Nelson Storm Strands Steamer Fleet In Deep Lake Wrecks
A fierce storm roared through Nelson turning into a near hurricane as wind and snow crippled lake traffic. The Red Star and Kokanee were driven ashore or refloated with damage. Bonnington Falls power lines failed and telegraph wires sagged. Several boats sank or were damaged while passengers endured icy slips and delays.
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Nelson
Red Star
Ontario Powder Co
Stanley Street
City Dock
Sayward Lumber Co
Charles Hillyer
Nelson Law and Planing Co
W. J. Astley
Capt. Duncan
Kokanee
Procter
Kaslo
Bonnington Falls Power Co
P. Burns & Co
Bonnington Falls
Neelands, Blackwood
Bunyon
Kootenay Landing
Alberta
Five Mile Point
8. H. & Northern
Spokane
Nome treasure boat reaches Seattle with passengers and cash
The steamship Oregon arrived from Nome at Seattle on November 17 carrying 145 passengers and 300000 dollars in treasure.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome
Oregon
Queen Inspects Colonial Troops at Windsor Castle
In New York the queen's reception of colonial troops at Windsor Castle moved many to tears. Troops from distant places, including the Canadian contingent, entered St George's Hall as Her Majesty inquired after their welfare. The scene underscored empire unity amid hardship.
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New York
Isaac N. Ford
Windsor Castle
St. George’s Hall
Lord Rosebery
Glasgow University
England
Liberal Party
Indian Attack on Mormon Colony Results in Casualties
In Pascheco near Casa Grande a clash leaves 12 Indians and four Mormons dead with several wounded on both sides. Apaches attempted cattle stampede. cavalry and infantry respond from Juarez Post while Chihuahua officials mobilize rural guards. Uncertain if attackers were Chiricahua Apaches from Arizona.
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Casa Grande
Mexico
Pascheco
Juares
Govenor
Chihuahua
San Carlos
Arizona
United States
Fatal Collision Near Polk Sinks Locomotives and Cars
A head end collision two miles south of Polk, near Oil City, between a Pennsylvania ex tra freight train and the Lake Shore passenger train demolished both engines, derailed forty freight cars, and disabled telegraph lines. Killed are Thomas Lytton of Ashtabula, John Mane of New York, and Engineer Pitzer of Newcastle. Two male passengers and a newsboy are believed dead.
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Oil City
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
Polk
Thomas Lytton
Ashtabula
John Mane
New York
Pitzer
Newcastle
Boers Attack Edenburg Railway as British Fight Looms
In Bloemfontein on November 15 Boers heavily attacked the Edenburg railroad. Reports say the Boer force was routed with about 75 killed or wounded. Durban notes Natal Mercury detailing pacification measures including reconcentration by Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener due to civilian interference.
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Bloemfontein
Edenburg
Durban
The
Natal Mercury
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Daring three convict escape at Kansas prison ends in death
Three prisoners at the State Penitentiary in Lansing attempt to flee after crafting a wooden dummy revolver. Sam Smith is mortally shot, E I Stell and Ben Cravens elude capture as deputies close in. A guard is wounded, and a fusillade continues as authorities surround a thicket west of the prison.
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Leavenworth
Kan
State Penitentiary
Lansing
Thompson
Sam Smith
E. I. Stell
Ben Cravens
Hewett
Murphy
Sewartz
Smith
Lenora Mine Sale Nears $3 Million Deal in BC
Vancouver reports a major BC mining transaction as the Lenora mine on Mount Sicker, Vancouver Island, appears set to sell for about $3 million to an American syndicate led by J. H. Adams. The mine, owned by Hy Croft, has built rail access, covers about 125 feet with high copper and gold values, and is on the cusp of paying dividends with a million dollars in ore blocked. A new vein eight feet wide was found just before the No. 2 tunnel reached the main lead, which previously yielded $500 per ton in values.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Mount Sicker
Vancouver Island
J. H. Adams
Butte, Mont
le Roi
Rossland
Hy Croft
Coal King
James Dunsmuir
Croft
Mine Owners Win Strike Ends at Brazil Indiana
The hoisting engineers of mining districts Nos. 4 and 11 ended their strike after negotiating a return to work at the old rate of $75 monthly. They had demanded $89 and an eight hour day, and had been on strike since Monday.
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Brazil
Ind
Nelson Public Library debated for city control transfer
The Nelson Library Association lobbies to hand over management to the City while praising its public value. Growing demand, expanding collection beyond 500 books, daily use by subscribers, and rising costs push for a stronger financial body and city backing, with a new Post Office building possibly enabling transfer.
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Nelson Public Library
Library Association
Nelson
Postoffice
Dominion
Hospital
Baptist Church
Women's Council
Secret Russo Chinese Treaty Rumor Stirs Manchuria Debate
London dispatch cites unconfirmed reports from Paris and Odessa that a secret treaty has been reached between Russia and China to occupy Manchuria. No new details emerge this morning. the Japanese minister suggested allies might advance into the Chinese interior if desired, though it would be lengthy.
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London
Paris
Odessa
Russia
China
Manchuria
Lord Durham aims to curb Croker’s English racing career
London reports a strong intimation that Lord Durham seeks to limit Mr Richard Croker’s English racing activities. The battle against Croker’s horse Scoteman is seen as tied to Croker owning the racer. In New York authorities say a British loan of at least 50 million dollars will be floated in the United States.
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London
Lord Durham
Richard Croker
Scotenman
New York
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