29 Jun 1885
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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1885
Page
1
The article weighs the stalled Manitoba Southwestern railway project, arguing political and geographic obstacles along the Pembina valley. It notes government and CPR obstacles, local agitation west of the Pembina, and possible alternative routes like the Southern Saskatchewan line.
Analysis of violent public discussions and party struggles showing a single class driven by shared motives yet divided by private interests across political factions.
A large crowd enjoyed a Wednesday Burdett Sunday School picnic at Mr. Wilcocks grove with weather, speeches by Hargreaves Dow Shepherd and others, a choir led by Mrs. Osborne, boats on the lake, swings, baseball, abundant refreshments, and festive spirit. Two couples faced rival suitors but the event ended happily. thanks were given to Mr. and Mrs. Wilcocks for their help.
The author warns that crowds at excursions pose greater danger than battlefields and recounts near tragedies aboard a steamer from Ottawa to the river. Mention is made of the London disaster and a dam-capable incident at Galt. A wedding cake for Princess Beatrice is noted as weighing 250 pounds and requires a large amount of flour.
The Manitoba Central stalls amid opposition from Boyle and Van Horne who argue the line runs too close to Canadian Pacific and Northwestern for fifty miles. Locals urged to petition as government may listen. Reports say opposition to aid for Northwestern Central spurs petitions for a free land grant with over one hundred homesteaders abandoning homes due to lack of railway service.
A friend from C Company 90th Battalion Winnipeg writes home about wounds to the neck at Fish Creek, recovery seven weeks after April 24, and the hope of full healing. He praises Middleton’s men, Benton’s leadership, and the 90th’s Prairie veterans as among the best and notes participation of Manitoba troops in the Northwest Field Force.
A Toronto woman has been committed for perjury. The comment notes that if the law against false swearing were strictly enforced, half of all courtroom attendees would be imprisoned.
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