CPR Stands in the Way of the Nelson Sampling Mill
A special meeting of the South Kootenay Board of Trade is called for tonight in Nelson to discuss the proposed sampling mill. The project faces opposition from the CPR over railway rates and land access, with Mr G W McDowell seeking a narrow land strip and cooperation from CPR, Nelson & Fort Sheppard, and the government, while OPR offers alternative sites. Marpole of the CPR Pacific division is to arrive, heightening the urgency for a large attendance.
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South Kootenay
G. W. McDowell
Rosebery
McDowell
Neson
Nelson & Fort Sheppard Roads
Kootemay River
CO. P. R
Elie
Nelson & Fort Sheppard Company
O.P. R
Marpole
Pacific
Nelson
Board of Trade
Diver Thomas Donaldson Dies After 85 Foot Plunge in Garden Show
World famed high diver Thomas Donaldson of Bathbeach plunged from an 85 foot platform at Madison Square Garden to a fatal outcome. Witnesses said he lost control mid dive, struck headfirst, and bleedings appeared from mouth and ears. He weighed over 200 pounds, suffered a fractured skull and brain compression, and was moved to New York Hospital where doctors warned death was hours away. Donaldson, 45, had planned to challenge Speedy, the world champion, after the dive.
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New York
Thomas Donaldson
Bathbeach
Madison Square Garden
Donaldson
Barnum and Bailey
Harry Cornish
Harry Reader
New York Hospital
Kearney Speedy
France Prepares for War as Budget Pins Defense Levels
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies debates the army budget, totaling 875 million francs, stressing preparedness against Germany. Minister of War concedes French effectiveness lags Germany due to population, but argues quality over quantity and that reserves cannot change fate before conflict resolves itself.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
France
Navy Estimates Soar With Big Increase Planned
The Times reports navy estimates for the coming year will rise by almost eight million pounds from last year totaling about twenty six million. Plans include adding between four thousand and five thousand men, with most of the extra expense going to ship-building and repairs. It notes Sir Michael Hicks Beach will face fiscal tests and warns against further income tax hikes.
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London
the Times
The
Times
Michael Hicks Beach
Newspaper Labor Bill Aims to Regulate Reporters Hours
In Trenton on March 8 the House passed Assemblyman Klein’s bill regulating hours and pay for reporters and editors. It sets an eight hour workday with no less than eight a week for compensation and grants a two hour daily lunch break. The bill’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain.
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Trenton
N. J
House
Assemblyman
Klein
Nell
Senate
Beresford on Open Door Policy in China Highlights War Risk
Budget of Chinese News From Various Journeys reports Lord Charles Beresford urging Britain to pursue the Open Door in China to avoid spheres of influence and war. He notes American trade growth in China outpaces Britain and predicts a multinational effort to keep China open. He also criticizes Pekin insiders and cites expected Chinese moves on San Mun and Shanghai negotiations.
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London
Charles Beresford
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
Great Britain
Associated Press
China
Africa
Daily Mail
United States
Daly Mail Internevrer
Associated Chambers of Commerce
America
Ugland
Germany
Japan
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Russia
the Times
San Mun
Italy
Harbor board plans covered dock at Fremont street wharf
San Francisco March 8 The board of state harbor commissioners adopted a resolution directing the chief engineer to prepare plans for transferring the Fremont street wharf into a covered dock with all needed appliances The action aims to offset Seattle as the Government supply headquarters for troops in Hawaii and the Philippines for transports and similar vessels in U S service on the Pacific.
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San Francisco
Board of State Harbor Commissioners
United States
Pacific
Fremont Street
Seattle
Hawaii
Philippines
Tug James Bowen Sinks In Gale Off Capes Rescue Ends Tragically
Newport News reports the tug James Bowen sank in a gale with 12 aboard while towing the mud barge Admiral. The German steamer Albano rescued the Bowen’s captain and crew, but the second mate was washed overboard during the rescue.
