Nelson Alderman Thomson Resigns to Lead Northern Syndicate
Alderman Henry B Thomson signals resignation from the Nelson council after reading his move to head a Turner Beeton and Co syndicate. He will quit local duties to run a large merchandize, cattle, and general jobbing operation in the Cariboo region, having bought One Hundred and Fifty Mile House with Bosland and Veith. Mr Criddle expected to replace him as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Ald
Henry B. Thomson
Turner, Becton & Co
Cariboo
Ma. Thomson
Counry
Bosland & Veith
Thomson
Tie
Board of Trade
P. Griddle
Mr. Thomson
Turner, Beeton & Co
Mr. Criddle
Murder of Ward and two Japanese women shocks Yokohama
A triple murder in Yokohama on July 17 involves an American named Milley accused of killing ward and two Japanese women over jealousy. The case is the first under the treaty taking effect today.
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Yokohama
Ward
Inings
Milley
Thin
Emperor William Cup Handicap Race At Cowes Week
July 17 report states Emperor William will award a cup and prizes for a handicap race open to bona fide cruisers of European nationality during Cowes Week. The event showcases cruiser yachts racing under standard handicap rules with European-flagged entrants eligible.
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William
Guards Banished From Cape Mission Rumor
London July 18 The Daily Graphic states no rumor of a battalion of the Scots Guards and a Grenadiers detachment being ordered to the Cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Uly
Daily Graphic Vistorie
Scots Guards
Death of W B Ives Leaves Ottawa Capital Void
William Bullock Ives a former Canadian minister and prominent lawyer died after a brief illness in Nelson. Born November 17 1851 in Campton Quebec he served as member for Shebrooke and Richmond Wolfe and held posts in Bowell and Thompson administrations including Privy Councillor and President of the Privy Council. His family was at his bedside in his final hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B
William Bullock Ives
Weli Ives
Artemissa Bules
Stansted
Connecticut
Campton
Que
Campton Academy
Shebrook
House of Commons
Richmond and
Wolfe
Sol
Sherbrooke
Privy Council
Thompson Adivistration
Bowell
Obituary noting political service and honors of a Canadian official
The obituary recounts the career of a provincial official appointed January 15, 1896, who served through the Tupper Administration until July 8, 1896 when the government resigned after a defeat. It notes his role with the Eastern Townships Conservative Association, an honorary D. C. L. from Bishop's College on June 30, 1808, and his marriage in November 1869 to Elizabeth E., daughter of the late Hon. J. H. Pope. Church of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupper
Eastern Townships Conservative Association
Bishop's College
Elizabeth E
J. H. Pope
Engand
Shamrock's secret design in crossing the Atlantic
The Daily Mail describes Shamrock with swanlike lines and a T shaped keel allowing sharp turns and minimal wake. It claims Shamrock is two seconds faster than Columbia in stays and questions Defender’s superiority. Erin will accompany Shamrock on the voyage. Sir Thomas Lipton heads to the United States on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Shamrock
America
Columbia
Erin
Atlantic
Sir Thomas Lipton
United States
No quarrel over troops for Philippines says official letter
A government statement released from army headquarters on July 7 clarifies that there was no controversy over the number of troops to be sent to the Philippines after Dewey's victory at Manila. It notes a disagreement only on force composition, General Merritt preferring more Regulars.
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Washington, D. C
Miles
McKinley
Dewey
Merrit
Philippines
Manila
Roast for Gen Otis fuels Philippine campaign critique
A James Creelman dispatch from Manila to the Journal now in London argues Otis must be removed or the Philippine campaign will fail. It depicts Otis as a rigid, regimental leader unable to handle war’s complexities, censoring dispatches and blocking praise for Col. Funston who swam a river under fire.
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New York
Journal
James Creelman
Manila
London
Otis
Philippines
Greelman
Gen. Anderson
Gen
United States
Creelman
Col. Funston
Funston
Jin
Medical report from Manila hospital weekly totals
Manila hospital weekly report lists Typhoid fever 25 cases malaria 223 diarrhoea 173 intestinal troubles 6 gastric troubles 13 wounds 116 exhaustion 8 sunstroke 1 contagious disease 10 undetermined diseases 316 all others 250 total 1878. The cumulative wounded to date 1056 and deaths 282.
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Manila
Missionary work in this district discussed at Nelson
The Nelson Miner reports on George Bigelow’s observations in Nelson, noting political speculation around Hume’s fate, Eight Hour law support, and local reactions. It also highlights church progress in Nelson under Rev. C. W. Rose, including self support, increased membership, and ongoing benevolent giving.
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First Baptist Church
C. W. Rose
Vancouver
Superintendent of Missions
Kootenay
Trail
H. O. Sweet
Stackhouse
Rose
St Dalmar
Hugh Saunders
Park Hill
Ont
Rossland
Best
W.T. Stackhouse
Queen's Prize Bisley Second Stage Opens For Volunteers
The second stage of the Queen's Prize rifle shoot at Bisley began today for volunteers and retired volunteers in three stages. At 200 yards the high score was 35 by a Canadian Bertram and several others. Other Canadians Cartwright A Robertson and Higgins scored 33. Rennie and Wilson 32. Gilchrist and Wetmore 31. Blair Graham Ogg Fleming 30. Brayles Weatherby Simpson Buckley 29. Heller Ross 27.
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Bisley
Bertram
Cartwright
A. Robertson
Higgins
Rennie
Wilson
Gilchrist
Wetmore
Blair
Graham
Ogg
Fleming
Brayles
Weatherby
Simpson
Buckley
Heller
Ross
Boundary Freight Prospects from Boundary Trip Report
Mr. F. W. Peters of the O P R reports from the Boundary country that rail freight could begin to Cascade by early August and reach Grand Forks ten days later. Merchants expect shipments to resume, ore miners and merchants near Republic await rail access to Grand Forks and Columbia, with a 40 mile road saving and shorter routes to the Canadian Pacific.
