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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 16 Feb 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 16 Feb 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.3 The R. & O. Company's Statement - annual figures, comparing 1898 to 1899. p.6 The Transportation Talk - in House of Commons - proposed work at Colborne harbor discussed and costs disputed; dredging of the channel through St. Clair flats had resulted ...
    TextNewspaper     p.3 The R. & O. Company's Statement - annual figures, comparing 1898 to 1899. p.6 The Transportation Talk - in House of Commons - proposed work at Colborne harbor discussed …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 Feb 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 Feb 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.6 Kingston Yacht Won. The ice yacht race this morning between Kingston and Cape Vincent clubs for the Walker Cup was not finished in the time limit. There was a light north-west wind blowing in puffs. If the ice had been clear of snow the ice race ...
    TextNewspaper     p.6 Kingston Yacht Won. The ice yacht race this morning between Kingston and Cape Vincent clubs for the Walker Cup was not finished in the time limit. There was a …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 21 Feb 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 21 Feb 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.1 Refused To Race - Cape Vincent ice yachtsmen claimed the ice was not in good enough condition; Kingston boats went over the course, resulting in this order: Snowcloud, Whistlewing, Jack Frost; the Kingston club retains the Walker Cup. p.2 Kingston Ice ...
    TextNewspaper     p.1 Refused To Race - Cape Vincent ice yachtsmen claimed the ice was not in good enough condition; Kingston boats went over the course, resulting in this order: Snowcloud, Whistlewing, …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 23 Feb 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 23 Feb 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Shipbuilding Going On. There is much shipbuilding going on at Davis & Sons' yard. The steamer Rideau Queen is well advanced, the framework of the main deck being about completed. The engine and boiler will soon be put in. The boat for Rat ...
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Shipbuilding Going On. There is much shipbuilding going on at Davis & Sons' yard. The steamer Rideau Queen is well advanced, the framework of the main deck being about …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 26 Feb 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 26 Feb 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.1 Twenty men are now employed at the new lighthouse on Snake Island shoal. They have a cold task. p.2 The cold spell is a boon to the workmen at Snake Island lighthouse, as they will be shortly able to complete the work up there. The lamp on the old …
    TextNewspaper     p.1 Twenty men are now employed at the new lighthouse on Snake Island shoal. They have a cold task. p.2 The cold spell is a boon to the workmen at …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 1 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 1 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Repairs To the North King - Heaters are being placed in the furnace and smokestacks of the steamer North King. These will enable steam to be generated much quicker, and consequently will give the boat increased speed. It is hoped that next season the King will be able to …
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Repairs To the North King - Heaters are being placed in the furnace and smokestacks of the steamer North King. These will enable steam to be generated much quicker, …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 5 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 5 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.5 THE COLLISION CASE. The M.T. company's collision case was tried in Detroit last week. The particulars of the collision are as follows: The steamer Bannockburn, with barges Minnedosa and Dunmore in tow, was coming down Detroit River on the morning of ...
    TextNewspaper     p.5 THE COLLISION CASE. The M.T. company's collision case was tried in Detroit last week. The particulars of the collision are as follows: The steamer Bannockburn, with barges Minnedosa and …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 8 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 8 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       nil March 9, 1900 p.6 Capt. Richard Fitzgerald of the steamer John Rugee, well known in Brockville, has been granted an increase of pension by the United States government from $15 to $33 per month. March 10, 1900 p.5 Lobsters In the Bay of ...
    TextNewspaper     nil March 9, 1900 p.6 Capt. Richard Fitzgerald of the steamer John Rugee, well known in Brockville, has been granted an increase of pension by the United States government from …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 12 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 12 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.5 To Sail the Great Lakes - plans for 2 passenger steamers submitted to American shipbuilding company for bids; to run between Chicago and Buffalo, 470' x 50' x 20', triple-expansion engines. March 13, 1900 p.6 W.S. Parker, engineer, steamer ...
    TextNewspaper     p.5 To Sail the Great Lakes - plans for 2 passenger steamers submitted to American shipbuilding company for bids; to run between Chicago and Buffalo, 470' x 50' x 20', …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 15 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 15 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Won't Be Taken Back - The strikers at Davis' shipyard will not be taken back to work again even if the carpenters' union does declare that their rules do not apply to shipbuilding. Mr. Davis stated this morning that his work was well under way and there was no …
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Won't Be Taken Back - The strikers at Davis' shipyard will not be taken back to work again even if the carpenters' union does declare that their rules do …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 16 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 16 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.1 The Toronto's Sister - Montreal, March 16th - The contract with the Bertram company was closed yesterday to build a fine steamer for the Richelieu & Ontario navigation company, the price to be $50,000 in excess of the Toronto. The new steamer will be called the Kingston, ...
