Miners Union Backs Green in May 1900 Election
At Silverton Miners Union meeting on May 26 1900 the resolution endorses I F Green Independent Provincial Party as best for workers urging all Slocan Riding voters to elect R F Green and defend the Eight hour law. The union calls members to vote and promotes labor support and public publicity.
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Silverton Miners’ Union
I. F. Green
Vincial Party
Silverton
Slocan
Robert F. Green
If Green
Friends of Labor
Union No. 95
W. F
Kane Address to Electors Promises Liberal Platform 1900
Gro T Kane appeals to Slocan riding voters after Liberal nomination in London on May 18 1900. He pledges to advance labor interests align with Joseph Martin and supports a detailed platform including electoral reform logging safeguards and anti Mongolian clauses while outlining potential plebiscite use on the Right hour Law and provincial development measures.
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London
Jos Martin
Joseph Martin
Voncor
Gro T Kane
Joserat Marty
Minister of Mines
Green Triumphs In Meeting Beset By Keen Silence
A local electors meeting chaired by J. G. Gordon featured John Keen and Green. Keen spoke with little audience enthusiasm while Green drew cheers and strong applause for his review of House work and stance on the Eight Hour Law and related issues. The crowd split as McGreer praised Green, Keen faltered, and two thirds departed before Keen concluded. Green is predicted to double the rival tally based on impressions from the gathering.
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John Keen
Green
Keen
Martin
McGreer
Vancouver
J. G. Gordon
Greens
MecGreer
Kane
Kane Campaign Speech Draws Limited Applause at Union Pavilion
A Tuesday evening meeting at Union Pavilion featured George T. Kane with F C Potts delivering the main platform argument. A Carney of Kaslo supported Robert P. Green as Kane’s interests. Potts’ critique of his own platform drew the sparse applause.
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Union Pavillion
George T. Kane
Martin
F.C. Potts
Jennie
Mr. Kane
A. Carney
Kaslo
Robert P. Green
Mr. Potts
Loyal layout outlines campaigns and local events
A political row and community notes fill Silverton and Kaslo life. Candidates Kane Keen and Fletcher from Kaslo stir division while Green pledges business peace and prosperity. The Ajax Syndicate expands capital near Three Forks. Silverton Football Club travels to Kaslo for season opener. prior victory cited. Treasurer Hunter reports 150 dollars balance and Football Club funding approval. Ore shipments rise from Wakefield and Hewitt. new Hewitt mine tonnage to be moved. Imperial Limited trip changes alter timetables. Slocan and Sandon ferries adapt. The Drug Store stocks magazines. a Sexa Servier is planned at 7:30 PM in church.
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Silverton Drug Store
Jacob Doves
Nelson Jeweler
Keen
Ajax Fraction Syndicate
Three Forks
Hustler Fraction
Wortland No 2
Poperties
Silverton
Emily Edith Mine Deal Near Here in England Move
The Emily Edith group is set to be taken over by an English company for 275 008 dollars with nominal capital at 875 000. Engineer J D Kendall notes the ground favors long tunneling, soft cheap veining and ample water for dressing and power, while the mine is not fully developed. Stockholders aim for a 75 000 pound proposition and investors hope for better outcomes than Galena Mines.
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Emily Edith
J.D. Kendall
Emily Ed
Galena
Arenail i
Robert F Green Outlines Provincial Platform
In a candidate’s address Robert F Green sets forth his plan for British Columbia electors. He advocates redistribution of legislative seats, government ownership of railways, support for mining, the eight hour workday, Liberal expenditure on trunk roads, arbitration between labor and capital, restrictions on Asiatic labor, improvements in education with normal schools, agricultural development, and a general system for prudent provincial spending.
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Lam
Legislative Assembly
British Columbia
Thia Kitings
Tevsy
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Greenwood
Nelson, B. C
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the Tailor
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The
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Bob” Green
Liebscher
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Sandon
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