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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
4
Store offers complete line of trunks from cheap models to solid oak travel trunks. Brass fittings on select pieces. Globe trotter and grips available from 85 cents to 20 dollars. Suit cases priced between 2.50 and 15 dollars.
Gerald Hopkins of Silica Reduction works departs on a business tour through the Boundary country from Phair. A daughter born yesterday to Frank Phillips at Silver Hill mine. H. Brock of Great West Life Insurance arrives from Winnipeg as a Phair guest. Kootenay Fish and Game group notes Dominion rules banning trout during close season and plans to seek amendment. Crown coal advertised with wood sale details for 33 West Transfer Co.
The lake level rose an inch and a half over the week as Highland mine near Ainsworth resumed development work. J Death received a certificate of improvements on the Black Diamond claim. J Boucher and wife returned from Ottawa. Miss Leigh Spencer of Vancouver visits for a mining deal. The steamer International delivered 68 tons of ore from Whitewater to Hall Mines smelter. M Cling faces trial for assault at Slocan City. A small fire at G W Holt's residence was contained. In Fraser vs. Davis, filings for documents were ordered. John Dean jailed two months for drunken disorderly conduct. Nelson plans a strong hockey team for London with Greyerbiehl, Rutherford, Jeffs, Thompson, Perrier, Pullen, Nace.
London March 3 The Battersea Borough Council rejected a coronation expenditure plan voting 81 to 18 to refer the proposal back to its finance committee. Labor and socialist groups opposed any public money for celebrations as clashes with royal pageantry drew applause and sharp remarks in the public galleries.
Cape Town March 3 The Princess Radiwill, accused of issuing notes bearing a forged Cecil Rhodes signature and who settled a prior similar claim for 5750 dollars, was arrested on Rhodes name forgery charges. She was remanded for a further hearing and later released on bail. Dr Scholz swore information with Rhodes' affidavit supporting the case.
The piece argues coffee can dominate behavior, causing nervous collapse or prostration. It promotes Postum Food Coffee as a safe alternative, claiming it aids those with unbalanced nerves or stomachs when prepared properly. It stresses readers may resist giving up coffee despite health harms.
London reports that the forthcoming colonial coinage, designed by Mr. de Saulles, will differ from home issues. The portrait shows the Sovereign with crown, a smaller head and more bust, and King Edward in uniform with the Garter ribbon.
Ottawa reports eight months ending Feb 25 showing customs revenue of 20,675,210, up 1,675,430 from the prior year. February alone shows a 4,000 drop, noting last year February was 150,000 higher than the year before. Berlin prose outlines gradual abolition of house slavery in Camerons and Togo colonies.
Ottawa February report of the Chinese commission urges raising the capitation tax on Chinese immigrants in British Columbia to $500. The body calls for prohibition of further Chinese labor immigration, says current wages disadvantage white workers, and notes domestic and shingle trades rely on Chinese workers while other sectors resist exclusion.
In a Dominion report the governor general's table of precedence is debated with Gov. General urged to balance seating for denominations. Premier notes difficulty in creating a formal order. Pooley elected Speaker in Victoria succeeding Booth. List of residents and notices concludes with a knitting services offer.
Notice under the Judgments Act announces sale of Lot 241 in Group J known as the Dellie Mineral Claim in the Kootenay District at Nelson Court House on March 17 1902 at 11 am. Auction by Samuel P. Tuck. Purchaser must pay cash and verify title. High bid wins. Terms and contact details provided by Elliot and Lennie solicitors.
Col. Sam Hughes moved in the House of Commons to amend Canada’s table of precedence. He proposes omitting the section on archbishops and bishops to alter ranking in official order.
Subscriptions are now being taken by J F Dele may for the Nelson Daily and Weekly Mineral publisher at New Denver BC. Prices and terms available on request from the publisher at the stated address.
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