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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
2
The report discusses subscription rates for newspapers and mail, then quotes Sir Richard Cartwright criticizing federal spending as excessive. It notes the first instalment of estimates for next year, with figures on consolidated and capital accounts, and Mayor Nevelands urging prudent public building decisions despite debenture funding and long-term costs.
A long buried 1883 agreement reveals a 25 year monopoly on cable construction granted to the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co. Ottawa officials scramble for answers as Bowell and Mills push for clarity. The pact, if not terminated, could impede Canada and Australia’s commercial growth. termination may require £800,000 payment.
The Toronto Mail cites 1896 remarks by Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mr Mills, suggesting the Conservatives could cut government spending by one to three million. The piece frames ministers as political heat in a debate about economy.
Spain collects evidence in Hong Kong to claim a cession of Chinese land as indemnity for permitting the steamer Abbey to leave Canton with arms for Filipino insurgents. The Abbey, seized by Dewey’s squadron on Sep 28, carried arms and supplies and was detained after landing them in Balagas Bay, with the vessel later taken to Manila to uphold the Philippine status quo during Paris Peace discussions.
A nine foot skiff sailed from Providence bound for Guba with Captain Thomas Crapo of New Bedford aboard. The craft was found bottom up by life savers at Quonochontaung Beach, indicating probable loss in yesterday's gale while rounding Point Judith.
In Baltimore Philadelphia won 10 to 6. Pittsburgh defeated Louisville 8 to 4. New York beat Brooklyn 10 to 2. Cleveland swept Chicago 10 to 2.
The text lists multiple historic ocean liners and shipping lines including Allan Line Calif ornian May Allan Line Gallia Dominion Line Vancouver Dominion Line Scotsman Beaver Line Lake Superior White Star Line Teutonic Cunard Line Etruria American Line St Paul Anchor Line Fornessia Allan State Line Mongolian from New York.
The city merchants of Nelson agree to close their shops at seven each weekday except Saturdays and holidays, and to remain closed on Sundays and all legal holidays. The list of signatories includes Burns & Co, Nelson Furniture Co, Hyde & Titworth Co, Hudson Bay Co, Lillie Bros, Neeland Shoe Emporium, and Jacob Dover, among others, with effect starting May 1.
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