Merchant of Venice thrills Nelson crowd with strong cast
A large audience in Nelson packed the Lyceum to view The Merchant of Venice. Edouard D'Oqize as Shylock and William F. Galvin as Antonio led a strong ensemble while Miss Lawrence as Portia and Miss Lorimer as Nerissa impressed. The night ended with Steiner's orchestra providing lively support and a note of anticipation for tonight's The Man in Black.
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Nelson
Edouard D'Oqize
Shylock
William F. Galvin
Antonio
Leland Webb
Basanio
Will Clifford
Gratiano
Carl Stetson
Balthagar
Miss Lawrence
Portia
Dover Bank Teller Sentenced in U S Court
Wilmington May 10 William N Boggs a Dover National Bank teller was sentenced in the United States district court to five years in the Trenton New Jersey Penitentiary starting today and fined 6500 dollars for defalcation.
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Wilmington
Del
Wm. N. Boggs
Dover National Bank
United States District Court
Trenton
N. J
Street Railway Plans Clarified By Company Representative
F W Peters and Captain Duncan returned to Nelson from Victoria. Peters told a Miner reporter rumors of real estate deals are unfounded. He denied negotiations to buy Bogus town and said no plan to extend to that area. The company seeks council action to proceed, with power supply arranged through West Kootenay Power Company.
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F House
No. 7
Younge U
Lyceum Company
F. W. Peters
Captain Duncan
Nelson
Victoria
Mr. Peters
West
German Paper Notes Shifts Toward Armaments in Peace Talks
Berlin dispatch cites Frentz Zeitung asserting a century of armament drive led by Russia and France, dismissing Russia as sincere in disarmament. The item lists numerous names and cities including Victoria, Montreal, Spokane, Vancouver, and Trail among others connected to the report.
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Berlin
Frentz Zeitung
Avery
Russia
France
Ambassador Choate Criticizes English Legal Costs
London reports that at the Hardwich Society dinner United States Ambassador Choate condemned England’s rule that the losing party pays the winner’s costs. He warned this deters litigation and suggested the system could grant the successful party more from costs.
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London
the Globe
United States
Ambassdor Choate
Hardwich Society
England
America
Sensation in Waton Square Promenade
London report describes a morning incident in Waton Square at 8:30 involving a young woman seen promenading, creating a sensation among bystanders. The details mention a disturbance or notable reaction without graphic description.
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Haton Square
London
Waton Square
South Africa Tension Impacts Trade Amid Kruger Milner Talks
In Johannesburg on May 10 the market mood softens only slightly as anticipated talks between President Kruger and Sir Alfred Milner ease anxiety. Uncertainty over England's stance and ongoing friction with the Cape Colony Governor stirs tension and hinders commerce.
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Johannesburg
Popuir
Kruger
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
High Commissions of
South Africa
England
Local News Briefs From Nelson Kowloon Area
Local items note M. O'Brien leaving for the Yellowstone mine near Salmo. W Hodson buried by the Odd Fellows. The library remains busy and subscription lists rise. A Chinaman attack case was dismissed. Plans for a local vaudeville show and a billiards tournament proceed. Real estate notes claim Nelson as West Kootenay’s principal city.
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M. O'Brien
Kaslo
Yellowstone
Salmo
St. Saviours
Ladies Guild
Mission Wall
W. Hodson
Co, P. R
Odd Fellows
Miss Graham
F. W. Brougham
San Francis
Nelson
D. R. Young
Slocan City
J. Mighton
Six Tacoma Vessels Struggle to Load Wheat For UK
Six iron deep sea vessels lie in Tacoma harbor blocked from cargo as grain growers in Eastern Washington withhold wheat seeking higher prices. Everett shingles makers to shut mills to push up prices. Charles Nordstrom declared sane after killing Hamilton five years ago and faces likely execution. Raft system gains favor to move Oregon Washington lumber. Stella raft to 550000 piles and West Seatre raft with 14000 sticks, towed to San Francisco.
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Tacoma
United Kingdom
Washington
Everett
Charles Nordstrom
Hamilton
Seattle
Wash
Oregon
Columbia
Stella
West Seatre
San Francisco
Duke of Devonshire Addresses Bankers Banquet
London May 10 The Duke of Devonshire Lord President of the Council spoke at the Central Association of Bankers annual banquet. He warned that Britain’s huge expenditure demanded strict financial preparation to maintain future chances for amicable agreement with the United Kingdom.
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London
Duke of Devonshire
Council of Ministers
Central Association of Bankers
Great Britain
United
Great Britain’s role in arbitration and peace efforts
The article notes Britain's armaments and diplomatic influence in the Venezuela dispute. It states arbitration was made possible by Britain and that amicable relations with the United States were preserved. It acknowledges treaties won’t ensure universal peace but credits Britain with recognizing its responsibility due to power and wealth.
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France
Russia
England
Venezuela
Great Britain
Boiler Explosion Kills 1 in Albany Tug Incident
Albany May 10. Shortly before 10 oclock tonight the tug William Sheffield exploded its boilers killing one man and badly injuring four others. The accident happened just below the city.
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Albany
William Sheffield
May Arbitration Feasibility at Disarmament Talks
The Daily Graphic reports British delegates at the disarmament conference will seek a permanent arbitration framework within limits of past experience. Lord Salisbury suggests a general treaty could rest on precedents set by recent interstate treaties, though universal arbitration is unlikely.
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London
The
Daily Graphic
Lord Salisbury
Britannia Yacht Sold to Jameson in Private Sale
The Yacht Britannia, once owned by the Prince of Wales and disposed of in a private sale, now appears to belong to Mr. Jameson, the former helmsman to the Prince, with rumors it will sail again under the Prince’s flag.
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London
Prince of Wales
Jameson
Meteorological Observations by A H Holdich
Weather log entries record daily highs and lows from May 4 to May 10. Observations note rainfall, barometric readings, and estimate falling rain meter readings across Thursday to Wednesday with varying temperatures and pressures.
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A. H. Holdich
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Lum
Tom Lee
Victoria and
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Fort Steele
West Kootenay
Kort Steele
East Kootenay
American Coast News
Lillie Bros
Aberdeen Block
J. J. Walker
Baker St
Yacht Britannia
Nelson Hardware Co
Vancouver
Amory & Valleys
Joan B. Srerson
Hub Furnishing House
Emory & Walley
Fleischman
M. DesBrisay & Co
Lawrence Hardware Co
Shelf and Heavy Hardware
Nelson, BC
Patenaude
P. O
Atlantic
Allan Line
Covadonga
Gallin
Dominion Line
Dominion
Beaver
Lake Ontario
White Star Line
Cymric Cunard Line
Servia
American Line
St Louis Anchor Line
Ethiopia
Allan State Line
Montrea
New York
Posta Ay
New England
William Stitt
Winnipox
Smokers’ Headquarters
Kootenay Cigar Mi’g Co
Poplins
Repps
Martin O'Reilly & Co
West Baker
Canadian Mutual Loan & Investment Company
Alex Stewart
Turner-Boeckh Block
Mrs. McLaughlin
Hugh R. Cameron
General Broker
Baker Street
Fire and Life Assurance
Spokane Falls
Rossland
Spokane
Eave
Kettle River
Boundary Creek
St Marcus
DIXON
Tackabury
Nelson, B. C
E. J. Scovil Mining Broker
Windermere Mines, Corresponde
Windermere, B. O
Wanten
Dominion Express
Mra. W. J. Astley
Robson Street
Stanley
Box
Sydney Oliver
Observatory Street
Carpata
Kootenay
Harold Selous
Tydor
Tytler
Baker St. West
Opers
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