01 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
1
A newspaper advertisement lists numerous bargains at Brown's including boys and men's coats and suits in brown tweed and worsted at special Friday and Saturday prices. It notes trousers, coats, and sweaters with values and sale prices and mentions an engine sale and holiday engraving services by G. H. Taylor Jeweller. Rexall Shampoo Paste marketed by The MacKinnon Drug Co.
The Charlo tte town Guardian reports strong opposition from Maritime Provinces to Ottawa valley canal plans. Promoters claim time savings, but critics warn costs exceed benefits and threaten existing routes via Welland and St Lawrence canals. A proposed all-British Olympic team plan and AAU Canada changes are noted alongside governance for provincial championships.
London reports reveal the dismissal of Rev. Frederick P. Farrar from his royal posts amid a scandal. He has disappeared, rumored to have gone to Canada under an assumed name, while his wife Nora Davis Farrar remains in London and Sandringham officials pursue a quiet inquiry and potential ecclesiastical action.
The general election in Germany is fixed for January 12 and will be hotly contested. The campaign centers on patriotism and the tariff issue with government moves on duties seen as hostile to British trade. The Reichstag has 397 seats to be filled among Conservatives, National Liberals, Socialists, Radicals, and the Catholic Centre.
The Caledonian Club clansmen and families held a hearty St Andrew celebration last night at the club rooms with wives daughters sweethearts and friends in attendance. A formal expense statement for the September 21 election shows total costs of 1 758 66 with 1 057 76 spent on advertising and printing. Rexall Sham poo offered by The MacKinnon Drug Co. promotes alkali free vegetable oil shampoo at 25c a jar.
An advertising claim states PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days with a money back refund if not cured. The pitch targets drgist customers and emphasizes a guaranteed outcome.
The Amateur Athletic Union of Canada held its annual meeting in Toronto with delegates from across the country. President Merrick lauded the federation’s structure, noted progress toward affiliation with British and Australian bodies, and announced Gen Sir John Hanbury Williams as Canada’s Olympic Committee representative. The treasurer reported a $2,220.90 balance and a gold medal was awarded to M. J. McGrath of the Triad American Athletic Club for a world record at the Canadian games.
Fire at Stockwood near Verenilles Kentucky destroyed the J as James Williams farm stables. Governor Gray winner of the American Derby at Jacksonville and County Tax were burned to death. Governor Gray valued at 25000 and County Tax at 20000. Captain Williams had previously refused a 20000 offer for Governor Gray.
A Boston waterfront report notes a fleet at T Wharf delivering 230,100 pounds haddock 134,000 pounds cod 107,3000 pounds hake 12,300 pounds pollock and 17,500 pounds cash dealers prices show haddock 5 to 6 cents cod 4 to 7 cents pollock 6 cents hake 3 to 4 cents per pound. Captain Davison reports no Gulf Stream current on the San Jose from Port Limon to Long Wharf amid northeasterly gales. voyage included 31,500 bunches bananas 35 boxes grapefruit 34 boxes oranges and three passengers with rough seas.
Three masked robbers bound and gagged Mrs Alfred N Seixas, a wealthy widow, in her Yonkers home. They looted jewelry valued at around 25 000 dollars after entering the house while she and Jessie Carter were present. The men waited for Mrs Seixas to return.
A call to action promoting a life insurance policy from Hyndman & Co Limited. It advertises life protection for dependents, claims Great West Life offers the lowest rates and highest dividends, and urges prompt purchase without delay.
An ingenious fraud is alleged against Allan Arbuthur, employed in the mail order department of Robert time Co. Toronto. Suspects sent a Seah mail to obtain money fraudulently. two men have been read in connection with the case. about $200 involved.
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