Big Bend placers and the Revelstoke steamer dream
A long feature describes the Big Bend placer diggings once famed for large gold yields on French and McCullough creeks. It notes ancient glacier-derived gravels, prospecting history, past operations, and the potential boosted by a new upper river steamer linking Revelstoke, with favorable reports on bedrock vs gravel pay, and calls attention to ongoing claims by Revelstoke and Duquesne investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha & S
Phkee
Big Bend
Klondike
Shuswap Lake
Cariboo
French Creek
McCullough Creek
Chicago
Tower
French Creek Hydraulic Company
Atrich
Big Ben
Opbir
McCullough
Smith Creek
Wartacreees
Atework
Revelstoke Syndicate
Revelstoke Dlum
Duquesne Mi Pittsourg
Columbia
Fernie Creek
Sproat
Kootenay
Goldstream
Canoe River
Lig Bend
City Council Minutes Mention Dismissal and Motions
City Council met in regular session with Mayor present. Chief Bain reports items including watch and chain from late Bourgeois, scavenging equipment and finance committee referrals. Motion moved by Ald Nettle to note Scott, a Rosslander, left for Argentina to stock raise. post service transfers noted. library yard and depot matters referenced. newspaper item cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Taylor
Abrahamson
Nettle
McLeod
Bain
AY Bourgeois
Aude Abrahamson
Fragmented Account of Trials and Rail Work in Canada
A garbled report outlines a new trial on Parwell versus QPL at upcoming sittings. It mentions Thos. Gilespeene visiting town and repairing a stern heist in the yard. Several names are listed with railway and imperial service roles, plus details on a disabled Shay engine and pending arrival of parts. The narrative then shifts to a murder case against Arthur Bioletti and testimony about a death attributed to dropsy.
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Thos
Gilespeene
Arthur Bioletti
David Karr
C P R Trackmer To Quit Work On Monday
The latest wires report that C P R Trackmer on the Eastern System plans to quit work on Monday, detailing expected staffing changes and potential impacts on services. The bulletin notes the move could affect timetables and maintenance schedules across routes served by the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P.R
Tragedies and Disasters Across Continents
A collage of dramatic news items from Montreal to St. Petersburg. Ex-premier A. 5. Hardy dies in Ontario, Redpath tragedy in Montreal draws public attention as mother and son are found dead. Various reports cover political turmoil, poisonings, and international affairs with brief notes on deaths and legal matters.
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Transvaal
St. Petersburg
Ontario
Botha
Kroger
BL Alc
Trackmen of G. P. R. Vote Unanimously For General Strike
In Montreal Thursday night the grievance committee representing G. P. R. trackmen voted unanimously for a general strike on the eastern system. An order to suspend work at all points and shed band ears was mailed to 350 trackmen by Grand President John P. B. Wilson. The strike takes effect June 11 as President Shaughnessy reports no answer from the company. Engineers and conductors have pledged aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.P. R
Montreal
John PB. Wilson
Aruie Railway
Shaughnessy
Ivis
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. B. Hume & CO
Ramlal
British Columbia
Berrie
C.B. Hume & CO
Revelstoke
Cross
Ney
Jnsane
Revelstoke Higa
Uni Akl
Asher
Council Adj
Board OF Iba
Board of Health
Qualantine
City Council
2 Herald
Jos. Scott
Rosslander
Brikemen
Argentina Republic
W. J. Tans
Vancouver
Calgary
Ewe Serred
Spokane
Nelson Tribune
Bhool Kootenay
Manson
OG. Py 1
oNlve Bhare
Impson
Lorento
Charlie Ross
Com
Mit
Wits Abong
Great Falls
Candi Milway
Lie Bele
Montana
Canada
Mounted Police
Eimajor
Avival
Manly
Atagduia
Enmhias
Browiy Foreman
We. Eleming
Howson
J. G. Bay
Ry Kincaid
Gy. Shaw
National Cruises
Reid & Young's
Montreal Society
Toronto
Spn
Hardy
Moxtrral
Redpath
Redpan
Curatitasi
Bell
Douglas
New York
Europe
Enade
Montréal
St Clarence
Clinton
Tuwa
von. Kettlevy
Germin
China
Germany
Joseph Git
la Rosaille, Rossland
Helen
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Quebec
C.P. R
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