Dominion Nomination Results and Liberal Unionist Gains
The Oct 12 results show Unionists with four gains and Liberals with three, totaling 34 to 22 across 625 seats. Prominent figures include Dr Gavin Brown Clark defeated by Leicester Warmsworth in Caithness. Nominations list Conservative and Liberal candidates across Halifax, N.B., Quebec, Ontario, and Toronto ridings. The piece also reflects Boer War era assessments of leadership and strategy.
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London
Gavin Brown Clark
Transvaal
Britain
Leicester Warmsworth
Caithness
Clarke
Toronto
Charleton
North Norfolk
H. H. Cook
M. P.P
United States
Nova Scotia
Halifax County
RL Borden
Halifax City
T E Kenny
N. B
York
Alex Gibson
Quebec
Bagot
LO Taillon
Pontiac
Thomas Murray
Ontario
Stormont
Cornwall
RA Pringle
West Bruce
J Gentles
South Brenfrew
A A Wright
South Huron
J McMi
Wisconsin Battleship Sets Speed Record at Union Iron Works
Santa Barbara California October 12 The Wisconsin has completed the most successful trial trip by a battleship in the country and is praised as the finest vessel built by Union Iron Works which constructed the Orion. The ship reached a maximum speed of 18.54 knots and averaged 7.25 knots during the run. Only the Alabama rivals this speed with a maximum 18.03 knots and an average 17.13 knots.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Wisconsin
Union Iron Works
Orion
Alabama
Lord Roberts to Return Home After South Africa War
The war in South Africa nears its end after almost a year of conflict. Lord Roberts plans to return to London to receive rewards and public homage. His leadership saw several defeats for three British armies, and the memory of his son’s death at Colenso weighs on his public image.
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South Africa
Lordoberts
London
Lord Roberts
Southfrica
Tie
Nothiek
Colenso
Rossland Nelson Golfers Compete In Spokane Tourney
Captain P Forin R M Dixon William McNaughton of Rossland and Judge Forin of Nelson joined Spokane players for an international golf tournament in Spokane. The Rossland Nelson team, aided by City club players T K Binnie and E J Coleman, faced a strong Spokane side with final pairings led by Spaden and others. Spadone of Waverly Portland refereed the match as spectators watched a near even morning play and fatigue influenced afternoon results.
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P. Mc Forin
R. M. Dixon
William McNaughton
Rossland
Judge Forin
Nelson
Spokane
Forin
Spokane Club
Rossland and Nelson
Country Club
T. K. Binnie
E. J. Coleman
Spokane Country
British Columbia
McNaughton
Nettleton
Dixon
Hoyt
Coleman
Ramsell
Williams
Glidden
Binnie
Mason
Jules H. Spadone
Waverly Golf Club
Portland
Canadian party nominations from Halifax to Montreal
Liberal candidates in Hants county nominate Dr. Russell former Halifax MP. In Toronto ex MP O A Howland will accept Conservative nomination after resigning his seat. Laval Liberals nominate Dr Fortin and Duchmore while Conservative W S Maclaren in Huntington declines.
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Toronto
Ont
O. A. Howland
M. P
South Toronto
Centre Toronto
Conservatives
Montreal
Laval County
Dr. Fortin
Duchmore
Hochelaga
W. S. Maclaren
Huntington County
Czar Orders Wilna Troops Back as War Looms
A Russian general told Wilna troops ordered to China that the Czar recalled them to ready for a foe likely Germany. In separate items, W W Powell was expelled as grand president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers in St. Louis, and F A Miller was named general passenger agent of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway in Chicago.
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London
Wilna
China
Odessa
St. Louis, Mo
W. W. Powell
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Powell
Chicago
F. A. Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
George Heafford
Toronto licensed victuallers oppose prohibition backed candidates
The Licensed Victuallers association in Toronto, opposing prohibition, urges united action to defeat all candidates who support the policy at the general elections.
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Toronto
Licensed Victuallers Association
United Action
North Lanark Conservatives nominate Bennett Rosamond
Bennett Rosamond of Almonte Ontario was nominated as the North Lanark Conservative candidate on October 11 in a local party meeting.
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Almonte, Ont
North Lanark
Bennett Rosamond
Mine Workers Hold Scranton Convention On Wage Offer
The United Mine Workers convened in Scranton to consider the 16 percent net advance proposed by mine owners. President Michell urged serious deliberation as delegates gathered. In Shenandoah Gen Gobin stated troops would not move home until after the Scranton meeting ends.
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Scranton
Michell
United Mine Workers
Iet
Shenandoah
Gobin
Liberal picks Sutherland in North Essex race
Windsor election news notes R F Sutherland chosen to contest North Essex seat, replacing retired W McGregor. Toronto dispatch adds Liberals may draft Stapleton Caldecott in central Toronto as Massey and Gurney decline. Ottawa coverage mentions MP Robert Bickerlhdike of St Antoine.
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Windsor
Ont
Liberals
North Essex
R. F. Sutherland
W. McGregor
Toronto
W. E. H. Massey
Ed Gurney
Stapelton Caldecott
Centre
Liberal nominee chosen for St. Lawrence division seat
The division in this city accepts the Liberal nomination to replace E. Goff Penny who has retired from the former member position.
