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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
2
The Nelson Miner urges formation of a tourist association to boost local attractions. It calls for energetic leadership, broad participation from property owners and merchants, and a strong launch meeting to ensure a lasting, useful institution. Weekly Miner subscription details and advertising rates are listed alongside.
Reports from the House of Commons show Mr Bourassa urging government papers on the Clayton-Bulwer abrogation and Alaskan boundary issues. John Charlton presses tariffs and independent Canadian trade treaties, while a London dispatch notes Canada’s push for greater autonomy from British concessions to the United States.
The Crown seeks guidance from Ontario’s Court of Appeal on whether a US divorce based on extreme cruelty is valid in Canada for a marriage contracted in Canada. The case stems from Minne Woods who married Dr W N Barnhard in Windsor, later divorced in Michigan, remarried Pendril, and was convicted of bigamy after Canadian courts voided the US divorce.
The appointment of Gordon Hunter to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia is regarded favorably. Hunter is praised as a high‑weight legal thinker, politically unpartisan, entertaining in private, and capable of a long, useful career on the bench. The Miner endorses provincial press congratulations on his elevation.
Editorial notes report a recent scientific discovery proclaimed by the Culumbian as solving all forms of consumption. Professor Ramage, a leading US chemist, developed the treatment months ago and Canada will host the first hospital demonstration in Toronto due to patent litigation.
Opera Flannel Blouses Silk skirts Ladies Jackets Golf Capes Ladies Costumes Dress Goods and Furs offered with genuine reductions. The retailer asserts no inferior goods are sold as bargains and emphasizes honest pricing.
A collage of testimonials from Rev O F Wells Rabbi Morris Wechsler and Dr O D Phelps praise Asthmalene for asthma cure and relief, with letters claiming trial bottles, free offers, and endorsements by physicians. The text also touts ozone therapy and new clothing and shoes from Wallace Miller Co.
Vancouver British Columbia firm B C Leather Co advertises high quality leathers including Calibrated Panetang ther Cut Soles and Heel Pieces Harness Bridle Saddle Skirt leathers Lace Latigo Upper leathers and all Inds Ancemakers Findings Saddle Hardware Hides and more Catalogues and prices available on application.
The Waverley Hotel owned by J. N. Davidson offers daily rates from 1.00 to 1.50 with meals at 25c. Located next to the Opera House, it lists P. O. Box 210 and telephone 147, Victoria St. Nelson.
Catalog snippet lists items for sale including Duplicate Whist and Bridge Whist sets with cards, complete laws of bridge, billiard equipment, and a complete stock of invitations score cards prizes punches and markers for progressive games. It notes prices and free offers and references a Nicholas billiard item.
A local advert declares Silver King Mike will pay the highest cash price for all kinds of second hand goods. He will buy or sell anything from an anchor to a needle including furniture stoves carports cooking utensils and cast off clothing. Call or write to Silver King Mike at 200 Hall Street Nelson B C.
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