports heavy mining activity around Trout Lake with several properties shipping ore this winter. The Silver Cup and other claims like the Ruffled Grouse and Kathleen show promising copper shows, with large potential tonnages and high assay values. Railway access is noted as needed to move growing outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Elliott
Barister
Trout Lake City
Nelson
Sanahine Mines
Arrow Lake
C.P.R
Kathleen
Great Western Mining Company
Canyon Creek
Lardeau Valley Mining Company
Tenderfoot Creek
Mountain Lion Company
Minneapolis
Duncan
Elliott
Stella Group
Pool Creek
Thias
Japanese Credit Mobilier Planned in Tokyo Finance Move
Tokyo dispatch reports the Japanese government plans a credit mobilmer with 10 million yen capital to back a five year 6 percent guaranteed dividend. M Soyeda, president of the Bank of Formosa, is expected as president of the credit mobilist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Tokio
Credit Mobilier
M. Soyeda
Bank of Formosa
Credit Mobilist
Milk River bridge burned cutting traffic to U S border
The Alberta Railway and Coal Co bridge spanning Milk River near the U S boundary was destroyed by fire yesterday. Traffic with Great Falls will be cut off for a few days as a large gang of men begins rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alberta Railway and Coal Co
Milk River
United States
Five-Tandem Race Leads at 404 Miles in New York
At midnight the standings show five teams tied at 404 miles three laps and one lap behind in the tandem bicycle race. A French team rider fell and they withdrew after 421 miles.
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New York
Laborers Hurt As Work Train Plunges Into Embankment
In Peru Indiana today a work train rolled down an embankment injuring fifteen laborers. Rescue crews responded and transported injured workers to area hospitals for treatment. Authorities investigated the cause of the mishap and secured the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Metal Trades Organize to Deal Direct with Employers
In Scranton on December 9 the AFL session adjourned briefly as committees weigh long resolutions. A heated floor debate over boycotting machine made cigars leads to striking the word machinery from a child labor resolution, which is adopted. The Metal Trades federation forms today with officers Lynch, Kerr, OLeary, and aims to directly engage manufacturers. Gompers and council members addressed a Wilkes-Barre mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
John O. Dernal
Thomas F. Wracey
Cigarsmakers
Metal Trades
Federaton
B. J. Lynch
New York
Metal Polishers
Robt, Kerr, Moline, Jrr
Blacksmiths
John O'Leary
Worcester
Mass
Wilkesbarre
Riots in Scranton Target Street Car Strike
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 9 a major riot erupted as Special Officer Frank Schofield and Detective Cosgrove failed to arrest a saloon suspect. Miners attacked them with drills clubs and bottles and opened fire prompting a retreat while the mob shot back. Three mob members were wounded but not seriously. No company men were injured.
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Scranton
Frank Schofield
Cosgrove
Civil Authorities Take Control of Boer Concentration Camps
London dispatch reports Lord Onslow announcing that South African concentration camps are now under civil authority control. He said no expense would be spared to improve conditions and that inmates wishing to move to the coast would be permitted to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Onslow
Colonial Office
Crane
South Africa
Chile Purchases Warships From Gardiner Company
Santiago de Chili reports Vin Gal veston Chile has just purchased three torpedo boat destroyers and one escort vessel from a shipyard. The sale follows a wartime conference between Chile and Argentina aimed at adjusting naval balance in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Chili, Duc
Vin Galveston—Chili
Mining suit to determine ore rights near Sandon
In Rossland the Star Mining company seeks to halt mining by Hyron N White near Sandon over a vein claimed to lie within the Silversmith field. The plaintiff asks to inspect underground workings to measure ore and samples as legal action totals 600 000 dollars with a porphyry dyke noted. Attorneys Macdonald and Taylor appear for the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
The
Star Mining Company
Hyron N. White Company
Slocan Star and Silversmith
Sandon
Whiter
Caime
W. A. Macdonald
K. C
Taylor
K.C
Bodwell and Duff
Senate Delays Action on Hay-Pauncefote Treaty as Exe Sessions Persist
Senate will continue daily executive sessions to consider the Hay-Pauncefote Isthmian Canal treaty after Senator Lodge presented the committee report favorable to action. Judiciary panel report on Attorney General Knox awaits tomorrow. High school exams start Monday in Nelson with six candidates in the promotion test next week.
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Senate
Washington
Dec
Senator Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Committee On Judiciary
Knox
Nelson
Dunsmuir Defies Safety, Opens Burning Slopes
In Nanaimo yesterday Hon. J Dunsmuir ordered the Extension burning slopes opened despite Inspector Morgan’s absence. Supt Little joined Dunsmuir and miners. an explosion followed after the party refused to advance, prompting Little to resign and prompting the Alexandra rails to be removed and the mine closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
J Dunsmuir
Morgan
Little
Dunsmuir
Dnosmuir
Alexandra
Reckless sleigh riding causes two accidents on Latimer Ward streets
Winter sleigh riding causes injuries to John Bird whose collar bone was broken after colliding with a delivery wagon on Latimer Street near Hall Street. Victor Davidson, 10, was found unconscious in front of the Waverley hotel and revived. other riders endanger pedestrians on Ward Street sidewalks. Residents urge restrict sleighing to certain streets and keep off sidewalks.
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John Bird
Soren Nelson
Latimer Street
Hall Street
George Jey
Ward
Ward Street
Hume Hotel
Nome
Sunset mine talks target 200 tons daily with Granby smelter
Grand Forks December 9 H Johns superintendent of the Sunset mine Deadwood camp is negotiating with the Granby smelter for a contract to ship at least 200 tons daily. He says a new hoist being installed will raise the Sunset’s shipment to 450 tons daily adding momentum to a likely contract signing.
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Grand Forks
H. Johns
Sunset
Deadwood Camp
Granby
Jobon
Conservatives weigh plan to buy Vancouver World
The Conservative association met to consider purchasing the Vancouver World and converting it into a Conservative organ. The proposal would see Vancouver Conservatives supply one third of the funds with Toronto Conservatives covering two thirds, and the deal is expected to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Conservative Association
Vancouver World
Toronto
Barrie Man Shot Himself in Local Tragedy
Richard Tothill, a prominent Barrie resident, shot himself today amid unclear circumstances. He leaves a widow and a son.
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Barrie
Richard Tothill
Todi Y
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Northport Smelting Company
Mator
James Breen
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San Francisco
Jane L. Stanford
Leland Stanford University
Ontario
JAVE
Quebec
MERCY
Morris
Attorney-General’s Department
Ottawa
Dean O’meara
Australia
Labor Federation
Ployers
Civil Authorities Control
Chili
Emiser
Slocan Star
Brooks
Deadwood
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