The Nelson Economist
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alternative: [The Economist]
is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2011-04-18
issued: 1898-12-21
description: The Nelson Economist was published in Nelson, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, and ran from July 1897 to July 1906. The Economist was published by D. M. Carley, and edited by C. Dell-Smith. In August 1898, The Economist absorbed a paper called The Nation. In July 1903, the title of the paper was changed from The Nelson Economist to The Economist.
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note: |_v. p.' [J: Hi i.'j it W 1 "H which is incorporated THE NATION, of Victoria, B.C. VOL. II. NELSON, B. C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1898. NO. 24. THE NELSON EGONOniST. Issued every Wednesday at the city of Nelson, B. C. D. M. Caeley Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Qne Year to Canada and United States '. $2.00 If paid in advance :��� 1.50 One Year to Great Britain 2.50 If paid in advance .' 2 00 Remit by Express, Money Order, Draft, P. O. Order, or Registered Letter. Correspondence on matters of general interest respectfully solicited. Advertisements of reputable character will be inserted upon terms which "will be madcknown. on application. Only articles,of merit will'be advertised in these columns and the interests of readers will be carefully guarded- against; irresponsible persons and worthless articles. EDITORIAL COMMENT. It is worthy of note that in nearly every city in the Province an unusual degiee of interest is being manifested in municipal politics. Down at Victoria there is a committee of fifty, who-have'undertaken the complete reorganization of municipal matters. At Vancouver there is considerable agitation for municipal reform and the same may be said of the other cities and'towns on and near the coast. Coming nearer home, Rossland is already in the throes of a municipal campaign, which proves that the citizens of Rossland are interested in the advancement and welfare of their city. So far there is no indication that the citizens of Nelson are the slightest concerned as to the complexion of next year's council. It is more than likely that Mayor Houston will not be opposed, and if any public spirited citizen is anxious to sit at the council board in the capacity of alderman, he has so far religiously guarded his secret. This should not be the case. We are not finding fault with our present aldermanio board. On the contrary, there is much to be said in favor of their administration of the affairs of the eityj, but we do believe that the o!fi>>3 of alderman is…
note: Print Run: 1897-1903 Frequency: Weekly Titled "The Nelson Economist" from 1897-07-14 to 1903-07-11. Titled "The Economist" from 1903-07-18 to 1906-02-17.
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Nelson (B.C.)
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language: English
lat: -117.295833
long: 49.493333
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Nelson, B.C. : D.M. Carley
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source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
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