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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
2
Health Officer O'Brien and bacteriologist Kellogg report five Chinese deaths on Saturday after one day of illness, autopsies show bodies turning black, glands removed, and bubonic plague confirmed. Quarantine tightens with blocked Chinatown traffic and 3000 temporary quarters planned.
Joseph Lamoine of the Hamilton Electric Light company was fatally shocked by live wires and fell from a pole yesterday at noon in Hamilton. He died at the general hospital last evening.
D McNeoll general manager of the Canadian Pacific railway returns from inspection of western lines and praises the condition of the railways as well as the prosperity of British Columbia and Manitoba.
Hamilton Ontario June 4 Hon Mr Bain speaker of the house and South Wentworth member has intimated to the Liberal association he will not be a candidate at the next general election. He says he is tired of politics.
In St Catharines Ontario on Saturday veterans from the city and surrounding district honored their dead by decorating the graves in Victoria Lawn cemetery.
The piece questions Boer terms in Transvaal affairs and cites Kruger’s rumored secret deal. It notes Boer desertions linked to Transvaal treasure moved to Lorenzo Marquez and recalls 1813 treason trials in Cape Colony. It mockingly asks why Uncle Sam did not hire Joe Martin for census work.
Walter Barwick well known Queen's counsel of Toronto had his skull fractured when a sash fell from a window at Osgoode Hall on Saturday. The injury occurred during the day’s proceedings and colleagues expressed concern for his condition. A medical examination is pending to assess the extent of the damage and necessary treatment.
Official dispatches from Lord Roberts report the capture of Pretoria and the British, with Lord Kitchener, delivering a decisive victory. The anthem of empire promises equality and security under the flag for Britons Dutch and others, with Canada cited for its notable contribution. A related note mentions J. J. Gilbertson and the C P R agency in Liverpool.
London broadcasts confirm Lord Roberts entered Pretoria at 2 p m local time and the British now control the city. Dispatches describe Six Mile Spruit actions with French and Hamilton maneuvers, Boer resistance waning, and public celebrations in London as war effort mood rises.
The board of supervisors enacted a law making betting on prize fights a misdemeanor. Penalty upon violation is a fine up to 500 dollars or up to six months imprisonment.
San Francisco reports the transport Meade will stay in quarantine until mid next week due to a new smallpox case in steerage. The detention of the ship at the quarantine grounds follows the outbreak.
L. W. Shannon former Kingston News proprietor was appointed city clerk by an 11 to 10 vote, succeeding Miss Flanagan who had served as city clerk pro tem. The action occurred last night in Kingston, Ontario.
The Rossland Star Cornet band was organized last evening with 11 members, led by Christ Halverson and William Verran as assistant leader. Officers chosen include President William Verran Secretary Charles Levis Treasurer James Hosking and auditing committee Joseph Kane Robert Woodey Amos Lee. Dominion hall donated for regular rehearsals and the band is ready for engagements.
A. G. White, manager of the American corporation, reports from Sophie Mountain that Northport residents have agreed to build a wagon road and complete it in six weeks. Mine owners provided guarantees on district trade.
W. R. Albi and M. A. Albo were moved to the provincial jail at Nelson by Jailer Boudin to await county court trial. McArthur, shot by Albi, suffers leg pains but remains nonfunctional. condition shows slight improvement.
The Philadelphia and Michigan syndicate controlling Giant mine moved forward after pumping water from the shaft. President A. D. Coplen and negotiator G. W. Armstrong announced the engineer sampled a 29 foot ledge for an assay of 18 dollars. The group holds 2,000,000 of 2,500,000 shares.
The first Fourth rifle match by the Rossland volunteer team of the Inter-Canadian military league was held Saturday in gusty wind. Scores ranged up to 105 with 35 at 200 500 and 600 yards. Top totals included Pt. Williams 85 S J M Harp 83 Michie 82 Roberts 78 Long 75 Wil kin 74 Spring 73 Logan 66 Dickson 59 Townsend 51. Grand total 726.
The Ching Gazette claims the dowager empress orders the Tsung Yamen to resist European interference with the Boxers while preventing foreign reinforcements to Beijing. Reports from the Pekin Tien Tsin Railway describe station fires, bolt actions by 200 Chinese troops, and heavy casualties among Boxers, with rail workers deserting stations and guards unable to stop disorder.
An old advertisement promotes a cold cure claim with bromine tablets sold for 25 cents. The box bears W Grove signature and promises refunds if the remedy fails.
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