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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1899
Page
3
A Printers’ note from the Sabbath Observance Society of Nelson BC argues against Sunday work across British Columbia. It cites physical, intellectual, and moral grounds, insisting Sabbath rest boosts productivity, culture, and liberty. condemns labor on Sundays as a national danger.
P Burns & Co shipped hogs from Kansas to Russell near the line. Officer Rose refused entry since the customs point is not a warehouse. the hogs were kept in Russell until an order from the Minister of Customs in Ottawa directed slaughter under Rose’s supervision. An expense of about $50 was incurred in telegraphing and processing.
The City Council meets in a special session tomorrow to pursue revisions of the City By-laws and expects to complete the work then. Over two hundred visitors came to the Free Public Library reading rooms last week with more books loaned to subscribers. Two intoxicated individuals faced Police Magistrate Crease yesterday. one warned to leave town, the other fined 6 and costs. Kuskanook is slated as the Nelson and Bedlington railway terminus with terminal buildings under construction. Gamble & O'Reilly closed sales to Erie Palmquist for Lots 3,84,35 and 36 in Block 22 for 850, and Block 60, Addition A, for 750 to T. H. Roberts. The Athabasca Mining Company timber-limits sale of the Nelson Saw Mill Company estate was ratified by Judge Forin, involving 200 dollars. City Assessor Strachan nears completion of Wart Ward rolls and will soon assess West Ward, aiming to finish by April 10. Alderman Hillyer's return from Victoria may clarify the Gray estate legal tangle and allow the mill to restart with full work. The planned Hudson's Bay Company block at Stanley and Baker Streets should, by next fall, host a full first-class department store. The winter season yielded one more fling before spring.
A Nelson reader argues against moving women from East Baker Street without providing new housing options. He warns such removals could create disguised vice areas and asserts these women, some property owners, may have legitimate rights. He urges careful planning to avoid increasing evil in the city.
Vienna rumors circulate about an engagement between Princess Victoria of Wales and Prince George of Greece. Reports link the pairing to Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary, the Welsh prince's second daughter, with speculation on Athens travel and Crete postings affecting diplomacy.
London March 20 A Lipton associate reports the Shamrock’s hull is finished with planking and plating. Launch not expected before end May. Two detectives guard the build shed and a canvas cover shields revealing lines. The concealment aims to keep the yacht’s design secret amid keen attention.
The West Kootenay Brick and Lime Company announces 5 000 preferred shares at 10 percent guaranteed and 7 500 ordinary shares of 1.00 each with staged payments. Subscriptions open 10 am March 13 and close 3 pm March 21 1899 via Bank of British Columbia Nelson or at the company office. Prospectuses available from bankers or solicitors Macdonald and Brougham.
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