A Problem Solved In Boundary Mining Expansion
Captain John R. Gifford reports Boundary ore districts nearing large scale smelting with Granby plants boosting to 1500 tons daily. He notes self fluxing ore, modern Greenwood smelter, and new smelter plans for Montreal and Boston Copper Co. plus Snowshoe and Dominion Copper Co. developments and rising Boundary town prospects led by Granby Consolidated and BC Copper success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gifford
Hall Mining and Smelting Co., Limited
Boundary Country
Republic
Gifford
Boundary
Granby
Greenwood
Grand Forks
Granby Consolidated
British Columbia Copper Company
Montreal and
Bostor Copper Co
Standard Pyritic Company
Boundary Falls
Montreal
Boston
Sunset
Snowshoe Mines, Limited
Phoenix Camp
Dominion Copper Co
Cascade Power and Light Co
Hunter to be British Columbia Chief Justice
Ottawa officials announce Gordon Hunter K G of Victoria will likely be appointed Chief Justice of British Columbia within days. Vancouver residents press for residence in the Terminal City though the chief justice traditionally resides at the capital. Hunter has indicated willingness to live in Vancouver.
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Ottawa
Gordon Hunter
K. G
Victoria
British Columbia
Vancouver
Supreme Court
New Westminster
Hunter
War Beagle Mine Sale Rumor Hovers in Rossland
A Rossland dispatch reports a well authenticated letter claiming the War Barge mine has been sold to Snowshoe interests. The anonymous correspondent says London negotiations involve Gooderham Blackstock and A J McMillan, with Kirby and D J McMillan denying knowledge of the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
Messrs
Gooderham
Blackstock
London
England
A. J. McMillan
Kirby
4. J. McMillan
Settlers for Skeena and Coast News
Victoria reports the government will settle 100 families in Buckley valley near Beers river with 100 acres each and option to pre-empt 220 more at one dollar per acre. The province, a rich farming region, plans a railway through the area. Mary Taylor sealer returns distressed off the Californian coast after losing head stays and side lights. Joshua Holland wins contract for a Pacific cable station on the west coast of the island. A bark passes up the straits this afternoon with parts of her rigging gone.
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Victoria
West Coast
Mary Taylor
Buckley Valley
Beers River
Joshua Holland
Terrible snow slide at Liberty Bell mine Kills many
A massive snow slide at the Liberty Bell mine on Smuggler mountain near Telluride Colorado kills 30 to 75 miners. Rescue teams battle deep snow and debris while the second slide traps rescuers. Roads are impassable and buildings near the mine are destroyed. Names of the dead are unknown as recovery continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telluride
Galo
Colorado
Liberty Bell Mine
Freshets Do Much Harm Across New York and Canada
Fresh floods sweep New York and Pennsylvania as heavy rain and warmth swell rivers. In Buffalo South District two to four feet of water. Seneca Street flooded. Scranton and Wilkes-Barre report multiple deaths. Rail lines in Elmira and surrounding areas washed out. trains suspended. Canadian and British tensions rise over Alaska boundary and concessions to the United States. Canadians urged patience with Britain as American relations grow contentious.
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Buffalo
New York
Pennylvania
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Seneca Street
Montreal
Star
London
Chamberlain
Canada
United States
Manchester Guardian
Wilfrid Laurier
Flooded Villages and Rising Rivers Hit Upstate New York
Montour Falls endures the worst flood in its history with half the village underwater. Bridges destroyed and boats in streets as residents seek higher stories. Hoosick Falls reports high water on multiple streams with water surrounding the power plant. Erie and Lackawanna lines see damaged bridges west of Binghamton and restricted through service.
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Watkins
N.Y
Montour Falls
Tracio
Hoosick Falls
Hoosick River
Hoosick Valley
Lyman
Binghampton
Erie and Lackawanna
New York
Freshes Feared as Rain Hits Adirondacks in Saratoga
A heavy rain fell across the lower Adirondacks toward Saratoga New York as freshets are feared within the next 24 hours. Waterway levels are rising and authorities warn residents in affected areas to monitor conditions and take precautions. Local officials urge caution and preparedness amid the weather threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N.Y
Lower
Adirondacks
Two Halifax Victims in City Tragedies This Evening and Morning
James G. Harris Nova Scotia nursery manager was killed crossing Russel street car tracks after being struck by an electric car. J Kenny, son of the late Sir Edward Kenny and a prominent citizen, died this morning aged doble?
