Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH): 0052

Baker Estate Scandal

Newspaper article describing Col. Bakers trip back to England to form a company to develope the Cranbrook area. The opposition states he's using Government money to do this.

Internal ID:	0052.0001
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 9th 1894

Albion Stove Works

Newspaper advertisment for Albion Stove Works featuring stoves and heaters for the upcoming winter season.

Internal ID:	0052.0002
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 23rd 1906

Log Salvage

Newspaper article stating Patrick Lumber Company is refused justice when trying to retrieve ten million feet of lumber that broke free from the company's boom on the Little Slocan River and ended up in Washington.

Internal ID:	0052.0003
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	August 16th 1908

Blackfoot City

Newspaper article stating the rapid rise of the major city of Helena Mo. Good description of Helena.

Internal ID:	0052.0004
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 3rd 1866

Big Bend Mines Declared Rich

Newspaer article including a translated letter written by a German prospector to encourage friends to join him in Big Bend country. He believes the mines are far richer than the Cariboo ever was.

Internal ID:	0052.0005
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 6th 1866

French Creek Sawmill

States that word has been sent that Mr. Romano has faith in the country's future prosperity and plans to erect a sawmill on French Creek.

Internal ID:	0052.0006
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 8th 1866

Predicting the Blackfoot Mines Stampede

Newspaper article Portland expects 20,000 people to pass through on their way to the Montana mines.

Internal ID:	0052.0007
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 10th 1866

Big Bend

Newspaper article stating the Chamber of Commerce has put together a publication to promote the Big Bend fields and the route to them.

Internal ID:	0052.0008
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 11th 1866

Big Bend Report

Newspaper article stating Mr. Ashdown Green, C.E., brings word from Big Bend of the richeness of the mines but also of the rough terrain in which prospecting would have to be done in early spring.

Internal ID:	0052.0009
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 12th 1866

Big Bend Route

Newspaper article with Letter to the Editor from Alex. C. Anderson stating his opinion of the various routes to the Bend Big mines. Cost of travel and distances are discussed and clarified.

Internal ID:	0052.0010
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 12th 1866

Big Bend

Newspaper article saying A.C. Anderson gives preference to the route through British Columbia rather than from the American side to get to Big Bend.

Internal ID:	0052.0011
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 12th 1866

HBC Preparing Steamboat

Newspaper article saying the Hudson Bay Company is intending to construct a steamboat on Shuswap Lake for the spring trade.

Internal ID:	0052.0012
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 13th 1866

Kootenay and Big Bend

Newspaper article stating the opinion of miners is that the Big Bend is rich beyond anything that has been known to date. The Kootenay is almost abandoned and only those who cannot get away have remained. Customs officals confiscate goods and animals of the British before reaching the Customs station.

Internal ID:	0052.0013
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 15th 1866

Big Bend Information

Newspaper article discussing the publications on the Big Bend constructed by the Chamber of Commerce amount to $800 and are situated on the counters of the banks.

Internal ID:	0052.0014
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 16th 1866

Another Rich Creek

Newspaper article - A letter sent from Big Bend suggests another creek found to be better than anything found previously in Big Bend.

Internal ID:	0052.0015
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 23rd 1866

Big Bend Information

Newspaper article with official reply from the Administration of the British Columbia Government that the Government is publishing a guide map showing both routes to Big Bend using the most authentic information. Publications to be circulated in California and elswhere.

Internal ID:	0052.0016
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 23rd 1866

How To Get To Big Bend

Newspaper article stating the wise descision for the Chamber of Commerce was to seek guidance and information of A.C. Anderson in the publication of the routes to Big Bend. His expertise will be highly thought of with the resident miners in neighboring territories.

Internal ID:	0052.0017
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 24th 1866

Route To Big Bend

Newspaper article with correspondence between A.C. Anderson and J. Robertson Stewart on the distance and route to Big Bend. Clarifying the advantages of one route over another.

Internal ID:	0052.0018
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 24th 1866

Map of Two Routes

Newspaper article on a copy of the Big Bend map to the Chamber of Commerce.

Internal ID:	0052.0019
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 3rd 1866

Maps of the Big Bend Country

A description of the maps that were printed for the routes to Big Bend.

Internal ID:	0052.0020
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 6th 1866

Big Bend Rush To Come

Features an exerpt from Seattle Gazette. The riches at Big Bend are said to be no exaggeration and many people are getting the fever.

Internal ID:	0052.0021
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 7th 1866

The Blackfoot Country

Newspaper article with a letter written by a Cariboo miner examining the state of the Blackfoot Country. Description of the location of Blackfoot City, also called Ophir.

