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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
1
In Winona Minnesota Anton Pellowski struck a match while inspecting a gas tank at the Winona Gas Company purifying building. An enormous blast blew out the walls and roof, causing heavy damage and depriving the city of gas lights. Three men were injured, one gravely, and service may be disrupted for days.
London August 3 Hefferon who finished third in the Marathon and was later awarded second place after a protest against Dorando states he could beat Longboat the Canadian at any distance from fifty yards to twenty five miles.
Simon Richards was arrested in Fall River on suspicions of attempting arson during a blaze at Bourne mill tenements on the Fall River Tiverton boundary. Fire started in a shed near a mill dwelling. seven wooden houses burned but were saved. Loss estimated at $8000.
In Tonbridge England Mrs Carton near death was placed in a coffin for burial. Her husband kissed her through the lid, waking her as doctors confirmed she breathed. She survived and was moved to a hospital where she rapidly improved after the near burial. The woman recalls hearing everything but being unable to move.
Ottawa reports that special issue stamps commemorating the Quebec Tercentenary have sold to 29 million units totaling 589000 in value. Collectors worldwide show strong demand and the denominations will soon be exhausted with no further printings.
St John August 8 The article discusses the automobile challenge of roadbed damage and urban dust. It reports tests in large cities using liquids mixed with tar to spread on roads. A two stage approach coats roads with a heavy solution then weather solutions to bind the surface and reduce tire pull.
British naval officials note the warship Indomitable averages twenty six knots on the Quebec to England voyage with the Prince of Wales aboard. She sailed July 29th, faced a hurricane near the Straits of Belle Isle, and is expected to anchor off Cowes at six this evening.
The program features Scottish Highlands described as grand and sublime, with Auld Scotia imagery. Also on offer are The Half Moon Tavern and A Haunted Cheddar Cheese, plus Miss Alice McDonald's song There’s a Girl for Every Boy. A bean-guessing contest runs through Moore & McLeod’s window with five dollar prize and entry blanks.
In Germany Count Zeppelin's airship left Friedrichshafen at 6 30 A M and reached Kehl near Strasbourg at 6 55 A M then flew 45 kilometres to Basel within an hour. Fernie BC reports a fierce fire with 62 dead likely to rise to 100 and millions in property loss across the district. Names include Walter Reid and family, Mrs Turner, J Anderson, Lena Bell, and many unnamed victims. Insurance stands at about 1.5 million amid widespread confusion.
The Halifax desk notes there is no Montreal sourced story about the H.8 Indomitable sailing July 29. Warships routinely transport mails from Halifax to England, contrary to claims that ships do not carry mail. Mails from the West Indies always include a mail aboard. Despatches follow long established custom.
Wellington reports the Premier says New Zealand is dissatisfied with the Suez Canal route and would pay 75000 pounds annually to secure an All-Red Pacific service with 18 line steamers.
Dorchester August 8 A convict named Woodworth escaped from the county jail this afternoon after asking for a drink. He slammed the jailor, who was locked inside, and special officers are in pursuit. Woodworth linked to a Granville Ferry bank robbery years ago and served seven years. He had been under patrol five weeks ago and later sent to trial in September. He is considered dangerous at large. Officer Archibald mourns the setback and interest in the case.
Beachley completed a successful aerial trip with his airship from Toronto Island over the city to City Hall and back. The cigar shaped craft carried a cage like gondola beneath and a passenger could be seen surveying the skyline from above the highest buildings.
Chicago markets report August 4 shows wheat quotes with speculative activity for August and September in London or Chicago markets. Grain prices and futures actions appear unclear due to damaged OCR text but indicate ongoing price movement in wheat contracts.
The Indomitable, carrying the Prince of Wales from Quebec, reached 26.5 knots and logged a 605 knot day as engineers praised Parsons turbines. Despite laden with guns and ammunition, the ship faced fifty icebergs but little fog, with no hitches from start to finish and keen royal interest aboard.
Dorando the Italian runner was celebrated with a 1500 dollar donation in a gold cigarette case after his defeat by Hayes in the marathon. Proceeds came from admirers and his music hall earnings, with 150 dollars given to a hospital. Despatches from Macedonia report ongoing disarmament of Creek and Bulgarian chiefs and a welcome at Salonika. Toward winds and thunder across Toronto.
A violent coastal storm last night drove the coal carrier Pors aground near the coal pier at Port Hood. Captain Hansen reports the vessel resting calmly and hopes to refloat within a day or two. Assistance has been requested. no major damage to the steamer. It had been due to sail with coal for Summerside for the P E I R.
W S Fisher of Minard’s Liniment plans a new foundry and says St John is a suitable site though firm plans are not set. After visiting Sackville, he notes rebuilding is not yet timed, mentions offers from towns, and expects a larger plant with many jobs.
A traveler’s discarded lighted match started a forest blaze twelve miles from Hoquaim on the Hump Jul lips Hoquaim Road. The fire has burned over 10 000 acres of slashings with 15 000 000 feet of cut lumber and threatens Polson Logging Shaw Nelson Stocksett camps. One thousand men fight the fire as wind drives it. losses may exceed 250 000 dollars.
The French battleship Verite with President Fallieres aboard arrived in Christiania yesterday. King Haakon boarded the ship and greeted the French leaders, then the King and President traveled together to the Royal Castle.
Wireless telegraph on fishing vessels is the latest idea to improve safety at sea. Capt Val ONeill of the Boston schooner Vanessa plans to test the system on her return voyage. Dory fog signaling could help locate schooners when bearings are lost.
New York on August 3 reports the curb market will not have open election betting this year under the new law. Brokers note previous bets in the millions. the change eliminates curb brokers taking principal bets during elections.
Fifteen feet of floodwater from a cloudburst sweeps San Gabriel River canyon, carrying trees and driftwood. All stages jammed, canyon camps cut off, rescue party formed to reach river mouth and aid as needed.
About 1200 uniformed armed guards will patrol Nassau county highways during the elimination trial and automobile race for the Vanderbilt Cup on October 10 and October 24. The plan was approved by the Nassau County Board of Supervisors with regulations to be drawn up by counsel.
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