11 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1899
Page
1
A reader letter lampoons City of Nelson affairs from land takings for a reservoir to the Electric Darkness Co. Critics accuse Mayor Houston, John A. Turner and others of mismanagement and possible graft. The piece mentions Davies Davies, City Clerk Seeley, and a 1888 Tribune critique, highlighting faulty waterworks and licensing maneuverings.
The Nelson Daily Miner questions city finances and the auditor's report alleging misaligned balances. It cites cash in hand and debenture accounts, notes a large sum held in trust, and criticizes masked calculations and the handling of by law expenditures.
In Victoria British Columbia an all night legislature session adjourned after 9 am with divisions 17 to 15 as the opposition fought the elections bill aimed at sealing government supporters’ seats. A mass meeting in City Hall condemned the bill and urged interference by top officials.
The Filipino committee in Hong Kong breaks off relations with U S Consul Ronosevelte Wilson and files in Supreme Court to recover 47 000 held by treasurer Mr Wildman of the Filipino independence fund. They claim the U S recognized Filipinos as belligerents and aided in arms and influence to oppose Spain, citing an April Singapore agreement with Aguinaldo.
The New York Court of Appeals reversed a $48,000 judgment against Russell Sage, ordering a new trial. Wim Laidlaw sued after an assassination attempt on Sage when a bomb exploded in Sage's office, claiming Laidlaw was used as a shield from the blast.
The Saranac Lake region opened with frigid air as the morning temperature plunged to 30 below zero, marking a severe start to the season.
Tom Sharkey, the Irish American heavyweight, beats Kid McCoy in the tenth round after a back and forth battle. The bout in New York on June 10 showcased Sharkey's improved ring generalship and strong finish to claim a potential title shot versus Bob Fitzimmons.
Cleveland Ohio Jan 10 Robt Fitzsimmons in an interview says he will fight McCoy for middleweight or heavyweight titles, even at 158 pounds. He blasts Sharkey as a fakir and hints at a rematch with Corbett if certain opponents prevail, naming Marie and Mabet as relevant figures.
Associate Justice Brewer sails to Paris to meet Maertens and Lord Herchell to arrange a postponement of the Venezuela Britain boundary case. The argument set for January 14 is delayed by common consent to May 4, with ex-President Harrison and ex-Secretary Tracy to represent Venezuela.
Passengers on the rear car of the Spokane Falls and Northern from Spokane to Nelson faced a near disaster at Beaver Canyon when the forward track of the rear car broke on a trestle. The car slid and jolted but the coupling held, allowing the train to cross and stop safely. Among the frightened are J. Roderick Robertson John Elliott of Nelson and Great Northern Chief Engineer Stevens.
The American-Canadian commission met briefly in Washington as routine questions occupied its time. The Northeastern fisheries sub-committee resumed work after the full panel’s adjournment. A meeting between American and Canadian lumbermen is set for tomorrow to seek reconciliation amid ongoing reciprocity discussions.
Berlin reports the Reichstag session where Count Von Posadowaky, Secretary of Interior, said Germany has ample meat. He noted beef prices near normal while pig and pork costs rose in parts, and urged maintaining import controls to prevent disease.
The Miner accuses Mayor Houston of self dealing in Gray's mill lumber for the electric light project. He allegedly admitted paying 180000 feet of 13 or two inch plank at 10 per thousand with 12.50 delivered, costing the city about 540 dollars more than charged. He allegedly took possession of Gray's mill under bills of sale and faced creditor actions, with questions about Lavin's offer and mill capacity. The article portrays the mayor denying none of the claims and facing ongoing scrutiny.
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