Internal ID:	0052.0022
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 7th 1866

Fare to Big Bend

Article stating the Hudson Bay Co. will take passengers from San Francisco to the Columbia River.

Internal ID:	0052.0023
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 8th 1866

Cheap Fares to Big Bend

Newspaper article with exerpt from The Columbian Government subsidized steamer transports people to Big Bend at cheap rates. Description of travel times, miles and fare costs are listed.

Internal ID:	0052.0024
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 12th 1866

Comparative Fares

An article stating the distances, costs and hours to travel to the Big Bend and Bridger River or Cariboo mines. Costs of meals are also listed for travelers.

Internal ID:	0052.0025
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 15th 1866

Oregon Route To Big Bend

Article with exerpt from the Dalles Mountaineer featuring condensed version of the route to Big Bend from Oregon. Distances in miles are given along the route.

Internal ID:	0052.0026
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 14th 1866

Information On Big Bend Routes

Credit is given to the Chambers of Commerce for gathering the correct information to produce maps of the route to Big Bend. Mr. W.H. Oliver sets out to distribute the information along with a French translated version for the French papers in San Francisco.

Internal ID:	0052.0027
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 15th 1866

To California Miners

Article advising miners of California to head North to the mines of Big Bend where plenty of gold is to be found. Government subsidized transportation is made avialable to allow for even the poorest class of miner to travel.

Internal ID:	0052.0028
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 15th 1866

Appointment of Gold Commissioners

Coverage of the House of Assembly's discussion on the appointment of three Gold Commissioners for the Columbia and Kootenay District.

Internal ID:	0052.0029
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 16th 1866

Advertising the Big Bend

Article listing the various newspapers that have advertised the Big Bend and crediting Mr. Oliver for his distribution of the information.

Internal ID:	0052.0030
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 28th 1866

Blackfoot Report

A report on the winter conditions of Blackfoot country.

Internal ID:	0052.0031
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 28th 1866

Big Bend Map

Newspaper article describing the printed map to Big Bend as well as to the Kootenay and Cariboo.

Internal ID:	0052.0032
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 1st 1866

Dubious Reports

A report claiming the mines in Montana not near as good as the mines in California. Long winters and cost of living are two drawbacks of Montana.

Internal ID:	0052.0033
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 1st 1866

Big Bend Freight

An article advertising freight and passage to Big Bend.

Internal ID:	0052.0034
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 3rd 1866

Big Bend Ho

A steamer leaves for the Fraser River with over 100 passengers and more expected to leave on next boat.

Internal ID:	0052.0035
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 7th 1866

Road To Montana

Newspaper article with exerpt from the Pacific Tribune on opening a road to Montana from Portland and San Francisco. Mentions the need for a Northern railroad.

Internal ID:	0052.0036
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 7th 1866

A Fare War

Newspaper article with exerpt from the Columbian on the war of steamer fares.

Internal ID:	0052.0037
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 8th 1866

The Honorable Peter O'Reilly

Newspaper article stating the appointment of O'Reilly as the Gold Commissioner for the District of Columbia and Kootenay.

Internal ID:	0052.0038
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 8th 1866

Construction of SS Marten

Newspaper article on the construction of the steamer Marten for the Hudson Bay Co.

Internal ID:	0052.0039
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 10th 1866

Travel To Big Bend

Includes important telegrams reporting the harsh winter conditions of Big Bend Country. Telegram to Editor requests him to influence travelers to hold off for a few weeks before traveling to Big Bend.

Internal ID:	0052.0040
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 12th 1866

Indian difficulties

Includes an exerpt from the Boise Con. Mountaineer on the troubles the new miners and settlers are facing with the Indians.

Internal ID:	0052.0041
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 14th 1866

The Lower Arrow Lake

Article with an exerpt from the Mountaineer stating that old discoveries have been made on a creek that empties into Columbia. The article also states the son of the principal agent of the Hudson Bay Co. died after a wound gangrened.

Internal ID:	0052.0042
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 14th 1866

Scalp Bounty

Features an exerpt from the Oregonian stating a group of men have been selected to go on the war path against the Indians. Money was offered for the scalps of dead natives.

Internal ID:	0052.0043
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 14th 1866

The Big Bend Mines

Mention of the weather conditions at Big Bend and Shuswap Lake. Talks of the dog-teams that steadily carry provisions to the miners and the progress of new steamers that are being built.

Internal ID:	0052.0044
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 15th 1866

The Montana Mines

Newspaper article giving a different picture of the Blackfoot Country and what they believe is a more truthful account. Noting the source of their information will be printed at a later date.

