Mining Interest in Fisher Maiden Property Sparks Market Hope
An inspection by Kiegelury for Slovan-Kily Co seeks potential deal at Fisher Maiden mine near Slovan City. Kingsbury and Percy Dickenson of Bloean-Kilo Co arrive, fueling belief both parties seek to acquire. If acquired, the mine could boost Silverton’s standing among mining men.
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Fisher Maiden
Kiegelury
Slovan-Kily Company
Slovan City
Kingsbury
Percy Dickenson
Bloean-Kilo Co
Mr. Dickenson
Silverton
Vancouver tunnel advances toward ledge near Seattle project
A Los Angeles subscriber asks about new workings at the Vancouver tunnel. No. 4 tunnel stands a little over 300 feet from the lead with indications pointing to a ledge next week. Drifting will follow to reach and tap the pre-shute, as the tunnel sits 26 feet below the ledge and will open substantial stoping ground once reached.
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Los Angeles
California
Vancouver
What Becenes of Silver
The News Bureau of Boston reports silver supply remains large despite demonetization talk. World mines yield over 200 million in coin value, with no surplus and prices rising as the US Mint pays 56 cents per ounce. In 1898 nations coined big sums, totaling about 149.25 million for global silver coinage.
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Bureau
Boston
United States Mint
United States
Mexico
Russia
Japan
Ore shipments from Slocan Lake and Silverton in 1900
Ore shipments list totals for Slocan Lake and Silverton areas with figures like 1603 tons from Silverton and 1385 tons from other Lake points through the current week. The document names multiple points such as Boson Landing New Denver Hartney Capella Emily Edith Hewett Wakefield Galena Mines Enterprise Landing Slocan City Arlington Black Prince Kilo Two Friend Hampton and shows scattered tonnage figures.
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Silverton
Slocan Lake
Boson Landing
Bogun
New Denver Hartney
Capella
Emily Edith Hewett
Vancouver Wakefield
Galena
Enterprise Landing Enterprise
Neepawa
Slocan City
Arlington
Black Prince
Two Friend
Hampton
Metal Market Prices in New York Ledger
Bar silver quoted at 64 and a half cents per ounce. Lake copper fixed at 16.50 cents a pound. Lead price closed at 4.00 cents per pound as set by the price-fixing firm for miners and smelters.
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New York
Lake
Mining Locals and Regional Developments Reported
The Slocan Chief shipped 16 tons from Slocan last week with a foreman change at Hewett mine Pat Dwyer replacing Harry Cabick The V M group a Twelve Mile Property backed by Vancouver syndicate plans a trial shipment soon Montana copper output may top 300 million pounds valued over 42 million dollars The British Guiana placer claim rule limits 1500 by 500 feet royalty 90 cents per ounce gold 4 cents silver Mining figures and industry notes from Sandon New Denver and nearby towns report coal and ventilation innovations in British Columbia China studies cite Shanai coal reserves and new blasting methods from William Hanter Co.
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Hewett
Pat Dwyer
Harry Ca‘bick
V. & M. Group
Vancouver
Montana
British Guiana
Shanai
China
Pekin
Colorado
William “Hanter Co
British Columbia
Emily Edith
Four Mile Creek
Monitor
Three Forks
Silverton Local Life Notes and Holiday Preparations
Local items report residents visiting Rossland and Spokane, new births in Silverton, business trips to London and New Denver, and civic efforts in Slocan City. The skating rink nears completion, a water works ownership debate continues, and holiday events include Santa Claus visits and a Fourth Annual Banquet in Hogan's Alley.
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E. Rammelmeyer
Rossland
Tom Archel
Halcyon Springs
Wm. Barclay
Spokane
Fred F. Lievacher
London
Officer Christie
Slocan City
E. M. Brindle
New
Denver
New Denvére
K. Criddle
The
Athletic Association
Slocan City Sports
Hogan’s Alley
Slocan
Wis
Galfeon
Wm. Hunter Co
George White
Barclay House
Lake Ave
Jnat
Silverton
Jacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
Ethel Williamson
Jas
Cur Irie
New Denver
Oth
Tugover- Tontan
Sardonic Observations by Mr Dooley on Society and Power
The piece collects sharp witticisms about fashion, reform, diplomacy, law, religion, and politics. It skewers pretension among actors, dressmakers, and reformers while lampooning voters, rulers, and national quirks with a satirical, late 19th century voice.
Holiday Rates by Canadian Pacific Railway
In connection with Christmas and New Year holidays the Canadian Pacific Railway will apply single fare round trip rates. Tickets available December 22 24 25 and return by January 8 9. also December 20 30 and January 1 with return by January 1.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Yule-Cariboo Voting Totals Show Large Turnout
The Yule Cariboo Riding totals 8378 ballots with three candidates Galliher Foley and McKane. Galliher leads Foley by 482 and Foley by 65 over McKane with four polls pending in East Yale. The result ranks second in the Dominion for single riding turnout, behind Nipissing Ontario, and far above the 1896 figure of 3300.
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Yule-Cariboo
Galliher
Lake
Foley
McKane
Yale
Dominion of Canada
Nipissing
Ontario
Editorial Policy For Column Submissions
Editors state opinions are not endorsed by the paper. Submissions must include the writer's name for publication. none will be published without attribution.
Editor Lowery Mania Sparks Reader Letter in New Denver
A reader attack targets editor Lowery of the Slocan area noting a supposed mania for anti religious rants. The letter mocks his self viewed brilliance and egotism while urging restraint and questioning the value of endless tirades.
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Eorror Sinverrostay
New Denver
Lowery
Jowery
Jeas Christ
God
Christmas Eve Santa Visit at Union Hall
The Union Hall hosts a Christmas Eve gathering for children with a short program before the tree is unloaded. Mothers and friends supervise the event ensuring a joyful Christus. Those who wish may leave presents with the Committee on Monday the 24th to be placed on the tree.
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Silverton
Santa Claus
Santa
Eprtor Silvertonian
Deas Su
Union Hall
Christus
A Credit to the Province Christmas Edition
The British Columbia Mining Record publishes a special Christmas edition with strong provincial stories and articles on mineral resources. Howard West of New Denver contributes on Slocan and its investment potential, highlighting western enterprise for Eastern readers.
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British Columbia
Howard West
New Denver
West
Fastern
Patriotic Plea to Canadians for Tea Aid to Soldiers
The message urges Fair Canadians to support soldiers returning from Africa and distant posts. It extols empire achievements and promotes GREEN teas from Ceylon and India as a way to aid comrades, pairing suggestive phrases with colonial imagery and warnings about colonial costs.
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Africa
Arso
Ceylon
India
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