Fire at the Poorman mine damages drying room
A serious fire yesterday morning at the Poorman mine burned the drying room at the mouth of the main tunnel destroying miners clothes and rubber boots and several timbers. Estimated losses reach 400 for tools and room replacement with operations suspended for the day. Engineering staff moved quickly to resume work as snow delays progress on Achilles and Molly Gibson preparations.
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Poorman
Mucker
R Wonkes
Plans for CP and CN steamers crown Victoria pride
Victoria May 3 An original and pretty plan names CP fleet steamers after royal family members in line with an Empress and Princess naming scheme. The Haytien, en route from the Orient, may bear Princess May as a future christening. Capt Troup has worked on the Vancouver Victoria service steamer since February amid bids from several builders. Burns Gore mill updates report heavyweight boxing prep as Jomie Burns and Charlie Goff train at Hotel Hume for a bout on the 10th showing hard sparring and rough exchanges without padded gloves.
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Victoria
Princess Louise
Princess May
Duke of Cornwall
Haytien
Orient
Troup
Burns Gore Mill
Jiomie Burns
Charlie Goff
Burns
Hume
George Lawler
Goff
Graves outlines refinery plans and coast investigations
Jay P. Graves said the Miner Graves syndicate is pressing refinery interests in earnest. He noted ongoing coast investigations and potential ore supply to support a smelter, with locations on the west coast, Great Lakes, or St. Lawrence discussed as options. Graves and A. C. Flummerfelt departed for Grand Forks after reviewing prospects along the coast.
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Miner-Graves Syndicate
Jay P. Graves
Grand Forks
Graves
Miner
City Attorney in Terre Haute on eastern client business
The city records show T. J. Lambe, prominent Terre Haute attorney, visiting on legal matters for eastern clients. Alterations at the opera house include a wider back exit on Ward street, folding doors, pushed back main entrance, and expanded seating and security through stairway changes. Joe Downs displayed a gun in a dispute with carpenters during rehearsals, leading to police intervention and his confinement. A new steamboat service time card will take effect Monday.
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T. J. Lambe
Law
Terre Haute
Indiana
Opera House
Ald
We. G. Gillett
Ward Street
Joe Downs
Joe
Downs
Nelson Steamship and Rail Schedule to Kaslo and Sandon
The new schedule links Nelson with Kaslo and Slocan routes via the K R N line and Kaslo & Slocan trains. The morning 5.40 a m connection with the Kaslo steamer to Bonner's Ferry, Kaslo to Sandon train at 10:10 a m, Sandon to Nelson service, and a 5.20 p m Kaslo steamer. The International is under repair and the Alberta handles Nelson Kaslo runs, starting Monday, with Sunday 6.10 a m departure as usual.
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Nelson
Kaslo
Sloean
International
Alberta
Rising lake waters threaten flood levels this month
The lake level is rising rapidly due to a heavy thaw. Creeks feeding the lake are booming and experts foresee unusually high water by month end if warm weather persists. The lake has risen three feet above normal low water and is climbing about an inch every four hours.
Nelson boys in B squadron sail for Africa voyage diary
Constable Arthur A. Pitchford receives a March 20 letter from J C Stewart of Nelson boys in B squadron South African Constabulary. He notes embarkation day, ship midstream, pride in A D arrival in Ottawa, ranks promotions, ship life, seasickness, and a death in the company. Archibald McLeod arrested for murder at Ross Valley.
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Arthur A. Pitchford
J. C. Stewart
Nelson
South African Constabulary
Stewart
Ottawa
B Squadron
Larry Davies
George Partridge
Charles Aislop
No. 8
A. C
Thompson
U. S. Montfort
Cape Verde Islands
Marehise
Coal tax sparks Commons clash over export duties
In London May 3 the house of commons debated a new export tax on coal as Sir Michael Hicks Beach defended government policy and Sir William Vernon Harcourt led a sharp attack. The finance plan aims to back the budget despite unionist resistance and claims the tax would hit miners' wages. Debates adjourned to Monday with a division expected.
