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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
2
The article argues capital has halted activity in Nelson and urges cash sales to stabilize the town. It notes three large building projects paused, loan companies restricting credit, and bankers wary. Dr Hall proposes increasing council membership and wards to end by a three-ward, nine-aldermen system to handle rising municipal workload.
The Nelson Council discusses a demand by the Laborers' Protective Union for $3.25 for an eight hour day and reviews bylaws for civic funding. The Miner opposes the union's wage request, arguing it unjustified and harmful to city improvements, citing political influence and labor agitation.
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