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Newspaper
Phoenix Pioneer
Location
Phoenix, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
2
An editorial fragment critiques government ownership of coal mines in East Kootenay and questions political decisions. It notes forthcoming royal events and media changes, mentions Montreal Herald humor, a Copper Number issue on mines and smelters, and commentary on judiciary remarks leading to probation. It references Rossland mining staff changes and the delayed Mines report, plus a Johnstown disaster aid note.
A Vancouver Province report defends Anthony J. McMillan appointed to a London shareholders committee to probe LeRoi mine in Kassland. It notes McMillan is not a mining engineer yet has solid local mining experience and business reputation, urging fair treatment for LeRoi shareholders amid decades of mismanagement and costly expert reports.
In a discussion of Granby mines and the mining industry, the text credits British Columbia ventures for vast wealth through practical business methods. It notes early misvaluations by so called experts and praises plain business management and executive skill as key factors in success.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe equine sales and gear at Pioneer offices. Mentions a horse named Abyity, a weight or score of 200, and an intent to sell to fund further work. Details are garbled and unnamed parties appear in scattered phrases.
A jumble of editorials and notices discusses editors seeking money by cutting ad costs, a Vancouver World angry remark on public morality, and a New Denver Ledge comment on ads in a newspaper. It notes Cranbrook mayoral action to keep the public reading room open Sundays and reflects on local prosperity and civic spirit.
B C Mining notes report Sandon area activity with Kaslo ore throughputs, Highlander mine near Ainsworth showing operation, Marysville smelter announced for early completion, Poirer and G Johnson struck rich copper gold at Goa ridge near Front Lake City, Velvet mine at Roasland showing potential, Trandate furnace producing full pig output, Coal Creek mines possibly closing Ferrile town, Slemminder mine at Kaseview busy with 40 stamps, and engineers license prep material available from Geo A Zeller.
The Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, famed as the Great Railway connecting Chicago and Milwaukee with St Paul and Omaha, offers all Transcontinental connections and superior service. Trains run day and night branded as Pioneer Limited with electric lights and laxurious conditions. Agents sell schedules and pamphlets across multiple cities including Brokane, Portland, and Myon.
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