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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
3
London and Washington publish the German British pact to keep Chinese territories intact and ports free for all nations while avoiding territorial gains. If Russia joins, US officials say a substantial step toward settling the Chinese crisis is possible.
Lorenzo Marques reports the Gelderland carrier with President Kruger aboard departs at noon for a voyage touching Bar Es Salaam Tanga and Marseilles, with stops including Jibatil and other ports as part of the Oct wake.
The piece critiques how newspapers are used as charity fronts and promotional tools. It argues that business leaders seek puff pieces for stock sales and property deals, while others push sensational items to lure attention and profits, implying the press is manipulated to look newsy.
Editorial notes warn against free notices for church events and social gatherings and stress that newspapers sell space for cash. The piece argues that tickets or favors cannot replace payment, comparing space to merchandise and urging pay for every line of type.
A Kentucky jury finds Henry E. Youtzey, once Governor Taylor's stenographer, guilty of being a principal in the Governor Goebel shooting outside the Frankfort executive building on January 30, and fixes his punishment at life imprisonment.
The New Denver Ledge notes signs are unreliable and compares odd queries about laundry, dairy, mint, and eggs to cautious subscribers. The columnist jokes signs cannot be trusted, likening them to unexpected fortunes and misplaced items found in pockets and collars.
Copenhagen Oct 19. It is announced that immediate danger from King Oscar’s illness has passed but he will require a long rest.
Four Thousand Short Hamilton Ont Oct 22 F H Latham ticket agent at Hunter street depot of Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo Railroad has absconded. He is short in his accounts to the extent of over four thousand dollars.
Ottawa Ontario reports W A Marshall aged 16 died instantly when a falling embankment buried him on Saturday.
The Admiralty, per the Daily Mail, plans to form an additional reserve squadron under Rear Admiral Sir Gerard Henry Noel for home waters. He will command this force centered in Home Waters as part of naval preparations.
Ontario and Nova Scotia politics as Toronto and Berlin dispatches report party figures. Sir Charles Tupper predicts fifteen to sixteen seats in Nova Scotia while Liberals nominate A S White for St John and Queens County seeks contest. John Charlton accepts North Norfolk Liberal nomination with independent support condition.
At Sandow Park in London on October 20 three horses perished in the steeple chase including Lord Wm and Beresford's Hailshower. Jockeys escaped with light injuries.
Alexander McCulloch of Croil and McCulloch and Donald Mc Gillis secretary treasurer of the Montreal Cold Storage and Freezing company were committed for trial before the queen's bench on charges of conspiracy to defraud the Merchant's Bank of Halifax of 220 000 dollars through fraudulent warehouse receipts and fictitious bills of exchange in Montreal October 20.
The governor general proclaims Thursday October 18 a day of thanksgiving for the Dominion of Canada. Observance includes a general business cessation and closures of banks and public institutions, with British Columbia noted as especially fitting.
A provincial message praises Nature’s wealth in Kootenay, noting widespread employment and fair wages. The letter contrasts local plenty with droughts and hardships elsewhere and expresses gratitude to Queen Victoria.
The Regina vs Albi trial before Mr Justice Walkem at Nelson had no verdict by press time. Frederick and Ketter both faced outcomes with Frederick acquitted and Ketter sentenced to 18 months for defrauding J H Dilberger of Tacoma in selling a Burnt Basin mineral claim.
Hon John Sherman longtime U S statesman dies in Washington at 6 45 am brain exhaustion Funeral will be in Washington and Mansfield Ohio Born Lancaster Ohio May 16 1823 Admitted to bar 1844 served in Congress starting 1855 U S senator 1841 1877 and 1881 1897 McKinley named him secretary of state in 1896 but resigned due to ill health
A Park Tragedy report from Corry Pa states Harry Bettis 22 and Daisy Blydenberg 19 were found dead in a park seat with both shot through the temple. Bettis clutched the revolver. a note to his mother is unread. The couple, from respected circles, spent the prior evening together after church. Investigators suspect premeditation.
Berlin reports King Albert of Saxony is gravely ill with a cancerous bladder condition deemed incurable by his attendants. The disclosure follows a recent sharp decline in his health as the monarch battles the illness.
Fred Yuengling son of a major New York brewer was arrested in New Street after being charged with embezzling 387 dollars in July of last year. He faces extradition to British Columbia where Lion Brewing Co. accuses him of theft while he managed the Rossland brewery. He was jailed pending a hearing and faces transfer to Canada.
The newly inaugurated Metropolitan underground railway had its first disaster. Two trains collided this morning injuring twenty nine people and causing fatalities.
Kaslo October 19 a Liberal Conservative association was formed to support A H MacNeill in the coming election. Percy J Gleazen serves as secretary and canvassing is underway with strong enthusiasm in Kaslo.
The transport Idaho carrying 300 returning Canadians passed St. Vincent in the Cape Verde islands yesterday and will arrive in Halifax in about ten days.
The government of Holland placed an order in Pittsburgh on October 20 for 12 000 tons of steel rails to supply its colonies in India and Japan.
Hon J A Turner minister of finance arrived on the Nelson train and is staying at the Allan hotel. He will tour provincial offices and visit the mines this afternoon and remain until Tuesday for a rest and inspections.
The steamer Lane reports from Nome that $20,000 in gold dust was stolen from the Alaska Commercial Company warehouse on September 14. The incident is described as a major theft affecting the company and local authorities are investigating.
Sherman remains in unchanged condition this morning as reports from Washington state the veteran statesman’s health shows no improvement or decline.
A local paper notes that discussion of Salisbury's retirement has been halted as officials control public discourse. Residents seek clarity on timing and implications for leadership.
London reports Lord Salisbury cannot be spared from foreign affairs and prime ministership as cabinet reshuffles continue. Lord Landsdowne shifts to Dublin while Lord Balfour of Burleigh takes the war office and Richie the admiralty. Wyndham and Brodrick receive promotions.
E. D. Medherst, longtime agent for the Canadian Pacific railway at Cranbrook, was arrested this morning and jailed at Ashcroft. Officials allege irregularities in his Cranbrook accounting and related financial conduct.
The Bank of Montreal reports deposits totaling 55,578,597 in Canada and 10,181,066 in American and English branches. Total loans reach 73,265,916, with investments in bonds pushing employed funds beyond 75,000,000.
Crown authorities reduce the charge against Jas. Clarke from murder to manslaughter for the death of his brother John after a fatal beating. Clarke faces a new charge following the incident that occurred a few days prior in Petrolea Ontario.
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