Government blocks timber sale loophole on Indian lands
An order in council now protects all Indian crown lands from sale or other alienation under land and mineral acts. It closes a loophole that could have allowed timber claims on reverting Indian reserves. The Metlakatla reserve near Prince Rupert is cited as an example of crown resistance to timber staking under revisionary rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oder
Metlakahtla
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk , Pacific Railway
Munro v Gillie Executors Win At Assizes
Mr Justice Morrison ruled in Munro versus Gillie that the defendants executors and trustees correctly conveyed real estate to C D Broadbent. The action by Mrs Munro, a Gillie estate beneficiary, to set aside the conveyance was dismissed with the judgment favorable to the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Morrison
Munro Vs. Gillie
High Class Musical Concert in Middlesboro February 3
A refined musical event is scheduled in Middlesboro for the evening of February 3. The performance promises formal atmosphere and featured artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
Mineral Production in British Columbia for 1907 Increases
The provincial mineralogist W Fleet Robertson estimates BC mineral output rose by over 750000 from 1906. Copper mainly from Boundary mines at 28.0 million pounds. coal and coke up to 7.86 million dollars. total mineral production about 25,703,983 dollars versus 24,080,546 in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
W. Fleet Robertson
Robertson
Canadian Royal Mint opens in Ottawa amid cabinet attendance
The Canadian branch of the Royal Mint opened last Thursday with Hart Grey and other celebrities present. Canadian silver and copper coinage began production using silver bullion from cobalt mines and copper from British Columbia. later gold coins will be minted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Mint
Earl Grey
Wilfrid Laurier
W. S. Fielding
Finance
Mr. Scott
Finance Department
British Columbia
Merritt Town Builds Fast as Residents Travel East
Mrs Hilliard and her uncle W Lawson left on Saturday’s train for the east. Merritt progresses with new houses rising as fast as materials arrive. James Murchison acts as constable pending a regular provincial appointment. Mr and Mrs C F Law of Vancouver left on Monday for an extended trip to New York England and Naples.
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Mrs. Hilliard
W. Lawson
East
James Murchison
Merritt
Mrs. C. F. Law
Vancouver
New York
England
Naples
Diamond Vale Co. develops first class coal seam
Diamond Vale Coal Co. reports a steady seam of five feet of clean coal found at the shaft site. About fifteen tons of coal are lifted daily as the shaft is sunk to lower seams located by last summer’s drilling. With proper caging and raising gear in place production is expected to increase notably by early spring.
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Diamond Vale Coal Co
C.T. Murray
Victoria
Union Forms in Merritt and Social at Quilchena
Alfred Goodisson left last Saturday for Harrison Hot Springs for a few weeks as he has been unwell for some time. A Miners Union is being formed at Merritt with Fernie members helping complete the local organization. A very enjoyable social evening was held at Quilchena on Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Kirby entertaining guests royally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Goodisson
Harrison Hot Springs
Merritt
Fernie
Quilchena
Mrs. Kirby
Meeting to form Western branch of Canadian Mining Institute
On January 15 at 2 p.m. in Nelson B C western members of the Canadian Mining Institute will convene to form a western branch and discuss papers. The Canadian Pacific railway will sell reduced rate tickets for members and wives. Notify J J Campbell at Nelson to attend and arrange hotel accommodations.
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Nelson
B. C
Canadian Mining Institute
Institute
Canadian Pacific Railway
J. J. Campbell
Nicola Farmers Institute Elects Officers at January Meeting
The Nicola Farmers Institute will meet at Lower Nicola on Wednesday January 15 at 8 p.m. The agenda includes election of officers. D. Dodding serves as president and J. Solomon as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola Farmer's Institute
Lower Nicola
D. Dodding
Road project starts on Thompson river bridge at Spences Bridge
Road Superintendent Stevenson begins construction on a new bridge spanning the Thompson River at Spences Bridge. The work marks an important infrastructure push with planned progression through the season. Local officials say the project will improve travel and commerce in the area.
