Columbia Wins Cup Race After Dramatic Finish
New York October reports the Columbia defeats Shamrock II by 41 seconds on corrected time after a 30 mile duel under variable wind. Sir Thomas Lipton consoles, praises fair play, while J. P. Morgan’s Corsair salutes. the New York Yacht Club hails a hard fought series ending on high sportsmanship.
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New York
Columbia
Lipton
England
Thomas Lipton
Bridge of the Elm
Alway
Sir Thomas
Shamrock
Yavints
J. P. Morgan
Corsair
Erin
New York Yacht Club
Regatta Committee
Lewia Cass Ledyard
Seafaring Pride and Lipton’s Lost Challenge
London sees Shamrock fail to win any race and debate grows whether American seamanship or construction gave the edge. The Daily Express cables Commodore Morgan and Sir Thomas Lipton to arrange a head to head with Shamrock II and the Columbia crew aboard the defender.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Daily Express
Commodore Morgan
Columbia
Boad
Scotch Challenge Denied by Glasgow Yacht Club Secretaries
Glasgow secretaries of the Glyde Yacht Club deny knowledge of a report that a Scotch syndicate will challenge for the America's Cup.
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Glasgow
Glyde Yacht Club
Sir Francis Laking Reported Suffering Rheumatism
London Oct 5 Sir Francis Laking King Edward s physician went to Balmoral yesterday and is reported to be suffering from an attack of rheumatism but went for a drive during the afternoon
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London
Francis Laking
Edward
Balmoral
Indians Retaliate in Venezuelan Campaign Fight
Report from Juracoa dated October 4 describes Guajira Indians retaliating after Venezuelans looted cattle and mistreated them. General Davila’s force routed at Curaeco, five battalions engaged, Colombians equal in strength. Casualties estimated around 600 Venezuelans, including junior officers. field deaths uncertain for General Echevira.
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Juracoa
Guajira
Curaecoa
Echevira
Mehevira
Davilas
Clodomiro
Castillo
Ermilo Castro
Castro
Venezoalan
A Constable's Privileges Defined by County Court Case
In Robitaille v Mason, Judge Forin deferred judgment after hearings, ordering a stenographer’s notes reviewed to determine the constable duties and private prosecutions. The case, heard in Nelson County Court, centers on an arrest without a warrant, fees, time, damages to reputation, and mental suffering.
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Robitaille
Nelson
Canadian Patents Highlighted by U S Official Gazette
In the week ending September 17 Canadian inventors John Paterson Nelson of Vancouver propose a hydraulic air compressor using water pressure to carry air to a reservoir. G A Roedde of Vancouver gains US allowance for a magnetic temporary binder for magazines, securing pages with a key for release.
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Rowland Brittain
Vancouver
U. S. Patent Office
B. C
John Paterson
Nelson
G. A. Roedde
United States
Roudde
Returns From Triune Ore Shipments Highlight Season
Andrew Ferguson reported from Trail smelter that Triune Ore’s second shipment of the season yielded gross returns of 5502.58 with 65.42 in gold values. A 20 ton lot is due for shipment this week, and a final third shipment will follow in a couple of weeks. If weather remains favorable, output should rise.
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Andrew Ferguson
Lardeau Eagle
Political tension in Victoria amid Dunsmuir era uncertainty
In Victoria on October 4 rumors swirl over the premier's possible resignation as Joseph Brown's resignation looms. Observers say Dunsmuir's leadership is failing and debate a new coalition with Eberts and McBride. A political shift seems likely this week as officials weigh the next move. Extension mine to resume work Monday after flooding and fires. two collier crews hindered by water. Ernest Stevens charged with shooting John Flavenfiat after a dispute over dirt in a field.
