Manitoba school question settles plebiscite voices
Provincial report from Toronto and Montreal recounts Liberal unrest and Tory campaigning across Ontario and western Canada. Ex-MP HI Cook reiterates bribery charges over a Senatorship. A wave of Liberals and independents shift to Conservatives, with leaders Tupper and Laurier drawing crowds. Voters list polling stations in Yale Cariboo districts and notices of public meetings and rallies conclude the lengthy political panorama.
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Toronto
HI. I. Cook
M. P
East Simcoe
Gordon
Province of Ontario
Campaign meetings heated in Victoria BC election race
Speakers include Mr 8 Taylor Q C and Mr L P Duff Q C from Victoria who attend Supreme Court. Conservatives invite Mr MacNeill and Labor's Christopher Foley to speak. In Victoria BC Oct 31 special. Meetings nightly as candidates pledge promises and the contest tightens with big mass meetings planned to close the campaign.
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8. S.taylor
Q. C
East
L. P. Duff
Victoria
Supreme Court
MacNeill
Christopher Foley
Labor Party
B. C
Lansdowne Named Foreign Secretary Sends Shock Through London
Surprise grips London as Marquis of Lansdowne is appointed Foreign Secretary. The move draws sharp criticism from Conservative mouthpieces while Liberal papers celebrate avoiding Joseph Chamberlain in theWar Office. Lord Salisbury reportedly favored resignation as premier to devote himself to foreign affairs but Queen Victoria refused.
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London
Marquis of Lansdowne
Globe
Lord Salisbury
Westminster Gazette
Lord Lansdowne
War Office
Joseph Chamberlain
Balmoral
Foreign Office
Traces of an old line found near Telegraph Creek
Vancouver reports the Amur carried workers who halted Telegraph Line construction to Dawson for winter. They uncovered a stake marking the old intercontinental route and remnants of wire on a mountain summit near Telegraph Creek. Snow is heavier than usual along the Alaska coast. two Alaska deaths are noted.
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Vancouver
B. C
Amur
Skagway
Dawson
North America
Europe
Siberia
Telegraph Creek
Alaskan
British Columbia
Wrangel
Alaska
Squire Howe
Fred Burbee
Liteter
Nelson Tramway Lights on City Power Deal
The Board of Public Works recommends the city contract with the Nelson Tramway Company to supply fifty 2,000 candle power arc lights at 96 per light per year for two years with a third year option, or else to install a complete electric lighting system for fifty lights at up to 5000. The council faces opposition from Mayor Houston who favored buying power from Nelson Law and Planing Mill, while Nelson Coke and Gas Co. argues gas supply under their franchise offers cheaper power.
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Board of Public Works
Nelson
Donvington Falls
Houston
Nelson Law
Nelson Tramway Company, Limited
Nelson Electric Tramway Company, Limited
Board of Works
Burnett
Nelson Coke and Gas Co
When Lee Comes Home from South Africa Return of Canadian Soldiers
Private A. Lee returns with the first Canadian contingent aboard the steamer Idaho expected to reach Halifax today or tomorrow. Alongside are Capt. Hodgins W. J. G. Dickson and W. Orr Patterson. Dickson is wounded and mentioned in dispatches, Patterson has a commission in the Imperial army. Nelson’s quota for the first contingent formed here, with Lee praised for coolness and bravery. The Title Company plans a reception for Lee and fellow countrymen.
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South Africa
Idaho
Halifax
A. 8
Lee
Hodgins
W. J. G. Dickson
W. Orr Patter von
Nelson
Patterson
Imperial Army
Dickson
Enthusiastic Homecoming Plans For Lee Across Canada
Citizens across Canada prepare receptions for Lee, urging public spirited locals in every city and town to lead the welcome. Dennis O'Brien, 33, was fatally struck by a streetcar in Toronto last night, his left arm severed and crushed beneath the vehicle.
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Lee
Canada
Nelson
Toronto
Dennis O'Brien
Tragic Sailor Dies of Despair on Unimake Island
A San Francisco despatch says Charles Anderson, a sailor hunter and fisherman, starved on Unimake Island while awaiting rescue. His diary and skeleton were found by storm-worn hunters. he chronicled thirst, failed rescue attempts, and a dog’s loss as he inched along by elbows toward water trials. His final entry prays for strength to return.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
San Francisco
Unimake Island
Behring Sea
Charles Anderson
Andrew Gosswold
Unga
Anderson
Dempsey
Brief Despatches From World News Events
Capetown reports General Bra bant urged Cape regulars to join, warning general refugee returns are impossible. Churchill gave first London lecture at St James Hall with Lord Wolseley presiding and praising Moorish marksmen. Li Hung Chang sent cables on peace talks to Chang Chih Tung and warned officials to prepare for eventualities. Duke of Abruzzi chartered the Capella whaler to Franz Josef Land seeking missing Arctic expeditions. Germany adopts American consular system with first representatives named. Ottawa reports sheds at Jancaville and Rideau River destroyed, losses around 9000 dollars insured.
