Fragmented Atlantic letters reflect war era politics
A jumble of 1898 era notes discusses Canadian sympathy, U S war plans, and political rumors. It cites Uncle Bam real estate talk, Hardy’s judicial rumors, Wanamaker’s war employee assurances, a Phillipines critique, and looming International Commission talks affecting reciprocity and troop transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger Age
Dominion of Canada
Bam
Ledger
Quanado
Quba
Globe
American Squadron Bombards Santiago Fortifications
A Santiago dispatch reports Commodore Schley’s squadron began bombardment of Santiago de Cuba forts at 2 PM to force access to Cervera’s fleet. The Brooklyn leads fourteen vessels including Massachusetts Texas and Marblehead amid Spanish alarm and local sympathy shifts toward the rebels. London reports Dewey’s disease-stricken crew and Aguinaldo’s efforts to win rebel support ahead of reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Nashville
Santiago
Entalala
Brookly
Washington
Jane
Florida
Cubs
Spain
Porto Rico
United States
Bantingo
London
Manilla
Hong Kong
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Spraying Tests Planned In Mrs Bradley's Orchard
Bapt Orr to conduct a fourth series of spraying experiments tomorrow at 2 o'clock in Mrs Bradley's orchard. The town notes Mr Featherstone has paid £90000 for stock sold to farmers. The reservoir was cleaned recently and town health officials urge annual cleanouts. The Sunday School of Eboveter Church reorganized with officers listed. Hamilton Conference sessions at Guelph this week.
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Orr
Eboveter Church
John Marshall
Chas, Woutherald
Maggie EE Waterbrook
Alfred Husband
Florence Fletcher
Maggie Easterbrook
Tov
D. W
Snyder
Messrs
Deacon
G. A. Hemstreet
Hamiilton
Sessson
Guelph
John Featherstone
Fatur
Exemption Appeals heard by Municipal Court of Revision
The council met as a Court of Revision to review farmer appeals against municipal charges for fire protection waterworks sidewalks and improvements. With by law exempting certain lands already in place the court confirmed the assessment roll after a lengthy review attended by several appellants including William Brown James Brown Archibald McPherson John Warren and others. The session closed around 11 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Limehouse Honor Roll of May Pupils and Scores
Limehouse lists May honor roll with scores for several classes and pupils. Marks include 257 for E Scott, 245 for Bwackheam mer, 230 for Garvin, 228 Meredith, 212 for Lane and O Neill, among others. Ina A. Fonn is named as Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Marke
E. Scott
F. Bwackheammer
L. Garvin
J. Newton
Q. Meredith
G. Leppidevin
J. McDowall
J. Hainer
J. O'Neill
Vv. Swackhammer
Deemert
B. Wheeler
Abnormal Ontario election protest filed at Osgoode Hall
A South Perth petition filed by McPherson Clark & Co names Mr Charles Sohonlix as counsel seeking the unseating of Liberal MP Mr William C Monorip. The case cites defective ballot printing by Returning Officer Patrick Whelihan as a key factor in the contested seat. The filing follows a wave of petitions with sixty eight cases in court. six are progs petitions. Time limits loom with remaining cross petitions and extra days granted in South Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tononto
May
Ontario
Osgoode Hall
McPherson, Clark & Co
South Perth
Charles Sohonlix
Mitchell
William C. Monorip
Patrick Whelihan
Mosetp
Russell
North York
West York
Cros
Niplaing
Fourth official spraying experiment at Hugh Blads orchard
The fourth spraying at Hugh Blads orchard is set for Saturday at 2 o clock. Local notices recount the long life of Mr Herlock Young who died in Guelph aged eighty eight and mention his children Mrs Geo Bolton and George Young living in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Blad
Herlock Young
Guelph
Geo. Bolton
George Young
Mr. Young
Presbyterian’ Church
J. A. Cranston
Rockwood
Eden’ Milla
P. McLaren
Guey R R
Knowles
Knox Church
Galt
A. Blair
Nostagawoya
Mr. Wilkie
Erampus
H. A. Macpherson
Acton
Macpherson
Parse
Richard Johnston
Verena Ramshaw
Kincardine
Johnston
20Th Battalion
Lore Rifles
Ontario arson arrest ends in five year Kingston sentence
Bulurtoy Ontario May 28 Judge McGibbon sentenced William Graham a New Hampshire bailor convicted of arson. Graham applied May 7 at farmer Robert Robinson's house, sought shelter, was refused, then set Robinson’s barn ablaze. High Constable Braddy pursued and captured him the same day, and he was jailed in Brampton awaiting transfer to Kingston penitentiary for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulurtoy
McGibbon
William Graham
Baila
New Hampshire
Robert Robinson
Almant
Braddy
Brampton
Kingaton
Gladstone's Tender Tribute to Hallam Finalized in 1697
The article, Gladstone's last for Youth's Companion, honors Arthur Henry Hallam, a friend from school days. Composed in his eighty eight year, the tribute reflects his enduring civil history influence and is presented in the author’s own handwriting after late revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlliam E. Gladstone
Arthur Henry Hallam
Arave
Fouth
Provident McKinley Honored With Ladies Home Journal Issue
The Ladies Home Journal plans a President Number honoring McKinley. The cover will feature the President with Provident's flag and a reproduction of the Declaration of Independence photograph. It will include about twenty new anecdotes and stories from his friends. The issue will print in national colors.
