Hall Mines Smelter Expansion Boosts Nelson Industry
The Hall Mines Smelter in Nelson reports peak capacity with planned additions next month that will double output. Ore receipts for four weeks ending December 22 show steady supply from multiple mines and a payroll of about 20 000 dollars to smelter workers and 200 000 dollars to district mine operators monthly, with further increases expected after expansion.
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Nelson
Hall Mines
Athabasca
Th Ymir
Queen Beas
Molly Gibson
Cariboo
Arlington
North Star
Payne
Idaho
Yellowstone
Hewitt
Great Britain
Highland
Corinth
Whitewater
Ruth
Cube
One Bridge Gone From Crawford Creek Road
The sudden thaw halts shipments from the Silver Hill mine until repairs are made to Crawford Creek road. A snow slide seven to eight miles from the Bay carried away a bridge with its apron, blocking traffic. The Molly Gibson road remains passable though unsettled by thaw. Negotiations continue on Dundee Mining sale to an English syndicate.
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Crawford Creek
Silver Hill
Woodbury Mines Possible Investment Draws Investor View
Thomas R. French, noted basio mining man, visited the Tratel Home on his way to New Denver. He previously managed Woodbury Mines on Woodbury Creek and believes the region holds investment promise if capital and transport costs align. He notes $80 ore was needed for profit under transit costs, while $40 ore would incur losses, and favors on site treatment of Woodbury Creek ores.
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Thomas R. French
Basio
Tratel
New Denver
French
Woodbury
Woodbury Creek
Paradise Mine Delivers Second Rich Strike In Paradise Basin
Authentic information from Peterborough reports over eight feet of carbonates at the Paradise mine on Spring Creek Toby Creek. It is the second rich strike there within a month with four horse teams hauling ore to Peterborough for spring shipment. The Silver Crown, Paradise, Shamrock and Silver Belt groups share the same lead in Paradise Basin.
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Peterborough
Windermere
Paradise
Spring Creek
Toby Creek
East Kootenay
Silver Crown
Shamrock
Silver Belt Group
Paradise Basin
Abandoned colonial police scheme debated in Britain
London telegraph notes the Post announces the plan to raise a colonial police force has been dropped for now. The pay rates fail to attract local support in South Africa with about 16,000 applicants from the UK, only around 600 deemed suitable.
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New York
London
the Tribune
The
Post
South Africa
United Kingdom
Smelter talks down alarm over BC ore deals says Campbell
The Miner reports that investor alarm over smelter contracts is overblown. Campbell, Hal Mines Smelter commercial manager, says most smelters seek new contracts, local plants have expanded capacity, and 1901 terms keep ore producers’ returns fair.
Boer representatives say Britain misled on war aims
London dispatch reports Dr Leyda and Abraham Fisher stating Britain remains in error about the conflict. Boers insist they are resolved to continue the fight and that previous impressions are false. The telegraph notes the three column story details conversations from Brusta in BrusTein.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Brustein
Leyda
Abraham Fisher
Great Britain
Struggle for Independence Cited Amid Hopeful Outlook
Dr. Leyds and Mr. Fisher argued that the struggle continues to preserve independence, while noting that Britain cannot endure endless sacrifices and has kept cordial ties with major powers at a high cost.
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Dr. Leyds
Mr. Fisher
Great Britain
Murder trial opens for Bosschieter case in Passaic county
In Paterson New Jersey three men Walter L. McAllister Andrew Campbell and William A Death face trial for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter. The proceedings began before Judge Dixon with twelve jurors sworn and key witnesses including Gus Schultherier and Mrs Nina Bosschieter detailing the night of the alleged crime and the disposal of the body. George J Kerr remains under separate trial.
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Jennie Bosschieter
New York
Walter L. McAllister
Andrew Campbell
William A. Death
Paterson
N. J
Dixon
Passaic
George J. Kerr
Nina Rosschieter
Susie
Christophr Saal
Gus Schultherier
Schultherher
Victoria
Kerr
Saul’s
McAllister
Campbell
Death
Governor Street
Rock Road
East Witch Street
Narrow Escape at Westminster Opera House
During a Trawley company performance of Secret Service in New Westminster part of the roof cracked from heavy snow. The cast kept playing to calm the audience as a second crash forced the building to be vacated. Walls bent and beams sprung, a little move could have collapsed the hall.
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New Westminster
Secret Service
Westminster Opera House
Opera House
Plea of Infancy Aimed in Manchester Bankruptcy Case
In London on January 15 the Duke of Manchester’s bankruptcy plea of infancy was challenged in court. An appeal was filed against the infancy plea, and the hearing was adjourned to await the Duke’s return from America to decide if he wishes to press the infancy defense.
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London
Duke of Manchester
America
Carpenters Union Debates Eight Hour Day Plan
A citizens committee met with Carpenters Union executives to discuss an eight hour day, a move feared to raise building costs and curb housing activity this season. Delegates including H R Cameron and J Wilks pressed for reconsideration, but the union stood by its decision, citing national agreements. Current journeyman wages run 3.50 for nine hours.
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Carpenters’ Union
H. R. Cameron
A. R. Sherwood
D. J. Christie
Hamilton Byers
A. OC
Ewart
W. G. Gillett
John Hepburn
Jacob Dover
Rossland
Official contradictions overshadow South Africa reinforcements news
New York dispatch notes government ambiguity on South Africa troop plans. The Post had claimed Baden-Powell police enrollment was abandoned but officials now indicate 5,000 more Imperial Yeomanry plus 10,000 fresh British troops may reach the Cape within weeks. Horses are being sent at about 8,000 monthly.
