05 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
1
The notice proclaims a refreshed Dry Goods Department with bargains in Imported Flannel and Dress Goods. It highlights a well assorted Hosiery stock, Men s Clothing, and a stocked Grocery and Provision Department. Agents for Ram Lal s Tea are emphasized with price focus to suit customers.
Tapping's Theatre offers a two storey building 30 by 66 feet with 12 ft ceilings, first class stage 16 by 30, two private boxes, two dressing rooms, scenery, ventilators, reflectors, 24 electric lights, modern improvements and a good ballroom. To let to respectable tenants at moderate charges. R Tapping proprietor.
Public action proceeds under the decree of Honorable Justice Forin in the County Court of Kootenay held at Revelstoke on January 19 1893. E Shaw deputy sheriff will conduct the sale at the Columbia Hotel in Revelstoke BC with McCarthy ves Kennedy named in the decree.
On Saturday February 26 1898 the Gladstone Mineral Claim on the west side of a gulch near the Canadian Pacific Railway opposite Muir's tunnel lies two miles from the Mill River and three miles east from the Mill Station. Conditions of sale available from the Deputy Sheriff at the sale location and time 11 AM.
Seattle correspondent details the Klondike rush with Brimston and partners striking a pay streak at Sulphur Creek. Holdings, valued around 350000 dollars, include Gold Creek and Skookum Gulch interests. Supplies scarce. Dawson under martial law. Fort Yukon rationing and wood sawing for sustenance amid the stampede.
Report notes a heavy mail backlog for Dawson caused by scattered parcels at police stations. Both U S and Canadian authorities face sharp censure for slow handling of Yukon mail routes from Dyea or Jancy to Dawson and other points, with government action described as very slow.
Opinion notes optimism over the sale of a Trail smelter and the Railway's role as the CPR may secure progress. The piece hints at renewed confidence as Trail Creek News reports a power push along the high road toward success, urging readers to stay engaged.
Mathew Pettipiece was arraigned before His Worship on a charge of neglect of his wife and family from South Edmonton. The prosecution asked for eight days to allow time for the plaintiff to arrive. Bail was granted. Additional notes mention local unrest and ongoing labor strikes in Bend with tuition staff not yet struck but continuing work.
A reader defends A Pointer for Blighted One amid alleged public biases. The letter mocks political tactic, favors tackling office via formal nomination, and urges care in selecting a chair on the streets committee to influence labor votes. Also notes Corona wreck survivor D Ferrason and 120 tons of Silver Cup ore awaiting shipment at the Landing.
British Columbia Liberal critics condemn Ottawa backed concessions to Mann and Mackenzie for the Stickine Teslin railway and Cassiar Central grants. Warburton Pike is cited as Liberal hope for the next provincial election amid province wide discontent.
The Chamber of Mines proposes a provincial chamber in British Columbia to promote mining interests. It aims to discuss mining questions, advocate legislation, circulate statistics, exchange information, and establish libraries and models. A central committee with district committees would coordinate with members from mining syndicates and associates.
In Victoria a court case halts actions by Panahine Lint and Sunshine Limited amid a dispute over placer claims adjacent to the Gold Bug and Silver Thionel workings. The injunction restrains further activity as the French Creek Co seeks ground claims and the Gold Bug claim owner presses for rights to tailings. The litigation draws attention from the mining community.
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