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Victoria
Fred Peters
Dunsmuir
J. O. Brown
Gazette
J. D. Prentice
Brown
Premie
Joseph Martin
Island
Eberts
McBride
Dun
Comox
Ernest Stevens
John Flavenfiat
Stevens
Vancouver Island rail delay fuels Phoenix branch probe
Grand Forks Oct 4 J H Kennedy chief engineer of the V V B railway has left to inspect the Similkameen route for a branch to Phoenix. Government delays are blamed on the O P R not completing lands obtained under the Columbia Western grant. Lands lie at high elevation and are timberless. minerals would not belong to the railway. The Victoria government is accused of delaying a key competitive line that would cost several.
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Grand Forks
J. H. Kennedy
Similkameen
Phoenix
Columbia & Western
Here
Victoria
Dominion plans approve branch funding and topographical surveys
Dominion government approves a million dollar branch project and a topographical survey of the boundary country by R O W Bruck of the Dominion Geological Survey. A. ib. W Hodges returns from Arizona and New Mexico after inspecting operations. Cal Hawkins, ex champion light-weight, held a benefit bout with Danny Dean of Phoenix at Owl Music hall. C P R depot revenue last month marks its largest since the Columbia and Western completion.
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Dominion
A. Ib. W. Hodges
Granby Intelier
Arizona
New Mexico
R. O W. Bruck
Dominion Geological Survey
Cal Hawkins
Owl Music Hall
Danny Dean
Phoenix
C. P. R. Depot
Columbia & Western
BeamisIl Goes To Gaol Confirmed By Judge Leamy
Rossland October 4 Thos M Beamfish a Carpenters union member on strike was sent to the provincial jail for two months hard labor for intimidation from the August 10 incident when non union employer Joseph Lorne was followed through the streets by strikers The police court verdict was affirmed by Judge Leamy who condemned the incident and Beamfish was handcuffed and moved to Nelson for his sentence.
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Nelson
Daw son Telegraph Rates Ashcroft Dawson Line Charges Explained
Rates for the new Ashcroft Dawson telegram link are set. Local lines beyond Atlin will carry the same base, with Ashcroft via Atlin priced at 50 cents for the first 100 miles and 25 cents per additional 100 miles. Ten words Dawson to Ashcroft cost $4.50, Atlin to Ashcroft $4.00. Through business adds 30, 20, 15, or 10 cent per extra word depending on the base ten-word rate.
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Ashcrof-Dawson
Atlin
Ashcroft
Dawson
Peculiar Gift From Port Simpson Indians to Duke and Duchess
The Port Simpson tribe presented the Duke with a carved wooden hat named Kitiuia Sharma grah. It features a mask design on the front, a fringe of hundreds of hairs from saber-toothed cats, and a mantle of 60 to 100 Royal ermine skins. The piece is described as one of the tribe’s most precious relics. Montreal date noted October 4 reports CPR eyed irrigation scheme for Northwest to reclaim arid lands between Calgary and Medicine Hat near the North railway line.
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Vancouver
Cornwall
Port Sipmson
Kitiuia Sharmagrah
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Northwest
Calgary
Medicine Flat
Casualties Reported at Moedwill Camp Attack
Casualty list from London dated October 6 shows British losses at Col Kekewieh s camp Moedwill with four officers killed and five wounded. Fifty one men killed and one hundred fifteen wounded, far higher than earlier figures.
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London
Kekewieh
Moedwill
Danish gunboat sinks off Briddle ground near Ler mast head
The Danish gunboat Moen foundered during a gun practice off Copenhagen near Briddle ground. The vessel sank to the westward, but the crew were saved.
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Copenhagen
Moen
Curtis Sees Coalition Only For Specific Needs In Hope Valley
Sept 27 Curtis M P E said in an interview near Hope Town that the Dunsmuir government cannot have a majority in the house and resignations may come. He predicted a future redistribution bill and possible coast rail construction. If called to the country, he would likely support party lines, but only for a special purpose such as redistribution or a railroad act. Curtis warned a Victoria vacancy candidate would be defeated and coalition should be limited to concrete tasks.
