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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
3
Rossland reports Le Roi mine shipments at 4062 tons for the week, boosting year to date at 35 452 tons and camp total to 55 450 tons. Upgrades include boiler work from Sherbrooke, compressor arrivals, new hoist house and ore bins, and ongoing drift and shaft development across War Eagle and Centre Star operations.
About 700 meters of tunnel are present with more than half above ground. The north vein of the Iron Mask was reached at 105 feet by the 400-foot level crosscut, then work paused and drifting east on the main vein started. The west shaft is finished to the 600-foot level and the east shaft to the 275-foot level today. Crosscuts will run to the main vein from shaft bottoms and levels will be opened.
The steamer Trail, a CPR vessel active on the Columbia River for about six years, was burned to the waterline last Friday night. No details on causes or casualties are given in the report.
Montreal reports that policemen and civic employees who were once carried free by the street railway company will be charged fares as tensions over schedules rise. The move aims to settle gridlock between city and transit operator.
Robert B Roosevelt, back from Paris, denounces the exposition as the worst fake and fraud ever perpetrated on mankind in a strong public critique from New York.
Picton Ont June 4 Sir Charles Tupper received a warm welcome Saturday as he spoke on current political topics. David Henderson MP also spoke asserting the government failed to fulfil election pledges.
May 31 The people's congress opens with Dutch clergy commoners and bandites present. Presiding is Mr Devilliers brother of Chief Justice. A resolution-blamed London interference in South African affairs and calls for restoration of independence if republics are annexed. Delegation to visit Britain Canada and Australia to explain views.
London reports detail General French's movements toward Pretoria and Johannesburg. Roberts notes French near Johannesburg and possibly close to Pretoria, with casualties and communications issues. Boer and British forces clash. Kruger and Kruger's son in law move assets. Basutoland and Cape Colony updates reflect ongoing war pressures.
London reports broad public belief that the war is over and British prestige restored with Kruger vanquished and annexation of territory, while experts warn of potential guerrilla resistance, Rhodesia trek, and postwar disorder as Majestic saves the Belle Isle from a torpedo by a bold maneuver.
William Nicholson died of pneumonia at the Dominion hotel in Rossland on Monday. Age 34, unmarried with a Toronto home. He had been ill three days and was seen on the street Saturday evening. A dry goods clerk, formerly with John Heckelman, he lived here previously, went to the coast, and returned about six months ago.
Worker John Anderson was struck in the right eye at the Arthur mine when a hammer point broke off and two small steel fragments lodged in the eye. He delayed removal for days. the eye ball is seriously injured but sight will be saved.
Secretary Root orders publication of a pamphlet of American army officers who observed the Boer war. Captains Sloacam and Reichman with British and Boer forces report that avoiding frontal attacks, using updated small arms and artillery, careful artillery use, strong scouting, and ample cavalry and artillery are key lessons.
Reports from Pekin describe intense anti foreign sentiment with Boxers fighting and police actions. Arrests of Chinese officials linked to new British ventures fail as tensions rise. Missing missionaries and refugees heighten concern as ships arrive at Taku and relief efforts continue.
The Professor F. R. Blochberger, after a 14 week absence, tours Win dermere Peterboro and Lardeau districts where he controls the Morning Glory Mountain Goat and Selkirk group. He plans a late night excursion with friends to inspect a Lardeau property and will then proceed to San Francisco to attract capital for the Victoria on Murphy creek ledge 60 feet 7 inches wide.
General Funston and 25 men fought 50 of the enemy 25 miles east of San Miguel de Mayumo. Captain George J. Godfrey of the Twenty second regiment and one private were killed. Enemy losses not reported. Twenty five armed insurgents surrendered at Ca Lire Panay Island.
The three men who attempted to blow up the Welland canal lock receive life imprisonment. A writer urges the punishment fit the crime by confining them in a penal powder factory.
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