Senate Passes Plebissite Bill and Related Measures
The Senate approved the third reading of the Plebissite bill and a farewell address to the Governor-General. The Manitoba debt account credit for sums since 1885 was adopted. Reports highlight Canada’s West Indies trade boom, Western immigration concerns, Good Roads campaign in Ontario, rising Manitoba wheat acreage, Britain’s strong finances, and Prohibition momentum.
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Senate
Manitoba
Montreal Board ‘of ‘Trade Ways
Canada
West
Indies
A. W. Campbell
Ranada
Toronto
Campbell
Wac
Ontario
Marines Move Camp To Shelter After Spanish Attack
Reports from June describe U S Marines reorganizing a vulnerable camp after heavy shelling by Spanish riflemen. The camp was relocated to a safer site on Monday under difficult conditions with Marine grit, as shells and lead tore around the improvised position.
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Cauo McCanra
Giamaxillo Bax
United States Marinea
Sito
Jentina
Ensign
Aineworth
Grassa
Marblehead
Alnce
BantiAso
Santiago
San Franousco
Jana
United States
San Francisco
Phillipines
Manilla
Americana
Formal Farewell As Parliament Prorogued to Aberdeen
Ottawa reports a ceremonial prorogation as both Houses read their joint address to Lord Aberdeen. Lord Dufferin recalls a previous Viceroy praising loyal Canadians and the enduring bond with Britain amid Canada’s progress and prosperity.
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Ottawa
Charles_Pelletier
Senate
James
Edgar
The
Commons
Englaed
Lord Aberdeen
Canada
Gracioum
Halton Farmers Institute Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
The Halton Farmers Institute met in Milton with good turnout and 880 members, ranking seventh in the province. Treasurer reports a $187 balance. Elected officers include President David Hartley, Milton. Vice President Dr. Robertson, Milton. Treasurer J L Warren, Acton. Directors James Robertson, W H Speers, John Dickin, A B McDougall. Auditors Johnson Harrison and William Clements.
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Halton Farmers’ Institute
Milton
Halton
David Hartley
Noleon
Dr. Robertson
Beo'y-Trean
J.L. Warren
Acton
Akine
Neleon
James Witson
George Gantle
Arthur Newell
W. F. W. Fieber
Thomas Watson
Aocton
John T. Elliott
Oakville
George Andrew
Barlington
George FB. Fisher
Norval
Alex. Noble
Johnson Harrison
William Clements
Tragedy at Acton High School as caretaker Joseph Slater is found dead
Monday morning pupils from Acton found Joseph Slater, the High School caretaker, dead in the hat room doorway. Slater, a former British soldier and ex prisoner, had a troubled past including a five year sentence for wounding his wife. The coroner called no inquest and the town awoke to the shocking discovery.
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Fron Acton
Georgetown
oSumal
Edwin’ Fraver
W. Somerville
Arthur Smyth
Joseph Slater
Slater
Kingston Penitentiary
Thheteen
Senate withdraws opposition to franchise bill amendments
The Senate altered its stance on the franchise bill and approved amendments seven through ten to fit Prince Edward Island, dropping earlier objections. Leader Mills urged abandoning the Judge amendment and keeping the other specified amendments as the government’s version. Manitoba may push a local appeal to finalize the list. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are noted as the remaining provinces involved.
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House of Commons
Orriwa
Senate
Mackenzie Bowell
Prince Edward Island
Mills
Milla
Sifton
Manitoba
General Assembly elects Rev Robert Torrance Moderator
In Montreal the General Assembly named Rev Robert Torrance D D of Guelph as Moderator. The report recalls his birth in Armagh in 1825, move to Scotland, missionary work in Canada, and long service before resignation in 1882. Also notes counterfeit Dominion Bank two dollar notes circulating with larger British American Note Company type and missing dotted i's.
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Presbyterian‘Church
Dr. Moore
General Assembly of the
Montreal
General Assembly
Supreme Court of
Presbyterian Chiro
Sesalon
Robert Torrance
Guelph
Robert Torrance Jaan
Armagh
Scotland
Seccasional
Canada
Dominion Bank
Billa
Quebec
British American Note Company
Speight and Brady Build Water System for Nassagaweya
Speight and Brady of Georgstown construct an eight inch water motor for Mr. Adwiri Alexander, Nassagaweya, completing a full farm waterworks system with a 120 foot fall. Alexander m ay install an electric tight system too. During a thunderstorm a truck struck a tree near William McLean in Edon Mills, tearing the room and killing two sheep. The Milton court case of evictees and gypsies ended in acquittal, drawing joy from supporters. A well attended convention noted as one of the best annual gatherings, with fine music.
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Speight & “Brady
Georgstown
Adwiri Alexander
Nassagaweya
Alexander
Wm. McLean
Edon Milla
Bome
Association
Hamilton
White
G. Welle Hore
Carrie
Ospilnge
Nev. P. Baker
Everton
Colfax
McLean
Linois
Simapett
BP BE
Oburch
J. Norris
Arthur
Mra. Robt. Talbot
Barn Burn Victim James Monaghan Sees New Yaleed Barn Rise
Friday's gathering recounts James Monaghan replacing a burned Sodom barn with a fine Yaleed structure. Measys, Wm Crawford and Stephen Barbaree led crews in close rafting and an even tug of war after. Social dancing followed in the barns as Wm Kitching heads to Kincardine.
