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Nelson Daily Miner

Location

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Date

May 16, 1899

Page

4

Golden Eagle strike boosts Kootenay mining boom near Volcanic

In Brown's camp on the north fork of the Kettle River a 70 foot level vein on the Golden Eagle yields 12 feet of chalcovprite with rich gray copper. The find could elevate the Golden Eagle to a premiere northwest mine as surrounding properties such as Volcanic, Midnight, Earthquake, English and French, Christina, Pathfinder, Mammoth and Diamond Hitch attract activity nearby.

Columbia B. C Boundary Country Volcanic Mountain Brown Kettle River Golden Eagle Banner Mines Northwest Christopher Tobiason Messrs Fox and Mouldon-Barrett Greenwood North Fork

Invitations Sent for Diaz Minto Meeting with McKinley

A dispatch from Chicago reports formal invitations to Lord Minto and President Diaz to meet President McKinley in Washington and attend the Chicago Autumnal Festival on October 9 at the Federal Building. Officials say both leaders have signaled acceptance.

Lord Minto President Diaz McKinley The Miner Dispatch Chicago Diaz Mexico Canada McKinlay Federal Committee Ottawa

Merriam Abuse of Military Power in Coeur d Alene

A report condemns General Merriam for using military force to quell miners in Coeur d Alene Idaho and for declaring martial law. It argues this disbands unions and orders firing workers who refuse to quit their unions. It calls for the secretary to request war department accountability.

Merriam Coeur d' Alene Idaho War Department

Central Federated Labor Union Denounces General Merriam

The Central Federated Labor Union passes a resolution denouncing General Merriam for disbanding the Idaho Miners Union and asks the War Department if it bears responsibility for his actions. The group condemns his conduct and seeks official accountability.

New York Central Federated Labor Union General Merriam Idaho War Department Merriam Central Federation of Labor Gen

British Reinforcements Move to Quell Insurrection in Kowloon Hinterland

In Tong Kong on May 15, 1,850 infantry, 100 artillery, 50 engineers, and 500 marines were sent forward. Secrecy surrounds plans as detachments may advance on Tai Poh Fu and Deep Bay to cut off rebels and reclaim ceded territory. Gun vessels provisioned for eight days. patrols cover Kowloon’s Huronean quarter amid reports of rebel raids. Hong Kong remains quiet.

Tong Kong Kow Loon Tai-Poh-Fu Deep Bay Kow Leon Tung Kung Hong Kong

Long Bridge Over Kettle River Near Cascade Progressing

About 60 men are at work on a 1000 foot railway bridge over Kettle River east of Cascade. Foremen oversee framers and timber placement as three bents rise on the west end. Two spans over the river await arrival of long timbers from the Coast. a temporary substitute will be used. No serious trouble has occurred from the high water.

Cascade City Kettle River Cascade

Herschell's Will Probated in London Probate

The will of the late Baron Herschell former Lord Chancellor and commission member who died in Washington on March 1 was probated today. The estate is valued at £153,000.

London Baron Herschell Washington

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