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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
4
Editorial outlines Mr Retallack’s shift toward opposing the Government on seven key points, labeling his stance opportunistic. It contrasts his stance with Mr Green’s consistent opposition, notes past progovernment expenditures and regional appropriations, and criticizes claims of credit for local funds.
Public notice from the Education Office Victoria dated May 4 1808 announces the annual examination for teaching certificates to begin Monday July 4 1888 at 8 45 a m. Places include Victoria Inn South Park School buildin Vancouver High School Building Kamloops Public School Building. Applicants must submit notices 30 days prior stating certificate class and grade optional subjects and attendance site with testimonials of moral character. First Class Grade A candidates must attend Victoria July 11 13 for prescribed subjects and oral exam. Signed S Superintendent of Education S 8 D Pope.
The Provincial Secretary's Office announces appointments under the Act of 1898 for the Revelstoke, Kaslo, Nelson, and Rossland ridings in West Kootenay Electoral Districts. Joux D townarp Revelstoke and Arexaxper Lycns Kasloff named as returning officers. George A McFanlanp of Nelson named Distributing Collector for former West Kootenay district.
Certificate of Improvements notice concerning Cliff and Cliff Fraction mineral claims in Slocan Mining Division West Kootenay District on Four-Mile creek. Francis J. O'Reilly agent for FE M Sandilands Free Miner No 86121 will apply for Certificates of Improvements and Crown Grants after May 9 1898.
I A Guere of Rosebery BC and FE Kennedy of Toronto Ont. intend within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Carbon mineral claim in the 8 Mining Division West Kootenay District located on the Red Mountain near Baby Roth claim. Action under section 87 must begin before issuance. Dated June 16, 1898.
A fragment from a political editorial attacks Mr Green and John L Retallack, claiming bribery and misrepresentation by government candidates. It urges voters in the Slocan riding to back Mr Green, citing promises of roads and local improvements and mocking Retallack's record. The piece references a July 9 vote and local polling issues.
The passage notes over 4000 tons of ore awaiting transport on Four Mile creek with expected profits of 100 per ton and a 1 percent royalty on 400000, amounting to 4000. It criticizes a government candidate proposing a 3000 investment on the Four Mile road, claiming a quick 1000 profit. Mining records list weekly transactions in Slocan Mining Division and various place names.
The passage questions Mr Retallack claiming credit for a Quartz II tax idea and implying suppression of truth. It argues that suppressing facts will not spare him from defeat on election day and hints Turner Government backing the miner issue.
Notice warns against cutting wood and trespassing on Silverton Townsite property. Cross & Co. Agents publish the warning and state that violators will be prosecuted.
John L Retallack declares candidacy to represent the Slocan riding urging support for J H Turner led party. He calls for tax abolition on miners mortgage tax reform proportional legislative seats and mining industry aid while opposing foreign railroads and endorsing district residents in government posts. He signs as Your obedient servant. Shiloh’s Consumption Cure advertised at end.
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