Miss Rodd Improves After Pink Pills Cure
In Brooklin a longtime invalid Miss Lovina Rodd reports marked improvement after use of Dr Williams Pink Pills. She had suffered six years from rheumatism and paralysis-like symptoms, becoming bed-ridden before recovery began following two boxes of the medicine. Her sister and niece praise the treatment, urging others to try the remedy.
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Gazotte
Whitty
Thie Journal
Hua Ipade
Brooklin
Misa Lovina Rodd
Mrs. Wells
Misa Rodd
William
Gulumbas
Jubillea
Williama
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McNish
Wat Elgin
Gillance
Englud
M. C. Cameron
West Huvon
Northwest Territories
Free Press
Holmes
Clinton New Hra
Canadian Presa Assoalilion
House of Gommona
Weat Huron
Victoria
Britain
Canada
Gana
Patriotia
Asa
Milton
Orangevilla
Hardy
Te Court of Appeal
High Court
Zor
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Bes
Tam Not
Niver
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Hia
Tiviews
Joseph T. Mannix
Chas, Johnson
Tate
Tha
Bengal
Ametoure
Alger
lombec _mMerchant
Tims
Cavalry
Cuba
International Commission
Provident McKinley
Schley
Neighborhood News
Corres
Georgetown
the Court OF Revision
H. McDowell
D. Sharp
C. Galbraith
W. Dobble
R. Scott
W. Bowman
F. McDowall
W. Deemert
8. Mickell
M. Scott
E. Merahall
K. Hainer
W. Marshall
MR. Gladstone
Hunt
Brockbridge
Rockwood Woollen Mill
Harris & CO
Rock Wood Woollen
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Priestley
Salisbury
Millar
ROE Block
Wallin
Paris Green
EheMis
Ruestioner Faure
A. T. Brown
Pringle, ‘the Jeweller
Toronto
W. Egan
Apton
Dominion
Mowest
Cooper & al
Richmond
Scy. Egan
T. ¥. Egan
Atleman
Bennett House
Siz
A. B. Campbell
Joan Kivwsn
Berlin
No. 6 Company
20Th Lorne Rifles
J. G. Langton
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Torus
de Clute
Hife
Gladstone
Hopking
Canvasser's
Prospectus
Bo Firatin
Avradley-Garretson CO
Doronto
Dowes
Aevon
Isigo
Main Etreat
Camaron
G. Wells
Eyerton
P.O
Clarks
Gladatono
Lisse
Bradley-Garretron Co., Limited
Castell Hopkins
Itons
Hig Hfols
Profusa'ly Illustrated
Bradley-Ganrretson Company
Linaitea
High Court OF Justice
Esquesing
Halton
Michael Kaley
High Court of Justica
Jono
Allidawit
Gualph
Menars
NoLeatt
MecLean
Douglas
Birasi
Anda
Michel Joy
Indofault
BM. McKinnon
Assort
Kenney Bros
Main Street
Dominion Boot and Shoe ’Store
Brantford
Georgetown Electric Works
Dynamos
Taokitoo I Ant
Oyala &O
Tangat
Bookes
Ata
T. J. Sphight
Dr. Jocailty
Chemical Supply CO
Picton
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