Notes and Comments on Dominion affairs 1897
A digest of Canadian events notes Sir Richard Cudworth’s prominence in the Laurier Ministry and Canada’s growing post offices and mail volume. It covers the Indian famine fund, Queen Victoria Jubilee planning, CPR Crow’s Nest Pass tariff concessions, Sunday boat service, church-state relations in Manitoba schools, Newfoundland federation talks, and transport innovations including Michigan Central’s luxury train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivia
Toronto
Niagara Navigation Co
Lewiston
Canada
William Whiteway
Newfoundland
Gondor
Michigan Central
Chicago
New York
Agavn
Canada Premier Laurier departs for Jubilee with Dominion honor
A large Ottawa gathering bids farewell as Premier Laurier and Madame Laurier depart Montreal for England to attend the Diamond Jubilee festivities. Cabinet members and military officials accompany them. The House approves an address to Queen Victoria, lauding her 60 years on the throne, while Laurier hints at a future prohibition plebiscite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Montreal
Madame Laurier
Ispyland
Ottawa
Adicu
Canada
D.i. Tarte
Mma
Bourier
Marjory Gordon
Miny
Mina
Laurier
House of
Qommona
Victoria
Senate
Oman
Charles Tupper
Jubilee Feativites
Will Wiah
England
H.G
British Columbia
Ma Innea
Aspiranta
Mr. Templeman
Victoria Tires
Dr. Milne
Disciples of Christ Hold Annual Convention Officers Elected
The Disciples of Christ annual convention at St Thomas closed on Monday electing 1897 officers. President John Campbell St Thomas. Vice President Thomas Whitehead Walkerton. Recording Secretary J W Kilgour Guelph. Corresponding Secretary P Baker Everton. Treasurer John McKinnon Guelph. Board members Hugh Black Rockwood Wm Towell Everton J Thompson Hilleburg S Woolner Marasilla Kilgour Toroote EC tahun London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Disciples of Christ
John Campbell
St. Thomas
Thomas Whitehead
Walkerton
J. W .Kilgour
Guelph
P. Baker
Everton
John McKinnon
Hugh Black
Rockwood
William ‘Tovell
Joseph Thompson
Hilleburg
Woolner
Marasilla ES Kilgour
Toroote EC Tahun
London
Young Man Wounds Companion in Grove Shooting
In Conxwaun on June 8 a group of youths playing in a grove witnessed a loaded revolver discharge when a boy named Barnes pulled the trigger. A cartridge in the cylinder fired, injuring Dan McMillan in the left shoulder. He was taken to Martin town for treatment. the wound is serious but not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conxwaun
South Branch
Barnes
Lin
Dan McMillan
Martintown
Georgetown
Ninian Lindaay, Jr
S. Petera
Toronto
Sutherland
Lindaay
Guelph
Mies Mary Lanson
Acton
H. McDowall
Booth Block
Caldwell Slay Follows Jealousy of Mary Jenking
In Caine Illinois Jane 8 Richard Caldwell of Memphis fatally shot Mary Jenking yesterday over jealousy. He fled to a lumber yard and was found two hours later. When challenged by officers he fired. Deputy Sheriff George W. Moore returned fire, killing Caldwell. Moore was later found not liable by a coroner's jury.
Explosion at Black Diamond Mine Injures Several Men
An explosion of gas in the Black Diamond Mine of the Brown Coal Company two miles south of Mononoaueta Pai yesterday morning injures several workers. About 800 escape with their lives as the blast occurred near Toolook. A rescue party entered the mine and all men were removed before the afterdamp overcame them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mononoaueta, Pai
Brown Coal Company
Here
Olook
Putnam’s Corn Extractor Promises Safe Relief
The ad touts Putnam’s Pain Tees Corn Extractor as the only safe painless corn remedy within 24 hours. A Victoria bridge disaster case costs in damages about 80,000 with 62 more claims awaiting hearing. cheaper settlements may cut total costs to the city, but could reach 400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnams
Putnam's
City of
Victoria
B. C
Victoria Bridge
Hamilton Conference of the Methodist Church at Brantford
The annual Hamilton Conference opened in Brantford on Wednesday with about 900 attendees. Officers elected include Rev. R. W. Woodsworth as president and J. W. Cadley as secretary. The report notes strong support for ministerial and laywork, with detailed financials and extensive stationing lists for districts, including Guelph Milton and Madton, and mentions leadership changes and next year’s meeting in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
The
Methodist Church
