The Miners' Eight Hour Struggle and Labor Rent Debate
J. M. M. Benedum argues the BC parliament backs mine owners in delaying enforcement of the eight hour law. He contends workers must gain a reduced hours schedule with maintained pay, opposing profits, rent, and interest as the mine owners’ shield. He warns miners will organize to secure full labor value against owner profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Slocan Mine Owners’ Association
B.C
Slocan
Joshua
Ees Organized Association
Payne
J. M. M. Benedum
Metallurgy and Assaying Representative in Canada
W Pellew Harvey of London and Vivian & Sons Swansea announce extensive metallurgical works at Vancouver offering cyanide ore treatment amalgamation chlorination and concentration tests plus assay and chemical analyses. He lists associates and firms in Canada and abroad and invites inquiries at Fairfield Block Vancouver BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.pellew-Harvey
F.C. 4
B. C
Europe
Cecil Bryant
Asso
Agsavers
Date Royal School of Mines
London
A. F. Mckwen
Chermical Society
Page Ae
Cassia
Messrs, Jones
Bros. M. FE
Fairfield Block
Vancouver
B, C
Local layout recalls Silverton life and mining zest
The column sketches a holiday, trips to Cranbrook and Enderby, and a bear scare near Lone Star. It notes a zinc ore shipment from Bosun Landing to London, a pending football challenge with New Denver, and praise for Silverton’s hospitality and town decorations. It highlights local figures like Rey RN Powell and George McLean, with town pride in drills and mining talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Jr McIntosh
Bosun Landing
London
England
Denver
Hanson
McDonald
Silverton
New Denver
Exclamations and Pride in the 1900 Jubilee Event
A lively report from the Slocan era notes strong attendance from New Denver with many miners and athletes taking part. Gusty won a medal contest, Pete impressed in the Slocan Race, and Landon led a local contingent amid windy conditions and cheers, with plans to repeat the event in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Denver
Silverton Sports
Gusty
Pete
Dexter
Landon
Silverton
Malloy
Brett
Also Mentioned on This Page
He Wim. Hunter Co., Ltd
Raymond
Mr’e Companys
Turer
Jacob Dover
the Jeweler
Norvon, B. C
Loe
Cee
Jim. McIntosh
Bilverson, B. C
Victoria
James Bowes
the Koottnays
Canadian Pacific Railway
Siverton
Wlaon
Trail
Rossland
Clark
Anderson
Troy
Pass
Nelson
Coyle
Pitt, Pasa
Selkirk Till Hotel
Northwest
Bradon & Birrett
Chas, A. Wakerman
Bealey
Bleck Saker
Nelson, RB
M. McGregor
City
Anrold
G. McIntosh
Gardon
George McLean
Washington
Bee
George
Thistle
Clair Bros
Lake Ayy
McDonald’s Livery Stable
McDonald, Silverton
Thorburn Ho
Servier
Grant Thorburn
Prop
Silverton, B.C
M. M. Benedum
Ance
GENT
J. A. McKinnon & CO. General Merchants
Silverton, B. C
St Alice
Canada
Thorpe
Sm Co
Nelson, B. C
Slocan Lake
Marion
Comrstock
Ewilly Edith Fidelity
Wakefield
Langiey
HINS
W. J. Adams
Nan
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