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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1901
Page
2
The Nelson Miner announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions including carrier and mail options. London office listed at Fleet Street with central press agency. Subscriptions must be paid in advance to Nelson Publishing Company Limited.
A series of editorials examine British Columbia coal exports and the Crow's Nest Pass railway charter. Arguments stress all Canadian rail policy versus American routes, impact on smelters, and the necessity of expansion to unlock mineral wealth for Pacific provinces and national industry.
The piece notes Britain’s suspicion of Russia’s China policy and predicts a partitioning clash as imperial interests clash. It highlights Howard’s death in South Africa, leaving an estate over $200,000, applauding patriotic sacrifice and England’s imperial reach across the world.
The movement preparing to inaugurate in Nelson aims to organize a first class band with broad community support. The assistant inspector of post offices for the province is in Nelson and letters should be delivered promptly during his stay. Royal honors and civic affairs feature as King Edward VII decorates Lieut Col Steele for Boer War service and Vancouver gains a funded public library from Carnegie with conditions.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will visit British Columbia and be welcomed by the people as announced in Parliament. Joseph Martin vows retirement amid political disgust in British Columbia, with locals urging him to stay or leave. The Associated Boards of Trade in Kootenay debate national policy and Kamloops’ future, while a legislative committee reviews private bills amid pressure from lobbyists.
Notice of annual general meeting to be held in the Board of Trade room on Tuesday March 12 at 3 1. Annual subscribers of $10 are members and may vote for rectors. A motion will seek approval to change the title to The Nelson General Hospital Society.
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