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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
2
A 1905 Herald piece examines Japan's emergence as a world power after conquering the perceived second strongest army. It notes Japan's widespread learning abroad, rising trade, and potential to demand equal respect from other nations while Canada faces tariff and trade tensions amid competing rail interests and cross-border routes.
The report describes Southern British Columbia rail lines as a prize in a contest between COPRo and GONR with J J Hill’s Great Northern interest. Duncan Hoss claims the rivals offer land bonuses and funding to push through construction, aiming to connect to the coast.
TO DELINQUENT CO-OWNERS TO W G Simpson or others claiming interest in the May Blossom mineral claim on Brown Mountain two and a half miles southwest from Vinily in the Nelson Mining Division West Kootenay District. The subscriber has spent 807.50 dollars in labour and improvements to hold the claim and if within ninety days from the date of this notice you do not contribute 153.75 dollars plus costs of advertising your interest will become the subscriber's under the Mineral Act 1900 amendment act. Dated May 14 1905 Ottawa.
The reservation under the Columbia and Western Railway Subsidy Act 1896 is cancelled. Crown lands within the reserve open to sale settlement lease and disposition three months after the notice first published in the British Columbia Gazette. Land titles from sold or leased lands may be acquired from the Railway Company under same terms as the government with timber lands subject to company regulations. Deputy Commissioner of Lands & Works Victoria BC. 25th December 1905.
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