Boards of Trade meeting in Yelock discusses mining transport
Executive of the Associated Boards of Trade of Southern British Columbia gathers in Yelock to debate mining industry issues including lead, a proposed commission, and potential provincial association with the Coast board. Also covered are unrelated legal disputes involving Wertheimer and the Castellanos over antiques and the Gould estate.
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Associated Boards of Trade
Nelson
Mining Commission
Associated Boards of Trade of
British Columbia
Yelock
J. Roderick Robert
Mittee
Nes
Portance
J. H. W. C. Jackson
Rossland
Sif
Naing
Clifford Sifton
Ister
Interior
Dominion
Mr. Jackson
Board of Trade
Langdon shoots and kills Edward B. Bhanks in Seattle duel
Seattle dispatch reports William E. Langdon shooting Edward B. Bhanks owner of the White Horse Kling den. Langdon fired four 44 calibre shots after a confrontation over a loan and alleged ingratitude. Bhanks a Victoria resident for years and former City of Kingston steamer employee had a notoriety tied to opium smuggling and gambling.
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Victoria
Seattle
William E. Langdon
Edward B. Bhanks
White Horse Kling den
Langdon
Shanks
Golvers
Langies
Howard B. Shanks
Eddie Shanks
Kingston
Mer
Northern Pacific Manitoba Lines Sale Report Denied
A St Paul report claimed Northern Pacific sold its Manitoba lines to Mackenzie and Mann with a three month takeover. President Mellen denied any such proposition or formal offer, noting no action or agreement has occurred and leaving open possible government or operator discussions.
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Winnipeg
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Manitoba
Mackenzie
Ann
Presint Mellen
Mann
Mackenzie and
Price assertion on selling during war debated
James Fisher attorney for the Northern Pacific and Superintendent Vanderslice deny a St Paul dispatch claiming wartime selling pressure. They assert there is no truth to the report and defend price conduct.
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James Fisher
Northern Pacific
Vanderslice
St. Paul
Millions of Dollars by Mail From Dawson in Past Year
Postmaster Hartman reports that Dawson money order payments in the last twelve months totaled about 1,000,000 dollars. Two thirds went to the states with the rest to Canada and foreign countries. The Dawson office handles a large single window operation with no sub-offices.
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Dawson
Seattle
Hartman
States
Canada
North America
Skagway
Nome
Tanana
St. Michael
Yukon
Castellanes to Fight in American Court
Paris dispatch reports sensational affidavits by Count and Countess de Castellane filed with injunction proceedings in New York Supreme Court. They deny attempts to deprive them of income from the Gould estate and vow to contest the case against trustees George J Edwin and Helen M Gould.
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Asher Wertheimer
London
Anton J. Dellmar
New York
Wertheimer
Anna
Castellanos
France
Supreme Court of the City and County of
Jay Gould
Paris
Countess de Castellane
Supreme Court of
George J. Edwin
Loward
Helen M. Gould
J. Gould
Count Boni de Castellane
Gould
Sloan Plans Racing Return Then Coast Visit
James Tod Sloan arrives in Chicago from New York with a retinue, says he may ride in England next season or return to America and perhaps race in France. He will visit Kokomo before heading to the Pacific Coast and will seek a hearing if license matters arise, noting he has not been ruled off the track.
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Chicago
James Tod Sloan
New York
Aduitorium Annex
Sloan
England
America
France
Kokomo
Ind
Pacific Coast
Sam
Negotiations on joint China note concluded with identical terms
The Powers reached satisfactory agreement on the joint China note, mirroring Count Von Bulow's November 19 outline with one exception, the irrevocable introductory clause removed. In St Johns Ontario storms halt trains and snow grounds transit, contractor Reid suspends streetcar service, ships overdue possibly foundered.
