Massive Blaze Destroys Rosland Business District
A two hour fire in Rosland, Aus, caused about 75 000 in losses across business and residential areas. The Rossland Miner block and Nickle Mine vicinity faced threats as flames spread, prompting a large police and fire response and evacuation of valuables. The blaze was contained by nightfall with extensive destruction and smoldering remains.
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Rosspaxn
Aus
Rosshind
Wiiniatis
Rossland
Tive
Naterial
Centre Star Gulch
Rossland Great Western
Train Signal Invention by Mr Davidson of Winnipeg
Winnipeg conductor Mr. G C Davidson has patented in Canada and the United States a simple railway signal device. It attaches to the rail and records a stroke on every wheel along the train, aiming to replace costly signals with flags and lanterns, promising safer stopping without delays.
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GC. We Davidson
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
United States
Te Vail
Davidson
Jiminy
Mauiliwsty
Conservative Convention to be Held in City
A Liberal Conservative Union event in British Columbia will hold its convention on September 12 and 18. Proxies are allowed for union members, with prominent members and R. Le Belden KIC to appear.
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Revelstoke
Liberal- Conservative Union
British, Columbia
Selkirk
R. le Borden Kic
Thhe CG
Building Up Goldfields Construction Progress Report
In GoLPhetps August 188h the Goldfields site advances with all saw mill machinery on the ground and ready for operation. Plans include a three storey hotel by Joseph Howson and a large stump mill. The Kootenay Lumber Company owns a major store at Camuplix and has two rotations in Goldfields for development. Lots in Goldfields are being prepared, with lower Kootenay reserves allocated for new construction.
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GoLphetps
Goldfields
Joseph
Howson
Sawyer Bi
Kootenay Lumber, Company
Camuplix
Avil
Goldfields Aire
Kootenay and Reserves
Neomstru Development
Lord's Day Alliance Talk Praises Sabbath Battle in Revelstoke
A large Revelstoke gathering at the Methodist church heard Rev W T G Shearer outline the Battle for the Sabbath in Canada. Music by united Presbyterian and Methodist choirs featured solos by Mrs Dent and Mr Melville, with Rev W Gilder presiding and tributes to evangelists Turk and Kirby.
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Revelstoke
G Shearer
Presbyterian
Methodist Churches
Dent
Melville
W. Gilder
Mr. Shearer
Brent
Turk and
Kirby
France
Italy
Tha EB. Wilson
Leteaux
Col Prior's Visit Aims to Gauge BC Mining Conditions
Col Prior Minister of Mines toured the Kootenay and Boundary mining districts, meeting locals in Revelstoke and evaluating industry needs. Citizens pressed concerns needing government action, with praise for his on site inspection. Also advertised sale of bedsteads and mattresses at Mrs McCallum's residence near Molson's Bank.
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Prior
Revelstoke
Kootenay
Boundary
Victoria
British ‘Columbia
Col. Prior
Globe Telegram: World News One Liners
Telegraph briefs report Boris in Russia leaves Chicago for Niagara Falls. Quarrel ends in death in Niagin Falls. Klondike Wanahery burned as Premier strikers at Lille expositio n. Rich stock auction in London. Bowery depredators linked Wilkes-Barre. O Brien testimony linked to soda process case.
British Subjects Demand Protection for 3000 in Ciudad Bolivar
The British government faces blame for abandoning 3000 subjects living in Ciudad Bolivar amid claims of atrocities. Allegations state four British warships were sent to protect interests after gunboats fired on the Orinoco left region as occupation attempts failed.
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Bolivar
Orinoco River
Great Britain
Ciudad Bolivar
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Sayes
Lacrosse
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Russia
Chicago
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Lille
Heo
Rumnison
Carson
McKee
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Yin
Wilkesbarre
Tom ‘O'Brien
O'Brien
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