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Newport News
James Bowen
Koch
Capes
Bowen
State court voids pike and pickerel close season
Buffalo March 8 The New York state law prohibiting handling of pike and pickerel during the close season when lawfully caught or purchased outside the state has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The close season covered February March and April. The ruling affects Canadian fishermen as large shipments move from Canada to Buffalo and other New York cities.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York State
Supreme Court
Canada
Germans Likely To Restructure Navy Command
Berlin's cor respondent reports Admiral Von Knerr's resignation as Chief of Navy may prelude a reform. The post of Commander-in-Chief could be abolished and naval control placed under Emperor William and his Naval Cabinet.
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London
Berlin
the Standard
von Knerr
Emperor William
The Late Dr. King
Toronto Presbytery passes a resolution of regret on the death of Principal King and commends his life work. Rev T B Kilpatrick of Aberdeen named as candidate for chair of systematic apologetics and philosophy at Manitoba College.
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Toronto
Toronto Presbytery
King
T. B. Kilpatrick
Aberdeen
Scotland
Manitoba College
Kipling Improves on Beeftea Diet as Newsnotes
New York March 8 Rudyard Kipling’s health continues to mend slowly. Beefeat remains his sole diet and nothing else will be added until improvement permits. He has not been told of daughter Josephine’s death. Elsie, the other daughter, rested quietly today.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Josephine
Elsie
Prohibitionists Downed in Portland Election
Portland Maine March 8 The prohibitionist vote fell to 167 ballots out of 7359 total in yesterday's city election. The tiny share, less than one percent, means prohibitionist candidates will not be on the official ballot next election.
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Portland
Maine
Salisbury to go to Paris to settle Anglo French dispute
London report indicates Lord Salisbury will travel to Paris to personally settle the Anglo French questions with President Loubet and Foreign Minister Delcass, aiming to resolve tensions.
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London
Birmingham Post
Lord Salisbury
Paris
Loubet
Deloaase
Nine Drowned Off Brittany Yacht Capsize
News from Brest reports a pleasure yacht capsized off the Brittany coast, drowning nine people including five French military officers. The tragedy adds to recent maritime hazards near the coast as authorities investigate the incident and recover bodies.
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Brest
France
Brittany
Sealing Situation Report From Washington March 8
In view of the failure of the American Canadian High Commission to come to an understanding officials report no progress and discuss further steps. The note cites continued deadlock over sealing arrangements and related terms. No names or dates beyond March 8 are given.
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Washington
High Commission
Treasury weighing revenue cutters to Behring Sea
The treasury department considers dispatching one or more revenue cutters to Behring Sea to protect U S interests from illegal sealing. Both Britain and the United States undertake such actions under the Paris tribunal of arbitration. Regulators may be changed after years, and treasury officials seek a State Department report on the diplomatic situation before acting.
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Treasury Department
United States
Paris Tribunal of Arbitration
Treasury
State Department
Cuban rebels threaten Spaniards in Santa Clara province
A Havana report says armed Cubans terrorize Spaniards near Barajugua and Calabas, Santa Clara, requesting American authorities investigate and provide protection to Spaniards.
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Havana
Barajugua
Calabas
Santa Clara
Editor Fined in Dreyfus Affair Case in Paris
Paris on March 8 reports M Francis D Dressense foreign editor of the Temps and a leader of the Dreyfusites was condemned to pay a 500 franc fine and 8000 francs in damages for shelling M Guerin president of the Anti Semite League.
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Paris
M. Francis D. Dressense
The
Temps
Dreyfusites
M. Guerin
Anti-Semite League
Work of Fiends Puts Sailors on Edge at Toulon Arsenal
Despatches from Toulon report 12 foreign made dynamite cartridges found behind the arsenal and a sentry fired upon by six men. The Mardy magazine explosion at Lacoubran is suspected as foul play with possible clockwork detonator. Minister of Marine M Lockeroy says experts doubt accident, pointing to deliberate design.
