Revelstoke 1902 Provincial Policy Platform Summary
Adopted at Revelstoke September 12 1902 the document outlines Conservative provincial policy on roads railways and economic resources. Key points promote government ownership of railways with possible purchase options, state aid for development of agriculture and forests, revenue measures to support mining and metalliferous resources, preservation of coal lands and Asiatic labor exclusion, telephony public ownership, and improved terms with Dominion government plus support for tariffs to aid local industries and fair labor adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revelstoke
Fang
Raliwaya
United States
Canula
Dominion
Conservative Convention Divides Province for Organization
The Provincial Conservative Association executive in Vancouver split the province into five divisions for organization. The Kootenay Boundary division includes Nelson, Rossland, Cranbrook, Fernie, Kaslo, Grand Forks, and others. Delegates to nominate candidates will be chosen by votes polled in 1900, with separate rules for city wards and rural districts, and public meetings to elect delegates will precede nominating conventions. A provincial executive meeting in Vancouver within a month will set district conventions and dates.
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Conservative Association
Vancouver
Kootenay
Heveluroke
Columbia
Fernie
Cranbrook
Kaslo
Bracan
Grand Forks
Greenwool
Chey
Rossland
Nelson
Legislative Assembly
Abdegaten
Policy proposal to tax raw exports with BC rebate
The document suggests fostering local processing by taxing provincial raw products with a partial or full rebate when manufactured in British Columbia. This aims to promote domestic industry within the province and encourage value added production.
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British Columbia
McCullough Creek Mining Heads Toward Hydraulicking Start
McCullough Creek Hydraulic Mining Co manager J. D. Sibbald retires to properties and plans completion of a pipeline by July 8 to start hydraulicking. Gold on bedrock yields $2 to $5 per piece with coarse characterization. On French Creek B E Bradley advances holdings aiming for payback by September 1. Smith creek and Big Bend deep placer work show strong prospects despite water shortages elsewhere.
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J. D. Sibbald
McCullough Creek Hydraulic Mining Co
Tntest
Sibbald
French Creek
A. Bradley
Big Bend
Cariboo
Revelstoke
Two Dams and a Reservoir Discussed by City Council
At a public meeting the mayor led talks on water supply and a new reservoir costing about $1000. Aldermen McLeod and McMahon weighed options to line the old tank and repair dams while considering a creek supply and potential construction. The council also debated laundries regulations and a plan to hire electric fittings from General Electric. The band may perform with nightly pay of five dollars if lighting is arranged.
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Balcock Machine
J. A. Kirk
Gallon Cementeservoir
Ald
Hume
Ald. Hume
Ald. McLeod
City approves band wages and summer performances
The council set five dollars per night for each public performance on Saturdays in June through September with bandstands at both town ends. City Solicitor McCarter offered to raise funds for a corner of McKenzie Avenue and Second Street bandstand. The usual accounts were passed and adjournment followed. County Court sat yesterday with no major public suits.
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McCarter
Githeestetun
McKenzie Avenue
Second Street
Lacrosse Matches Highlight Nelson and Revelstoke Play
Large Nelson and Revelstoke lacrosse crowds cheered as Revelstoke beat Rossland 7 to 6 after extra time in Rossland. Nelson, despite a 7 160 loss to Kootenay champions, displayed strong play with Dodds Bros. and Ono starring, while Revelstoke celebrated a warm Nelson reception and looked ahead to Kamloops and Fulton Cup prospects.
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Revelstoke
Rossland
Nelson
Kamloops
Nelsox
Kootenay
Dodds Bros
Ono
Moni Blackwood
Perrier
Woods
Hyatt
Graham
Trojans
Nelsons
Izi
RossitAnp
Cain
Coghlan
Edwards
Island
Summers
McKinnon
Percy Wilkinson
Kincaid
Charie Summers
King Edward orders mourning for late King Alexander of Servia
London reports on June 23 the court goes into mourning for two fortnights for the late King Alexander of Servia. Other items note the Chinese Immigration Bill's third reading in the Senate and various motions in Ontario and Toronto politics.
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Senate
London
Edward
Alexander of
Servia
Ottawa
McMullen
Toronto
Prof. Day
Ontario Agricultural Society
Agricultural Department
Orange River Colony
W. R. Smith
East’ Algoma
Ontario
Gainey
Traders‘ Bank
New York
Thomas Lipton
Canadian Domestics in Ontario Seek Help from Colony Herald
Domestic servants in Ontario express a wish to come to Bri Columbus on the terms of recent issues in the Herald. They seek assistance and claim to obtain all information from Miss.
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Capavie
Ontario
Bri Columbie
Rei Racine
The
Herald
Fish River camp eyed as future mining boom by W H Bland
Vancouver era report notes W H Bland of Whatcom after touring Fish River and adjacent camps says the district has great mineral potential and could become a major mine region like Cripple Creek. He highlights Eva and Oyster Criterion veins and notes systematic development and future investment potential for Victoria. He plans further inspection in August and to return after work in Mount Baker.
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W.H. Bland
Whatcom
Fish River
Horace
Bland
Fish ‘River
W. B. Pool
Victoria
Poollus
Paleo
Northwestern
Mount Baker
Premier acts swiftly to save Trout Lake town
Taylor reported in the city that Premier as Chief Commissioner sent urgent orders within twenty four hours to Govt. Agent Fraser to reach Trout Lake and take action as waters threatened property including Mrs. O Briens store and the Queens hotel. The Kootenay Mail credited Fraser but McBride was due thanks.
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Taylor
Lardeau
Trout Lake
Govt
Fraser
Kootenty Mail
Mr. McBride
Public School Closes Tomorrow For Months Exibiting Student Work
The public school will close at noon tomorrow for a two month vacation. There will be no formal closing program, but room by room exhibitions of student work will be open to parents and others in the morning. Principal Miller invites attendance and inspection of the exhibits. Reports for transmission to the Department of Education at Victoria will require the afternoon for preparation.
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Swomer
Department of Education
Victoria
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Schilling
Saturdale
C.B. Hume & Co
R. Howson & Co
Massachusetts College of Embalming
Induatelal Ag
John Houston
Nejnon
McCullouch
Smith
French Creeks
Berlhay
City Council
Ards
McLeod
McMahon
Law
Foote
Uum
Boyd,Burns & Co
W. Williamson
Bain
U. K
Vancouver City
Canada
General Electric Co
Doc” -Coghlan
the Hoya
Cou Bt
Westminster
Royal City
Crescent Athletic Club
W. H. Smith
Cambridge
Ascood
Cripple Creek
W.H
Bourne Bros
Bourne Bros. i
Bailey
Empress
Lilly Brackett
Harlow
Reid & Young
McBride
Railway Commission
W. C. van Horne
John Bertram
W. Fry
Quebec
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