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London
China
Count von Bulow
Germany
St. Johns
Mld
Reid
Contretor
Dominion Revenues Rise in Five Months to November
Ottawa reports five months ending November revenue of 21,504,705 with an increase of 1,450,000 over the prior year. Current account expenditure reached 14,418,589, up 1,400 from the same period in 1899.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Running Fight With Dewet Narrows Pursuit To Reddersburg
London reports Lord Kitchener says General Knox, in Helvetia, is in a running fight with General Dewet as Boers move toward Beddersburg where a British column awaits. Boers raid Riverton Road station December 11. three British killed, five wounded, 15 captured but released later. Dewet evades Knox after Komissi Drift and heads northwest toward Reddersburg past Caledon River.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Victoria
Knox
Helvetia
Dewet
Beddersburg
Barberton
Riverton Road
Kitchener
Komissi
Caledon
Reddersburg
Irish Rifles
Steyn's Programme Visit Encourages Dutch Support
A Klerksdorp resident reports strong garrisoning in the town after General Dewet and ex President Steyn spoke a month ago. Steyn claimed 1,200 Boer deaths and 40,000 British deaths, urged continued fighting, denied Kruger's gold departure, and said he would join Dewet to reorganize the Orange Free State commandos before moving into the Cape Colony.
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Johannesburg
Klerksdorp
Dewet
Steyn
Kruger
Europe
Mr. Steyn
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
Falconer Named Editor of Transvaal’s Only Paper
Cape Town December 12 Mr P Charles Falconer appointed editor of the Pretoria Gazette the sole official newspaper in the Transvaal. Formerly editor of the Pretoria News he remained popular among Pretoria’s Dutch population and later served as a correspondent for The London Daily Telegraph during the Ladysmith siege.
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Transvaal
Cape Town
P. Charles Falconer
Pretoria
Falconer
Uitlander
Durban
George White
Ladysmith
London Daily Telegraph
Seige
Washington Marks Centennial of Federal Government
Washington celebrated the 100th anniversary of the seat of federal government as business and public life paused. The day featured gala attire and a sense that government activities were temporarily suspended while Washington observed the milestone.
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Washington, D. C
National Capital
Washington
Centennial Celebration of Federal Government Move
A grand gathering of dignitaries and citizens marks the 100th anniversary of transferring the seat of government from Philadelphia to Washington. President Adams and Mrs. Adams traveled from Philadelphia as the Senate and House meet in new sessions, highlighting a century of development in the Capital and the Nation.
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Ident
Senate
House of Representatives
Citirens
Philadelphia
Washington
Adams
Prince of Wales May Attend America Cup Races Next August
London dispatch says either the Prince of Wales or the Duke of York may attend the America's Cup races in New York next August if conditions permit. The prince is keen on yachting and may sail on Lipton's new boat, with private diplomatic steps to invite him through the U.S. president and New York Yacht Club commodore.
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New York
A_ dispatch
Journal and Advertiser
London
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Vents
Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Erin
Australia
Canada
Clyde
Prince
Sir Edward Lason
Duke of Marlborough Jointure Case Upheld in Court
The appeal court dismissed the Duke of Marlborough’s appeal and confirmed Judge Byrne’s ruling awarding Lillian, Duchess of Marlborough, a jointure of 1500 pounds yearly. The case traces back to the eighth Duke’s will and earlier jointures to his first wife Lady Albertha Hamilton, with the second wife Lady William Beresford now entitled to the sum.
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London
Duke of Marlborough
Byrne
High Court of Justice
Lillian
Duchess of Marlborough
Louis Hammersley
New York
William Beresford
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Albertha Francess Ann Hamilton
Duke of
Transvaal Denies Telegraphic Rejection of Kroger Visit
The Transvaal Legation in The Hague denied a report that Emperor Nicholas telegraphed Mr Kroger with a notice he would not receive him.
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The
Hague
Transvaal
Nicholas
Kroger
Exhibition Attendance in Paris Reaches 48 Million
Paris reports 48,190,001 visitors to the Exhibition grounds as statistics on the recently concluded event are released. The figure highlights a strong international interest and reflects steady crowds throughout the display.
