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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1901
Page
2
The Nelson Miner lists subscription rates for daily and monthly options by carrier and mail, with yearly and foreign rates noted. mentions London office at Fleet Street and agencies Alexander & Co Spokane as authorized for ads and subscriptions.
A ten dollar reward is offered for evidence leading to the conviction of those who stole The Miner from the subscriber's premises. The notice calls for tips to aid authorities and secure the offending parties.
City engineers warn the proposed 1000 horsepower electric plant could cost far beyond 150 000 to 200 000. Additional transformers and duplicate machinery may add 50 000 and further costs for Tramway power. Questions arise on borrowing limits and timing amid unsettled times and potential ratepayer burden.
The naval tribunal report on Rear Admiral Schley's conduct in the Santiago campaign arrives as a surprise. The majority of the court condemns Schley on 11 points while Admiral Dewey's view largely supports him on most specifics. Dewey backs Schley in key aspects of the conduct.
The Empire Tobacco Co. Ltd Winnipeg Branch promotes a premium program offering rewards for saving Snowshoe tags from Pay Roll chewing tobacco. Tags expire January 1, 1903, and readers are urged to write for the illustrated premium catalogue.
In a heated discussion the senior officer of Santiago is praised for the total destruction of the Spanish fleet while Admiral Sampson is criticized for delays. The piece compares Schley and Nelson, arguing Schley deserved credit and Dewey credibility rises among Americans, with implications for politics post Manila Bay.
The London Times defends British honor amid German criticisms and endorses the Panama Canal bill, noting a $180,000,000 cap and presidential control. It argues the canal will boost British Columbia and regional trade, cutting sea routes and lifting real estate values, signaling a regional boom. Also covered are London creditors seeking compulsory liquidation of the London and Globe, with Whitaker Wright's attempted rescue through a reorganization offer.
A dated endorsement from Rabbi Morris Wechsler of Congregation Bnai Israel on January 3, 1901 claims Asthmalene cures asthma and hay fever, asserting extraordinary success and stating after analysis the remedy contains no opium morphine chloroform or ether.
Creditors stated compulsory liquidation would not hinder future reconstruction, leading most shareholders to maintain support for the petition. Mr. Whitaker Wright and the directors could do nothing but submit to the inevitable as the compulsory liquidation order was issued without opposition. Now the three promoting companies under Wright's control are all...
The remark asserts that the official receiver will reveal the true history of their actions and set matters straight. It also mentions confectioners toys for children at McDonald’s.
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