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St. Lawrence
E. Goff Penny
Lipton Challenger Named Shamrock After Contests
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton will name the challenger Shamrock after a contest series between Watson’s design and the old Shamrock, with improvements by Fite. Both yachts will stay fully manned by Lipton and may race together. The commander is a renowned amateur yachtsman not yet named. Former Shamrock captains will not sail.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Watson
Fite
Thomas
Old Shamrock
Emperor William cancels Krupp visit amid royal illness
Berlin Oct 12 The abandonment of the planned visit to Herr Krupp by Emperor William is seen as a sign of a worsening condition of his mother.
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Berlin
William
Herr Krupp
To Recover On Bonds
Bondholders sue the township where Reeds residents live after the village of Reeds lost corporate existence in 1895, with Sage of New York among others seeking to recover railway aid bonds issued by Reeds, Wabash County. The supreme court ruling left no village to sue.
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St. Paul, Minn
Russell Sage
New York
Reeds
Wabash County
Supreme Court of the State
Mineral awards at Spokane Fair honor British Columbia exhibitors
Prizes for mineral exhibits were distributed with Mr. Hawley presenting gold medals. British Columbia led in both district and state or provincial categories, represented by W. H. White and W. S. Dowsing of Nelson. The Union Jack and Stars and Stripes were displayed alongside the platform. Other medals went to Nelson, B C Index, Washington and Idaho.
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Hawley
British Columbia
Rossland
W.H. White
W. S. Dowsing
Nelson
B. C
Index
Wash
Washington
Idaho
Spokesman-Review
Lipton claims control of nearly all U S pork supply
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton acknowledges controlling practically all pork in the United States. He says he will not raise prices excessively and aims for fair profit while avoiding serious trouble for those who sold short, even letting some go to prevent threatened failures.
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London
Thomas Lipton
United States
Voter list shrink 1300 names blamed on Liberals
The Mail in Halifax reports 1300 fewer names on the voters list than four years ago and accuses Liberals of dropping names. The claim fuels campaign excitement as Conservatives fear a handicapped start to the race.
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Halifax
N. S
the Mail
Conservative
Poker scheme case taunts Reco Mining suit at assizes
Henley versus Reco Mining court action centers on J M Harris losing to Lew Houck in a “Montana sleeve” poker game. Houck, now dead, allegedly palm cards and shammed Harris into paying with cash lilies and a block of Reco stock. The purchaser wants the transfer honored amid stock repudiation notices and ensuing litigation.
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Nelson
Henley Vs
Reco Mining Company
Assizes
the Tribune
J. M. Harris
Reco
Lew Houck
Houck
Montana
Sondon
Harris
New Brunswick Floods Swamp Province After 18-Hour Rain
Heavy rain drenched New Brunswick for 18 hours turning the province into a lake like scene. Rail washouts between Vanceboro and St John totaled 35 with stretches up to 100 feet long and 25 feet wide. Damage ran into thousands of dollars though no lives were reported lost.
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St. Johns
N. B
New Brunswick
Vanceboro
St. John
Referendum project advances with new road and mill setup
J F Saucier of Rossland reported the Referendum project is restarting work. The Forty-nine Creek wagon road will extend to the Referendum with $500 from the Referendum company. A ten stamp mill is bought and will be delivered and set up once transport access improves. About $7000 has been spent since the takeover, with medium grade ore on dump and in workings. Capacity may rise by ten more stamps, and the property is described as first class, with production to begin without delay.
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J. F. Saucier
Rossland
May
Jennie
Saucier
Nelson Tribune
South African League Votes Against Asiatic Labor
The South African league, meeting yesterday in Capetown, unanimously Opposed introducing Asiatic labor. Cecil Rhodes strongly opposed Chinese labor imports into South Africa.
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Capetown
South African League
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Cameron Couple Completes World Wedding Tour
Around the World, New York reports MF and Mrs. Duncan E Cameron arrived from Liverpool today completing their wedding tour around the world.
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New York
Duncan E. Cameron
Liverpool
Cheesemaker Charles Stevens Shot Dead at Seymour
Charles Stevens a cheesemaker at Seymour Ontario was shot and killed on Tuesday at Camp Sellford. An employee firing at rats accidentally hit Stevens who stood in the line of fire.
Death of a Manufacturer in Toronto
J P McIntosh of J P McIntosh and Son cereals firm died yesterday after a long illness in Toronto.
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Toronto
J. P. McIntosh
J. P. McIntosh & Son
No More Round Dancing Rules Cited In Kingston Diocese
Archbishop Gauthier informs Kingston diocese priests to tell congregations Catholics must refrain from round dancing. Separately, South African envoy news: ex President Kruger to depart Delagoa Bay aboard Gelderland for Holland with envoys awaiting him. Dutch stance warns Britain against war-like actions. Wessels downplays Boer migration fears. predicts possible European intervention to preserve republics.
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Kingston
Ont
Gauthier
Diocese of
Grand Rapids
Mich
P. Louter’ Wessels
South African Republic
United States
de Bruyan
Holland
Kruger
Delago
Netherlands
Gelderland
Wessels
Great Britain
America
South Africa
Cape
Lipton American Cup Challenge To Be Considered
The Yacht Challenge New York reports a special New York Yacht Club meeting set for Tuesday evening October 16 to discuss the Sir Thomas Lipton effort for another series of races for the American Cup.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Supreme Court Sittings Set for Nelson and Rossland
The Supreme court will hold sessions in Nelson on October 16 and in Rossland on October 29. No changes are expected to postpone civil side hearings, though the attorney-general has declined to alter plans. Mr Justice Walker is reported to preside.
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Supreme Court
Nelson
Rossland
Justice Walker
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