Young Phillips Acquitted in Tobacco Plains Murder Trial
John W. Phillips was found not guilty of murdering teamster Bawiff after a brief trial in Nelson. The defense, supported by Paul the Indian companion, argued a self defense and absence of revolver use, with witnesses testifying to Phillips’s peaceful character.
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Court House
John W. Phillips
Bawiff
Kootenays
McLean
Crown
Harvey
Fort Steele
Pani
Bawli
Phillips
Paul
Rawlf
Bawlf
Baulf
Philips
Duey
Gordon
Tobacca Plains
M. Edwards
Wining
Philipps
Running for Congress at the Opera House
A comedy night at the Opera House featured Mr. Kelly as the central figure in Running for Congress with strong laughs. Supporting roles included Mr. Bittner as the private secretary, Mr. Waldron as Gol Murray, and Miss Choate as the wronged wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Opera House
Congress
Bittner
Waldron
Gol. Murray
Fredericks
Miss Choate
Tia Belle Marie
Miss Stevens
Miss Bittner
Children of St Saviours Sunday School at Nelson Opera House
The June 14 program by the St Saviour's Sunday School children at the Nelson Opera House promises an engaging show after over a month of rehearsal. The event features new acts never before presented locally and aims to delight the audience with diverse performances by young participants.
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St. Saviour’s
Nelson Opera House
Minuet Dances and Drills Highlight Royal Audience
Report describes an entertainment with adapted costumes for dances and drills including a First Empire styled Minuet, Gypsy Operetta by girls, a Red White and Blue Drill, lance contests among four days, sword exercises by boys, a lance drill by twelve girls, and various tableaus. Queen Victoria eye rumors denied by British Medical Journal as unfounded.
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Gisl
Honor Roll for May Amid Attendance Decline
The May honor roll notes lower attendance due to limited classroom capacity with two primary rooms closed for three weeks. Despite reduced averages, 17 new pupils enrolled. highlights for divisions include Lulu Gilchrist, Annie Fawcett, Hannah Knudson, Burt Ferguson, and Bernie Wallace. Total daily attendance 8056, actual 20838, average 201.81, highest 394, with an increase of 17 students over April.
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Lulu Gilchrist
Annie Fawcett
Hannah Knudson
Burt Ferguson
Bernie Wallace
Local notices and social items from Nelson area
Local and personal notes from Nelson include Bruce White returning to the city, a new lawn tennis court opening this Saturday, J Rammelmeyer chairing a meeting, and a street concert by the smelter band. Other items mention Gordon the Tobacco Plains customs collector leaving for home, pleasant summer hints, visitors from Rossland and Kaslo, and church and civic appointments. The Nelson Cricket Club AGM, Alderman Hillyer’s payroll progress, a visiting East observer praising local children, Patenaude Bros signage, G R Mickel’s mining work, and a Nelson baseball match with a $200 purse are noted, plus a telegram to the South Kootenay Board of Trade urging a separate Dominion member for Kootenay in Redistribution bill.
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Archdeacon Pentreath
Hornie
B. C
Nelson
Nelson Cricket Club
Messrs. Huot & Lennie
Alderman Hillyer
Patenaude Bros
Millis
G. R. Mickel
Toronto University
Yellowstone
South Kootenay
List of hotel guests and residents across cities
A compiled roster lists visitors and residents at various hotels and cities including Vancouver Spokane Portland Victoria Rossland Cranbrook Fort Steele and Salmo. Names include J E Mitchell Nelson A G Thynne Edmund Smith Whitewater Charles Donald son M McMillan H RB Walkem and J J Retallack.
