Talks Of The Mail Service In The Kootenays
Assistant provincial postal inspector J Greenfield spent a day examining the proposed changes to bring eastern mail into Nelson via the Nelson Bedlington road. He noted disinfection at Fernie and Moyie, anticipated renovation of the Fernie quarantine, and the need to coordinate with U S officials to shift mail routes. The plan promises earlier arrival in Nelson and a new town office system with centralized staffing and reduced box rents.
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J. &. Greenfield
Crow’s Nest
Fernie
Moyie
Greenfield
Nelson
Nelson & Bedlington
Armstrong
Railway Postal Service
United States
Spokane
Northpot
Losal
Rossland
Kootenay
Washington
Rykerts
Post Office Department
Kootenays
United States Department
Great Northern
Great Northern Mail
Greenwood Citizens Pass Strong Coast Kootenay Resolution
Greenwood B C residents filled the city hall for a public meeting led by the mayor to discuss Coast Kootenay railway matters. A resolution urged cash subsidies to a firm likely under Canadian Pacific control and demanded immediate start and continuous construction.
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Greenwood
B. C
Coast Kootenay
East Kootenay
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Coast-Kootenay
Midway
Shuswap & Okanagan Railway
British Columbia
Standard Pyritic Smelting Company
Chinese War To End Moves Amid Berlin Signal
Berlin dispatch reports the German emperor instructed Chancellor von Buelow to order Count Waldersee to halt preparations for further operations against China, signaling a possible end to hostilities. The message notes this directive comes as the war outlook shifts in London on March 9.
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London
Berlin
Count von Buelow
Count von Waldersee
Epidemic of personal crisis reports in New York
Police report shows eight attempts from midnight to 6 pm today with seven successful. The figures reflect a spike in personal crisis incidents across the city.
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New York
Britain Will Not Yield In Hay Pauncefote Debate
London reports that Britain will deliver a formal reply to the United States on the Hay Pauncefote amendments within days. The foreign office has no intent to modify the Clayton Bulwer treaty and believes a satisfactory arrangement may emerge, but will not rush to new commitments before fully understanding the Senate's stance.
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London
United States Senate
Washington
Hay
Foreign Office
Senate
Great Britain
Foriign Office
Downing Street
All Eyes on Russia Traced in Manchuria Decline
Berlin dispatch reports a Tageblatt correspondent warns the published Russo-Chinese Manchuria pact is not truth and details a Russian protectorate in Mongolia, control extends through Datuilami and Kuldja, with a March 13 general remobilization order in Trans-Baikala and notes on German policy and US president remarks.
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Berlin
Tageblatt
Manchuria
Mongolia
Siberia
China
Turkestan
Russia
Bokhara
Groderkoff
Urga
Khoh-Shun
Khan Su Province
Prince Tuan
Trans-Baikala
Khan Su
von Buelow
McKinley
Germany
Berlin Volks Zeitung
Count von Buelow
Herr Schaedler
Boers Lose Forty In Clash With Armored Train
A Capetown despatch dated March 8 reports Boers suffering about forty killed after mistaking an armored train near Ropenoogte for a horse transport. The train opened fire and the Boers fled, some abandoning rifles.
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London
Capetown
Ropenoogte
Shamrocks Triumph Over Winnipeg Exhibitions 6 to 2
The Shamrocks of Montreal won 6 to 2 in an exhibition hockey match in Winnipeg. After a 2-2 halftime tie, Shamrocks surged late with four quick goals led by Trihey and Scanlan while Nash Manning and Killam played well for the Winnipegs. They next face the Winnipeg Victorias on Monday night.
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Winnipeg
Maral
Shamrocks
Montreal
Jay
Winnipegs
Trihey
Scanlan
Nash
Manning
Killam
Winnipeg Victorias
Ontario murder case verdict in Banka case names Garrett and Gannon
Ontario March 9 coroner's jury in the Lancelot J. Banka murder finds John Garrett delivered the fatal blow to Banka. James Gannon and William Dell named as accessories. Newman discharged for lack of evidence. charges of accessory were dismissed.
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Ontario
Murdher
Kebiptville
Ont
Lancelot J. Banka
John Garrett
James Gannon
Wm. Dell
Newman
Mineral Production in British Columbia Up in 1900
The mineral production report shows a net increase of 3,244,252 in metallic minerals for 1900, with coal and coke rising by 1,013,238. Gold placer fell by 66,176 while lode gold rose. the total ore mined jumped to 654,706 tons, a large gain from 1899. Prince Albert note mentions Rev. D. B. Madden, aged 89, a pioneer Methodist minister, dead.
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British Columbia
Prince Albert, N. W. T
D. B. Madden
Mining man Plunder registered at the chair in Rossland
Rossland mining man Plunder is registered at the chair. C. E. Macpherson western passenger agent of the C P R is in the city on a business trip. G H Henderson editor Fer nieree Press is in the city en route to Victoria. A K E T Haultain leaves for Macleod to meet Mrs Haultain and returns on Monday’s boat. D O’Connor C P R office operator has been appointed Cascade agent and left yesterday to resume duties.
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G. EB. Plunder
Rossland
C. E. Macpherson
GH. Henderson
Fernieree Press
Victoria
A. KE. T. Haultain
Macleod
Cascade
Rossland Shatters Ore Shipping Record This Week
Rossland mines report a new weekly ore shipment record of 8,951 tons, beating the prior 7,914 ton best by 777. Le Roi led with 4,381 tons followed by Centre Star 2,200 and others totaling across mines. Officials foresee 10,000 tons weekly and potentially 12,000 by year end with planned capacity and new mine outputs.
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Rossland
le Roi
Centre Star
War Eagle
Iron Mask
Rossland-Great Western
X. L
Kogsland-Great Western
le Roi No. 2
Tts
Kootenay
Winnipeg notes includes arrests and deaths in prairie city
Winnipeg report notes R J Mullen of Winnipeg arrested in Regina on a forged note to obtain a piano. Albert Mitchell of Rat Portage Lumber Co found dead at the Ottawa hotel Rat Portage. Government appeal to privy council on liquor act case debated in full court with Chief Justice Killam and Justices Bain Richards. May 6 set for further hearing.
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Winnipeg
R. J. Mullen
Regina
Grundy Music Co
Albert Mitchell
Rat Portage
Peace Next Week In South Africa War Reports
London advices from two major South African financial houses confirm press reports that Lord Kitchener and General Botha have been negotiating for six days toward peace or a long step toward ending the war. The War Office offered no comment as speculation grows that Botha may submit on Monday and surrender his force to French.
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London
Lord Kitchener
General Botha
War Office
Botha
Plan Selling Well For Funeral Procession Pictures
The plan for cinematograph entertainment at the opera house tomorrow night is selling well and indications point to a crowded house for the first production of the late Queen's funeral procession pictures. A new consignment of films amounting to 1500 feet has been received.
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Opera House
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Eastern Mail
Goast - Kootenay Road
Britain
Ing Street
Italy
Fred tStick the Great
St. Petersburg
Frederick the Great
Kleine Journal
Count von Bue- Tow
Cologne
Rowland Blenner-Nussett
Ireland
Victorias
Dor'se
Prince Albert
Centre Star Or Tv
Peeeeee I . Loose
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