Brantford
O W. Woodsworth
Woodstock
J. W. Cadley
St. George
T. Albart
Moore
Palmerston
A. L. Gee
W, HL
Harvey
B. A
Clifford
proSidénta
Epgarth
Lengnes
Bauday
Union Church Ralief Fand
Ata
Woman'a Missionary Society
Epworth League
Lunda
Guelvit
Qualph
Norfolkstreet
Johnny Scott
Ponsonby
Judaon Truax
Onotville
Elora—dramosa Awde
B. A. Fergua
Thos. W. Jackson
Matthew Swann
Eramosa
Dixon Sharpe
Aberfoyle
Samuel Conch
Orton
J. E
Baillie
Bellwood
Robert Duff
Nassagaweya
Oakville
John Kay
Thomas M. Jefferia
Burlington
Robert J. Elliott
William Peck
Vreeman
H. B
Brovenson
B. A. Waterdown
J. E. Hockey
Georgetown
George A. Mitchall
B.A. Palermo
T. Webster Kelley
B.A
R.A. Facey
Omagh
Norval
Jabez H. Dyke
Lowville
J. Edgar Russ
Catlialo
John Stewart
Freelton
Henry E. Hill
David Keorna
Maple Creek
Man
Walter L. Sheridan
Austin P. Misoner
Thomas W. Poole
Elmwood
R. W. Woodaworth
Guelph
Milton
Morley C. Peart
A. F W. Thompson
Henry
Stephen Bond
Acton
London
Isada Tovell
Jabez B. Saunders
Montreal
W. S. Sparling
Canadian and Ontario notices mix in a busy date list
Sir Richard Cartwright predicts a two week adjournment. Between 300 and 400 delegates attend the Presbyterian General Assembly in Winnipeg on June 10. The Grand Trunk to cut day train time Montreal to Toronto on June 14. Mr Gacey’s bicycle bill passes Ottawa committee and heads to the Senate. Dr I C Engels and Dr N R Engels drown after sailing on Lake Nipissing. Elizabeth Doyle jailed three years for arson in Kingston. judge cites insanity. Ontario Medical Association met in Toronto with a resolution opposing a Victorian Order of Nurses founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cartwright
Presbyterian General Assembly
Winnipeg
Grand Trunk Railroad
Montreal
Toronto
Gacey
Ottawa
Senate
I. C
Engels
N. R. Engels
Chicago
Lake Nipissing
Neighborhood School Honor Rolls and Local Notices
The article lists honor roll results for multiple classes with student names and scores, mentions teachers and a Toronto trip, community notes on engagements and illness, and reports from Ashgrove and surrounding areas about temperance division activities, social visits, a garden party postponement, and local illnesses and travels.
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Quanas
Ourada
DY Graham
Baquerlig
Joh Mann
Tralnord
Alich
Mith Jaron Maguay
Stockwood
Gthe Acton Free Press
Richard Cudwright
Ito
Trade and Commerce
Militia
Thas Council
Dominion
India
Indian Famine “Fund
Fovar
Crow's Nest Paas
Mgr. del Val
Mgr
Merry del Val
Duto
Leeds
Earl of Aberdeen
Duke of Leeds
Oura
Henderson
G.T.R
Grant
Britain
Cara
Menford
Goderich
Sarnia
Winston
Point Edward
Ontario
Sabbath School Association
Tharaporta
Genere
Time
Philadelphia & Toading Railway
Mra
J. B. Large
Japan
J. HR. Moleon
Disciples’ Convention
Young Barnes
Josh Billings
Neighborhood News
Corres
Pondente
LORNE
Lorne Eokioa
Magjana
Alice Brown
Mina Gamble
Maguia Barney
Lorne Gamble
Alica Snyder
Ida Johnston
James McDonald
Harry Reid
Clinton Swackhammer
Harriet Emsbyy
WE Snyder
Anni
Quantic
Harel Gibbona
Lizzie Laaby
Marka
Dollie McDagnald
Clase Her Buaskineamas
Marke Posible
Jeshan McDexar
Limehouse
Ashgrove
Halton
Lond
Temperance
Hornby
Mises Cook
Catherinea’ . Ara
J. Murdock
Mias Kelly
M. Thornton
J. H. Nixon
Misa .M. McKinnon
Teeswater
H. Willson
Williams
Wm. Lawson
Methodiat
Richibasto
N. B
Williame
Riemberg
Dean Ems
Mra. Wa. Warman
Molua River
Alden
Pink Pilla
Warman
Pink Pille
War
Lawnon
Point du Venice
Duchesse
Honiton Valenciennes
Brétonne Point de
Venice
Honiton
Duchess
Valericiennes
de Paris
Dentette
Chantilly
Ziegler-Hinch Co
Yonge Street
H. A. Lozier & CO
Gibson, Arillar &.Co
ROE Block
Ggorgetomn
Txeoore
Tg¢ Ayer
Foot of Willow St
J. A. Speight, & Co
Furni U Ps
J.A. Spright & CO
J. N. Stinbon
Rowood
Athbone
Jadez Galloway
Ont
Norce
Deblig
John Bhaw
NEW Ideas CO
Brantford, Ont
WOOL
Heighcat
Cagh
Givan
Yarna’ &A
McLeod
Kaquaing
Dalton
Nohn Cummins
Rookwood P. D
Ug. Dally
Warren Pub. CO
Bilton
Eis
Crowsons
London Road
Narrier
Porsond
Lord Dufferin
Enay
Weel
Prospectua Iraq
Convanora
BHADLEY -GARRET+ LTD
Toronto Philharmonic
Massey Music Hall
Aberdoen
Hla
Kirkpatrick
Bir Ossimir
Growaki
John Marrow
Fleming
Oronto
Hauger
Auger
Bet
G. W. Rosa
Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra
Parsons
Stnato
Ubilco
Camerege
Gronta Btrost
Philbramonic
J. N. Stinson
Wanzer
Aunmar
J. H. Hamilton
Hamilton's
Quelph
Norway
Iwi
John H. Hamilton
Garads
Orfer
Ingersoll
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