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Stevenson
Thompson River
Spences Bridge
New Route Found for Grand Trunk Pacific Line
After months of survey work a suitable grade through the Copper river country has been found for a Fort George to Prince Rupert line. If approved the Grand Trunk Pacific will abandon its circuitous route, leaving Hazelton without a direct railroad for three to four years.
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Copper River
Grand Trunk Pacific
Fort George
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company
Hazelton
Death of T. P. Allen in Slo can City
John Clark received word from Mr. Allen in Slo can City that T. P. Allen died there on Saturday at over eighty years old. He spent several years in the west and had many friends in the area who mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Slocan City
Allen
T. P
Dad) Allen
Dad
West
John P. Meyer Improves After Illness
Friends report health of John P. Meyer C. P. R. townsite agent has greatly improved after a serious illness. He was moved to Vancouver on New Year’s day by his uncle I. O. Townley.
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John P. Meyer
C. P. R. Townsite
Meyer
Vancouver
Townley
Case Dismissal Follows Acquittal in Steunenberg Trial
The case against co defendant Moyer was dismissed Saturday after Pettibone was acquitted. Haywood, the remaining co defendant, was acquitted earlier.
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Moyer
Steunenberg
Pettibone
Haywood
Little returns to Spokane after Christmas visit
H. Little came back to Spokane Saturday following a Christmas stay with his parents at the Diamond Vale mines. Court Nicola A, O. F, will install officers in Pooley's hall this evening with N. J. Barwick, D.D, C. R., in attendance.
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H. Little
Spokane
Diammond Vale Mines
Nicola A
O. F
Pooley’s Hall
N. J. Barwick
Nicola er Nicola General Meeting Sets Officer Election
A general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 15 to discuss business and elect officers. The event focuses on organizational matters and leadership roles.
Judge A D Macintyre Arrives for Revision Court Session
A. D. Macintyre, judge of the court of revision and appeal under the assessment act, arrived on today’s train and will hold court tomorrow morning.
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A. D. Macintyre
Mrs Hilliard Thanks Support After Husband's Death
Mrs Hilliard expresses gratitude for aid and sympathy received during her bereavement after the death of her husband.
Methodist and Anglican Services Scheduled for Various Locations
Methodist Church services listed for Lower Nicola at 7 30 p m Carrington Merritt 2 30 p m Middlesboro 7 p m Rev T H Wright Church of England Sunday next January 12 St John Baptist Nicola Matins holy communion sermon 11 a m Diamond Vale Evensong and sermon 7 p m Rev D K Allan to preach at Presbyterian Church Sunday next morning 11 a m evening 7 30 p m Lower Nicola 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Nicola
Carrington
Merritt
Middlesboro
T. H. Wright
Church of England Sevices
St. John Baptist Church
Nicola
Diamond Vale
D. K. Allan
Presbyterian Church
Pettibone Acquitted in Steunenberg Murder Case
After fourteen hours of deliberation the Boise jury found George A Pettibone not guilty of complicity in the murder of ex governor Frank A Steunenberg. Pettibone was freed after two years awaiting trial with no demonstrations at the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
George A Pettibone
Frank A. Steunenberg
Pettibone
Price Named New Westminster School Teacher
A special meeting of the New Westminster school board appointed J. H. Price formerly of Nicola to a public school teaching staff position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster School Board
J. H. Price
Nicola
Vancouver New Years Riot Targets Firemen
A New Year’s night incident in Vancouver saw three city firemen attacked by a mob of Japanese men armed with knives. Two firemen suffered serious cuts and received medical care while several Japanese suspects were jailed awaiting a hearing. The disturbance began over a broken window at a Japanese boarding house.
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Vancouver
Carlyle Named Consulting Engineer for Le Roi Mining
F. A. Carlyle, Canada’s first provincial mineralogist and founder of the provincial bureau of mines, is appointed consulting engineer for the Le Roi mining and Smelting company at Rossland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Carlyle
Provincial
Bureau of Mines
le Roi Mining and Smelting Company
Rossland
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In Council
Brit
Boundary
Ottawa
Hart Grey
Diamond Vale CO
Farmer's Institute
J. Solomon
Treas Coutlee
Low _er Nicola
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