Farwell Enters Nelson West Kootenay Seat Race
A. B. Farwell announces candidacy for J. Fred Hume's Nelson West Kootenay provincial seat. Farwell, with 30 years in British Columbia, promotes reform and loyalty to local needs. Hume plans to contest upon arrival as writs are issued. Mayor Neoland denies known candidacy. A Liberal Conservative meeting with Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper set for Hotel Hume. Ex Attorney General Eberts criticizes the Lieutenant Governor in Victoria. D. W. Higgins named as Hume's potential cabinet successor.
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Farwell
Legislative Assembly
J. Fred Hume
Nelson
Hume
West Kootenay
British Columbia
Weat Kootenay
John A. Turner
Victoria
Liberal Conservative Association of
Charles Hibbert Tupper
Renta
Eberts
Turner
Spokane
Esquimalt
Higgins
Cascade City Becomes New Headquarters for Robson to Penticton Railway
Mann Foley Brothers and Larsen announce Cascade City as the new headquarters for the Robson Penticton branch of the Columbia and Western Railway. All business correspondence after February 1 should be directed to Cascade City. The firm’s new office near its warehouses is ready, and the paymaster will use the Brooklyn Cascade stage line for early travel.
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Cascade City
B. C
Brooklyn
Imperial Policy Seeks Anglo-Saxon Unity in Civilization Mission
London January 28. Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain, at a Birmingham jewelers dinner, urged closer ties among English speaking nations. He said other nations born from British roots should share in the imperial mission to civilize, govern, and develop vast areas for the common good. Rear Admiral George Dewey cited as impartial witness the civilization impact of Britain’s imperial policy.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Bimingham
Atlantic
Chamberlain
George Dewey
England
Silverton Grumbles on Rostock Absence and Rail Freight
Mr Hewitt Rostock’s Silverton visit drew little from locals who view him as a weak Koote nay in the Commons. Talks of the K and B railway seeking an outlet to Slocan Lake loom. Freight demands outpace port facilities as the wharf remains too small for rising volumes.
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Silverton
Hewitt Rostock
Slocan Lake Points
New Denver
Slocan City
Kootenays
House of Commons
Slocan Lake
OP. R
THREE MONTHS' SEIGE. THE TREATY APPROVED
Rome reports the Chamber of Deputies approved the Franco-Italian commercial treaty by 226 to 68 after a week of debate. Salvation Army speakers describe plans called the three months' siege to reclaim drunks, backsliders, and young children from sin, starting in Nelson with local forces.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Salvation Army
Canada
United States
Nelson
Emperor William Snubs Duke at Hanover Silver Wedding
Berlin reports Emperor William declined attendance at the Duke and Duchess of Saxe Cobourg and Gotha silver wedding after learning the Duke of Cumberland was invited. The move signals Prussian dominance over Hanover, aligning Hanoverian regiments with the Prussian army and dashing Guelph hopes.
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Berlin
William
Hanover
Emper
Saxe Cobourg
Gotha
Duke of Cumberland
Brunswick
Prussia
Guards
Tenth Army
Peninsula-Waterloo- Gorhde
Dingley’s Successor Appoints Payne to Joint High Commission
Washington January 28 The President appoints Representative Lerena B Payne of New York to the Joint High Commission to fill the vacancy created by Dingley s death Payne also succeeds Dingley as chairman of the Ways and Means committee He represents New York s 28th district and is now serving his seventh term
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Washington
Lerena B. Payne
New York
Joint High Commission
Dingley
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
House
Snow Deluges Georgia and Alabama Early June report
Snow is general across central and southern Georgia and Alabama with Atlanta recording nearly four inches. Columbus and other South Georgia points report substantial snowfall, while Macon and Montgomery see about two inches. Snow totals vary by location across the region.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Colmubas
South
Macon
Montgomery
Ala
Victoria Victorious in Vancouver Victoria Match
In Victoria British Columbia on January 28 the hockey game between Vancouver and Victoria ended with a 2 1 victory for Victoria. Both teams played well and the contest kept up a brisk pace from start to finish.
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Victoria
B. C
Vancouver
Archbishop Treland to Meet the Pope in Rome Arrival
Rome June 28 Archbishop Terland the American prelate who arrived here will be received by the Pope at once.