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London
Winston Spencer Churchill
St. James Hall
Lord Wolseley
Shanghai
The
Times
Li Hung Chang
Chang Chih Tung
Wa Chang
WaterPayment Demands Prompt City Action on Dues
Citizens of Nelson face water shutoffs tomorrow if water rates are unpaid before five o clock. The mayor orders disconnection until balances are settled, with penalties including restoration fees. road, traders, and property taxes also threaten voting rights if not paid by deadline.
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Nelson
Bridge project begins on Columbia River span near Robson
Work starts at once on a Columbia River bridge about a mile below Robson under engineer N W D Armstrong of P Restaff. Armstrong arrived from Montreal, plans to lay out the project, with many men to be employed. Contracts: Masonry by Mr Gunn of Winnipeg and materials by Hamilton Bridge Company.
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Columbia River
Robson
N. W. D. Armstrong
P. Restaff
Nelson
Montreal
Crow's Nest
Armstrong
Mitchell River
Armtrong
Gunn
Winnipeg
Hamilton Bridge Company
Halloween Night Pranks and Traditions Recorded
A description of Halloween customs notes mischievous tricks by a local boy such as misplacing gates and floor pranks, alongside superstitions including a girl with a lighted candle and mirror seeking her future husband. The piece highlights party games and country gatherings as fitting for the season.
Nelson Hosts Festive Eve Celebrations Despite Big Houses
The article notes that lively harvest celebrations occur in Nelson tonight with games like bobbing for apples and blind man's buff among the activities. It stresses that grand homes aren’t necessary for a merry party and that many will enjoy the festival just as much as rural neighbors.
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Nelson
Liptons Generosity Highlights October Pork Corner
Liptons control of the October pork corner ends with a rise from 17 to 20 dollars as delivery contracts close. Shorts pushed prices higher, though Lipton claims no intent to squeeze anyone. In Port Huron, Michigan, the Chicago and Grand Trunk railroad was sold under first mortgage foreclosure for 5,708,701.04 dollars, with 5,057,000 mortgage and 271,701.04 interest.
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Chicago
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shorts
Thomas
Port Huron
Mich
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railroad
Mercantile Trust Co
New York
United States District Court
C. M. Hays
E.W. Meddaugh
Detroit
Death of A. M. McGregor man of Standard Oil
Obituary notes the death of A. M. McGregor a director of Standard Oil Company announced from New York. Berlin reports Dr. Von Hollelsen the German ambassador to the United States arrived from Carlsbad. Nelson welcomes Cottage Hospital changes Miss Ferris to take charge keeping the hospital’s work and care. The Terpsichorean Club plans an invitation dance at the Opera House tonight.
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New York
Get. M
A. M. McGregor
Standard Oil Co
Berlin
Dr. von Hollelsen
United States
Carlsbad
Nelson
Terpsichorean Club
Opera House
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H. H. Cook
la Patrie
Manitoba
Chatham, Ont
Charles Tupper
T. A. Smith
Kent County
Ont
Major Beattie
Hamilton
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Blair
Laurier
Tarte
Sifton
Ottawa
P. Oreilly
Edward Blake Club
Liberal- Conservative Association
O'Reilly
J. Rathwell
Moose Jaw
Laurier-Sifton
Thomas Blake
Wm. Kirkham
Yorkton, N. W. T
Lake
Pettingell
Liberal Association of Regina
Davin
W. D. Lighthall
Westmount
Liberal Club
Liberal Party
Edward Martin
Joseph Martin
Winnipeg Liberal Association
Siftonism
A. B. Bethune
Liberal Association
Thomas D. Robinson
China
G. C. Huxtable
Wilfrid
Michael Kelly
St John. N. B
Yale-Cariboo
J. K. Strachan
Harry Trouston
Stewart Campbell
Walter Martin
Harry Cane
James O'Shea
Old Tribune
Hall Mines
David L. Morice
Company
Athabasca
John G. Devlin
Foreman
George M. Phillips
Robi. Wood
Ymir —Spenser Sanderson
Foresters’ Hall
Ymir Mine
Jos
W. Ross
Ymir Mill
Salmo—John Bell
Mansfield’s Cottage
Erie
John McVicar
N. Fps
Waneta
A. Bernard Buckworth
Custom's Office
Procter
John Vanstone
Outlet
Kuskonook
E. N. Murphy
Creston
John W. Dow
P. O
Kitchener
George Vincent
Yale-Kootenay Cariboo
Rossland
Crow's Nest Pass
Foley
Moyie
Cranbrook
Kimberley
Fernie
Boundary Country
C.P.R
George Payne
Crawford Bay
Independent Labor Party
Baker Street
W. A. Galliher
Western Union
Pretoria
Botha
Paget
Steyn
Brussels
Leopold
Paria
France
Belgium
Council
Way Company
Nelson Rifles
Transvaal
Tragig
Capetown
Brabant
Cape
Stockholm
Oet
Duke of Abruzel
Gothenburg
Capella
Franz Josefland
Flerlin
Det
St Parswon
Smith
Jancaville
Rideau River
John
Onge
Columbia River Bridge
Hallow E‘en
Lipton
Grand Trunk Road
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