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London
House of Commons
William Vernon Harcourt
Italy
America
France
Germany
Belgium
Michael Hicks-Beach
Intermiptuedi
United States
Michael Wicks-Beach
Redmond
Ireland
Balfour
William Vernon Trarcourt
Michael Hick-Beach
Miners' Strike Uncertain as Leaders Reconsider After 24 Hours
Debate over shared taxation and lean profits sparks broader war talk. Miners' strike prospects dim as leaders reassess within a day’s time. Nelson contingent aboard en route to Cape Town sends letters from Cape Verde, praising health and training. Capt Geo S Beer notes Nelson quota members thriving under drill, with plans to form a crack Baden-Powell regiment akin to Mounted Police after the war.
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Nelson
Baden-Powell Constabula
Cape Verde Islands
Cape Town
Geo. S. Beer
Nelson Quota
Baden-Powell Police
Spokane News Agent Sues Rail Line Over Amputated Leg
John Senn, a Spokane Walls & Northern news agent, sues the railway for 25000 in Spokane stating his left knee was amputated after an engine ran over his ankle while he rode the cowcatcher to help turn switches near Five Miles from Nelson. He claims lack of extra help and mismanaged descent contributed to the accident. The 27 year old seeks compensation for lifelong disability and lost earnings.
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John Senn
Spokane Walls & Northern
Spokane
Senn
Hive Mile Point
W. H. Colbert
Colbert
Spokane Falls & Northern
Nelson
Lake Edge
Sean
Seon
Columbia Bridge Progress Report by H W D Armstrong
H W D Armstrong C R engineer in charge reports three week trip to Toronto and Montreal. Superstructure for the Columbia Castlegar bridge is completed and ready to ship west when needed. Erection of steel will wait until water level drops, shipment to be ordered months hence.
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Columbia Bridge
H.W. D. Armstrong
C. R
Columbia
Castlegar
Toronto
Montreal
Great Northern Magnate May Join Canadian Pacific Board
Montreal May 3 report says James J. Hill renowned Great Northern magnate will soon join the Canadian Pacific board to strengthen ties between the lines. Canadian Pacific stock hit a record on the Montreal Exchange with 2000 shares at 101 as weekly traffic receipts to April end stood at 776000 compared with 672000 last year. Ottawa May 3 Fielding moves to grant Prince Edward Island a 630000 annuity for failing to provide efficient steam service under the union. Buffalo delegates meet Laurier to discuss Canadian Day at the Exposition and favor July 1 but defer a decision.
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Montreal
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Canadian Pacific
Seaboard
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal Exchange
C. 2
R. Trafic
Ottawa
Fielding
Prince Edward Island
Wilfrid Laurier
No Full Court Here Provincial Legislature Moves
Victoria May 1 An attempt in committee on the supreme court act bill to set a full court sitting at Nelson rather than Vancouver failed. Sitting will remain Victoria and Vancouver. The fisheries bill was favorably reviewed as BC conditions felt distant from Ottawa and lack of a BC minister in federal cabinet. The agent general bill passed in committee with $10,000 yearly for maintenance and office tenure during good behavior, removable by the governor in council on address from the legislature.
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Victoria
Nelson
Vancouver
Iliwthornthwaite
Nanaimo
Helt
Ottawa
British Columbia
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Achilles Group
News
R. K. Willey
Chris Sherbert
Molly Gibson
Achilles
Willey
Sherbert
Molly Gibson Landing
Juno Group
Logan
Juno Company
Arlington (Erie
Iifford
Charles T. Sleeper
Wild Cat
Hall Siding
Measrs
Jumier
Bataglia
Kalusha
Barnold
Worle
G.P.R
Capt
Sraves
Tinues
Bovis AT
Trooper Stewart
Charlottetown
P. i
Archibald McLeod
Isabel Macleod
Ross Valley
Johnny Senn
Nelson & Fort Surp Pard
Five Mile Point
Jim Hill
Magnate
G.P.R. Directorate
Europe
Supreme Full Court
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