Robert F Green Captivates Silverton Electors
A large Silverton audience heard Independent Opposition candidate Robert F. Green address voters at McKinnon’s Hall. He contrasted his platform with Premier Turner and Retallack, earning hearty applause, while later speakers debated mining taxes and Chinese policy amid strong miner turnout.
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Panne
McKinnon’s Hall
Robert F. Green
John L Retallack
Mr. Green
W. Hunter
Green
Mr. Retallack
Silverton
Aug. Carney
Mr. Carney
Turner
Carney
Slovan City
Cliff
Hoxozanne J. Il
Slocan City
John L. Retallack
J. A. McKinnon
McKinnon
Fieen
Dan
Mr. McKinnon
Cronin
Retallack
Dougald McMillan
McMillan
Ile
Turner Party
Annual political cash use criticized for press subsidies
The speaker calls Turner Government subsidies to a corrupt press wasteful and urges funds to build roads into the mining camp and advance provincial development. The remark references Ledge, Dec 9, 1897, and questions Rotatlack's rakish stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Vote for Robert F. Green Promises Tax, Labor and Policy Shifts
A political appeal urges support for Robert F. Green, promising repeal of the working tax, limits on Chinese labor, land settlement for settlers, and opposition to monopolies. It asserts a platform aligned with railway competition and nonconflicting party contracts and condemns improper political campaigns.
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Robert F. Green
Miner’s Friend or Tax Burden in Kootenay Debate
A heated critique labels John L. Retallick as pro Turner policy and warns that his election would deepen provincial debt. The piece argues against a one per cent tax on mine output, contrasts it with coal tax exemptions, and recalls 1896 lobbying in Victoria opposing Corbin’s railway rights and local smelter promises.
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Kootenay
Dominion
Corbin
Boundary
L. Retallack
Victoria
G. M. Sproat
A. 8
Farwell
FOP MINER'S UNIONS LABOR WAGES CUT AT HALL MINES
The Nelson Economist notes wage cuts for Hall mine laborers to 20 2 per hour causing work stoppages. It criticizes opposition to Chinese workers in the Slocan region and urges readers to organize labor efforts.
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Hall Mines
Nelson
Nelaon
Nakuspi
Kaslo
Sandon
Foreman Suffered Burns From Sky Rocket Explosion
C. McClure of the Galena Mines was badly burned in Nelson during a celebration when a sky-rocket exploded prematurely. The injury is painful but not life threatening.
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C. McClure
Galena
Nelson
Denial Tied to Vancouver Coal Co Labor Claim
A letter from J. Kingham responds to Premier Turner and the attorney-general about the New Vancouver Coal Co Ltd stating no Chinese workers are employed underground. The letter labels the officials’ statements false. It appears in the Victoria Times along with advertisements for health tonics and remedies.
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Turner
New Vancouver Coat Co
Victoria Times
New Vancouver Coal Co., Ltd
J. Kingham
Local Layout notes from Silverton and nearby towns
Silverton and surrounding area report a mix of political notes and local happenings. Mentions include a Green candidate and a Wm Hunter Co store move in Brooklyn, Dominion Day attendance in Nelson, and mine updates on Whitewater and Corbin roads.
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Jake Kirkpatrick
Wm. Hunter Co
Brooklyn
Oer
Hunter Vo
F. Rammelmeyer
Rossland
Silverton
Nelson
Kootenay
The
Nelson Tribune
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Corbin
11. C. Wheeler
W. Bouch
Wheeler
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Vancouver Island
Aone Reese Mem Ea Masini
Cassiar
Slocan
FOP Miner's Unions
Shiloh
Karl
Silverton Drug Store
Ross Thorburn
Dusles Dart
Fred Sandilands
Sondon
Ig Green
Johnny Carter
J. A. Teepoiten
Hende
Aon Bros
Vancouver
Frank Ryan
Kenneth Morrison
Themselves
Ed. Stuart
A. A. Webb
Charles Brandt
Colonel Sellers
Coffey Creek
Whitewater Mie Lidt
J. C. Boyer
Wetaskiwin
Waterloo
Wetskiwin
Kingston
Toronto
Walker House
Free Lance
J. A. McKinnon & CO
Miner's Supplies
Liebscher
M. M. Benedum
Tru
Hotel Victoria
James Bowes
Kootenays
Steamboat Landing
B. C
Lakeview Hotel
Eemowzles
Oregon
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