05 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
1
The message from King Edward to the colonies expresses collective grief for Queen Victoria's death at Frogmore. It honors her long service, loyalty of subjects, and the empire's progress under self government. He pledges to follow her example with loyal support to promote the empire's welfare and security.
In East Kootenay the Paradise mine, owned by H. C. Hammond and R. Rand olph Bruce, secures a $30,000 bond and rapidly proves its value with 1,000 tons of sand carbonate ore shipped in seven months, yielding about $45 per ton with assays up to $70. The operation, extending through tunnels and inclines, plans to extract more ore by February, while infrastructure improvements and sampling systems enhance efficiency and transport to the Columbia River smelter.
Ontario lawyer W. H. Clement, visiting Dawson City, discusses Yukon life, health, and crime in the early days of administration. He warns that a ten percent royalty on gross receipts faces strong miner opposition, favors taxing net profits, and notes travel plans to Any Forks before likely settling in the Kootenays.
The council approved a wide set of measures including enlarging city offices with a new one story vault building at the rear for 3000 dollars, securing tenders for materials, and closing parts of streets for the deal with the CPR. G McLeod appointed city accountant and collector. Alderman Selous proposes amendments to municipal clauses. Protestors on wash houses on Railway and Victoria streets urge removal with complaints about nuisance, steam, and crowded housing conditions.
Windsor reports the final honors for Queen Victoria as her coffin is moved to the Frogmore mausoleum. The funeral cortege proceeds from the Albert memorial chapel with Grenadier guards, royal mourners, and visiting monarchs, including Emperor William, in somber attire. The scene features Chopin’s funeral march and a cortege led by a band, with King Edward VII and other royals in attendance.
Montreal shareholders approved the amalgamation of Granby properties, detailing a 15 million dollar capital in ten dollar shares across Knobhill Old Ironsides Grey Eagle smelter and town sites and reserves. The Majestic directors were re-elected and no ship from the mine will occur until the railway arrives. B C mine owners deny any sale to an American syndicate and expect no sale.
H B Beasley chief clerk to President Shaughnessy of the CPR and former Kootenay and Boundary divisions superintendent at Nelson may return to Nelson to head a new post as Yukon steamers expansion prompts reshuffles. Captain J W Troup’s rise may open Beasley’s old duties, with statements deferred until Troup’s return.
Nelson region news reports a powerful coalition led by Randolph E. Fishburn T G Procter and W Hyde Baker eyeing Blairmore Crow's Nest coal lands near Fernie 40 miles away. Holdings span about 3000 acres with seams up to 30 feet wide and several four footers plus continuous favorable geology. engineers foresee a long tunnel operation with abundant steaming and coking coal possible. The article notes potential to outpace Fernie and ease fuel shortages amid forthcoming development. Continued on Third Page.
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