28 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
1
The G P R land department reports a record year with about 841000 acres to be sold for 2750000 dollars in 1901. The Canada and West Land Co. sold about 105000 acres for 585000 dollars. Ontario Methodist Conference moves to push prohibition via ministerial meetings and congregational partitions.
In Toronto December 27 the piano makers and 500 employees face a stalemate as workers demand union recognition while employers threaten to keep factories closed. Both sides slow to act amid Christmas rush. MP W F McLean announces mayoral bid on public ownership of transit and utilities platform.
Col. Neilson, director-general of the Canadian army medical service, met Lieut. Roberts to review a field hospital forced on South Africa. He said the force would compare favorably with any in the service in South Africa in both personnel and equipment.
Four men force entry to Mrs. Mc Auley’s boarding house at Annedale on Christmas night. They refuse to leave until Dennis Brown is shot dead by Captain John Warren, a boarder. Police report a fatal confrontation amid a chaotic holiday incident.
Montreal Victories as home players fought bravely early but collapsed after kickoff. Canadians dominated the rest and secured an 8 to 8 final score.
Maggia Madwick jailed in Port Huron awaits trial after deserting Elias Madwick of Walford Ontario. He writes from England that a brother’s letter declares a $50 000 inheritance and urges her to return to claim it with him in England. Police may release her if she goes to her husband. Sarnia treasurer James B Barrie dies at 72.
Justice Scott in New York's supreme court dissolves Wolff Bros. injunction restraining Northern Pacific from retiring $75 million of preferred stock on January 1. He says the company has the right to retire at par and directors may exercise that option. The dispute ties to last summer's control fight involving J. J. Hill and Morgan interests seeking to secure control via conversion of preferred shares to common stock.
William W. Cochran, director of the Florida Central and Peninsular railways Seaboard Airline Georgia and Alabama railway Western Union Telegraph Co and other corporations, died at his New York home. His wealth is estimated at 10 million and his gifts to institutions and churches exceed 5 million.
Ontario and Montreal recruits join 300 men of the second Canadian Mounted Rifles departing at noon from Montreal for Halifax to reinforce the unit.
Venezuela braces as Germany considers a blockade and seizure of key ports like Laguayra and Maracaibo with naval demonstrations. Caracas warns of guerrilla resistance, while the fragile economy and foreign capital risk loom large. The U S naval presence in West Indian waters fuels speculation.
Caracas reports the German cruiser Vineta anchored near Laguayra on December 27. Early morning hours saw the Venezuelan health officer refused boarding, prompting officials to interpret the move as a potential warlike visit tied to accusations against German citizens, though details remain unclear.
At 8 o'clock a German officer met authorities and explained the refusal to allow the health officer on board the Vineta. The reason given was that the officer went alongside the cruiser at too early an hour.
London December 27 King Edward granted audience to Marquis Ito at Marlborough House after Ito met with Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne Ito and his suite wore court dress and traveled in Royal carriages The Japanese statesman described the visit as non political though rumors of his return to office added significance to the talks with the King and Lansdowne
An Ontario and Western coal train of 50 cars ran away before dawn on the hill between Boston Park and Starling, at 90 miles an hour. Four men from Carbondale were killed: engineer Melvin Whitling, fireman Chas Milford, head brakeman Richard Budd, and rear brakeman Patrick Duffy. Conductor Wrenn Smith and flagman Walsh survived with minor injuries after jumping from the caboose as the wreck unfolded. The engine toppled in a field, cars broke apart, and 1,500 tons of coal spilled around the wreckage.
In South Farmingham Massachusetts on December 27 the parents of William Curtis Wakefield, jailed in East Cambridge for defrauding residents via mining ventures, rejected a London despatch that William Curtis Wakefield of New York leased Ditton Park Windsor for the coronation year. Wakefield’s English valet, back from a jail visit, also denied knowledge of the lease story and claimed ignorance of any such deal.
The peach crop across 15,000 acres in southwest Michigan except for St. Joseph, Lake Huron and Fairplain districts has been ruined, yielding about 800,000 bushels. Chicago commission men investigated and affirmed the report. In Detroit, General Alger’s condition tonight shows favorable signs of recovery, with slow but steady improvement.
In New York on December 27, the three largest blue diamonds, with notable histories, were purchased by wealthy U S residents as Christmas gifts for their wives. The Brunswick diamond was bought for 200000 dollars by Benjamin Cheng of Boston for his wife, once Julia Arthur, the noted Hamilton actress.
Buenos Ayres December 27 police suppressed street demonstrations and rumors of a revolution proved unfounded. Police occupied certain streets to prevent further manifestations while Dr Alzort said the protocol change by Chilean foreign minister Senor Yanez was unimportant and expected satisfactory arrangements with Argentina tomorrow.
Dec 2 Buenos Ayres rumors spread that a revolution has broken out in Argentina’s capital. Argentines accuse Minister Portela in Chile of pushing a new protocol definition aimed at resolving Chile Argentina disputes by arbitration. The report worsens public opinion across the region.
Details from South Africa report December 21 ambush near Begindery Orange River colony where 200 mounted infantry faced 800 Boers and 40 armed natives led by Commandant Britz. British casualties were 10 killed and 15 wounded. Boer losses not known.
Amsterdam reports a clerical dialogue with Boer leaders led to sending M. Wessels to the United States in January bearing a Kruger letter to President Roosevelt. Berlin notes Germany to assign agricultural experts to major consulates, starting with the United States, amid praise for American farming scale and machinery. Dallas dispatch says J. H. Brudges of Uvalde Asphalt Co. won Havana pavement and sewer contract worth 12 million dollars, slated to take five years.
Omaha Neb Dec 27 Eddie Santry of Chicago won a decision over Ole Olson of Chicago on a foul in a two round bout. The fighters exchanged fast and furious blows with honors even through two minutes of the second round.
In Savannah on December 27, Olson landed a sharp left to Santry’s jaw as both fighters traded blows. Santry dropped to his knees and struggled to recover before Olson’s left gash connected. The planned 25 round 112 pound title fight was halted after Henning was knocked down four times in under one round, referee stopping the bout to prevent further punishment.
Chicago dispatch reports manager Bill Delaney traveling to New York to entice top heavyweights to challenge Champion Jeffries. Delaney aims to draw Fitzsimmons or other contenders, notes Jeffries would fight any willing opponent, and says the bout would likely be held in Frisco for safety.
In Nice the civil ceremony lasted ten minutes at the American consulate with three flag adorned carriages outside. President Roosevelt signed the special license. Countess Desers hosts a wedding breakfast for the newlyweds tomorrow. In Ann Arbor Michigan doctors announce a potential antiseptic for cholera typhoid and dysentery showing promise in animal tests and student trials.
A strong storm lashed Seattle with 35 mph winds, flooding, and eight houses along the north waterfront washed away while a cottage overturned on North Broadway. In Astoria high seas damaged barges, rails, and a trestle, with widespread property loss and risk to travelers. Newfoundland reports forceful igues destroying fishing boats, wharves, and the Bay of Islands area, with fear of inundation at Placentia.
London reports the agriculture board plans a substantial annual prize program to improve farming life. Efforts target plowing ditching hedging straw binding stacking and thatching with village clubs and attractive cottages with gardens. Experts warn 1,000,000 rural workers have left farms, youths focus on head education over hands, and country boys rush to cities after reading papers.
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