    TextNewspaper     p.1 The Toronto's Sister - Montreal, March 16th - The contract with the Bertram company was closed yesterday to build a fine steamer for the Richelieu & Ontario navigation company, …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Are All At Work - the carpenters who left work at Davis' shipyard. Incidents of the Day - On Saturday Davis & Sons were given the contract by the Trent Valley navigation company to build the hull and machinery of a steamer, 70 x 14 feet to be shipped …
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Are All At Work - the carpenters who left work at Davis' shipyard. Incidents of the Day - On Saturday Davis & Sons were given the contract by the …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 22 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 22 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Incidents of the Day - Workmen are engaged in fitting out the steamer North King. Improvments will be made in the boat's accommodation, beauty and speed, and she will begin the season as one of the finest lake and river boats that enter port. p.8 Spring ...
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Incidents of the Day - Workmen are engaged in fitting out the steamer North King. Improvments will be made in the boat's accommodation, beauty and speed, and she will …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 26 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 26 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.1 The Northern navigation company, with headquarters at Collingwood, has absorbed the Beatty line of steamers, plying between Chicago and Collingwood. p.2 Personal Mention - Capt. Towers, of the steamer Lincoln, is in the city. He is a witness in the ...
    TextNewspaper     p.1 The Northern navigation company, with headquarters at Collingwood, has absorbed the Beatty line of steamers, plying between Chicago and Collingwood. p.2 Personal Mention - Capt. Towers, of the steamer …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 27 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 27 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. The first case tried at the assizes yesterday was that of Capt. T.J. Craig vs. the Montreal and Cornwall navigation company; Dr. R.T. Walkem, Q.C., for plaintiff and Mr. Leach, Q.C., Cornwall, for defendants. This was an ...
    TextNewspaper     p.2 HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. The first case tried at the assizes yesterday was that of Capt. T.J. Craig vs. the Montreal and Cornwall navigation company; Dr. R.T. Walkem, Q.C., …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 28 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 28 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Incidents of the Day - Oswego mariners are looking forward to an early opening of navigation. They expect the steamer St. Joseph, wintering at Toronto, across for a load of coal any time withing the next two weeks. A branch of the tugmen's protective association has been ...
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Incidents of the Day - Oswego mariners are looking forward to an early opening of navigation. They expect the steamer St. Joseph, wintering at Toronto, across for a load …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 29 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 29 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Incidents of the Day - The Deseronto navigation company will have the following commanders for 1900: Resolute, Capt. J. Gowan; Reliance, Capt. J. Dougherty; Ella Ross, Capt. D.B. Christie; Deseronto, Capt. W. Skillen; Armenia, Capt. S. Anderson; Rescue, Capt. J. Rowe; Nile, ...
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Incidents of the Day - The Deseronto navigation company will have the following commanders for 1900: Resolute, Capt. J. Gowan; Reliance, Capt. J. Dougherty; Ella Ross, Capt. D.B. Christie; …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 31 Mar 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 31 Mar 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.5 Marine Notes. Work on the Portsmouth pier is being rushed ahead so as to be completed before the ice breaks up. The dredge Queen, lying at Crawford's wharf, is being repaired for the work of the coming season. Marine men are fervently hoping ...
    TextNewspaper     p.5 Marine Notes. Work on the Portsmouth pier is being rushed ahead so as to be completed before the ice breaks up. The dredge Queen, lying at Crawford's wharf, is …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 2 Apr 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 2 Apr 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.3 Goderich Notes - Marlton's staff have had four tugs to rebuild this winter. p.5 Incidents of the Day - The tug Thomas Wilson, of the George Hall fleet, has been sold to Charles Maythan, Buffalo, for towing purposes. April 3, 1900

    TextNewspaper     p.3 Goderich Notes - Marlton's staff have had four tugs to rebuild this winter. p.5 Incidents of the Day - The tug Thomas Wilson, of the George Hall fleet, has …
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  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), 4 Apr 1900
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), 4 Apr 1900
    TextNewspaper       p.2 Incidents of the Day - The steamer Island Belle begins her trips between Alexandria Bay and Ogdensburg on June 1st. Capt. M.W. Evans, Clayton, will be in charge. p.3 New Rowing Club Wanted - details. p.5 Engineer Steadman, ...
    TextNewspaper     p.2 Incidents of the Day - The steamer Island Belle begins her trips between Alexandria Bay and Ogdensburg on June 1st. Capt. M.W. Evans, Clayton, will be in charge. p.3 …
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