Poplar Creek Mine Praise Sparks Newspaper Clash
W B Pool defends the Kootenay mining boom against attacks by the British Columbia Mining Record. The Herald criticizes the Record for sensationalism while praising Poplar Creek Ferguson and Gardeau districts and the prospectors driving imperial mining in North Kootenay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Pool
Herald
Great Mining ‘Corporation
Great Northern ‘Mines,Ltd
Columtix Mining Record
Victoria
British Columbia
Kootenay
Pooland
Grea
B. C
Poplar
Creek
Ferguson
Gardeau
B. C. Mining Record
Pool
B.C
The
North Kootenay
Revelstoke Police Court Freshrow Violent Offenses
Thomas Hugh had assault charges dismissed after conflicting evidence at the police court. L A Fretz pleaded guilty to discharging firearms in the city and to shooting a dog, receiving fines. John Smallwood, an ex army man, sparked a disturbance at Bourne's store, assaulted Alex Hobson and Thomas Lewis, and was jailed for six months after an officer confrontation. Local officials commend magistrates for enforcing order. Goodrow and Vincent opened a restaurant on McKenzie Avenue replacing H Sanping.
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Lindmark
Gordon J. P's
R. Desmone
Thomas Hugh
L. A
Fretz
J. P's
Coata
H. P
Jonese
Fire Army
John Smallwood
Bourne
Alex. Hobson
Hobson
Thomas Lewis
Bain
Revelstoke
Magnuon Mining Pioneer Henry Magnuson in Canadian Ventures
Swedish immigrant Henry Magnuson rose from lumber camps in Wisconsin and Minnesota to major mining interests in British Columbia. He partnered on the Gold Bugs claim near Magnuson properties with ventures in Gold Hill and Goldsmith, and holds Tenderfoot and Poplar Creek stakes. He predicts Poplar Creek could rival world gold camps and plans spring development after surveying.
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America
Henry Magnuson
Kootenay Country
Wisconsin
Winslow Staples
Willionaire
Minnesota
Dakota
Black Hills
Deadwood
Mother Earth
Great Northern Railroad
Washington
Leavenworth
Cascades
Alaska
Magnuson
Skagway
British Columbia
Columbia
Gerard
IV den Brayton
Duluth
Minn
Ban
Lawson
Eric Sternd
Gold Hill
Goldsmith
Pool
Tenderfoot
Poplar Creek
Lake Creek
Lardo
Los Angeles
Cal
W. B. Pool
Magnuxon
Board of Trade Eyes Freight Rate Reform and Depot Changes
The Board of Trade met Tuesday evening receiving new members John Sweany and Theo Wadman. It planned to press CPR for Calgary like freight rates and urged consolidating freight office and shed to ease Revelstoke merchants’ access. A communication from MP Ralph Smith favored action on Mamber 1 equal imposed by the U.S. on Canadian lumber.
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Board of Trade
John. Sweany
Theo Wadman
Calgary
CPRK
Revelstoke
Ralph Smith
M.P
Nee
U. S
Rich find in Swede group hailed as potential treasure
A very rich strike on the Swede group is reported with surface ore and a deep ledge showing rich gold values. About 150 pounds of ore were brought down by Superintendent Morgan as tests indicated possible values of 2000 per ton if this depth trend continues. Local shareholders applaud while Great Northern Mines Limited withdraws stock, signaling confidence in the properties.
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Dave
Morgan
Great Northern Mines, ’.Ltd
Msrsger
Dany
Oyster-Criterion
Swede Group
Lucky Jack
Great Northern Mines, Limited
Great Northern
W. B. Pool
J. J. Young
M.L. A
W. F. Cochrane
F.W. Godsall
Kilpatrick
Christmas School Exhibit Delights Parents and Guests
A large crowd of parents and friends attended Friday morning’s school visit. Students from Miss Grant’s room to the principal’s division displayed solid work in a normal program. Visitors praised Revelatoire and the staff for their progress and many teachers received handmade gifts.
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Mins Hobbs
Opera House Tonight Features Edward Barrett
The great comic singer Edward Barrett appears at the Opera House for a night of laughter. A social dance will follow the entertainment, with a Christmas Eve date noted in the listings.
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Edward Barrett
Tatan
Mystery of Arrow Lake Tugboat Tragedy Explained
The Nelson News reports on the Arrow Lake boat accident involving Drolet a 40 year old single man and longtime Vier ja employees. Theories suggest the boat capsized off shore with Drolet attempting to paddle ashore before drowning. Relatives and a Nakusp colleague join the search while Drolet’s Montreal area ties are noted.
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Srene
Drolet
Bix
Nakusp
British Columbia
Montreal
Que
Nelson
Halcyon
Nelson News
Social Evening Strengthens Selkirk Conservative Club
The Junior Conservative Club met at Selkirk Hall on Monday with strong turnout and a varied musical program by club members. MP Thor Taylor reviewed government legislation, and the president announced biweekly meetings amid plans to stay active for an early Dominion election and to keep campaign machinery ready.
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Selkirk Hall
Thor, Taylor
M.P. P
Ghio
Dominion
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Mail Order Department
Ea ‘Department
Protector Xmas
Anne
Lauries
Eee
Muscatels
van Camp
Walt Oaitlang
Tiffany Art
Johnston
B. Hume & Co. Department Store
Poplar ‘Creek
Perous
Messrs
Goodrow and
Vincent
McKenzie Avenue
H. Sanping
Great Northern Mines
Bourne Bros
MacKenzie
Opera House
Mystery OF Arrow
Lake
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