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Paris
Laurier Eyes Australia Invitation and Trade Talks
Premier Laurier says Canada will press for access to Germany and other markets while awaiting possible Australian representation. He notes a May 1 Commonwealth ceremony date and consideration of his own attendance. Health figures show fever deaths in November, with 150 monthly total expected, linked to poor water supply in some municipalities. A separate mining bond on the coast north of Vancouver covers multiple claims including Dorothy Morton, with past high expenditure and a new vein claimed recently.
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Toronto
Dee
Board of Trade Council
Germany
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
France
Linly
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Laurier
Australia
Duke of York
England
San Francisco
Vancouver
Robertson Bros
Dorothy Morton
Comox
Empress
Alexandria
Fairfield Syndicate
Douglas
W. G. Harvey
Thomas Butler
Banquet Planned for Sir Charles Tupper in Winnipeg
A Winnipeg committee of admirers met at the Leland Hotel to arrange a December 14 banquet for Sir Charles Tupper upon his return from the Coast. The event will be held at the Leland Hotel.
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Winnipeg
Charles Tupper
Leland Hotel
Windsor customs collector's accounts show $1400 shortage
In Windsor Ontario on December 12, C Wright, customs collector at Amherstburg, is found short by $1400. Chartered accountants report his books were poorly kept and the discrepancy follows an inspection of his accounts.
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Windsor
Ont
C. Wright
Amherstburg
Chartered
Wright
Boy Hunter Killed In Accident At Henders Lake
Quebec December 14 A 15 year old named James Vincent was killed instantly when a companion named Hamilton accidentally discharged a gun while another man Malloy attended a dog with a frost bitten paw The incident occurred during hare hunting near Hender s Lake.
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Quebec
Hender's Lake
James Vincent
Hamilton
Malloy
Vincent
London Coast Mines Bond Deal Nears Completion
In Vancouver British Columbia December 12 a major mining pact neared completion as a bond totaling 200000 dollars was finalized involving San Francisco men and the Dorothy Morton and others. The agreement signals a significant capital infusion for coastal mining operations.
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Dorothy Morton
Vancouver
DE. C
Phriday
Rhodes as pacifier in South Africa scheme
London reports Cecil Rhodes may soon act as a peacemaker in South Africa. An officer says Rhodes plans conciliatory measures to end the war and gain Dutch support, with a federation scheme incorporating his conciliatory plan to be sent to England for government approval.
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Chicago
The
Record
London
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Cape
Rhodes
England
Jeffries Plans February Cincinnati Boxing Fight
Herman J. Witte of Cincinnati and James J. Jeffries discuss a February bout in Cincinnati at the big convention hall. Jeffries agrees to train full time and will fight Fitzsimmons Roblin or Sharkey, with conditions based on Maher and Rublin results and a $5,000 city stake plus $1,500 from each fighter.
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New York
Herman J. Witte
Cincinnati
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Mr. White
Fitzsimmons
Roblin
Sharkey
Rublin
Maher
Philadelphia
Witte
Sullivan Estate Leaves Most To Nephew In London Will
The estate of Sir Arthur Sullivan is valued at about £50,000 with nearly all assets going to his nephew H. Sullivan. Small bequests go to two other nephews and to Mrs Stephens of Los Angeles, plus £1,000 to his house keeper and £1,000 to his valet.
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London
Sir Arthur Sullivan
H. Sullivan
Stephens
Los Angeles
Six Day Bicycle Race Leads With Mileage At Madison Square Garden
In New York on December 12 the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden shows Elkes and McFarland and Pierce and McEachern leading at 1,109 miles two laps while Simar and Gorgoulis are at 1,109 miles one lap.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
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Boards OF Trade
Castellanes
Medeyucda
Oe Wm
Lhey
Tod Sloan
Newfoundland
General Knox
Gen. Dewet
Mr. Falconer
Star Life
U. 8
Ontario
General Canadian News
Montreal
Sir Charles
Short
London Coast Mines
Pacifier
Fitz, Ruhlin Or
Sir A. Sullivan
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