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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 04, 1901
Page
2
The Nelson Miner notes wartime costs and global reach, citing the Civil War cotton famine as an example. It explains how cotton mills in England suffered and up to 100,000 workers in England, Germany, and France were kept unemployed for over three years, causing widespread misery and hunger.
A provincial writer lambasts the Dunsmuir government in Victoria for incompetence and misgovernance. The piece denounces its railway policy and accuses leaders of pandering to a few members, claiming widespread public disgust and urging change for decency and justice. The author questions whether such administration can continue.
The piece compares war costs from the US Civil War through the South Africa conflict, noting US Civil War expenses, Franco Prussian and Crimean wars, and global debts surpassing trillions. It highlights human tolls with fatalities and maimings, and reflects on the economic burden shared across nations and peoples.
The Toronto Telegram lauds J W Leonard and General Superintendent Williams for rising to larger duties at Winnipeg and praises the promotion of William Whyte to near the CP Rail leadership. It emphasizes merit, steady character, and national pride in a railway man rightly valued for service to the corporation.
Reports state Halifax, historically a fortress and naval base since 1749, will be placed under exclusive Admiralty control. Plans include making Halifax a premier naval station with a 2000-strong sailor and marine reserve, 600 marine artillerymen, and a Royal garrison regiment under naval orders. Esquimalt works will also be controlled solely by the Admiralty.
The attorney-general backed loan provisions for subsidized railways, claiming Dominion aid is essential. Critics warn the Ebberts draft blocks Coast Kootenay railway by imposing a four percent charge and grant such railways to be compulsorily purchased by the province at arbitrated value, delaying construction.
Victoria Times reports that provincial terms for railway aid clash with Dominion policy under the B N A Act. Critics say cooperation with the province delays Coast Kootenay construction to serve CP R interests. Residents accuse politicians of using the dispute to gain advantage.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana, Civil War veteran, claims his wife was sick long despite doctors but cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills. The ad urges readers to try the remedy, noting availability only at Canada Drug & Book Co.
An ad promises a total cold cure in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad notes the signature of W. Grover on each box and urges purchase through the druggist.
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