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New York
Ford Sagain
South Africa
Baden-Powell
War Office
Cape
Imperial Yeomanry
Mine Operation Conducted On Business Lines
A mine owner stated there was no reason for a drop in output, noting ore shipments reflected the mine’s current production. He asserted the property was being operated on business terms and that low grade ore, if any, was expected and managed as part of routine operations.
Canadian Pacific Gains Control of Navigation Company
In Victoria on January 15, news reported Canadian Pacific Railroad Company has acquired a controlling interest in the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company. It secured nearly all shares including Hudson's Bay, Captain John Irving, R. P. Rithet, and T. L. Briggs. Shareholders received 95 cents per share, 45 cents above the prior quote, with remaining shares expected to transfer in a few days.
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Victoria
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
Hudson's Bay Company
John Irving
R. P. Rithhet
T. L. Briggs
Thomas Earle
M. P
President Hills Secret Plan To Block Railway Pooling
The Pioneer Press reports a confidential source claiming J. J. Hill feared a Congress approved pool would endanger railroads. Hill allegedly sought to harmonize interests through stock ownership across St. Paul, Baltimore and Ohio, Erie, and Northern Pacific, with much stock bought on borrowed funds held in trust.
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St. Paul, Minn
Pioneer Press
J. J. Hill
Hill
Congress
Kitchener reports minor Boer War repositioning near Pretoria
Lord Kitchener files from Pretoria dated January 14 noting Beyer’s force crossed the railway near Kallfontein on January 12 moving east. Positions in the colonies show no major changes. Small parties are returning toward the Orange River colony and some Cape rebels who joined a commando have surrendered.
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London
War Office
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Beyer
Kallfontein
Orange River
Cape
Vanderbilt French Wedding at Newport
In Newport on January 15 the Vanderbilt family celebrated the marriage of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, among the wealthiest third generation members, to Miss Elsie French, daughter of Mrs Frederick Orme French, in a ceremony that lent a festive air despite midwinter tones at the seaside resort.
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Newport
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Elsie French
Frederick Orme French
Miner Killed Thawing Dynamite At Ample Mine
A Lillooet telegram reports miner John Oleson was instantly killed while thawing dynamite in a tunnel at the Ample mine. Two other miners, Walker and Smith, were injured though the extent is not known. The mine is owned by the Toronto and Lillooet Gold Reefs Company.
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Ashcroft
Lillooet
Ample Mine
John Oleson
Walker
Smith
Ample
Toronto
King Oscar Recovered to Resume Reign on January 22
Stockholm reports King Oscar has fully recovered his health and will resume the reign of Government on January 22 after a period of illness. The royal announcement confirms the monarch will take back his duties as head of state and government.
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Oscar
Stockholm
Sweden
Strathcona’s Horse to Return via England
Ottawa reports a militia dispatch stating Strathcona’s Horse will sail back to Canada by way of England. London notes a blast at Toronto yesterday injuring many and killing ten, tied to an explosion at Danton near Manchester.
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Ottawa
Militia Department Today
Strathcona
Canada
England
London
Toronto
Hayle
Danton
Manchester
First Meeting of New Council in 1901
The mayor and aldermen for 1901 were sworn in at city hall yesterday and are ready to discharge the corporation's business. Captain Paterson and W G Gillett led the declarations, followed by Aldermen Madden Irving Hamilton and Selous, with Mayor Fletcher assuming office. The first statutory meeting is set for Monday to appoint standing committees and review the year's auditor's report.
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Paterson
Strachan
W. G. Gillett
Ald
Madden
Irving
Fletcher
Hamilton
Selous
Nelson schools see record attendance in 1901 session
Attendance at the central school reached 271 yesterday, surpassing all last session figures, while St Josephs reports 140 pupils, a notable rise. Principal Sonady expands high school work for entrants and the prep class, with a new high school class expected to be established. Home Addition school exceeds 50 attendees and may add staff soon as demand grows.
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Nelson
Central School
Sonady
St. Joseph's School
Postoffice Returns Highlight BC Office Revenues and Money Orders
The postmaster general's report shows six months of activity. Nelson office income was 14014 dollars and Rossland 13058. Vancouver and Victoria top BC in income with 51148 and 42835 respectively. Nelson issued 64444 money orders while Rossland issued 970541. Nelson led in money orders paid at 43271 on 1090 orders versus Rossland 34092 on 1969 orders.
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Dominion
Nelson
Rossland
Vancouver
Victoria
British Columbia
Expulsion and Death in Europe Reported
Ingo Bettner, a naturalized American linked to the Berliner Tageblatt, has been expelled from Prussia as an objectionable foreigner. In London, Right Rev Mandel Creighton, Bishop of London, died this afternoon. he was born in 1843.
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Herlin
Ingo Bettner
Berliner Tageblatt
Prussia
London
Mandell Creighton
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Total
Une
Thaw
O. Moltsey
London Consolidated
Dundee
Charles Dundee
Dundee Mining Company
Ymir
Woodbury Mines
Paradise Mine
Tung
Og JR
J. J. Campbell
J. J.campbell
Hal Mines
American Smelting and Refining Company
Ito
Pew
Dr. Leyda
New Westminster Opera House
Carpenters and Loan Company
C.P. R
the Navigation Co
President Hill
Kitchener
War Eagle
B. C
Bishop Creighton
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