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Rome
Treland
Strong arguments for ratification of the peace treaty
Senator Frye argued for ratification of the Spain peace treaty in Washington. He urged payment of American and Spanish claims and defended extending privileges in the conquered Philippines while criticizing Spain’s objections. He warned rejection would return the old status quo and cost eastern advantages.
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Washington
Frye
Spain
Senate
Philippines
Commission
United States
Caroline Islands
America
Tillman
Mr. Fry
Manila
Italian Prince’s North Pole Quest Asserts Motto
London January 28 There is strong interest in the Duke Abruzzi North Pole expedition. Before leaving Rome Queen Margaretta presented him an Italian flag embroidered with Always Forward Savoy a family motto. The Prince pledged that the flag shall wave over the North Pole or he will not return. The Queen urged him to return expressing hope he will.
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North Pole
London
Duke Abruzzi
Rome
Margaretta
Savoy
Luigi
Rivalry Strains Otis and Dewey in Manila
Manila diary dispatch reports sharp strain between Major General Otis and Rear Admiral Dewey due to land and sea forces rivalry. It criticizes American administration, notes heavy taxation on Manila gamblers, police corruption and arbitrary arrests, and claims American products flood markets stifling competition. It also mentions California wines sold as Bordeaux.
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Barcelona
Manila
The
Diario
Otis
Dewey
United States
Hella
Maila
Law bars aliens from British Columbia placer claims
The Law recently passed by the Legislature of British Columbia bars aliens from locating placer claims in the province. Americans who invested in Alaska expeditions face hardship as claims will revert to the government after one year. Americans may need to become British citizens to avoid confiscation. Two Minneapolis men, W. H. Strowbridge and J. R. Hoffin, bought five claims in the Atlin district but could not file due to timing. they return to Seattle to regroup and face losses from outfitting and claim purchases.
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Province of
British Columbia
Alaska
Minneapolis Times
Minneapolis
W. H. Strowbridge
J. R. Hoffin
Skagway
Atlin
Atlin City
Mesars
Strowbridge
Hoffin
Anneapolis
Generous Senators in Senate Debate on Consular Salaries
Washington January 28 A spirited debate erupted in the Senate over the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. The appropriations committee faced sharp criticism for not providing adequate salaries for consular officers and secretaries of legations abroad amid perceived government parsimony in this respect.
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Washington
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Emperor William Receives Ambassadors on Birthday
Berlin reports on January 28 that after divine service at the palace on Emperor William’s birthday he greeted the United States ambassador warmly and discussed mutual understanding, noting efforts to stir strife failed. An AP interview with Mr. Whyte says the US does not seek Germany to recall the Samoa consul. both nations await full information and remain ready to act justly to disavow any agents’ acts contrary to treaty or community of nations.
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Berlin
William
United States
Germany
Associated Press
Whyte
Samoa
Herr F.rose
Washington
France Quieting Down on England Policy Drift
Paris and London diplomats confer daily as rumors emerge of a potential grand treaty to settle British French disputes. Britain may concede Congo Free State to France in exchange for Madagascar and Newfoundland terms, aiming to placate French pressure after Sudan. French press shows conciliatory tone and possible subsidy withdrawal.
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England
London
France
Paris
Matthew White Ridley
Blackpool
Great Britain
Congo Free States
Madagascar
New Foundland
Soudan
Cairo
Nelson May Hodge Wed Nelson Bride In Summit Ave Ceremony
Miss Ruth Stickney daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Stickney and Benjamin Hodge of Nelson British Columbia were wed Wednesday January 18 at the bride’s Summit avenue home. Rev Samuel G Smith conducted the ceremony with music by Dana’s orchestra. The couple plan to reside in Nelson BC after mid February and celebrate with a wedding trip.
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The
Minneapolis Tribune
Nelson
Ruth Stickney
Mra
A. B. Stickney
Benjamin Hodge
B. C
Summit Avenue
Samuel G. Smith
Emily Stickney
Jean Stickney
Lillian Millard
Mabel Horn
Julia McClelland
Carl Taylor
Dana
Mra Hodge
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Hale
Maine
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H. Massius
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