East Ward aldermanic race shapes Nelson politics
East Ward voters step toward a divided contest as McKillop seeks reelection while Dr. WO Arthur and Mr. A Forland enter West Ward races. Candidates pledge public stance on removing houses of ill fame on West Baker Street, with a strong push from Fletcher and Bletcher supporters and a rising likelihood of Hall joining the Bast Ward race.
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McKillop
WO. Arthur
A. Forland
Miner
Hamlton Byers
Blake
Wilson
CO. Morrison
Oxis
Nelson
Madden
W. Irvine
J. A. Irving
West Baker Street
Mr. Fletcher
G. A. B. Hall
Bast
Dr Hall
aMairs
Ald
Vieteher
Mr. Bletcher
Houston
City Police Court clean sheet and civic notes
A quiet session at the City Police Court ended with a clean sheet. The county Court will sit Monday. Mrs A J Brown of Silica Street welcomed a daughter Wednesday evening. A Macdonald Co reports inquiries for broom orders. Voter list shows 1018 names with 128 minors. A rally supports clean government in Ald Mietaber's rooms tonight. Rising Company performs Mascotte tonight and Saturday matinee. City Council meets to close year. a new mayor and aldermen anticipated. Mr W C Martin and James Martin arrive in Nelson. HBC plans a new block with clerks already on site.
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Oonty Court
Mra
A. J. Brown
Silica Street
A. Macdonald & Co
Ald
W. C. Martin
Martin Bros
Rossland
Jamoa Martin
Nelson
Upper Canada College
Toronto
Hudson's Bay Company
Local Names Parade Through Hotel Hume Scene
A jumble of names including T. W. Coleman Ainsworth H. L. Hume OC. F. Smith and others appears tied to Hotel Hume setting across Fort Steele Trail Grand Forks Kaslo and New York with unclear event. The fragment hints at a group or list connected to multiple places and people.
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T. W. Coleman
Ainsworth
H. L. Hume
Nelson Boys Do Well in Canadian Contingent
A letter to Mr. R. M. Macdonald from Mr. W. J. Dickson notes Nelson youths gain ranks and assignments. Dickson is made lance corporal while Privates Patterson and Lee join the Maxim gun crew with the 42nd Highlanders and Seaforth Highlanders. The Nelson contingent, lone BC unit, is praised for special service.
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R. M. Macdonald
W. J. Dickson
Patterson
Lee
Maxim
Nelson
Wee
Dixseamforts
Miu
42Nd Highlanders
Black Watch
Seaforth Highlanders
B. C
Underwriters Won Case Over Unauthorized Insurance Risks
The Vancouver Province reports that two non member underwriters faced a conviction in a claim by Secretary Hobson against Requity Mire Insurance Company of London with agent Holland for unlicensed business. The magistrate ruled the defense must prove license rights. lacking evidence they were fined 25 dollars and plan to appeal. Holland’s another firm, Victoria Montreal, will ignore the association and keep taking risks at its own rates.
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Vancouver
Cnse
Hobson
Requi Y Mire Insurance Company
Lordnte
Leva
Holland
Risha
The
Victoriae Montreal
Underwriters’ Association
Mayoralty Goontest Platform for Nelson Election
A Nelson mayoral candidate presents his platform focused on establishing Nelson as a wholesale center in Kootenay country. He pledges street improvements, a new wharf, careful public works funding, opposition to tax increases, maintaining an efficient fire department with modern gear, and preserving taxpayer rights against corporate encroachment. He supports local hiring, park development, city control of schools, and a shared civic leadership with the council.
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Nelson
City of
Kootenay
Lam
Lim
West Ward Alderman Candidate Seeks Support
A West Ward elector announces candidacy for alderman and pledges to protect city interests. He will not be in Nelson during the week due to circumstances and asks for electoral support.
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Nelson
Candidacy Note From Arthur M D For Alderman Seat
A terse plea appears urging votes for Arthur M D in his bid for Alderman. The text stresses sincere support and asks residents to back his candidature for local office.
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Aldeennn
Arthur, M.D
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