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Phair
J. E. Mitchell
Nelson
A. G. Thynne
Vancouver
Edmund Smith
Whitewater
Charles Donaldson
Idaho
M. McMillan
Kaslo
H. RB. Walkem
Moss
W. R. Pilsworth
J. KE. Poupore
Lardo
Mes
Miss
Master Doolittle
Toronto
A. H. Gracey
G. H. Williams
Spokane
B. Clarke
Portland
Hume
J. J. Southcott
Victoria
Mrs. Linklater
Salmo
P. Onyenove
A. Hickling
Rossland
Charles Dempster
Nossland
Fort Steele
R. Bullick
Fernie
Canal across isthmus possible at cost under 118 million
Washington reports an official abstract of the Nicaragua Canal commission led by Admiral Walker arguing a canal could be built across the isthmus for not more than 118 118 796 dollars. Geneva NY notes Hessian fly has destroyed nine tenths of local wheat with more losses expected within a week. Meteorological figures list daily observations with highs and lows for late May into June.
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Washington
State Department
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Admiral Walker
Geneva
N. Y
Time on Time—Watchmen Debate Prompt Punctuality
A brisk note emphasizes punctuality and reliability. It suggests keeping clocks on time and urges timely action, reflecting a habit of precise scheduling. The message reinforces the value of being prompt in daily routines.
Transportation timetable notices for Nelson area lines
At 6 50 p m Moyie trains from Crow's Neat Bel connection and Kootenay district stop on Tue Thu Sat at 6 40 p m for Robson Trail Rossland and main line via Revelstoke. 10 30 p m trains arrive from Rossland Trail Robson and main line via Revelstoke daily. Steam tugs Kaslo Angerona Red Star Hercules Surprise ply Kootenay lake to Nelson with no regular schedules. Transportation companies must notify the Miner of any time changes.
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Rossland
Trail
Robson
Revelatoke
Nelson
Kaslo
Angerona
Red Star
Hercules
Surprise
Kootenay Lake
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Kettle River
Marcus
Bank of B. C. Ad Offers Wide Ladies’ Stock Range
An advertisement touts reliable makes and a well assorted stock that fits any lady including her pocketbook. It notes the store location near Bank of B. C. and promises able fittings for all customers.
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Bank of B. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young Phillips
Tobacco Plains
Chldren’s Entertainment
Queen Victoria
London
The
British Medical Journal Today
Bruce White
J. Rammelmeyer
Baker Street
John McKane
J. Fred Ritchie
Cotonwood Croke
Lacreesse
J. L. Retallack
the Phair
Nicaragua
J. Holdich
Lillie Bros
Aberdeen Block
J. J. Walker
Baker St
Apply J. Laing Stocks
Duncan Minos Limited
Cabot
Nelson Hardware Coo
Patterson
M. Desbrisay & CO
Mrs. McLaughlin
U.P. R
Slocan City
International
Sandou
Kokanee
Way Points
Moyie
Crow's Neat Bel
Kootenay L’d
Robson, Trail
Evelatoke
H. Byers & CO
Landon
Frank A. Tamblyn
Kootenay
Pilot Bay
Bonner's Ferry
Bonner’s Ferry
Great Northern Railway
Canada
United States
Robert Irving
Kavli
Gamble & O'Reilly
Carbonate Street
Cedar Street
Vernon Street
Ward
Silica
British Columbia Permanent Loan and Savings Company
Thomson
Martin O'Reilly & Co
West Baker
C’sbap
Nelson Avenue
Alex. Stewart
Turner-Boeckh Block
F. J. Bradley & CO
Josephine St
Atlantic
California
Dominion Line
Dominion
Scotsman
Beaver
Lake Superior
Tongariro
White Star Line
Teutonic Cunard Line
Aurania
American Line
Anchor Line
Anchoria
Allan State Line
Nebraska
Montreal
Jane
New York
Boston
Beasley City
B. A
William Stitt
CP. Rt
Ottleos
Winnipeg
Reisterer & CO
Spokane Falls
G, Dixon
G. P
T.A
Spokane Wash
G. K
Tackabury
Nelson, B, C
Theo
Madson
Los
A. B
Miner Offiea
Mra. W
Atin
Childs
Theer
Aitlow Nadewo
Tytler
Baker St. West
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