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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
1
The proceedings in Victoria show British Columbia Attorney-General Joe Martin facing a political crisis as Coalition options and potential calls for an appeal to the country swirl. Cabinet deliberations were closed amid rumors of his dwindling support and a possible shift in power.
The Boundary papers attack a provisional freight tariff from West Robson to Boundary Country, arguing rates are set high to undercut freighters. G P R general freight agent concedes nonmoderate quotes, calling them the best deal with contractors. Local merchants accuse Mann Foley and Larson of profiting at public expense and warn of protests when the railway opens.
A riot at Fuqua's store eight miles north of Wasota Texas last night left three white men dead. A mob of black residents burned the white church at Luck Moody Will Fuqua and Van Wright were shot while trying to extinguish the blaze. White pursuers chase the suspects amid the unrest.
The Rossland City Council approves a gas franchise for W. gy Pearson and associates after discussions on rates and tax immunity. The by law's third reading proceeds with price offers of 1.76 per 1600 feet for prompt payment and potential reductions contingent on terms.
Editorials from Toronto and other papers weigh Sir Wilfrid Laurier remarks and Canadian stance on the Alaska boundary dispute. Critics charge belligerent tones while some propose diplomatic or arbitration routes and even a railway project linked to Yukon issues.
The Hague July 26. The drafting committee of the International Peace Conference settled the convention on the laws and customs of war and adopted the Geneva convention on naval warfare. It also outlined accession for non signatory powers to the arbitration scheme. Jurisdiction terms hinge on unanimous consent or possible amendment.
Information from Klondike up to June 80 indicates ten million in gold will cover the last year’s output, not twenty million. Alaska reports suggest more gold may be found than will emerge from the Klondike, while gambling circles reap a rich harvest.
The War Department received word from Captain Abercrombie that two pack trains and a small herd of cattle moved along the Trans Alaskan military road from Port Valdes into the Copper River Valley toward the 40 Mile country.
Toronto report says Mr Tarte is making excellent progress after his operation. He intends to visit and inspect his works at Antwerp and Hamburg soon.
Witlanders denounce the franchise law as inadequate. The Volksraad adjourned talks as Pretoria adopts a new distribution plan increasing Witwatersrand and Goldfields representation to ten members and adding six for Klerkhorf Heidelburg and Potchefstroom.
In Madrid on July 26 General Weyler argued against reducing army strength and warned a revolution could follow from the present crisis. Senor Dato condemned threats of upheaval, saying a rising would be ruthlessly dealt with. The senate approved the army bill.
Telegraph dispatch from Kingston reports British Guiana has installed electric arc lamps that attract a swarm of beetles. The insects contact live current, ignite, clog lamps, and release fumes that overwhelm nearby buildings and drive occupants to panic.
Ottawa July 26 In reply to Mr Taylor the Minister of the Interior said that 11560 Galician and Austrian and 7800 Doukhobor immigrants have arrived in Canada since July 1897 The Postmaster General s Pacific Cable expense bill passed to the Senate The Government bill to empower loan companies to gain incorporation by letters patent was passed to secure uniformity in company charters Sir Charles Topper plans to sail for England August 3 A Conservative caucus expressed regret at the deaths of Senator Sanford and Hon Mr Ives and sent sympathy to their families
From Manila on July 26 the transport Sherman departed for San Francisco carrying 48 officers and 950 men of the California infantry two batteries of California heavy artillery nine officers and 8 men and 276 discharged soldiers from other regiments.
Prospectors bustle in Port Hill Idaho as Rossland capital boosts Goat River mining. Copper, silver and gold values reported across multiple claims around Creston, Duck Creek, Arrow Creek and Goat River with tunnels, ledges and high grade assays fueling optimism. Local owners include Alexander, Hayward, Billings, Procter, Orr Paterson and others. companies and groups vie for development and rail access along Crow's Nest and Nelson-Bedlington lines.
Ore bodies exposed as copper and gold values rise in a mining region. The Tally Ho Group owned by Archbold Pearson and Orr Paterson shows strong potential within a mile. George Ross and Charlie Olds report copper Queen Group near Ma gog with over two hundred feet of tunneling and shafting. Paris group claims mark 12 feet with gold at 312 and copper 11 percent. Robert Hale fronts five claims in the copper camp with early, promising showings.
A large blaze in Marienburg West Prussia by noon destroyed forty houses. Fire brigades from Dautzich and Elbing responded. The Rathans, dating from the fourteenth century, and seventeen Italian style arcaded houses in the market were burned. The historical records survived and the Teutonic Knights’ castle remains unharmed.
Ernest Summerskill, publisher of the Sunday Sun, testified at a Montreal preliminary examination led by Magistrate Lafontail. Summerskill said he doubted Bell’s story in the Montreal Star but believed Bell may have committed a serious offense. Bell’s defense counsel Ott Pierre requested Redfern testify, promising immunity and safe crossing into the United States. The inquiry resumes tomorrow afternoon with Crown prosecutor Cooke and American vice consul Gorman attending.
A July incident at Coney Island left twenty injured with two possibly fatally hurt after two men jostled triggering a riot. The clash involved Brooklyn and Coney Island railway employers party at the Isand and race track workers from Brighton Beach. John White, 23, of Hamilton Ontario, is seriously hurt.
Secretary Hay has asked Nicaragua to refund to American merchants the port and other duties illegally collected during the Bluefields revolution. Merchants paid twice as officers controlled different ports. state department supports refund and rejects active American involvement claims.
London announces the government has renewed its contract with the Onnard and White Star Steamship Companies for carrying the mails.
The Gazette of Pretoria reports the new franchise law was promulgated today, July 26, in the official Gazette. The action establishes new rules for voting rights and related civic processes in the region.
In the Kennington Oval match against Surrey Eleven the Australians were all out for 194 in their second innings, total runs 859. Surrey finished with 469, gaining victory in the game played Monday with strong batting by Surrey and steady bowling by the Australians.
Cleveland and Detroit report street railway conflict with rioting and arrests. In Cleveland 150 workers attacked a car on a bridge, injuring crew. troops guard factories amid planned mass meetings. Detroit eyes a potential strike as hours and pay disputes simmer. Cincinnati reports reduced unrest as police shield messenger boys from crowds.
In Schrimm workhouse, Posen Province, about 400 inmates mostly Poles attacked attendants and overseers with knives and clubs on Friday. Police intervened after being attacked in self defense. several rioters were seriously wounded and ringleaders arrested, order restored.
Agent Ueverly of the Anchor Line said the Shamrock's spars and racing gear were loaded aboard the Furnesia, sailing from Glasgow August 8 and due in New York August 15, with guards stationed to deter tampering by mischief makers.
Baseball results list scores for a wide range of games including Pittsburg 8 Washington 1, Brooklyn 8 Chicago 5, Philadelphia 7 St Louis 4, New York 8 Toronto 8, Montreal 4, Cincinnati 5 Boston 9, and more. Notable multi game totals include Grand Rapids 11 and Indianapolis 8 over St Paul 5.
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