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Newspaper

Nelson Daily Miner

Location

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jan 07, 1901

Page

2

Nelson press notes and provincial politics mix in 1900s commentary

In a column from the Nelson publishing house, editorials praise local leadership and discuss railway plans for Vancouver Island. The piece references British Columbia politics, Toronto water charges, and Lord Kitchener’s South Africa campaigns, noting guerilla warfare and the need for stronger forces.

Lord Kitchener South Africa DeWet Lord Kitoh

Immigrant test law sparks debate in British Columbia

A provincial immigration act enforces an educational test for entrants, applies to all applicants including Alberta migrants, and imposes a 500 dollar penalty or imprisonment for noncompliance. Officials will monitor rail entry points, drawing sharp resistance and questions about enforceability in the climate of federal provincial powers.

British Columbia Victoria Aporop Alberta C. P. R. Company Crow's Neat Nelson Fort Sheppard

Political candidates for Nelson West and East Wards in 1901

Harold Selous seeks West Ward alderman on the civic ticket and pledges to improve the water and electric light systems for profit while supporting a Kootenay River power plant. John A Irving also announces East Ward candidacy to ratepayers, promising citywide service and attentive municipal governance if elected. John Paterson of Nelson announces candidacy for East Ward with assurances of devoting spare time to city interests.

Toronto Globe Nelson John Houston Kootenay River John A. Irving John Paterson Nelson, B. C

William G. Gillett Announces Alderman Candidacy

William Gillett announces he will run for alderman in the East Ward. His platform calls for thorough modernization of water and electric systems, a new power plant on Kootenay River to attract industry, and city departments led by practical men. Dated January 4, 1001.

Kootenay Nelson William G. Gillett

John Hamilton Declares Candidacy for West Ward Alderman

To the Electors of the West Ward John Hamilton announces his bid for alderman at the request of friends with a pledge to pursue the city's best interests if elected Nelson January 4 1001.

John Hamilton Nelson

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