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Paris
Toulon
Associated Press
Ategnal
Mendy
M. Lockeroy
Marine
Naval
Lacoubran
Laseyne
Belgium's Queen Marie Henriette Said Worse
Brussels dispatch reports Queen Marie Henriette in deteriorating condition. The London Daily Mail correspondent notes strictest secrecy about her illness and guards instructed to fire on unauthorized entrants at the palace precincts.
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Brussels
Marie Henriette
Daily Mail
London
Preson
Centrists Gain Strength In Reichstag Budget Move
Berlin on March 8 reports the budget committee adopting Centrists Clerical party proposals, meeting the government halfway on increasing peace footing for infantry and cavalry. The proceedings show the Centrists expanding as the ruling force.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Mr. Blakes Return and Liberal Regeneration Claim
A Globe letter from Dawson dated February 1 says Ogilvie’s inquiry opens February 6. A Globe cable denies any fixed date for Hon Edward Blake’s permanent return or that he will lead and revive the Liberal party in Canada.
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Toronto
Globe
Dawson
Ogilvie
Edward Blake
Liberal Party
Canada
Afghan Amir in excellent health after dukar
Cabul dispatch reports February 26 news that the Ameer of Afghanistan was in excellent health and had just held a public dukar according to the Calcutta correspondent of the London Times.
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London
Calcutta
Limes
Cabul
Ameer
Afghanistan
Dukar
Death of Baron Trure in London
London reports the death of Thomas Montague Morrison Wilde, third Baron Trure and grand nephew of the famed Baron Trure, former Lord Chancellor of England. He died today at Mentone in his 48th year.
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London
Thomas Montague Morrison Wilde
Baron Trure
England
Mentone
Queen's Counsels Created in British Columbia
The Gazete announces Queen's Counsel appointments under a provincial act. Ex Attorney-General Eberts and six others, including Martin and Wilson, are named with precedence. Government says appointments are non political, but opposition notes party split among the seven. Dr Pops, Superintendent of Education, resigns.
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Victoria
B. C
Legislaure
Eberts
Martin
Charles Wilson
E. V. Bodwell
W. J. Taylor
E. P. da
Accommodating Embezzler in Extradition Case
Vitali Alevan of Doodimki a Russian charged with embezzling 27 519 roubles from the Arctic Association of Riga appeared before Justice Killam in Winnipeg. He said the offense occurred in March 1896 and hinted he would go voluntarily if the Russian Government requests his return. the matter was adjourned to Thursday.
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Winnipeg
Vitali Alevan
Doodimki
Arctic Association of
Behring Sea pelagic sealing patrol to restart
Washington sources say the Anglo-American talks failed to halt pelagic sealing in Behring Sea. The US will renew patrol duties with the ships Bear and McCullough likely assigned. Canada has sent 37 sealing vessels to Behring Sea, the fleet for which Washington offered $450,000 to renounce rights.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
Joint High Commission
Behring Sea
United States
Cattern Bear
McCuulloch
San Francisco
Canada
Telegraph Line To Dawson Planned From Lake Bennet
The government will build a telegraph line from Lake Bennet to Dawson City at once and send surveyors northward from Quesnel to explore connection options. The line will remain in government possession for national safety and strategic value.
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Ottawa
Klondyke
Lake Bennet
Dawson City
Quesnuselle
British Columbia
Dawson
Returning From Cuba The 12th New York Volunteers Muster Out
The 12th New York Volunteer Infantry is ordered home from Matanzas Cuba for muster out. This signals a general movement to muster out all volunteer troops in Cuba, as regiments are transported home by troop ships. About 26,500 volunteers remain in Cuba, with 16,000 regulars to enforce government policy.
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Washington
12Th New York Volunteer Infantry
Matanzas
Cuba
Runaway schooner sighted near coast. crew unable to stop engine
A Lloyds despatch from Brixham reports a schooner seen at midnight on fire off the coast. The crew signalled they could not control the engine and the vessel was lost from sight as it headed to sea.
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London
Lloyd's
Brixham
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