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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
4
Local store advertises heavy shirts heavy boots underwear woolen socks stockings for women at very low prices with groceries and hardware offered at bottom figures.
The text warns subscribers of due subscriptions at two dollars a year payable in advance and notes unions must receive outside support as part of the Federation. It mentions geographic concern and collective aid should conditions arise beyond the border.
The piece surveys provincial politics as Eight-Hour law repeal efforts face defeat in Victoria. It cites the Silver-Lead Mines Association, Dunsmuirs, Joe Martin, and Labour Day reactions, warning of a Liberal Conservative or Independent contest influenced by mining interests. It notes Nelson Mayor John Houston’s election as aLabor-friendly signal and critiques mining unions versus miners.
The clipping lists mine transfers from December to January including Lorna Doone Fr and Diamond Cross, then details disputes over union rights, alien workers, and eight hour laws. It cites miners, associations, oath-takings, and accusations about foreign influence, ending with editorial critique of political bias and union rhetoric.
Readers urged to vote against the Sevlin Government to dissolve session. The letter argues the Silver-Lead Mines Association and the 8-Hour agitation highlight political unimportance, claiming electors must end the current intolerable state in the Slocan.
Notices warn that agents for Slocan City and Arrow Lake mining claims in West Kootenay District will seek Certificates of Improvement within sixty days to obtain Crown Grants. Names include I. F. P. C. Green, F. J. O Reilly, J. Murray McGregor, J. M. McGrenon, and associates for multiple claims.
Wages reduced by eight hour law enforcement have idle miners and closed mines. All workingmen warned to stay away from Slocan and Kootenay country British Columbia until disputes are settled between mine owners and miners. Signed Sandon Miners Union and Silverton Miners Union. June 2 1899.
Certificate No. 019526 intends sixty days from here to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grants for the above claims. Under section 7 a suit must be commenced before such Certificates are issued. Dated that day of September, AD 18). ATK Aspinsoy. 21) 10 (99
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