Riel rebellion discussed by Birtle Observer
The April 3 1885 issue analyzes Louis Riel and the Northwest disturbance. It condemns Riel as a dangerous leader, argues authorities mishandled the threat at Fort Carlton, and questions Middleton’s command while praising Major Walsh and earlier Mounted Police steadiness. It links railway expansion to settlement and warns against premature settlement without outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Riel
Prince Albert
Fort Carlton
Riel
Dewdney
Major Crozier
Irvine
Middleton
Major Walsh
Northwest
Manitoba
Branch lines and immigration hinder railway financing
The article argues that railway companies struggle to raise funds due to limited immigration and land depreciation where branch lines fail to reach interior regions. It notes the C P R Southwestern and Manitoba Northwestern systems only skim settled districts and do not truly penetrate the Spurs, Turtle Mountain, and Tiger Hill areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Southwestern
Northwestern
Turtle Mountain
Tiger Hill
Immigration under a Cloud in the Northwest Transit
The piece warns that current unrest in the Northwest may dampen immigration to the country. It notes vast uncharted territories east of the Rockies, fears of Indian resistance, and hopes for a swift civic transformation. It also mentions funding challenges for railways and concerns for public credit during a temporary upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
North West
Vigilant Volunteer Movement Formed Amid West Disturbance
A despatch from Lieut Governor Dewdney prompted alarm over possible rebel ties with Oak Lake half breeds. Captain Chambers sought rifles and Ottawa support while J H Wood organized arms to form a volunteer company under Captain George Wood at Birtle. About forty men volunteered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewdney
L. W. Herchmer
Indian Agency
Aleort
Oak Lake
Fort Carlton
Birtle
Fort Pelly
Chambers
Ottawa
J. H. Wood
George Wood
Observers Describe Solar Eclipse Views and Local Civic Debate
The letter segment notes smoky glass observations of a solar eclipse with references to lunar features and named mountains as seen against the sun. It also records a citizen's critique of a municipal council decision changing the Tent Law date and calls for reconsideration to aid farmers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Alembert
Rock Mountains
Lunar Cordilleras
Lotnce
Berg
Osdee
Open War March 25 Mounted Police Advance
On March 25 Captain Crozier of Prince Albert led about one hundred men including Mounted Police and Captain Moore's volunteers in an open war confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozier
Prince Albert
Moore
Relentless Pursuit Ends With Rebel Clash Near Duck Tikes
Left Fort Carlton to recover supplies, Captain Crozier’s party confronted about 300 rebels in an Indian reserve near Duck Tikes. After a failed attempt to surround Crozier, half breeds fired, police and volunteers returned fire. Ten volunteers and two police were killed, eleven wounded. Capt. Moore grievously wounded. Crozier retreated to Fort Carlton as Colonel Irvine arrived with 100 men and two guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Carlton
Cross
Duck Tikes
Crozier
Moore
Irvine
Clanwilliam Petition Topics at HKossburn Council Meeting
HKossburn Council met in the house of Jno Gerrand on Friday March 20 with the Reeve presiding. Communications from Clanwilliam St Andrews Stonewall and Shell River were read. Petitions wereCarried to amend Statute Labor Act 1884 abolish Judicial District Boards and request railway communications. Timbers dispute and tax arrears were addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Gerrand
Young
Carson
Strong
Black
Hamilton
Clanwilliam
St. Andrews
Stonewall
Shell River
Carrien
Young—Carson
Watson
Carson—Black
Sharman
A. Hamilton
Manson
Careon Young
George Manson
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J. A. Murdoch
Dr. Morrison
Acoduchetr
Clierr
DR. Srolston
Royal Navy
J. Mickle
Notary Public
Richardeos & Lepper's
GEO
ST John Halles
Solicitor
Law Office
F. A. Wilcocks
Teo
C. J. Mickle
C., Drerue
Man
London & Canadian Loan Ageng
Municipal & School
Hallen
Scherrer
Fr. G. Lewis
W.E Crawford
Jas. Johnston
Elkhorn
T. D. Cavanagh, Prop
John McDougall
Birtle Hotelr
Grand Central Temperance Notes
Birtle, Manitoba
S. Seans
Crerar
Tretie, Man
Beulah
Shoal Lake
Jas
Jackson
Taylor Bros
Butchers
Choice Meats, &c., &c
The
Watson Manfacturing Co
A. J. McPherson
Practical Gunsmith
Center St
Birtie
Grand Central Hotel
Spence
S. Adams, Birtle
Russell
Bistle
Wan
P. Ensson
Bistle Vale
Albert Hall
WM. Edwards
A.J. McPhen
Joseph Broadley
Contractor & Builder
Che
Beulah Manitoba
U.a NW
Manivwa
H. A. Manwaring
Lands, Irtle, Man
Richardson & Lepper
LOS Elorin
W. M. Cushing
Boyero
WM. M. Cushing
Elkhorn, Man
A. Doig
Stony Los
Birtle, Mas
Windsor House
Temperance Hotel
Beulah and
WM. Bailey
Prop
N. L. Hill
Main St. Birtle
Yban
Blachesmith
Northwestern Territories
Irom
Hkossburn Council
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