Nelson area fruits and vegetables under local ranch plan
Near Nelson, about a dozen ranches push fruit growing and vegetable farming. Fruits, especially strawberries, show promise with large plantings. vegetables lag due to distribution costs and lack of a wagon road to town, forcing rail shipping and in-town sale challenges.
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Nelson
Canada
Ail
United
Kootenay Crossing
Granite Mill
Trwvity
Victoria
Allen Brothers
Selous Point
Grohman Creek
Selous’ Ranch
Squire
Newling's
Morley
Macdonald
Cap and Bells IT Wins Oaks at Epsom Showdown
Cap and Bells IT owned by Foxhall Keene captured the Oaks at Epsom today with Sabrinetta second and Minnie Dee third, among twenty four Thoroughbreds racing in the field.
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London
Cap and Bells
Foxhall Keene
Epsom
Sabrinetta
Richard Croker
Minnie Dee
Crow's Nest Southern Line to be built at once
The Crow's Nest Southern Line will be constructed immediately to connect with the Great Northern, with Elias Rogers of Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co. coordinating the contract as he travels from Toronto to Fernie for the work.
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Grow’s Nest
Winnipeg
Hlias Rogers
Toronto
Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co
Fernie
Great Northern
Pewters Win Winter Regatta at Nelson Boat Club
C B Winter claimed the chief prize in the Nelson Boat Club regatta beating G C Hodge in the final. Bevan and Thomson won early heats as weather, spectators, and a Chicago Tribune–style scene shaped a lively afternoon on the lake. Winter led from the first in the final, besting Hodge to take the pewter cup amid a bright spring crowd.
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C. B. Winter
Nelson Boat Club
G.C. Hodge
C.P.R
T. G. Procter
Mogie
Nelson
Frank Fletcher
Q. C. Hodge
Hodge
Mayor
Day
Hegan
Bevan
Thomson
Ford
A. M. Johnson
Winter
Texarkana
Texas
Jones
Local Rowing Regatta Alcow Finalists Preview
In finals Strachan's bow leads Strachan crew with Ault second and McCreard as stroke. Winter and Fraser bow, Newport second, Meyersard, Modge stroke, Hodge's crew of green men impressed in their first regatta and seeks a friendly race against the winners next week.
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Strachan Bow
Ault
McCreard
Winter
W. Fraser
J. A. Newport
B. Meyers Ard
G. O. Modge
Hodge
Mrs Louis Botha Sails Home From South Africa
London reports Mrs Louis Botha wife of the Boer commandant general arrived at Southampton aboard the Dunvegan Castle from South Africa. She refused interviews but a son of ex secretary Fischer said she would go to London then Holland and Vergiung with no fixed departure date.
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London
Louis Botha
Southampton
Dunvegan Castle
South Africa
Fischer
Associated Press
Botha
Holland
Vergiung
Second Act of Paris Sword Duel Ends as Regis Is Wounded
The postponed duel between Max Regis, mayor of Algiers, and M. Laberdecque resumed in the Parc des Princess. Regis was seriously wounded in the forearm after ten stalled rounds and the bout was halted. Seconds then clashed, potentially sparking another duel.
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Marage
Paris
Parc Des Princess
Max Regis
Algiers
M. Laberdecque
M. Regis
War canoe Pelican leaks on voyage around world
A special dispatch from Dodges Cove reports the war canoe Pelican carrying J.C. Voss of Victoria and Norman K. Luxton began its world circumnavigation on May 2 and has put in leaking at the western coast port.
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Victoria
B.C
Dodges Cove
J.C. Voss
Victoria Hotel
Norman K. Luxton
Accused NP Agent Leightner Nearing Return to Victoria
A telegram reports Northern Pacific agent Leightner, held in Winnipeg, is being brought back and leaves this afternoon with Detective Palmee for Victoria as friends seek a settlement.
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Sr Victoria
B.C
Chief of Police
Leightner
Northern Pacific
Winnipeg
Palmee
Victoria
Mrs Kinley Improves Now Diagnosed With Hopeful Outlook
Washington reports a bulletin from Mrs Mc Kinley’s physicians stating her case at the present time presents a more hopeful aspect. The update follows recent concerns about Mrs Mc Kinley’s health.
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Washington
Train Wreck Hits Union Pacific Near Hanna Wyoming
U P lines report wreck of the overland limited east bound train due in Cheyenne at 6 90 a m. near Hanna Wyoming about 140 miles west. No details available yet.
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Cheyene
Wyo
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
Hanna
Has Not Resigned Says Northern Pacific President
St Paul Jones President Mellin of the Northern Pacific states he has not resigned and does not plan to resign, in response to a published report to the contrary.
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St. Paul Jones
Mellin
Northern
Puacific
Derby and Oaks dominate London talk on American methods
London discourse centers on Derby and Oaks with focus on American versus British training and riding. Jockeys from the United States claim victories in the Derby and Oaks, while discussions reference Volodyovsky and Lady Meux, Cap and Bells, and American backers in South Africa. The piece notes cultural pride, political figures, and large sums tied to horse racing and related bets.
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London
The
Sporting Times
Croker
Whitney
Volokyovsky
America
Lady Meux
Huggins
Volodyovski
King Edward
Prince of Wales
South Africa
Cap and Bells Sr
Arbitration Settled in Albany After Talks Between Union and Company
In Albany a conference between United Traction Co. directors and the Albany and Troy lines employees resolved two weeks of differences. Conductors suspended previously were reinstated with pay and all disputed issues were settled to mutual satisfaction, averting any strike.
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Albany
United Traction Company
Albany and
Troy
Laurier Invited to Join Duke and Duchess Tour in Canada
Premier Laurier will accompany the Duke and Duchess of York on their Canadian tour. His acceptance prevents a planned Yukon trip this summer.
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Ottawa
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Duke and Duchess of York
Canada
Yukon
Lake captain dies after 25 years aboard Ontario steamer
Toronto June 8 Captain Duncan Clarke longtime master of Richielieu and Ontario company steamers has died after a 25 year career. Fell ill aboard a vessel and passed away at sea, funeral plans to be announced by the company.
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Toronto
Duncan Clarke
Richelieu and Ontario Company
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