Act to the Assessment Act sparks mining tax protests
The legislative assembly debates a proposed tax hike on mineral claims from 25 cents to 5 cents per acre. Farmers and claim owners fear unaffordable costs and see risks to the province’s economy. Critics blame Crown land grants and a two per cent tax on unworked claims. John Oliver questions reserve policies for coal and oil lands in East Kootenay.
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Soughees Indian reserve and coal claims stir legislature
In Victoria the House debates the Soughees Indian reserve as coal field licenses flood the docket. Prospects for copper ore rise, with ships and cups in play as Lipton looms in public view. Immigration to Canada surges as Dominion hopes for growth.
Commodious town plans creamery and waterworks debate
An assortment of editorials from various papers notes a Western town seeking a creamery and waterworks as a common development. The column mentions officials opposing petroleum licenses and a mix of cultural and regional stories, reflecting broader civic aims and tensions.
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Victoria
Advertising ladders and old stands in newsprint
The piece argues advertising as a ladder on a secure foundation and extols newspaper quality. It cites the Nelson Daily News as a top daily and urges readers to obtain it from local dealers. It stresses clear, well prepared articles as better ad mediums than careless layouts.
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Mining and ore shipments dominate Slocan and Columbia districts
The St Eugene will not resume until higher lead duties are placed. A Silversend delegation urges Ottawa for duties. About $50,050 will fund Cascade mine for 18 months. Wild Florie placers to be exploited hydraulically this season. Bayne mine shipped 38 tons before, and N Rue Blue copper mine near Kaslo to be sold to a New York syndicate for $75,080 cash. The Laborers' Co operative of Golden plans to raise $500,000 via 3,500,000 shares at five cents. Ore valued at $93,749 passed through WaMeta in March. Rossland mine crew about 860 now. last week’s shipments listed. Velvet shipments show 25th Jan to 25th March totals and values. Northwest Coal and Coke electors named. Crow's Nest Pass coal mines begin deliveries as smelters at Nelson and other towns gear to handle 4,000 tons daily.
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Bagdad mine sale linked to Depew dinner tale in Rochester
Capitalists and railroad men from New York and Rochester organized a syndicate to develop the Bagdad mine on Mojave Desert. The deal was tied to a four year old after dinner tale by Senator Chauncey M. Depew at a Business Man's banquet in Rochester. The original eight members included Depew and several corporate executives. A Los Angeles dinner commemorated the sale with most attendees present.
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