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Newspaper

Nelson Daily Miner

Location

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jan 29, 1902

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Rall Buy toA VertShold Aing Dress Bell

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Bell and a dress item with numbers and incomplete phrases. No clear event or person context available, limiting factual synthesis.

Immigrants From United States Stir Manitoba Plans

Winnipeg news notes large immigrant intake from the United States with 36 000 forecast via the Soo line, immigration accommodation at Halbrite and Milestone to be prepared, and cautions about early arrival. The Portage la Prairie by election writ issued with nominations February 6 and polling February 13. A petition with nearly 8 000 signatures seeks compensation for liquor dealers and property owners if the Manitoba Liquor Act is enforced.

Winnipeg J. Obed Smith United States Soo Road Mr. Smith Portage la Prairie Manitoba R Hos. Taylor Centre Winnipeg

Montreal mayoralty tangle cleared as mandamus reversed

Montreal reports the mayoralty race cleared after Judge Langelier repudiated the mandamus judgment due to a clerical error. Opponents gain nine days to argue, leaving Wilson Smith and Cochrane at risk. Prefontaine seeks an injunction to delay the election as a New York bridge project with a $6 million cost proceeds. Fire at Guardian Assurance building causes major losses, while Montreal Board of Trade condemns hostile foreign press over Boer War coverage.

Montreal Langelier Wilson Smith Cochrane Prefontaine New York Construction F. Linare Montreal-Longueuil Rutland Railway Guardian Assurance Company St. James Street Insurance Company

Colonies to Receive Three Percent Commission from War Office

London reports confirm the Imperial government will allow a standard three per cent commission on local expenditures by colonies for war office related bills. The decision covers Canada Australia and New Zealand and was stated in Parliament by Sir John Broderick amid inquiries by John B Barlow and W J Redmond.

Toronto Evening Telegram London John B. Barlow Frome House of Commons War Office John Broderick South Africa Canada Australia New Zealand Colonial Office W. Jo. K. Redmond War Secretary M. Broderick

Irwin Memorial Fund Opened by Rossland Meeting

A large Rossland gathering voted to start a memorial subscription drive for the late Rev. H. Irwin. A 50 member committee will solicit donations across the province with $1.00 subscriptions. J. S. C. Fraser as treasurer and J. 8. Clute as chairman lead the effort to honor a man who aided the distressed.

Rossland Clute J. S. C. Fraser Bank of Montreal Messrs Wallis Edwin Dorant

Laurin Cleared as Responsible for Trainer’s Death

Montreal report: coroner’s jury declares Arthur Laurin criminally responsible for the death of George W. Smith a negro trainer employed by Cyrille Laurin. Laurin and Smith quarrelled leading to Laurin shooting Smith who died hours later. Smith had come from New York last August. Halifax update: John Gray identified as Walter Gordon, wanted for a murder two years old at Whitewater Manitoba, previously enlisted in Canadian Mounted Rifles under the name J Gordon Brooklin Ontario.

Montreal Arthur Laurin Cyrille Laurin George W. Smith Laurin Smith New York Halifax John Gray Hritith Columbia Canadian Mounted Rifles Walter Gordon Whitewater Man Gordon J. Gordon Brooklin Ontario

Seven Italians Die In Fleet Street Fire

A fire in a tenement house on Fleet street in Boston’s north end this morning burned seven Italians to death and left several others seriously injured. The blaze broke out in the crowded building causing extensive damage and chaos as neighbors tried to assist victims.

Boston Fleet Street North End

Boers Indirectly Seek Peace Terms From Dutch

London reports that A J Balfour said no peace overtures had been received from authorized Boer sources but a late Saturday Dutch government communication was under consideration. The Dutch move, tied to Boer delegates, follows Rosebery's advocacy and Dr Leyds and Dr Kuyper involvement. The piece notes Boer leaders may discuss a Canada model self government, amnesty, and farm aid, amid war fatigue. Meanwhile Porters expedition to Samar suffers starvation, with Marines forced to eat raw dog flesh as Captain Porter’s party is delirious in bad conditions. Williams leads a relief party through floods to reach ten men faced with near death. General Chaffee seeks full details. Porter remains unable to clearly recount events.