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F. W. Peters
Boundary Country
Robson & Penticton Road
Christina Lake
Cascade
Grand Forke
Midway
Republic
Grand Forks
Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Baseball scores from today’s standings across leagues
Baseball results list multiple games: Chicago 4 Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 8 Cininnatti 2, Baltimore 2 Cleveland 7, second Baltimore 21 Cleveland 6, Boston 9 Pittsburg 5, Milwaukee 7 Detroit 7, Kansas City 1 Indianapolis 4, St. Paul 14 Columbus 7, Rochester 8 Providence 9, Toronto 1 Springfield 6, Syracuse 0 Worcester 9.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cininnatti
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Detroit
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Rochester
Providence
Toronto
Springfield
Syracuse
Worcester
Metal quotations thin and erratic in New York
Copper firm at 18.60 with brokers and exchange at 18.60. Lead quiet with brokers quoted 4.45 and exchange ranging 4.00 to 4.65. Spelter quiet with domestic range 6.26 to 6.60. Tin shows regular activity around 29 to 20.50. Bar silver and Mexican dollars quoted 140 with silver certificatia 0 to 901.
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New York
Exchange
Domentic
Columbia Hotel Destroyed By Fire In Brief Run
Columbia B C July 17 The Columbia hotel burned last night and was completely destroyed. It opened only on Saturday and had a brief career. Great sympathy is expressed for proprietor Mr Escalet who earlier was burned out at Greenwood and had just completed arrangements for opening the Columbia. He saved nothing.
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Greenwood
Republic 118
Cascade Record
Peters
Lhat Week
West Robson
Bossburg
C.P.R
Cascade
Republic
Columbia B. C
Columbia Hotel
Escalet
Columbia
England cricket records toppled by Clifton lad Collins score
An orphaned Clifton College pupil, A. E. J., scored a remarkable 628 not out for Clark's House at Glutton against North Town, part of a total of 823. He faced seven hours, hit one six, dozens of fours and singles, and his tempo outpaced all peers, surpassing the previous 485 by A. E. Stoddard in 1886.
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England
Clifton College
Grave
Stoddard
Indian Civil Service
Clifton
Lancashire
Barlow
Clark
Glitton
North Town
Collins
A. E. Stoddard
Hamstead Va
Stoios
Ing
The Popes Plans to Open Century Ceremonies
Rome correspondent reports the Pope will personally lead the centennial religious ceremonies. He plans a consistory to elevate the Archbishop of Santiago De Chile to Cardinal and other high church changes among South American prelates.
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London
Rome
The
Daily Telegraph
Santiago
DeChill
Governor Dyer Offers $500 Reward Over Prize Fights
Providence July 17 Governor Dyer issued a proclamation offering a $500 reward for those engaged in or promoting prize fights within the state after uproar over events at Exeter and Narragansett Pier.
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Providence
R.J
Exeter
Arragansett Pier
Dyer
Hailstorm Causes Wide Damage Across German Country
A heavy thunder storm swept the country today and was accompanied by hailstones as large as walnuts. Immense damage resulted from the storm and hail.
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Berlin
Newfoundland Supreme Court Reduces Salvage for Gaspesia
The Newfoundland Supreme Court cut salvage for rescuing the Dominion Line steamship Gaspesia to 6500 dollars after the vessel lay in Gulf of St Lawrence ice for about four months. A new election seemed pending as the gold commissioner recently visited Kasle and road and trail work began with Hamill Creek noted as a work gang destination.
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St. John, Mld
Newfoundland Supreme Court
Dominion Line
Gaspesia
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Kasle
Hamill Creek
Kaslo Wharf Dispute Brought Into Court Injunction Granted
In Victoria July 17 Foster versus the CPR Justice Drake grants an injunction. The plaintiff claims riparian rights and free access to the water at Kaslo townsite land, while the defendants erect a wharf interfering with access. The court stops short of rights declaration, allows continued use of the wharf for landing goods and passengers until trial.
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Victoria
B. C
Foster
C.P.R
Drake
Kootenay
Kasle
Kootenay Lake
Plantiff
Dominion
Justice Drake
First committee of Peace Conference recasts report
At The Hague on July 17 the International Peace Conference debated Muravieff's circular points. The first committee rejected a clause to ban explosives from balloons and explosive bullets. Debates on commissions of inquiry and article 56 expenses continued. An American revision proposal sparked intense discussion before a compromise allowed reserved right of revision by special arrangement.
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the Hague
M. van Karneback
Muravieff
St. Petersburg
International Commissions of Inquiry
Americana
M. de Martinez
Messrs. Holle
M. Destrounelles
Washington
Holle
Eleven Drowned Near Victoria in Bennet Lake Voyage
Victoria July 17. Harry Howard of this city was among eleven people including Mr. and Mrs. Wills of Vancouver believed drowned in Lake Bennet while attempting to cross in a sail boat. Mr. Clearihue, who just returned, says they were preparing to start when he left and none knew how to handle a sail.
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Victoria
B.C
Harry Howard
Wills
Vancouver
Lake Bennett
Clearihue
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Ryan Thouson
City
Hamilton Powder O
Ocationa
Pem Hor
W. B. Ives
Kewded
Ottawa
Gen. Otis
Medical Report
Geo
Bigelow
MR. Rose
Hisigar
George Bigelow
Nel
Mogie
Sirdar
Tribune
Hume
Taylor
Gabriel
John Houston
Joe Martin
Mr. Bigelow
Mr. F. W. Peters
Kaslo
G.P.R
Mr. Forster
Forster
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