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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
1
In the Big'Stock of Lads and Childrens listings a sale highlights Lisle, cotton and cashmere hose and bread items. The notice notes reduced prices and broad assortment for shoppers seeking durable garments and pantry staples.
A large consignment of paints oils nails and related supplies is arriving for purchase. The shipment promises broad availability for builders and contractors seeking stock.
The Kamloops city council met last night with members including Aid Taylor Nettle Abrahamson Mchead. They discussed Vancouver royal visit plans and debated the legality of a bylaw tied to a debenture backed project. The bylaw to close Wynn Street was passed and the council adjourned after routine inquiries on the pest house fence and health officer appointment for 1901.
Government official from Natal Dominion Trade Commissioner to South Africa defends railway finances and colonial revenue. He credits the colonial government and manager David Hanter for self-sustaining development, notes rail rates affect Natal farm protection and public debt. He contrasts with critics urging a railway commission.
Trial shipments of copper ore from the Standard were discussed by A C Flummerfelt Granby smelter manager and D W Moore Trail smelter ore buyer who visited the Prince Mining and Development Company. They inspected specimens and praised the ore’s appearance, requesting immediate trial shipments.
The Prince Mining and Development Company organizes a subscription to complete the Five Mile Creek Trail from the river to Standard Basin. Revelstoke Steamboat Co and other mining men contribute funds totaling 450 dollars, matching government needs for the year. The project will be repaid from next year’s estimates as the trail serves a key mineral region with future shipments once transport facilities open.
Montreal August 10 The trackmen committee released a manifesto detailing settlement terms for the C P R strike. Reinstatement for non convicted strikers, a clear employment contract, wage increases restoring purchasing power, and impartial arbitration are demanded, with officials to address discrimination claims.
Engineer J W Tomlinson reports engine 670 back from overhaul as Polson Iron Works Toronto offers two prizes for a free hand pen and ink drawing of a CG Pyre locomotive by a under-16 British Columbia boy. Great Northern plans electric power for trains over the Cascades and Chas King of North Bend is to supersede Mr Taggart. M Ross becomes new CP Rail officer. J J Spain suffers injury at Whitemouth. Trethewey forms a joint stock company in Montreal to finance an eastward railway patent venture with $300000 capital.
The Dominion railway grievances commissioner Professor S J McLean arrived on No 1 yesterday and opened a council chamber session at 10 am with the freight committee of the board of trade present. He received a prepared report and full details will follow in the next issue.
Surface readings show galena findings near Laforeme amid efforts by Alex McGregor and local surveyors. Reports indicate promising ore indications with potential early claims staked and inspections by provincial metallurgists underway.
Pretoria reports Col Williams captured an entire Boer convoy near Klerksdorp after a hard fight. The group included 56 wagons of ammunition and supplies, stock, 18 prisoners, a Lindrost of Bloenhof, and a telegrapher with gear. Martial law tightens Cape Colony. Ophir sails toward St Vincent. Ardour of war threads through global notices.
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