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Princeton
S Smith Curtis
Hope Trail
Wess
Copperfield
Similkameon Valley Coal Company
Onn
Curtis
Dunsmuir
Ito
Brown
Westminster
Victoria
Mr. Curtis
Coast Kootenay
Youthful Hunters Lost at Port Rowan Lake
Clarence Rovnkfellow and Arthur Bantum, 14, vanished after duck shooting on Port Rowan lake Wednesday night. Their boat and clothing were found on shore, signaling a possible fishing accident. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Borden said General O Grady Haley could stay on as militia commander beyond December if needed, with no Canadian successor planned.
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Port Rowan
Ont
Clarence Rovnkfellow
Arthur Bantum
Ottawa
Borden
O'Grady. Haley
Canadian Pacific plans new steam line Vancouver to Windivo stock
A Montreal special reports the Canadian Mareic Railway company likely to add a Vancouver to Windivo stock steamship service to seize Siberian trade openings. An experimental steam will be placed on the line. William Whyte delivered a favorable Russia trade report to the executive board, with directors to decide next steps after the annual meeting.
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New York
the Times
Montreal
Canadian Maeric Railway Company
Vancouver
Windivostock
Siberia
William Whyte
Russia
Jenrned
Whit
Ralph Smith Pitches Deportation of Alien Miners
Ralph Smith M P for Nanaimo visits Ottawa in the inter party to press the department of labor for immediate action toward deporting alien miners at Rossland amid Labor party tensions.
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Ottawa
Ralph Smith
Nanaimo
Labor Party
Department of Labor
Rossland
Drowned Sailors Found Beach Dead In Behring Sea
Four men William Haltze Richard Waldron Edward Culbert and Joseph C Wilkins were drowned in Behring Sea near Port Safety in August. Bodies were recovered on the beach.
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Seattle
Wm. Haltze
Richard Waldron
Edward Culbert
Joseph C. Wilkins
Behring Sea Wear Port Safety
King Edward Stricken By Lumbago
London Oct. 4 report says King Edward's illness is lumbago and not serious, with officials noting the ailment is discomforting but not dangerous to the monarch's health.
Americans Ambushed in Manila Describes 9th Regiment Losses
From Manila dispatch dated Oct 4 details a surprise attack on Sept 20 at 6:45 am by about 450 bolo men. Of 3 officers and 72 men, 3 officers and 40 enlisted were killed, 6 missing, 13 wounded, 13 survivors. 28 saved. 25,000 rounds lost. 101 horses involved.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Manila
Vettron
Distress at Ladysmith Mines Faces Prolonged Shutdown
Distress from mine stoppings in Ladysmith spills into relief effort as 300 miners abandon camp after three blasts in 24 hours. Fire believed to be under control but not yet, prompting honorary relief head John Bryden ex-M L A to lead a permanent relief committee and send appeals to provincial towns.
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Nanaimo
John Bryden
Ladysmith
Rossland Strike Continuesurgent union appeal in Spokane
James Wilks vice president of the Western Federation of Miners says the Rossland and Northport strike has only just begun after three months. He notes disappointment at Director Frecheville’s decision not to concede but says the union remains undeterred with funds and members to sustain the fight. Wilks explains causes of the strike and appeals for public sympathy. Montreal report covers sophomores and freshmen clash at Melill with a $2 fine inflicting regret on both sides. A Sherbrooke verdict assigns the Quebec Central wreck causing death to a 20 year despatcher’s unintentional error.
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James Wilks
Western Federation of Miners
Spokane
Rossland
Northport
Frecheville
Federation
Wilks
Sherbrooke
Quebec Central
Thedford Mines
Robert Keeler
Keeler
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Gap
Venezzelans
Columbiana
Beamisil
Leamy
RIG Irrigation
Gp,r. May
Ralph Smitit
Buhring Sea
Melill
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