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Mr. James
Monaghan
Sodom
Ita Place
Measys
Crawford
Stephen
Messra
John Irving Sud
Joseph Lelchman
Joe
Posta
Wm. Kitching
Kincardine
John F. Wilson
Robt. Wilson
Eden Mille
Wawanosh
Raina
Tax arrears and local events in the week
The document notes 1897 tax arrears due by the 20th. Council approved funds for mille and batter supply while in camp. A garden party at George Gailla’s residence netted about 100. An open air concert by the band pleased residents. Dr G W McColl of Wyandotte visited his Scotch Block kin. brother Dr H A McColl. John Featherstone shipped 160 hogs and 20 cattle by CPR, value about 2600. Monday’s shipment was 170 hogs and a carload of livestock for 2000.
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Halton Battalion
George Gailla
Itszena
G. W. McColl
Wyandotte
Mich
Scotch Block
H. A. McColl
John Featherstone
Georgetown Notes Mark Somber Wake and Local News
Georgetown town mourns Slater caretaker death by self harm rumors, James Cotigen dies at 45 after heart distress. Funeral held with Rev McAlpine, Mr Campbell buried at Georgetown cemetery, large attendance. Local visitors and church events, school degrees awarded, and a close Georgetown Milton baseball score 19 to 11 amid heavy rain.
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Slater
James Cotigen
Dayfoot
W. 8
McAlpine
Joseph Fennell
Hornby
Clarks
Brandon
George
W. W. Stall
Grorgatown
School of Applied Science
CO. H. Mitchell
Niagara Falls
Prosbyterian Church
McCallough
Patet Aiving's Dede' Ayl- A Hall Weotric Manitoba
Fragmentary text mentions Manitoba and male, with unclear dates or events. No definite person or organization details emerge to form a full summary.
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Patet Aiving
Manitoba
Opder
Chautauquan and Delineator Sections Highlight Summer Reading
The July Chautauquan presents practical travel notes for women and features on public office holding Chicago women, domestic service, and Greek poetry by Lucy Garnett and Salmon. The issue also covers the Manny-Harris factory in Canada and a range of arts and design pieces. The Delineator summer number details furnishing, summer wear, patterns, and subscription details as Butterick patterns promote. The note closes with a brief U S defense spending reference.
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Dora M. Morrell
Chautauquana
Chicago
Antoinette van Hoesen Wakemen
Roy M. Balmon
Lucy BM. Salmon
Tocal
Deliceator Publishing ‘Co
Toronto
Limited
Richmond
Wea
Ont
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Mr. and
Myrs
John Looker
Lickete
Knatchbull
Afra
Leroy P .Mokott
Mak
Jandine
Nelson
John Jardine
Cauvutin
Eaquestig
Blinon Campbell
Costigan
Javes Costigan
Actowx Free Press
Hone of Commons
London, Hog
de. Robertson
Canadian Home Millions
Barrie Presbytery
Eastern
Dominion
Great Britain
Britain
St. James' Gazelle Esya
Teadera
William E. Gladstone
Kiram Walker & Sons
Walkerville
Renfcow Mercury
Messrs. Walker & Sons
Walker d Son
New York
Railway Ab
Binbron
Giamiarda
Parliament
Aberdeen
Halton—Farmers'— Institute
Jos. Slater
DR. Torrance
Corres
Nabsagaweya
Speyside
Herve
Dion
Hartley
Spoyalde
Brantford
Priestly’s
Miller
Gibson, Millar & Co
Crewsons
Daly
Gee. Cann
Luther
Aoton Mra
N. Forbes
Sarah
G. Vince
Joes B. C
Whitewood
Mlcthouset
Jane
Thin
Gladstone
Hawarden Osatle
Park
Williams Briggs
C. W. Coates
Hall
Staten
Noty
Shorey’s
Shorey
Geo
F. Everett
Four Falls
Victoria Co
N. B. Maken
Williame
Williams
Iomn
Thad
Dr. Willama’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Egan
Aoton
Donainion
Bip
Hull
Bourgae
Lamber
Boots
S D—Havig
Kenney Bros
Main Street
Dominion Boot and Shoe Store
W. Barber & Bros
Paper Makers
Georgetown, Ont
Smejre Weamew
Willams Mfg Co
New Williams
For
Gov. Curry & Co
King Bt
East Toronto
Golden Mig. Co
Front Street
Sheep & Lambs
Astray
A. T. Mann
Gequest of Canadian Books
Hopkina
Prospectua
Bradley-Garrettson, Co., Limited
Yoronta
Thos. T. Moore
OONRE
Tormscaty
Jobo Cameron
G. Wells
Gindatons
Matabloas
Bradley-Garretson Co., Limited
Parento
Gladatonn
Castell Hopkins
Thia
Bradley-Garretson Company,limited
Henry Grindell
Norval, Georgetown, Acton
Robt
NOBLE
Frees and Boutry
Paris Green
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