Nelson merchants vote to continue Thursday half holiday
At a Nelson board of trade meeting last night merchants voted to continue the Thursday half holiday, with Hudson’s Bay Co. and other firms agreeing to observe it. Speakers argued it boosts trade and that the town benefits from the arrangement, while a few deputies urged maintaining the old schedule. The Miner reported strong support and noted merchants’ gratitude for the measure’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Board of Trade Rooms
Tribune
J. H. Wallace
Wallace & Miller
J. Beanlan
Gigot
Hudson's Bay Co
Jose
A. McNeill
McNeill Trus
E. Craves
Wilson
Teetzel
A. Ferland
Mr. Kerr
Kerr & Co
J. F. Weir
J.J. Dover
H. Byers
Matin O'Reilly
P. Lamont
Canada Drug & Book Co
J. A. McDonald
T. J. Scanlan
Kerr
T. S. Brown
Mr. Benton
Lany
McCurdy
Nelson Hardware Co
Brackman
Jas. Lawrence
A. D. Emory
Lester
C. Patenaude
J. J. Walker
Fos
Messrs
Ferland
Tuetzel
O'Neill
Toronto
Bishop of Ontario Succeeds as Archbishop Lapses
Kingston May 14 The bishop of Kingston William Lennox Mills becomes immediately bishop of Ontario by Archbishop Lewis death. The archbishop title lapses. In a few months Ontario must pay Ottawa one third of Episcopal funds amounting to $20 000 less 2800 for See house.
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Kingston
William Lennox Mills
Lewis
Ontario
Ottawa
Farmer's Son Killed by Train Near Hagersville
Special to the Miner reports Joseph Harkins, a farmer's son living three miles east of Hageraville, was killed by an M. O. R. train at midnight Saturday while suspected to be riding on the freight. The incident occurred near Hageraville on May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagersville
Joseph Harkins
Hageraville
Destructive Fire in Walkerville Plant Totals Loss
A Walkerville Ontario fire destroyed the Walker ville Match company premises and plant at an early hour. Estimated loss reaches 115000 with about 80000 covered by insurance. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerville, Ont
Walkerville Match Company
Merchant Drowned Crossing Wapella River
Geo B Hugent a merchant from Wapella Assa was drowned last night while crossing the Wapella river on his way to visit stores north of town.
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Winnipeg
Man
Geo. B. Hugent
Wapella
Assa
Wapella River
Placer Gold Found Near Republic Creek Sawmill
Two woodchoppers near Republic at Granite creek two miles west of town recovered gold nuggets while logging cordwood. One nugget valued at about twenty dollars, third party reports say. Local activity hints at rich placer grounds and potential for more discoveries.
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Republic
Granite Creek
Dominion Parliament Passes Manitoba Railway Bill Amid Subsidy Debates
In Ottawa on May 14 the Manitoba railway bill passed the House by 107 to 1 with five abstentions. Sir Richard Cartwright moved to raise the steamship subsidy to France from 50,000 to 100,000, tied to a Franco-Canadian contract. Debate also touched on Captain Bernier’s polar expedition and federal aid, while railway subsidies totaling 1,462,472 were presented, distributed across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
House of Commons
Richardson
Bourassa
Puttee
Charlton
Wallace
Richard Cartwright
Canada
France
Monk
Jacques Cartier
Hernier
Bernier
Captai Bernier
Tarte
Captain Bernier
Nansen
Minister of Railways
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Spaulding Sentenced to Six Months for Bank Funds Absconding
Portage la Prairie Manitoba May 14 G Spaulding who pled guilty to absconding with funds from the Merchants Bank at Quadstone appeared before Judge Ryan for sentence. He is committed for a term of six months dating from April 20 the date he entered gaol.
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Portage la Prairie
Man
G. Spaulding
Merchants Bank
Quadstone
Ryan
Duke of Cornwall to land at Quebec on Sept 15
Halifax reports Governor Jones states the Duke of Cornwall and party will dock in Quebec on September 15 and depart for New York or Europe from there. Halifax had been hoping the royal visit would open the fall fair, a plan now altered and disappointing.
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Halifax
N.S
Jones
Duke of Cornwall
Quebec
New York
Europe
Northwestern Still Ashore Near Sparrow Mawks Point
Cardinal Ont May 14 The steam ship Northwestern from Chicago to Liverpool remains ashore at Sparrow Mawks point with several tugboats and seafaring crew proceeding to assist. Her cargo will be discharged as the vessel sits in the mud.
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Cardinal
Ont
Northwestern
Chicago
Liverpool
Sparrow Mawks Point
Tigsej
Seona
Ontario clergy press Premier on Sunday excursions ban
In Toronto on May 14 a large detachment of clergymen and laymen from various Ontario communities awaited Premier Ross and government members. They urged action to restrain Sunday excursions and related activities, seeking government measures to curb perceived violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Ross
Government Powers Contemplated Excursions This Summer
The premier indicated uncertainty about the scope of government powers for excursions in the province this summer. He said that if authority exists it would be promptly implemented once ascertained. The remarks suggest ongoing consideration of government action and its reach in this area.
Salisbury lauds two war years and empire strength
Marquis of Salisbury at a London banquet lauds the two years of war in South Africa. He mourns young lives lost and bloodshed but argues imperial actions show England’s strength. He warns that Irish home rule could have left the empire vulnerable if Ireland opposed Britain.
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Marquis of Salisbury
London
Unionist Association
South Africa
Sirloe YS
Foreign Office
England
Dublin
Transvaal
Orange ‘Free State
Ireland
Irth
Bank of Montreal Reports Record Profit for April 1901
The annual statement of the Bank of Montreal, issued May 14, declares the institution conservatively managed and the county's trade in gratifying condition. Net profits through April 80th, 1901, after charges, were $1,597,524, up from $1,500,000 last year and $1,350,383 in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Bank of Montreal
Harmonious Discord over Rocky Mountain Rangers and smelter band confusion
City council reports caused a mix up between the Rocky Mountain Rangers band and the defunct smelter band as citizens urged the city to procure instruments from the latter. The Rangers have not received city funds and have remained active, while two bands with similar names have caused reporting confusion. Precautions were taken for flooding as Geo. Hale reinforces his boathouse with extra piles along the lakefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Rangers
Rangers
Bard
Nelson
R. M.R. Band
Conference debate on liquor control at Canadian Methodism session
The conference opened with prayer and reports led by Rev. Green and officers. Temperance voices urged government control as a step toward prohibition, while others argued it would not curb evil. The body reaffirmed prohibition as the goal, discussed a Winnipeg venue, and addressed memorials urging church‑led reform and local option.
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J. Green
Carman
W. WH. Barraclough
Whittington
John Robson
I. A
Temperance Committee
J. Calvert
E.E. Rowe
E. E. Scott
Vancouver
A. E. Green
FE. S. Rowe
Methodist Church
Winnipeg
EH. J. Scott
B.S. Rowe
HH. R. H
Duke of Cornwall
York
Canada
Mr. Munroe
Nelson
White
Munroe
Hue
Nootenay
RF. Stillman
Wpworth League Committee
Graifyng
Westman
Methodist Sunday Schools
B.C
Coust
Cledren
de. Carmen
Rey
Robson
Hall
Robeson
Thomas Crosby
D A. Wood
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Bishop
Merchant
Dominion Parliament
Sidy
Geo. Hale
Hood
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