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22 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
1
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Fresh reports from St Johns dated March 21 note no sighting of the Allan liner Huronian Capt. Brodie en route from Glasgow February 11 to St John one month overdue. Marine circles fear she foundered or collided with ice in the north Atlantic though a remote rescue by a sealing steamer is considered unlikely. In the same dispatch, St John river bridges face 100000 in repairs after high water and logs swept from mills.
James Stoddart of Victoria appeared before Magistrate Lafontaine in Montreal charged with obtaining 244.31 dollars worth of jewelry under false pretenses. He was remanded at his own request until Thursday to contact his father. The coroner’s jury reported the death of Stewart Campbell resulted from an accidental discharge while cleaning a revolver. The Grand Trunk Railway ordered 600000 dollars worth of rolling stock. R A O McNally reports on Crow’s Nest railway progress toward Fernie and anticipated June or July train service. He notes 32 workers at North Star mine and expanding smelter activity at Marysville. Fernie sees a coal boom as Crow’s Nest railway work continues. McNally departs for Rossland. J D McDonald pushes 300 hp power installation at Hall Mines smelter, ending steam plant use. P Chapman leaves Victoria after completing business in Nelson, expecting return soon.
In chambers the Bank of Montreal seeks satisfaction in the Tribune Association Limited winding up. The writ of fieri facias execution was adjourned to be argued before Mr Justice Walkem, who restrained the execution. UL Duff, K.C., appeared for applicants and A C White for provisional liquidator.
Washington reports that the Colombian government plans to censor all diplomatic and consular messages sent via cables between Isthmus offices and home governments. Capt. Reisinger of the Philadelphia relayed the notice to the Navy, and the State Department learned of it from cable companies. Authorities expect limited enforcement despite past similar notices.
In Capetown on March 21, weather is cooler and rain falls. Last night Cecil Rhodes showed renewed anxiety as his heart grew weaker after improved nourishment. The latest midnight report says he was restless and decidedly weaker.
Fire destroyed the office portion of the Canadian Pacific freight sheds in Winnipeg, wiping out books and records. Firemen saved the remaining shed, which contains a vast amount of merchandise, after prompt intervention tonight.
Sir William McDonald announced a $20,000 gift to McGill University for the library. The donation will buy about 12,000 volumes, raising the library’s total to over 100,000 volumes. In Kansas, heavy rain fell overnight and persisted, easing drought damage to crops in the wheat belt.
London dispatch reports a royal commission will investigate alien immigration and advise remedies. It aims to exclude criminals without barring honest immigrants, amid European turmoil in Albania and Macedonia. Also notes improved sugar trade outlook for West Indies.
Washington March 21 two important measures passed by the senate the repeal of the war revenue tax and the protection of the president The revenue bill passed without division after a brief speech Tillman protested the ten cent duty repeal The president protection bill passed 52 to 15 prescribing death for assassins and up to twenty years for conspirators or abettors and ten years for threats The secretary of war to detail a guard of officers and men to protect the president with regulations on dress arms and equipment
Gus Rublin easily overcomes Peter Maher in a six round Industrial A C fight in Philadelphia. Maher was knocked down and out in the second round after repeated jabs to the jaw and blows to the jaw and face. Maher revived but shown clearly defeated.
The Century Athletic Club wires Tom Sharkey to learn terms for taking Fitzsimmons place and fighting Jeffries in early May in Los Angeles. Fitzsimmons demands a larger purse, which the club refuses. In San Francisco, officials award an April permit to Yosemite club, dimming hopes for a Jeffries bout as Fitzsimmons presses for publicity.
Boundary mines keep output near 9000 tons with Granby Mother Lode and Golden Crown contributing weekly totals. A fatal accident at Golden Crown occurred when Fergus McQuarrie was crushed by a cage mechanism after a guard rod failed, the Nova Scotia native dying before help arrived. An inquest was deemed unnecessary and the body to be shipped to Nova Scotia.
The trial resumed at the princess residence as Princess Radziwill faces charges of forging notes allegedly signed by Cecil Rhodes. Cecil Rhodes aide Mr. Jourdain denied ever seeing Rhodes sign any promissory notes. After further evidence on bill negotiations the case was adjourned for one week.
The Kettle Valley lines invite attendance at the driving of the last spike on the Republic line set for April 12. A special train will depart Grand Forks in the morning with guests, returning that evening. Invitations feature lithographic art with a red embossed headlight engine design.
Rome March 21 The trial of three Vatican officials charged with thefts from the Vatican treasury totaling 16000 ended today. Scotto was convicted and sentenced to eight years imprisonment while the other two were acquitted of the charges against them.
Chicago saw Frank Erne dominate the bout as he earned the decision over Gus Gardner of Philadelphia after six rounds. Gardner offered little offense, staying on defense while Erne controlled the fight from the start and neutralized Gardner’s counters.
Berlin March 21 Emperor William reviews reports on American industrial dominance. L M Goldberger Royal councillor of commerce, and Imperial German board member, submits analyses to the foreign office. The emperor annotates and requests new enquiries focusing on open German conditions. Reports withheld from publication for now.
London March 21 Oxford and Cambridge teams prepare for the annual boat race to be rowed tomorrow. Cambridge lead in betting at three to one though Oxford has shown late improvement. Both crews completed heavy training and visited the Queen’s Club to watch field sports. The Oxford boat includes two Americans D Milburn and Milburn of Buffalo who have been in good form.
On Park Avenue several brown stone fronts of four story private houses sank due to undermining by rapid transit tunnel excavations. No lives lost but property damage estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. In London, Lord Francis Hope was granted a divorce this morning from May Yohe over her alleged misconduct with Putnam Bradley strong of New York.
Ottawa Hockey club edged the New York Hockey club 4 to 3 at St Nicholas rink in New York on March 21. The game featured a tight second half with Ottawa seizing the brief lead late in the third period.
A steel bridge 120 feet long at Gevel's Falls in Yarmouth Nova Scotia was swept away by the freshet today crossing the river and disrupting local travel.
University chess in London sees Oxford and Cambridge finish with three and a half points each after their annual contest held on March 21. Cambridge and Oxford faced off in a tight match resulting in a balanced score as players battled across five boards.
Victoria on March 21 reports a government survey in the Cowichan valley area east and west of the island to assess railway construction potential. The effort aims to map routes and resources for a provincial line across Vancouver Island. The Princess May, Carnarvon Bay, and Alki movements are noted in related maritime updates.
A heavy snowstorm halted transcontinental service from Glendive Montana to St. Paul Minnesota, burying trains in snow and delaying Great Northern and Northern Pacific. By Friday a Canadian block eased slightly with 20 letters in the tote. Spokane reports five belated trains reached by 6 to 7 p.m. Last night Revelstoke and Arrow Lakes brought British mail.
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