Nelson Daily Miner previews rail line ambitions and local journalism
The Nelson Daily Miner traces a hopeful rail expansion linking Revelstoke, Crow's Nest, and the Kootenay region, foreseeing a main East West route through Nelson. It notes Revelstoke’s growth, predicts wealth in the Big Bend area, and mentions Gosnell’s Vancouver World article series after purchasing Boundary Creek Times, signaling a shift toward a broader interior press tone.
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Great Northern
Revelstoke
Kootenay
Crow’s Nest
Nelson
Robson Road
Pentiction
Gosnell
Vancouver World
British Columbia
Boundary Creek
Greewood
BC Senator Macdonald sparks debate over province’s role
A Victoria forum notes British Columbia's high share of federal taxes and customs duties, yet lack of Cabinet representation and limited expenditure for local public works. The piece criticizes Ottawa’s neglect and urges support for Nelson’s public building appropriation in the city.
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Macdonald
Victoria
British Columbia
Vancouver
Nanaimo
Comox
Quebec
Montreal
Maritime Provinces
Pacific
Dominion
Ontario
Nova Scotia
St. Lawrence
The
Times
Globe
Ottawa
Senate
Mills
Nelson
Revelstoke Herald Sees Lardeau Railway Benefit for Nelson
The Revelstoke Herald notes the Lardeau railway start will benefit Nelson by providing an opulent opportunity, while Revelstoke awaits. It asserts Nelson’s prosperity was secure before the road and warns against overreliance on favors, insisting the city seeks legitimate opportunities and remains vigilant about CPR delaying plans.
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Revelstoke Herald
Nelson
Lardeau Railway
Revelstoke
Revyelsoke
Lardeau
Herald
Canadian Pacific
Carnegie and Frick Combine Declared False Rumor
New York May 5 H C Frick denied rumors of a wider steel trust. He said the plan is to consolidate all properties and interests of Carnegie Steel Co Limited and H Frick Coke Co into one corporation with allied organizations. Carnegie will retire from the organization after selling his interest to partners to devote full time to philanthropy.
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New York
H. C. Frick
Carnegie Steel Co. ,Limited
H. GO. Frck Coke Co
Carnegie Steel Co., Limited
H. ©. Frick Coke Company
Secretary Given Two Years for Lese Majeste Case
Berlin May 6 The criminal court of Brunswicks sentenced Herrkon necke former Secretary of State to two years imprisonment for lese majeste The offence involved sending personal annotations on a newspaper margin to the Prince Regent of Brunswick The Miners Special Kootenay Number is cited as the source.
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Berlin
Criminal Court of
Brunswicks
Herrkonnecke
Duchy
Brunswick
Nelson merchants adopt 7 PM closing rule
The undersigned retail merchants of Nelson agree to close at seven each evening except Saturdays and nights preceding holidays, and to keep stores closed on Sundays and all legal holidays. The agreement, effective May 1, lists many local businesses including Barns & Co., Nelson Furniture Co., Hudson Bay Co., Lillie Bros, and Jacob Dover among others.
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Nelson
P. Barns
Kirkpatrick & Wilson
M. DesBrisny & Co
Morrison & Caldwell
Lillie Bros
Thomson Stationery Co
Neeland Shoe Emporium
J. B. Wray
T. J. Scanlan
Hudson Bay Co
Jacob Dover
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Nelson Daily Miner
Neson Miner Printing & Publishing Co
D. J Beaton
Cartier
Mail
Nelson Weekly Miner
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Lardeau Road
Carnegie and Frick
Orings
Canada
C. D. J. Christie
General Broker
the Wall Paper House
Kootenay Supply CO
P. O
Vernon Street
Nelson, B. C
Roks
Nelson Furniture Coo
Baker ST
West
Yi.c
van Dame
Stevens
Nelson Opera House
Lyceum Company
F. J. Bradley & CO. Opp. Clarke Hotel
Neelands
Shoe Emporium
Atlantic
Gallia
Lake Superior
White Star Line
Teutonic
Cunard Line
Eltruria
American Line
Boston
William Stitt
C P, R
Winnipeg
Theo. Madson
Frank A. Tamblyn
Baker Street
T. D. Woodstock & CO
Slocan City
Canton & Jessop’s Steel
Gamble & O'Reilly
Jarbonate Street
Cedar Street
Ward
Silica
Hume
Drorselrs
Nelson Employment Agency
British Columbia Permanent Loan and Savings Company
Gamble & O'Reilly, Agents
Girl
Blacksmith
Baker
Carpenter
Cooks
J. H. Love
Ag’t
Reginald Leicester
Pennae
Wed Traing Institute
London
City & South London Electric Railway
Mesara
Scott Bros
Kensington
Mesra
Watkin Bros
Northampton
Hinglant
Nelson, B
Hudson's Bay
Christie’s
Hudson's Bay Stores
West Baker St
J. W. Cowan
Cowan
G. Davis
D. McArthur’s
J. W. Mellor
B.C
Corporation OF the City OF
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Court of Revision
City of
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Jack
Pioneer
John Spear Ward
Hume Hotel
St. Paul
Toronto
Weer
Rossland
Trail
Robson
Kootenay Lake
Kaslo
Sandon and
Slocan Lake
C. KE
Beasley
City Ticket Ag’t
W. Drew
Nelco Vv. F
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B. J. Coyle
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