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Newspaper
Phoenix Pioneer
Location
Phoenix, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1901
Page
2
A collage of BC political commentary and regional notes discusses government shifts under the Rossland and Dunsmuir era, calls for representation in cabinet, and economic concerns in mining and advertising. It reflects newspaper debate on tax, labor, and imperial ties with strong references to cities, leaders, and firms.
Eyewitnesses recount a late campaign altercation in New Westminster as Joseph Martin’s West-side support erodes and Curtis faces foes. The piece notes political fallout, party loyalty costs, and predictions of Martin’s fading influence amid ethnic tensions and press critiques. It also mentions Phoenix growth and Czolgosza’s impending execution for McKinley’s murder.
The Herald reports from the Grit press in this electoral district that Sir Wilfrid Taurer has written a testimonial for Mr Gallisher. He declares his constituent a good man and useful member, while noting critics lack understanding. Other Liberal members such as Frank Oliver are mentioned as not needing character references.
A garbled OCR fragment reflects a discussion on punctuality and parliamentary conduct, mentioning names like Galliher Session and Revelstake Herr yald, with unclear context and several misspellings. The text hints at political discourse but lacks coherent events or concrete details.
A fragmentary dispatch describes the Nelson to Robson railway, noting a bridge across the Columbia at Castlegar, a new range depot and hotel planned at Russall, and workmen assembling a swinging bridge section. Rail operations at Slocan Junction and Robson are described as advancing amid construction activity and local prospecting.
Matte Willed through solid granite at Spokane last week drilling 3g through 15 minutes. They set a new record with 35 inches, surpassing earlier marks by Ross And and McLeod of Phoenix. The display drew praise as among the world’s most remarkable, noting granite hardness and regional variances.
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