Early Days on the Lakes Marvelous Progress on Transport
The article chronicles the Arrow Lakes transport evolution from primitive travel to modern steamers. It details the 1889 introduction of a catamaran steamer Diepatch, subsequent vessel additions like Marion Lytton Kootenay Nakusp Trail Columbia, and the shift from packhorse to steamship freight. It notes current fleets, crews, and the profound growth from Nelson to Robson, Arrowhead, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Arrowhead
Rossland
Robson
Crow's Nest
Kootenay Landing
Sproat
Marion
Golden
Little Datles
Columbia
Mr. Mara
Lytton
Trail
Kootenay
Dispatch
Thompson's Landing
Minto
Arrow Lakes
Kootenay Lake
Verner’s Irish Comedy Draws Nelsons Large Audiences
Mr Verner again held theatergoers in Nelson with Annh Na Pogue delivering humor and pathos. Cast members Miss Mulvon Miss Belmour Mr Mackaye and others impressed, with Mr Verner’s refined humor and strong stage presence driving strong turnout. The company plans The Shanghraun tonight as demand remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner
Nelson
Misa
Tda Mulvon
Mr. Belmour
Villian
Mackaye
Jol. O'Grady
Oblien
Mr. Graham
Tie
Crosby
Vernon
Will and Will
Miss Carter
Mr. Verner
Dominion Day Trades Committee Meeting in Pleasing Promptness
The trades procession committee of the Dominion Day celebration will meet Thursday at 8 p m in the office of P Burna & Co Percy Chapman urges full attendance and warns a 250 fine for lateness or absence The fine money funds baby show prizes or pays expenses for the imported judge
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P. Burna & Co
Percy Chapman
Rich Mines on British Soil Run Deep in Boundary Row
Vancouver dispatch details tensions in Chilliwack after an American survey shifts the Mount Baker boundary 3,480 feet south of the prior post. Boundary City forms as claim jumpers resist the change. British Columbia officials pledge protection for original locators and BC law. Lone Jack mine across the border boasts a million tons of ore. access issues loom but may be resolved. Local Salvation Army pie social and self denial campaign progress noted. lakefront accident ends with rescuer aid. Winnipeg records 285 building permits valued at $852,000 issued this season.
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Vancouver
B. C
Chilliwack
Mount Baker
American Survey Party
Anderson
Seattle
Golden Chariot
Gold Star
Boundary City
Saviery
BE. V. Bodwell
British, Columbia
United States Territory
Canada
Rossland
Atlin
British Columbia
Washington
The
Salvation Jarmy
Indians Demand 15 Cents a Fish in British Columbia Prices
Vancouver reports 4,000 Indians at Chilliwack insisting on 15 cents per sockeye. Chiefs from multiple districts sign a June 7 1901 pledge not to fish below that price or enter canneries until an agreement with the Fishermen's Union is reached. Canneries counter with 12 cents in July and 10 later. A separate piece describes a Roman Catholic Indian festival at Vancouver with thousands participating in a candlelit procession and lavish altars, ending in bands and fireworks under Bishop Cantenwell's oversight.
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Vancouver
Anderson
Fishermen's Union
Chilliwack
British Columbia
New Westeminster
Sechelt
Squamish
Unions
James
Yale
Johnnie
Union Bar
Peter
Aupa
George Chamil
Ruby Creek
Henry
Suaquim Dam
Casimer
Harrison
Charlie
Cates
George
Chemack
Joseph
Cassquaich
Quillah
Muddy Gulch
Louise
Quabalis
Billy
Stoaqual
John
Cultus Lake
Sumas Bar
Vidles
Wharnock
Cosmos
Langley
Isaac
Chatsey
Johnn‘e
Coquitlam
Westminster
Musquam
Chehalis
Capalino Creek
Schuesmab Mission Reserve
Tom
Thomas
Langley Creek
Paul
Skookum Creek
Pierre Ayesiel
Hope
Cantenwell
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Imperial Limited train first boat arrives on time
The Imperial Limited train service introduces its first boat. City clerk J K Strachan remains confined with a sprained ankle, replaced at the council by W E Wasson. Birdseye beats St Josephs 9 to 7 in junior baseball. Nelson Boat Club plans Dominion Day regatta with 50 entries by June 14. A public drunken episode on Baker street ends safely near a telegraph pole. Young People's Endeavor Union schedules Provincial Convention for September 4 to 4 with many ministers and organizers named. Next Endeavor rally set for June 25 at the Baptist church.
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J. K. Strachan
W. E. Wasson
Boat Club
Nelson Boat Club
Lunday
Young People's Endeavor Union
Ren J. H White
Christian Endeavor
Roland Grant
Vancouver
Fi, Scott
W. J. Sepperill
B. A
R. G. Meleath
M. A
Dr. McLaren
W.I, Stackhouse
Rossland
Minance
F. L. Irwin
Frank Hebden
J. R. Hunter
Press
Tho. Parks
F. W
Prohibition Unenforced by Police in Charlottetown Riot
Government responsible for enforcement: Charlottetown City Council passes resolution telling police to avoid enforcing the prohibition act, shifting duty to the government. In Kingston, non union streetcar workers pelted with eggs, windows broken, but police made no arrests. A farmer in Alexander, Manitoba, found dead by suicide. Winnipeg Methodist Conference adopts loyalty resolution to King Edward.
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Charlottetown
P. E.I
Kingston
Ont
Winnipeg
Methodist Conference
Edward
Dispute Settled as CPR Trackmen Back Down
Montreal June 11 The CPR trackmen grievance committee gave President Shaughnessy an ultimatum and would wait three hours for a reply. Shaughnessy scheduled a meeting for 11 o clock tomorrow to discuss the dispute. Eastern divisions face possible strike while western tracks layers remain silent on their membership and impact. Local prospects favor the strike being called off with little trouble expected beyond Fort William.
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Montreal
Shaughnessy
CG. VY
Co. P. R
Fort William
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Galena
Bunner
Mogis
Kokanee
Great Northern
Intenaional
Kaslo
Alberta
Nelson Office
Aberdeen
Okanogan Lake
Sandon
Slocan Lake
Nakusp
Charles Erin Verner
Baker
By B. G
Moyle
McNeill
Oce
Fishermen’s Union
Dians
TNE Imperial Limited
Imperial Limited
Birdseye
Baker Street
Cottonwood Creek
P. E. I. Police Department
Victoria Bridge
Steen
Bond
Alexander
Man
John+ Rennie
Walkerton
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