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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
3
A deadly blaze in Evansville Indiana today destroyed the iron works of Geo L Mesker and Co and Loewenthal's commission house. The fire caused one fatality and several injuries with losses estimated at 110000 dollars.
A historic market item shows Ernest Kennedy of London listing special stock sales. The notice references prices such as £7 and 158 6 6d and mentions To pay’s stock as part of the sale.
The Hon. Richard McBride urges provincial cabinet members to personally visit the Kootenays more often to stay in touch with district needs. He notes that “angel visits” are too rare and presses for broader contact with residents. The house meets next month and hopes to greet government members in the region.
The return of W A Galliher follows yesterday’s contest and is praised by supporters of secure governance. McKane is lauded for a strong effort under adverse conditions as the Conservative party credits Foley’s backing to his influential base. The Labor camp also declares gains and impressed electors with his appeal.
Witt Jon Baden and Mrs HH Fuller of Ham join Powell on a move to South Africa to join a local police force. The group includes Bart, Hamilton Fuller, and four others as part of the travel.
In a fierce Atlantic gale the steamer Ross Gull foundered off Jersey last night. Of 40 aboard, only 11 were saved, with many feared lost as storms lash the British coast.
Five married men died near Inglewood Junction Ontario when a hand car collided on the Grand Trunk tracks this morning. Victims include John Allen Neil McArthur Oliver Ellis section men and John Teetzel Arthur Frame farm laborers.
In the past day the czar has improved markedly and is convalescing on a generally favorable course. Officials report steady progress and no complications.
Capetown December 9 Paul Botha a long time member of the Orange Free State volksraad issues a pamphlet urging fellow countrymen to accept British rule as the only possible arrangement in South Africa He says Steyn and De Wet ignored his appeals and predicts a peaceful future under the British flag.
Word has been received of the death of Hugh Madden a well known hotel man at Nome He was a pioneer in Trail Rossland and Nelson.
The government has stopped all telegrams from Smyrna regarding the Kentucky. The action affects diplomatic communications and could delay information flow about the Kentucky incident.
Two overnight attempts to rob streetcars on the Chicago west side ended with a fight and the capture of two robbers by car crew and passengers, nearly triggering a lynching. A second gang on West Fortieth Avenue pursued a car for two blocks, firing shots, but the driver escaped.
In East Queens P I Martin a Conservative candidate earns 2250 good ballots while McKinnon a Liberal collects 2257 in the recount indicating a narrow Lib Liberal lead.
Royal Canadian regiment members visited the house of parliament with Mr. Chamberlain acknowledging Britain’s debt to colonial troops. The Canadian contingent was warmly welcomed by Lord Lansdowne and the Duke of Aberdeen in brief speeches. Col Otter thanked the speakers and denied claims of bad treatment, noting only kindness toward his men, sometimes deadly.
A Papage Indian woman, driven insane by the religious teachings of a Phoenix based divine healer, is now at the territorial insane asylum. The healer’s followers are said to have spread among tribes, with Indians reportedly giving large sums of money. Authorities seek the healer and her emissaries as more deluded individuals are alleged.
James Davis a well known Liberal and clerk at the Hamilton market is dead at age 50. The obituary notes his long service and local prominence in Hamilton.
Ross McC Cameron of the meteorological department and a leader of Little Trinity church was jailed last night on a Charlton act charge filed by James A. Henry church caretaker.
The Rossland Giant Mining company held its annual stockholders meeting yesterday at the Spokane offices. Principal business was electing officers and trustees for the coming year. Elected officers were A. D. Coplen as President, Dr. G. S. Allison as Vice President, D. S. Prescott as Secretary-Treasurer, and trustees A. Coplen M. S. Bentley Dr. G. S. Allison D. S. Prescott and S. E. Bentley.
Canada’s chief exhibits shown at Paris will be transferred to Glasgow where an exhibition will be held in May.
A warrant for arrest has been issued for Mrs Hazelton wife of a Toronto druggist charged with the murder of Mrs Martha Milne through abortion. Mrs Hazelton has disappeared.
The constitutionality of the 1898 Blaine extradition treaty with Britain will be argued before the U S Supreme Court in cases involving Fred Lee Rice Frank Rutledge and Thomas Jones arrested in Chicago last June on Canadian fugitives charges including bank robberies. Bail will be sought pending decision. if denied, they may remain jailed up to a year. A revolver was found in Fred Rice’s cell concealed in a basket of grapes three weeks ago.
The property is worked steadily with good results and no fixed yearly plan. Trustees will keep operations steady. Ore shipments net $17 per ton after shipping and treatment costs. The shaft now down 40 feet and continues to ship ore. Superintendent Purcell reports ore improving with each foot of shaft and widening ore body, signaling a strong outlook for the coming year.
Five fires of incendiary character broke out yesterday at Bowmanville. Several arrests have been made and others will follow.
An inmate named Burton started a bed fire at Woodstock Ontario jail. Winters and Cameron were severely injured while attempting to overpower him. Burton was captured after the struggle.
The Allan liner Parisian carrying Rear Admiral Bickford arriving Halifax this morning to take command of the British Pacific squadron now in transit to Esquimalt for assignment.
In Vancouver a death is linked to the English Boulton family after a husband who used the alias William Wilson dies in the city following a confrontation with his deserted wife. Autopsy cites fright as the cause. The wife of the alleged Wilson aided by the deserted wife begins a cross ocean search for the fugitives.
Robert G. Wright, a Redding miner, dodged a fatal blast when a dynamite charge exploded near him in a shaft sixty feet deep. He escaped by wedging into a small ratation in the wall as his companion John Weir rushed to lower him a bucket. Wright emerged mud-covered but alive.
Lord Roberts on the Canada sails for Capetown after a warm send off in Durban. He urges ships to extend a hand of friendship to former enemies once peace is restored, praising liberty and mutual English values and calling out misguided leaders.
Arthur G. Dunn aged 22 was instantly killed in the Grand Trunk yards at London yesterday while engaged in coupling cars. The Royal and Canadian Electric companies will soon amalgamate.
The Bell Telephone company plans to authorize a larger bond issue and asks Parliament for approval to increase its capital. The move aims to expand operations and strengthen financial footing.
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