Internal ID:	0052.0045
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 15th 1866

Fights With Indians

Features exerpts from the Portland Oregonian as well as other newspapers on the war with the Indians. Detailed accounts of various fights are listed.

Internal ID:	0052.0046
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 16th 1866

The Montana Mines

A letter sent by a Montana resident depicting a poor state of diggings and of the misery that most people are facing in that country.

Internal ID:	0052.0047
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 16th 1866

To Big Bend

Newspaper article of the challenging trip from Victoria to Yale on the steamers. The cost of travel is more expensive than has been reported by the Chamber of Commerce.

Internal ID:	0052.0048
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 16th 1866

Claims Held Over

Covers the Gold Commissioners decision on Big Bend claims.

Internal ID:	0052.0049
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 19th 1866

The Indians of Idaho

Features an excerpt from the Oregonian warning of continued trouble with the Indians in Owyhee. A party of men have gathered to fight the Indians after Government help was denied.

Internal ID:	0052.0050
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 19th 1866

Blackfoot Mines

Newspaper article with exerpt from the Evening Post talking of the unfavorable condition of the Blackfoot Country. It is stated that Montana is filled with ruffians and claims are now being stolen.

Internal ID:	0052.0051
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 20th 1866

Big Bend and Kootenay

Newspaper article talking of the current weather conditions of Big Bend and Kootenay along with the claim diary of French Creek.

Internal ID:	0052.0052
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 22nd 1866

Rush To Montana Mines

Newspaper article with exerpt from the Columbian discussing telegraphic dispatch indicating that a large rush of people headed to Montana from St. Louis. Only one tenth of the current population in Montana can find work.

Internal ID:	0052.0053
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 22nd 1866

Big Bend in San Francisco

Newspaper article stating the excitement in California of Big Bend and the large numbers that are expected to arrive there. Descriptions of the best possible routes are also mentioned.

Internal ID:	0052.0054
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 23rd 1866

Big Bend Newspaper

Newspaper article on the arrival of a new newspaper enterprise in Big Bend.

Internal ID:	0052.0055
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 23rd 1866

Big Bend Maps

Newspaper article informing the sale of the Big Bend maps at local book stores.

Internal ID:	0052.0056
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 24th 1866

Kootenay Express

Newspaper article stating the day the Express left New Westminster for Wild Horse Creek.

Internal ID:	0052.0057
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 26th 1866

Cranbrook Central School Report

Newspaper article with exam results and attendance record of the Central School in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0052.0058
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 2nd 1920

Cranbrook School Concert

Newspaper article covering the Central School concert in Cranbrook, listing the program and names of people involved.

Internal ID:	0052.0059
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 2nd 1920

Cranbrook School Report

Newspaper article of Cranbrook's Central School attendance record and exam scores.

Internal ID:	0052.0060
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 7th 1920

Salary Increase Granted Principal

Coverage of the Cranbrook School Board meeting, discussion of increased budgets.

Internal ID:	0052.0061
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 21st 1920

Courier Essay Contest

Report of the Courier Essay contest offered to school children. Lists the winning names.

Internal ID:	0052.0062
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 11th 1920

Cranbrook Teachers Pay Increase

Coverage of the requested pay increase for teachers of Central, South Ward and Kootenay Orchard schools.

Internal ID:	0052.0063
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 11th 1920

Tax Sales

Newspaper article listing Fort Steele properties listed for public auction. Lists the names of owners, property location and taxes in arrears.

Internal ID:	0052.0064
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 24th 1920

Central School Report

Newspaper article listing the attendance record and exam marks for students, month of November.

Internal ID:	0052.0065
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 3rd 1920

Jostad and Nelson Purchase Firm

Newspaper article on the take over of the Cranbrook Cartage company.

Internal ID:	0052.0066
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 25th 1930

Cranbrook School Fundraising

Coverage of the campain to collect funds for starving children in Europe. Listed is the amount collected.

Internal ID:	0052.0067
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 2nd 1921

Cranbrook School Report

Reproduction of March Cranbrook school report with attendance and exam marks listed for Central School.

Internal ID:	0052.0068
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 1st 1921

A Telephone Plant

Newspaper article on the planned first class telephone plant proposed for Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0052.0069
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 15th 1902

Racing Circuit

Article on the proposal of James Gill for a horse racing circuit to be brought to the interior towns of the province.

Internal ID:	0052.0070
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 19th 1902

Water System Upgrade

Newspaper article covering the much needed water works in the town of Cranbrook. Three options are laid out for discussion on how to pay for the project.