London A.J. Balfour House of Commons Lord Rosebery Dr. Kuyper Holland South Africa Petit Bleu Brussels Krogerites Hague Daily Mail Leyds Asser International Jurist Dr. Bishop Kruger Davids. Porter Samar Porter Williams General Chaffee

Government Builds Pacific Cable Aims For American Made Line

Washington January 28 government cable bill amended to require American manufacture if feasible at cost not over ten percent above foreign rivals. Postmaster General War and Navy to arrange link with Japan and China with routes via Midway and Guam or other feasible path. Private messages allowed at 25 cents per word to Hawaii and 50 cents to Manila.

Washington Janu Secretary of the Navy Japan China California Hawaii Philippines Midway Guam Army Navy Secretary of War Manila

Colombian Vessels Sail to Break Blockade Near Agua Dulce

Government steamers Boyaca Chucuito and General Campo sailed from Panama to break the Agua Dulce blockade and reach General Castro. Reinforcements were sent to defend Colon as General Pinto with 5 000 men marched from Cali to Bogotá to reinforce forces at the capital.

Panama Boyaca Chucuito General Campo Agua Dulce Castro Colon General Pinto Cali Hogota

Explosion Mystery Near Grand Central Station

New York officials probe the Grand Central area blast that killed six. District Attorney Jerome says fire likely caused the explosion after a candle lit by Epps ignited paraffin-wrapped cartridges. He notes 125 to 200 pounds were in the house, with 600 pounds present overnight. John B. McDonald, Rapid Transit tunnel chief, doubts a blast caused the accident and questions the role of detonators and storage.

New York Grand Central Station Jerome Epps John B. McDonald Rapid Transit

General Chaffee Returns Amid Rain Delays in Samar

Gen Chaffee curtailed his trip and returned home after noting generally satisfactory conditions except in Samar where two months of constant rain hindered the campaign. He indicated the weather affected operations and morale during the resumed campaign efforts.

Chaffee Samar

Prince Henry of Prussia Tour Schedule Revealed

Washington details the tightly arranged visit for Prince Henry from Feb 22 to Mar 1. The program covers New York arrivals, White House calls, a gala at the Metropolitan Opera, a dinner with New York officials, Mount Vernon visit, Annapolis excursion, and a departure for a southern and western tour.

Washington Prince Henry Prussia New York City New York Harbor Kron Prinz Wilhelm North German Lloyd Line Admiral Evans North Atlantic Royal Hohenzollern New York Irving Place General Grant Pennsylvania Railway Baltimore Pennsylvania White House Capitol Jersey City Townsend- Downey Ship Building Company Shooter's Island Hohengollern Metropolitan Opera House Commerce and Industry Arion Club Press of the United States Pennsylavnia Prince McKinley House of Representatives Mount Vernon Annapolis

Liberals Victorious in Victoria by Election Victory

The by election to fill Col Prior’s seat in the Victoria House of Commons saw Liberal George Riley win by 421 votes over Conservative Krank Barnard. Riley becomes Victoria’s first Liberal MP sent to Ottawa. A quiet election ended with a victory parade led by a band. In other news, wreckage reports reappear near Ahousett and Cape Beale from the Condor, with officials cautious on confirmation. The Iyo Maru arrived on its maiden Orient voyage, while discussion of a national granaries system faces £30,000,000 cost and war risk limits.

Victoria Sheerness Red Rock Cape Beale Times of the City Hyeria Condor Victoria Sealing Feet Queen City Iyo Maru Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line Orient London Gerald W. Balfour Board of Trade H. Seton-Karr United Kingdom

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