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Halifax
James G. Harris
Nova Scotia
Russel Street
J. ¥. Kenny
Sir Edward Kenny
Infant theft scare tied to Montreal stock news
In Montreal on February 24, Mrs. BE Wayland’s servant Audrey Earle, actually Ethel Young, abducted her mistress’s baby and clothes risking separation. Police recovered the child and the girl claimed love of the infant explained the act. Separately the Dominion Iron and Steel board postponed action due to George A Cox’s absence. Canada Paper over-subscribed stock issue will allot next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Paper Company
Canada’s tenacity saved Pacific cable plan says Bassom
London report quotes Sir Edward A. Bassom praising Canada’s persistence and sacrifices in advancing the empire telegraph line. He credits Canadian resolve for preventing the Pacific cable scheme from failing, as he concludes his London Chamber of Commerce address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Evening Telegram
London
Edward A. Bassom
London Chamber of Commerce
Empire
Canada
Wish bonds guaranteed in Manitoba railway bill
Manitoba legislature introduced a bill to guarantee bonds for the Canadian Northern Railway’s branch lines within the province. The act provides guarantee bonds up to 8 000 dollars per mile, with some routes already covered by prior commitments. The measure aims to aid construction and support rail service specific to Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Northern Railway Company
C.N.R
Manitova
Senators censured over floor confrontation in Philippine tariff debate
Senators McLaurin and Tillman faced a formal censure in the US Senate for a heated altercation on the senate floor during Philippine tariff discussion. The resolution passed 52 to 12 after Tillman defended his remarks and later sought to withdraw them with undisputed withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McLaurin
Tillman
South Carolina
United States Senate
Senate
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Mr. Tillman
Keen
New Jersey
Tilman
Frye
Dietrich
Nebraska
Firing at Posse in Campton Ky Leaves Men Wounded
Sheriff Stamper and a 100 man posse battled a two faction mob at Vortex and Harris distillery. Four men Buck Wooten Jeff Townsend Clay Napier and John Faulkner were wounded along with two posse members. Wooten and Townsend expected to die. Mob violence looms as guards surround the jail.
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Campton
Stamper
Vortex
Faulkner
Harris
Napier
Sheriff's
Buck Wooten
Jeff Townsend
Clay Napier
John Faulkner
Wooten
Townsend
Medals of Honor Awarded to Filipino Constabulary Trio
The United States Philippine commission orders medals for Inspector Knauber and two others who were attacked by eight of Ramos band while traveling Cavite to Magallanes. They report killing eight insurgents and seizing two Mauser rifles a Remington revolver and three bolos. A Samar bolomen raid on a scouting party and a detach of the first infantry left eighty bolomen dead and one native injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States Philippine Commission
Knauber
Cavite
Magallanes
Ramos
Knauper
Samar
Larceny Suspect J W Riner Arrested in Edmonton
Edmonton N W T February 28 J W Riner arrested by police on suspicion of being the Redfields D D grand larceny suspect. Sheriff Bing Redfields wired to hold the prisoner until his arrival.
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Edmonton
N.W.T
J. W. Riner
Redfields
8. D
Bing
Associated Boards of Trade Pass Resolutions in Kaslo
In Kaslo on February 28 the Eastern British Columbia boards of trade wrapped up sessions and planned to meet again in Fernie. They urged immediate government lease of 50 000 acres of coal land with safeguards to prevent control by Crow's Nest Coal Co. and set coal prices. They proposed district redistribution west of the Columbia River and a new Dominion parliament election. They urged tax reforms on mining to favor development, proposing adjustments to crown grants and a shift in tax incidence to spur resource growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaslo
Associated Boards of Trade
British Columbia
Fernie
Kaslo Board
Dominion
Crow's Nest Coal Co
Rostland
Greenwood Board
Yuale-Kootenay-Cariboo
Columbia River
Government of
Metal Market Report From London Aug 28 1900
London metal market reports firm lead at 4 dollars twelve and a half cents per unit while copper remains steady New York closes with bar silver price noted Mexican concerns and overall market activity indicated by brisk lead and firmer pricing in the copper sector
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London
New York
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Hontex
Skeena
Pacific Cable Station
Vancouver Island
Liberty Bell
Britain
Golonial
Railroads of
Elmira
Lackawanna
Erie
Canistuo
Northern Central Railway
Sovlick Creek
Northern Central
Lehigh Valley
Cortland
Northern
Venice
Manitoba
Canada Northern
Sheriff's Men
Mines
Metal Market
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