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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
2
A collage of notices and items from Nelson BC era outlines subscription rates for the Nelson Miner newspaper and local chatter on mine capital, flour mill prospects, and the mining outlook in British Columbia. It mentions a Vancouver crowd stoning faith healers, and a warning on credit for grocers with a call for relief measures. A Victoria British Empire League branch forms, plus a New Brunswick pastor jokes about six Mrs Nations in town.
The piece argues for broadening poll tax exemptions for non-property owners and criticizes the current system as unfair. It notes BC and provincial administration, compares with U S practices, and urges annual voters list revision to exclude non-paying non-property owners. It ends by linking taxation without representation to injustice and questions the reverse.
The Miner reports the Highland mine at Alnaworth nearly shut down due to unprofitable conditions. It warns the mining industry in British Columbia faces stifling stagnation without action, noting the need for foreign capital to develop promising mineral lands and the high costs hindering progress.
A fragmented summary notes a hoped reform for Nelson band organization, a 20 percent local passenger rate cut by the C P I, and Conservative intentions to renew Sir John Macdonald’s policies. It mentions Beaux Beaurier’s Yukon visit, refinery needs in British Columbia, servant girls forming mutual protection, a predicted Look Trust, a fatality from a rowboat gun, Britain’s rising naval appropriations, the Cuzar peace conference, Japanese franchise verdicts before the Privy Council, and calls to encourage BC shipbuilding. Also referenced are Dawson administration tensions, General Hamilton’s Boer prisoner reuse idea, Carnegie’s financial dealings and Windsor’s library gift.
The article lauds Andrew Carnegie for giving away 10 to 15 million dollars in two days before leaving for Europe to aid Carnegie Steel Works employees and establish New York public libraries. It argues his philanthropy may inspire other capitalists and shape views on wealth, power, and social responsibility.
The Montreal Star argues for preserving Strathcona’s Horse as a permanent unit. It favors keeping the regiment active for peace time police duties in the Northwest and British Columbia, citing the Northwest Mounted Police’s success and the historic value of a regiment with royal colors.
The text suggests that pursuing further investigation into the conduct of the war in South Africa would provoke unpleasant recrimination and probably cause more harm than good. It emphasizes a caution against extended inquiry and its potential negative impact on wartime efforts.
Ottawa reports show RL Borden leading an opposition debate on a new Conservative policy. The proposed plan echoes the 1879 national policy with a mutual preference and a tariff approach favoring Britain and Canada. Laurier defends the long-standing policy as unchanged.
Winnipeg March 12 The C P R passenger department announces rate changes effective March 21 a round trip rate through Manitoba and the Northwest Territories at one and five thirds the present rate good for one month. Ontario and Quebec follow. Vancouver March 10 Canadian Pacific lowers passenger charges April 1 Pacific division rates cut 20 percent with further reductions for local round trip tickets. Main line four cents per mile branch lines vary with reductions to three point two cents on Revelstoke to Vancouver and four cents on these routes. Western division rates unchanged.
Ottawa will journey to New York by rail on Thursday to face the New York Athletic Club Friday night and then an all New York team on Saturday night.
Gustave Piche a customs appraiser from Montreal fell ill on the train to Toronto. He was taken to a doctor's office upon arrival and died minutes later from hemorrhage of the lungs.
The Wighland mine’s decision to lay down production is framed as timely, with the local press noting an overall thriving mining sector and suggesting the announcement reinforces a positive industry outlook rather than a downturn.
Members of the city council show interest in appointing a royal commission to examine the impact of granting the Crow's Nest Southern railway charter. The move reveals a clear split with the local board of trade, though the choice of action mirrors the surrounding circumstances.
A Duluth led syndicate under Capt Calvin offered to replace Connor’s failing group by constructing grain elevators at Montreal harbor. The plan would bring grain from the Great Lakes to Port Colborne and ship via St. Lawrence canals. The harbor board asked to guarantee bonds on the project cost and accept security for the buildings.
Montreal March 18 Rev Honey Kitson rector of the church of Advent is appointed rector of Christ church cathedral Ottawa and dean of the diocese of Ottawa in a move following the death of the late Dean Lauder.
The Lepers' Mission board in Toronto appeals to the Dominion government to relocate lepers to Tracadie Nova Scotia and provide Pacific coast care. Rev A B Winchester denies reports that leper D Arcy Taland were neglected.
Naw Chiawng reports robbers bold in Victoria February raids on guard at city gates. One soldier killed, guards restrained at the easy end. Robbers threaten Dinckmall payment, twelve guards assign, two captured after midnight with police and Russian guards alerted.
Capetown dispatch reports on March 19 that military authorities have approved a Maxim gun mounted on a motor car for immediate service, signaling a new mobile defense weapon.
Wu Lin, Chinese minister to the United States, spoke at the University of Chicago on Chinese Civilization. He argued civilization is broader than material progress, noting China's strong character yet gaps in science, while defending Chinese refinement and the clash with Western modernization.
London March 19 Lord Salisbury criticised the anti Catholic oath language as indecent and violent He urged forming a government committee to review the sovereigns declaration on accession and its language seeking modification without weakening Protestant succession The matter will be taken up Thursday.
Victoria March 18 reports that three vessels owned by Allan Cameron's company the Monmouthshire Datto and Universe are laid up in Kobe due to difficulty in securing coal from China to power them.
A headless body was discovered in a box on Blair's farm near the Fraser River. The forensics suggest a kill and possible water delivery of the body. Steveston police probe while details remain scarce. In Chapleau news, a $10,000 first payment reduces company liabilities, enabling continued operations and larger mineral land development. G L Weyl travels to France to report on affairs.
Berlin March 19 Count Von Buelow defended Germany’s Manchuria stance amid Bis marck criticism saying Germany seeks to prevent friction among negotiating powers and safeguard eastern Asia interests. He cited 80 million marks in trade and 100 million invested in Shan Tung, stressing Europe remains center of gravity of Germany’s policy.
Dublin eyewitnesses report volleys of oranges hurled by Trinity College students at Mr. Timothy Hartington during the inaugural procession. Police intervened to prevent a mob from storming the college enclosure as the ceremony proceeded with the city calm aside from the incident.
Local business men are notified of a new monthly statistics report on imports and exports by the Dominion. The department will publish monthly data, with information similar to the former six month lagged annual trade returns, and will sell copies for twelve cents. The report covers quantities and values of goods imported and passed through customs for consumption, with country destinations and year to date totals, including seven months of the fiscal year ending January.
The steamer Willamete, bound for Victoria from Union, ran aground near Denman Island about two miles from Union. It carried a thousand tons of cargo described as cow, and the vessel is reported total wreck with the back broken and the midsection on rocks as the after part filled.
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