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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
3
Mortality returns for Nelson report 60 deaths in the year with 12 infants under one year and eight accidental deaths. Births near 300, many unregistered, and no physician called in many cases. Nelson ranks first in Canada among towns over 1,000 for birth rate versus deaths.
Tourist sleeping cars to be operated by the Canadian Pacific on the transcontinental route starting January 1. Eastbound departures from Koote nay Landing Fridays for St Paul Toronto and Boston others. Dunmore Junction Mondays and Thursdays for St Paul Toronto and intermediates. Westbound from Revelstoke Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays to Vancouver Seattle and intermediates. Full details from local agents.
Pekin reports a secret United States claim cut of 18 million dollars proved fabrication by Secretary Hay. He states U S claim is moderate and just and may be waived pro rata if needed. Gazette recounts Ningsha Foo massacre, with Belgian missions near Chinese converts. Lisbon dispatch notes bank clerk arrested for embezzling 25000 pounds with forgery scheme.
The official Gazette publishes a decree signed by President Castro declaring the steamer Laboratador formerly the Ban Righ to be a pirate. Venezuela offers a $10,000 reward plus the cargo aboard to the capture party.
The Uaberatador is described as a foreign ship aiding the revolution against Castro. The Kan Kigh, last seen December 26 at Fort de France Martinique, reportedly departed Antwerp carrying 5,000,000 cartridges and 100,000 Mauser rifles.
Washington reports no new diplomatic talks with Denmark on selling the Danish West Indies. No differences exist on terms, and the United States is prepared to close, but Danish ministry timidity blocks progress due to public opposition in Denmark.
In Wilkesbarre on December 31 Michael Joyne accused his boarding mistress Miss Mary Cadden of theft. During the hearing at Pittston Magistrate Barrett’s office the defendant denied the charge and Joyne drew a revolver firing at the witness, striking Cadden in the neck. She was treated at home. the wound is not considered dangerous.
King Edward deputes the Prince of Wales to Berlin for Emperor William's January 27 birthday celebration. The plan signals continued Anglo German goodwill. The Prince will sail around January 21 and stay about a week in Berlin.
Civil War veteran M M Austin of Winchester Ind writes that his wife’s long illness ended with complete cure from Dr King’s New Life Pills. He says they always help and notes availability for 25 cents at Canada Drug and Book Co. Also advertises cigars pipes and other goods at Shurman’s.
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